Christopher Nolan's Drama Clinches 8 Wins, Setting the Stage for a Cinematic Showdown
Hot on the heels of last week’s Golden Globes, the American-Canadian Critics Choice Association took centre stage on Sunday night at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles. Hosted for the second consecutive year by actress-comedian Chelsea Handler, the Critics Choice Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements in film and television over the past year. The night saw two blockbuster films, “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie”, emerging as dominant forces, securing a combined total of 14 awards.
Below, find a complete list of Critics Choice Awards 2024 winners.
Winning Big
Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer” led the pack with eight impressive wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Acting Ensemble. Robert Downey Jr. also took home the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in the film. On the other side, “Barbie” claimed six victories, including Best Comedy, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Song for “I’m Just Ken”, performed by Ryan Gosling.
Oscar Contenders
The Critics Choice Awards set the stage for a potential Oscar showdown, with both “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” gaining substantial momentum. While “Oppenheimer” took home major awards, “Barbie” showcased its strength in various categories, setting the stage for a competitive Oscars race.
Surprises and Standouts
Paul Giamatti winning Best Actor for “The Holdovers”
The lead acting awards provided some surprises, with Paul Giamatti winning Best Actor for “The Holdovers,” surpassing Cillian Murphy from “Oppenheimer.” Additionally, Emma Stone of “Poor Things” secured the Best Actress award, surpassing Lily Gladstone of “Killers of the Flower Moon”. The Critics Choice Awards operated head-to-head, hinting at an intriguing Oscar race.
Television Triumphs
Familiar names from the Golden Globes continued to shine in the television categories. “The Bear,” “Beef,” and “Succession” dominated, mirroring their success at the previous awards show. Notable wins included Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook from “Succession,”Steven Yeun and Ali Wong from “Beef,” and Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri from “The Bear.”
America Ferrera received the Seeher Award
In this triumph of talent rewarded by critics, it should also be noted that Harrison Ford was awarded the Career Achievement Award during the evening, and America Ferrera received the Seeher Award, given annually to a woman who demonstrates a commitment to promoting gender equality.
Full list of awards
Film
Best picture Oppenheimer Best director Christopher Nolan – Oppenheimer Best actor Paul Giamatti – The Holdovers Best actress Emma Stone – Poor Things Best acting ensemble Oppenheimer Best song I’m Just Ken – Barbie Best supporting actor Robert Downey Jr. – Oppenheimer Best supporting actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers Best comedy Barbie Best original screenplayGreta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach – Barbie Best adapted screenplay Cord Jefferson – American Fiction Best animated feature Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Best foreign language filmAnatomy of a Fall Best visual effects Oppenheimer Best editing Jennifer Lame – Oppenheimer Best cinematography Hoyte Van Hoytema – Oppenheimer Best production design Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer – Barbie Best costume design Jacqueline Durran – Barbie Best hair and makeup Barbie Best score Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer Best young actor/actress Dominic Sessa – The Holdovers
Television
Best limited series Beef Best drama series Succession Best comedy series The Bear Best actor in a drama series Kieran Culkin – Succession Best actress in a drama series Sarah Snook – Succession Best actor in a comedy series Jeremy Allen White – The Bear Best actress in a comedy series Ayo Edebiri – The Bear Best actor in a limited series or movie made for television Steven Yeun – Beef Best actress in a limited series or movie made for television Ali Wong – Beef Best supporting actor in a comedy series Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear Best supporting actress in a comedy seriesMeryl Streep – Only Murders in the Building Best supporting actor in a drama series Billy Crudup – The Morning Show Best supporting actress in a drama seriesElizabeth Debicki – The Crown Best supporting actress in a limited series or movie made for television Maria Bello – Beef Best supporting actor in a limited series or movie made for television Jonathan Bailey – Fellow Travelers Best talk show Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Best movie made for television Quiz Lady Best animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Best foreign language series Lupin Best comedy special John Mulaney: Baby J
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