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鈥楲a La Land鈥 wins over New York critics

“LA La Land” continued its domination of the Best Picture category for this awards season by taking the top prize at the 82nd New York Film Critics Circle awards on Tuesday.

Directed by Damien Chazelle, the musical love story of an aspiring actress and a jazz musician set in Los Angeles is considered an Oscar front-runner this year.

Casey Affleck won Best Actor for his portrayal of a man who becomes the reluctant guardian for his teenage nephew after his brother dies, in the film “Manchester by the Sea.”

“Well, I’ve been singled out by this organization before in a less flattering way, but you got to take your lumps, you know, if you’re going to enjoy the sugar ... So it’s nice to be in this room and to know that at least a majority of them appreciated the job I did in this movie, if not all of them,” Affleck said.

French actress Isabelle Hupert was recognized as Best Actress for her work in the drama films “Elle” and “Things To Come.”

Best Supporting Actress went to Michelle Williams for her roles in “Manchester by the Sea” and “Certain Women.”

“Moonlight,” which follows a young black man growing up in a tough Miami neighborhood, picked up multiple trophies.

Mahershala Ali snagged Best Supporting Actor for his depiction of a crack dealer, while Barry Jenkins was named Best Director and James Laxton Best Cinematographer.

Founded in 1935, the New York Film Critics Circle is among the oldest critics groups in the US, and its awards are seen as an Oscar bellwether.

 


 

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