'Selma' dominates Black Film Critics Circle awards

Posted by · 5:19 pm · December 23rd, 2014

Black Film Critics Circle co-president Mike Sargent accompanied the release of his group’s list of 2014 movie superlatives this year with a quote expressing praise for “an incredibly diverse and progressive year for black film.” But…

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Black Film Critics Circle awards '12 Years a Slave,' Brie Larson

Posted by · 1:43 pm · December 19th, 2013

The Black Film Critics Circle has named “12 Years a Slave” the best film of the year. Steve McQueen’s drama won five prizes, but the group eschewed the usual bandwagon in the Best Actress field by finding room to recognize “Short Term 12” star Brie Larson.

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Black Film Critics Circle springs for 'Zero Dark Thirty,' 'The Intouchables,' 'Rise of the Guardians'

Posted by · 2:18 pm · December 20th, 2012

The Black Film Critics Circle has jumped on the “Zero Dark Thirty” bandwagon, handing the film Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress honors. “Django Unchained” and “Lincoln” each won a pair of awards, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz) for the former, Best Actor (Daniel Day-Lewis) and Best Ensemble for the former.

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Black Film Critics Circle taps 'The Help' best of the year

Posted by · 6:13 pm · December 20th, 2011

The Black Film Critics Circle has chosen “The Help” as the best film of the year. The film won four other awards, including Best Actress for Viola Davis. “Pariah” director Dee Rees won Best Director, one of three awards for the film. And Albert Brooks added yet another honor to his mantle.

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