The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced the winners of the 21st AnnualCritics Choice Movie Awardslast night, live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Theawards showaired on A&E, Lifetime and LMN at 8PM ET/ 5PM PT and was hosted by actor and comedianT.J. Miller.Mad Max: Fury RoadandFargotook home the most awards in the film and television categories.
Spotlightwas namedBest Pictureand garnered two additional wins including Best Acting Ensemble and Best Original Screenplay.Mad Max: Fury Road, the most nominated film of the evening, won nine awards including Best Director forGeorge Miller, Best Production Design for Colin Gibson, Best Editing forMargaret Sixel, Best Costume Design for Jenny Beavan, Best Hair & Makeup, Best Visual Effects, BestAction Movie,Tom Hardyfor Best Actor in an Action Movie, andCharlize Theronfor Best Actress in an Action Movie.
Leonardo DiCapriowas named Best Actor for his turn inThe Revenant, whileBrie Larsontook home the Best Actress trophy for her role inRoom. In the supporting categories,Sylvester Stallonewon for his return as the iconicRocky BalboainCreed, andAlicia Vikanderwas recognized for her work inThe Danish Girl. Other movie winners includeInside Outfor Best Animated Feature andThe Big Shortfor Best Comedy Feature.
Nominated for eight awards, the most of any series,Fargo(FX Networks) took home four trophies including Best Movie Made for Television or Limited Series.Kirsten Dunstwon for Best Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series,Jesse Plemonsfor Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series, andJean Smartfor Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series.Mr. Robot(USA) followed close behind with three wins for Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series (Rami Malek), and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Christian Slater). Master of None (Netflix) won for Best Comedy Series.
As announced previously,Amy Schumerreceived the “Critics' Choice MVP Award” celebrating her acclaimed work on both television and film, which was presented to the actress by writer and producer byJudd Apatow.J.J. Abramspresented the “Critics' Choice Genius Award” to Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), which was recognized for its 40 years of revolutionizing filmmaking.
Critics Choice Movie Awardsare bestowed annually by the BFCA and BTJA to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. The BFCA is the largest film critics' organization in the United States and Canada, representing more than 300 television, radio and online critics. BFCA members are the primary source of information for today’s film-going public. BTJA is the collective voice of almost 100 journalists who regularly cover television for TV viewers, radio listeners and online audiences. Historically, the “Critics' Choice Awards” are the most accurate predictor of the Academy Award nominations.
A&E Networks partnered with the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) to become the exclusive home to the 2015 “Critics' Choice Movie Awards” and “Critics' Choice Television Awards.” That partnership continues in 2016, with the newly formatted three-hour ceremony that brings together both sets of accolades, and for years to come. “The 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards” were produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. BFCA/BTJA are represented by WME and Dan Black of Greenberg Traurig. Here are all the winners and nominees below.
