10 things we learned from the 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 11:15 pm · January 15th, 2015

10 big takeaways from the 2015 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards including thoughts on Patricia Arquette’s speeches, Michael Strahan as host, Angelina Jolie being a good sport and one too many lifetime achievements for a two-hour show.

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Live blogging the 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 4:55 pm · January 15th, 2015

We’re live blogging the 2015 Critics’ Choice Awards! The show where all the Oscar nominees practice their acceptance speeches for all the other shows!

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DiCaprio beams and team 'Banks' lives it up at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 8:26 pm · January 16th, 2014

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has found a bit of a sweet spot for its annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards by holding them on the very night of the Oscar nominations. This evening marked the second such occasion after necessity forced the organization’s hand last year and ended up working out for them, and spirits were certainly high amongst the many Oscar nominees in attendance this time around.

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Forest Whitaker and 'Before Midnight' team to receive honors at Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 8:43 am · January 14th, 2014

The Broadcast Film Critics Association has announced recipients of honorary awards for the upcoming Critics’ Choice Movie Awards being held on Thursday, Jan. 16.

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'American Hustle' and '12 Years a Slave' lead Critics' Choice Movie Awards nominations

Posted by · 7:47 am · December 16th, 2013

“American Hustle” and “12 Years a Slave” led the way with this year’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards nominations with 13 apiece. David O. Russell’s Abscam comedy had the added benefit of padding in the comedy categories, however, a luxury “12 Years a Slave” couldn’t boast.

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BFCA (again) stakes out the night of the Oscar noms for 19th annual Critics' Choice awards

Posted by · 1:17 pm · September 16th, 2013

The Broadcast Film Critics Association has decided on Jan. 16, 2014 as the date for the upcoming 19th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. Earlier that day, the awards conversation will have taken a whole new leap with the announcement of this year’s Oscar nominees.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 102 — Oscar nominations and the BFCA Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 11:40 am · January 11th, 2013

In today’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss last night’s Critics’ Choice Movie Awards as well as the nominations for the 85th annual Academy Awards.

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Sony Classics co-chief Michael Barker remains positive on Oscar chances for 'Amour'

Posted by · 10:01 am · December 13th, 2012

He draws a line between Michael Haneke’s career now and Ingmar Bergman’s in 1973.

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18th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards to air on The CW on January 10

Posted by · 8:37 am · October 22nd, 2012

After a number of years partnered with VH1 for its annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, the first televised film awards show of the season, the Broadcast Film Critics Association has announced that the 18th annual telecast will be broadcast on The CW network.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 77 — Critics' Choice Awards, DGA nominees, documentary rule changes

Posted by · 9:56 am · January 13th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the 17th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, the week’s DGA nominations and rule changes affecting the Academy’s documentary branch.

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A night at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 8:20 am · January 13th, 2012

The sights and sounds of the first major televised awards show of the season.

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Critics' Choice Movie Awards (open thread)

Posted by · 1:27 pm · January 12th, 2012

Discuss the winners as they’re announced.

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Bob Dylan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Olivia Harrison to participate in Critics' Choice Martin Scorsese tribute

Posted by · 2:00 am · January 11th, 2012

The Broadcast Film Critics Association has announced that singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Olivia Harrison (widow of Beatle George Harrison), will participate in Martin Scorsese’s Music+Film Award tribute. DiCaprio and Harrison will present the award, while Dylan will toast the director with a performance.

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Sean Penn to receive Joel Siegel Award at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards

Posted by · 11:18 am · January 9th, 2012

Sean Penn will be honored for his relief work following the earthquake in Haiti.

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'The Artist' and 'Hugo' lead the BFCA's Critics' Choice nominees

Posted by · 2:00 am · December 13th, 2011

The Broadcast Film Critics Association has announced its nominees for the 17th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, and there are literally zero surprises, across the board. It’s the roll call of Oscar contenders the list has turned into, more and more.

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