Critics Choice Awards: all the winners

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.

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

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.”

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.