Director Martin Scorsese’s mob epic “The Irishman” has been named the year’s best picture by the National Board of Review. With an unusually accelerated schedule, Oscar nominations voting will open Jan. 2. Last year, the board’s top pick, “Green Book,” went on to win the Oscar for best picture. But generally speaking, while the National Board of Review’s best film picks have often subsequently landed best picture nods, they have only occasionally predicted the eventual winner. The honorees will be feted at the National Board of Review’s awards gala, hosted by Willie Geist, on Jan. 8 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 03, 2019 18:56 UTC