Yorgos Lanthimos comedy edges Vice and A Star Is Born, while Escape at Dannemora and The Assassination of Gianni Versace did well in the TV sectionPeriod comedy The Favourite has solidified its position as an early leader in the awards race after securing 14 nominations in the Critics’ Choice awards. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Olivia Colman as Queen Anne, The Favourite is up for best picture, best comedy, best director and best original screenplay, as well as receiving comprehensive nods for its cast: best actress and best comedy actress for Colman, best supporting actress for Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, and best ensemble. However it was the superhero movie Black Panther that saw its awards chances most inflated by scoring 12 nominations, including best picture, best action movie, best supporting actor for Michael B Jordan and best ensemble. First Man, the moon-landing drama starring Ryan Gosling, also achieved awards-season lift-off, with 10 nods including best picture, best actor and best supporting actress for Claire Foy. Best supporting actorMahershala Ali – Green BookTimothée Chalamet – Beautiful BoyAdam Driver – BlacKkKlansmanSam Elliott – A Star Is BornRichard E Grant – Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Source: The Guardian December 10, 2018 17:03 UTC