Hollywood Critics Association names Promising Young Woman the Best Picture of 2020
I almost feel a little sorry for the Hollywood Critics Association. The "critics" group established solely for the purpose of drawing attention to itself via announcing a raft of populist honorary awards each year now finds itself reduced to the same status as every other critics group, simply live streaming their winners announcement online with nary a celeb in sight. Contrary to what some are reporting, Promising Young Woman has not swept their 2020/21 awards, instead winning four prizes, but it has won the HCA Best Picture award, which is obviously not bad at all. Check out their nominations for the year here.
Best Picture
Promising Young Woman
Best Female Director
Chloe Zhao (Nomadland)
Best Male Director
Darius Marder (Sound of Metal)
Best Actress
Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman)
Best Actor
Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods)
Best Supporting Actress
Youn Yuh Jung (Minari)
Best Supporting Actor
Paul Raci (Sound of Metal)
Best Original Screenplay
Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Kemp Powers (One Night in Miami)
Best Cinematography
Joshua James Richards (Nomadland)
Best Film Editing
Alan Baumgarten (The Trial of the Chicago 7)
Best Production Design
Donald Graham Burt (Mank)
Best Costume Design
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Best Visual Effects
Jonathan Dearing (The Invisible Man)
Best Hair & Makeup
Matiki Anoff, Larry M. Cherry, Diedra Dixon, Mia Neal, Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Sian Richards and Jamika Wilson (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom)
Best Score
Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Soul)
Best Original Song
"Husavik" (Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga)
Best Cast Ensemble
Da 5 Bloods
Best Stunts
Birds of Prey: and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
Best Animated Film
Wolfwalkers
Best Documentary
All In: The Fight for Democracy
Class Action Park
Best International Film
La Llorona
Best Action Film
Birds of Prey: and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
Best Blockbuster
Birds of Prey: and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
Best Comedy or Musical
Palm Springs
Best Horror Film
The Invisible Man
Best Indie Film
Minari
Best First Feature
Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman)
Breakthrough Performance Award - Actress
Cristin Milioti
Breakthrough Performance Award - Actor
Paul Raci
Best Animated or VFX Performance
Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog)
Best Short Film
The Heart Still Hums
Acting Achievement Award
Aubrey Plaza
Artisan Achievement Award
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Artisan on the Rise Award
Emile Mosseri
Filmmaker on the Rise Award
Emerald Fennell
Filmmaking Achievement Award
Steve McQueen
Game Changer Award
Nicole Beharie
Impact Award
Judas and the Black Messiah
Inspire Award
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Spotlight Award
Kiera Allen
Standout Performance by an Actor or Actress 23 or Under
Sidney Flanigan
Star on the Rise Award
Jo Ellen Perlman
Timeless Award
Dante Spinotti
Trailblazer Award
Dwayne Johnson
Valiant Award
Zack Snyder