Next on the long, long list of December critics' groups' awards announcements is the Nevada Film Critics Society, though for those experiencing awards season fatigue already, this might serve as a neat little pick-me-up. The Nevada critics throw their support behind a couple of underdogs, including Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley, winning four prizes here, and Sian Heder's CODA, which takes two including the top award, Best Film. A distinctive slate of picks from this group, and thus a welcome slate too.
Best Film
CODA
Best Director
Guillermo del Toro (NIGHTMARE ALLEY)
Best Actress
Kristen Stewart (SPENCER)
Best Actor
Benedict Cumberbatch (THE POWER OF THE DOG)
Best Supporting Actress
Aunjanue Ellis (KING RICHARD)
Best Supporting Actor
Troy Kotsur (CODA)
Best Original Screenplay
Fran Kranz (MASS)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan (NIGHTMARE ALLEY)
Best Cinematography
Dan Laustsen (NIGHTMARE ALLEY)
Ari Wegner (THE POWER OF THE DOG)
Best Production Design
Tamara Deverell (NIGHTMARE ALLEY)
Best Visual Effects
DUNE
Best Animated Movie
THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES
Best Documentary
FLEE