'12 Years a Slave' wins Best Picture at Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 4:08 pm · January 16th, 2014

Winners were announced for the 19th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards this evening in Santa Monica, Calif. Largely considered a barometer for which way the Academy might vote, they recognize accomplishments in an array of genres and crafts. “12 Years a Slave” won Best Picture honors, as well as Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress.

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The Long Shot: Free to be… you and me

Posted by · 3:39 pm · October 3rd, 2012

Why other awards should welcome the Academy’s calendar shift.

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Round-up: Revisiting Oscar's worst decisions

Posted by · 8:00 am · January 13th, 2012

Also: ‘Harry Potter’ for Best Picture, and a Globes seating shortage

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'The Artist' wins 4 Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Picture and Director

Posted by · 1:51 am · January 13th, 2012

There were few surprises in last night’s BFCA Critics’ Choice Awards, as ‘The Artist’ took home the top two prizes — but there was disappointment for nomination co-leader ‘Hugo,’ which won only a single technical prize.

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