Denver critics name Clint Eastwood's 'American Sniper' the year's best film

Posted by · 3:31 pm · January 12th, 2015

The Denver crowd decided to shake things up a little bit today by being the first group to hand Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” its award for best film of the year.

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Denver critics nominate 'American Sniper,' 'Birdman' and 'Inherent Vice'

Posted by · 8:59 am · January 7th, 2015

The Denver Film Critics Society has announced nominees for the year, and it was “Birdman” that came away with the most mentions with eight. “American Sniper” and “Inherent Vice” weren’t far being with six each.

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'Gravity' wins big with Denver critics

Posted by · 12:58 pm · January 22nd, 2014

We’re about a week late in wising up to the Denver Film Critics Society’s list of winners this year but, well, better late than never. “Gravity” was the big winner, taking prizes for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Score and Best Sci-Fi/Horror Film. The acting categories all went to the frontrunners save Best Supporting Actress, which went to “American Hustle’s” Jennifer Lawrence rather than “12 Years a Slave’s” Lupita Nyong’o. Steve McQueen’s slavery drama, which was nominated for seven awards, received no trophies.

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'12 Years a Slave,' 'American Hustle,' 'Gravity' score in Denver critics' nods

Posted by · 1:32 pm · January 7th, 2014

The three perceived Best Picture frontrunners lead the field in the Denver Film Critics’ Society nominations, while less expected picks include Woody Harrelson in the Best Supporting Actor category.

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'Argo' wins with Denver film critics

Posted by · 11:04 am · January 8th, 2013

Back and forth between “Argo” and “Zero Dark Thirty” as the former has claimed another Best Picture prize, this time from the Denver Film Critics Society. Ben Affleck also took Best Director, while the acting categories followed the template: Daniel Day-Lewis, Jennifer Lawrence, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Anne Hathaway.

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'Argo,' 'Lincoln,' 'Master,' 'Silver Linings' lead Denver film critics nominations

Posted by · 12:17 pm · January 3rd, 2013

Nominations have been announced by the Denver Film Critics Society. “Argo,” “Lincoln,” “The Master” and “Silver Linings Playbook” led the way with four nominations each, though “The Master” was edged out of the Best Picture category by “Django Unchained.” Winners will be announced on January 8.

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'Tree of Life,' Pitt, Streep win with Denver critics

Posted by · 1:23 pm · January 10th, 2012

“The Descendants” may have led the way with the Denver Film Critics Society’s nominations, but it was “The Tree of Life” that won the big prize. Still, Alexander Payne’s film won a field-leading three awards, for Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay and Best Ensemble.

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'Descendants' leads with Denver critics nods

Posted by · 1:57 pm · January 5th, 2012

The Denver Film Critics Society has announced its list of nominees this year, and “The Descendants” was the vote-leader. The film even scored two nominations in the Best Supporting Actress category, as Judy Greer joined Shailene Woodley for the fun.

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