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The National Board of Review has announced its 2024 honorees, with ‘Wicked’ winning Best Film and Jon M. Chu named Best Director. Find out all the winners, including Daniel Craig for Best Actor, Nicole Kidman for Best Actress, and more from the 2024 NBR Awards.

Edward Berger’s Conclave offers a gripping look into Vatican intrigue, led by Ralph Fiennes’ commanding performance. Read our in-depth review of this masterfully suspenseful drama.

The New York Film Critics Circle named The Brutalist Best Film, with Adrien Brody and Marianne Jean-Baptiste taking top acting honors. Discover the full list of winners, their impact on the upcoming awards season, and what this means for the Academy Awards.

The 2024 Gotham Awards saw A Different Man win Best Feature, while Nickel Boys and Sing Sing each took home two awards. Read on for the full list of winners and how these results could impact the upcoming award season.

Discover the latest Oscars predictions for 2025, including frontrunners for Best Picture, Actor, and Director. Explore updates from the Gotham Awards, New York Film Critics Circle, and National Board of Review, with insight into contenders like Wicked, Gladiator II, and Emilia Pérez. Stay informed with Variety’s Awards Circuit analysis and see which films are leading the race as awards season heats up.

Explore the frontrunners, contenders, and long shots in the 2025 Oscars race. From Best Picture nominations to Best Director, Actor, and Actress predictions, get an in-depth look at the films likely to dominate the Academy Awards. Stay ahead with our evolving analysis of this year’s awards season.

Explore DOC NYC 2024, the largest documentary festival in the U.S., showcasing over 110 feature-length documentaries and dozens of shorts, including world and U.S. premieres like “Blue Road – The Edna O’Brien Story” and “Drop Dead City – New York on the Brink in 1975.” From intimate character studies to socio-political exposés, join us from November 13 to 21 in Manhattan and online through December 1 for a captivating cinematic journey.

The 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala featured stars like Blake Lively, Colman Domingo, and Baz Luhrmann in a night celebrating the intersection of art and film. Read all the highlights here

Explore the best films from the 2024 fall festival circuit, including standout titles like “The Brutalist,” “Babygirl,” and “Anora.” Discover which films are predicted to dominate awards season, featuring breathtaking performances, bold storytelling, and visionary direction from leading filmmakers.