The National Society of Film Critics awarded 'One Battle After Another' as Best Picture of 2025, along with multiple other honors including best director for Paul Thomas Anderson and acting awards for Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro. Ethan Hawke won Best Actor for 'Blue Moon,' and other awards recognized films in various categories, highlighting a year of films about revolution and solidarity.
The 2025 National Society Of Film Critics announced their winners, with 'One Battle After Another' winning Best Picture and Paul Thomas Anderson as Best Director. Ethan Hawke and Kathleen Chalfant took top acting honors, while other awards recognized achievements in screenplay, cinematography, nonfiction, and international films, highlighting the year's standout cinema.
The 77th Emmy Awards saw 'The Studio' dominate with 13 wins, including best comedy series, setting records for a freshman comedy. 'Adolescence' and 'The Pitt' also secured top honors in limited series and drama categories, respectively, while 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' won its first outstanding talk series award. The event celebrated a variety of winners across TV genres, with notable performances and record-breaking achievements.
The 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards celebrated behind-the-scenes excellence, with Apple TV+'s The Studio winning the most awards (9), followed by HBO's The Penguin (8), and Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary Special (7). Notable winners included Arcane for animated series, The Boys for music and lyrics, and Severance for production design, among others, highlighting a diverse array of acclaimed industry achievements.
Jim Jarmusch's film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' won the top prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, beating bigger hits, with other notable winners including a Gaza documentary and performances from Xin Zhilei and Toni Servillo. The festival highlighted diverse global issues, including Gaza and Ukraine, and paid tribute to Giorgio Armani, with some films hinting at Oscar potential.
The MMQB staff predicts the 2025 NFL season will see the Bills win the Super Bowl against the Rams, with Joe Burrow as MVP. They expect strong performances from second-year quarterbacks, and make bold predictions including the Jaguars winning the AFC South and Lamar Jackson leading the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory. The predictions highlight a competitive season with surprises and strategic team performances.
The 78th Tony Awards celebrated a diverse and successful Broadway season, with 'Maybe Happy Ending' winning Best Musical and Purpose taking Best Play. The event highlighted the season's variety, celebrity appearances, and the enduring appeal of classics like Hamilton, while also honoring the late Gavin Creel and emphasizing the importance of diverse productions and new risks in theater.
At the 2024 Critics Choice Documentary Awards, 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' and 'Will & Harper' tied for Best Documentary Feature. 'Super/Man' also won in five other categories, including Best Director and Best Editing. Other notable winners included 'Sugarcane' for Best Political and True-Crime Documentary, and 'Simone Biles Rising' for Best Sports Documentary and Best Limited Docuseries. The ceremony was held in New York and livestreamed on multiple platforms.
Mati Diop becomes the first Black director to win the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival for her documentary "Dahomey," while English-language performers Sebastian Stan and Emily Watson also receive top honors. The ceremony, marked by impassioned statements against war and social discrimination, saw a diverse range of films recognized, including a documentary on Palestinian life under Israeli occupation and a science-fiction farce. The event showcased a strong emphasis on nonfiction cinema and featured calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from winners and jurors.
The 74th Berlin Film Festival concludes with Sebastian Stan winning Best Leading Performance for "A Different Man," while Martin Scorsese receives the Honorary Golden Bear. The festival featured a mix of films, with favorites including Mati Diop’s "Dahomey" and Victor Kossakovsky’s "Architection." High-profile deals at the European Film Market included Sony acquiring Kogonada’s next feature starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Other winners include "The Empire" by Bruno Dumont and "Memories of a Burning Body" by Antonella Sudasassi Furniss.
The Detroit Lions did not secure any wins at the 2023 NFL Honors, but several members came close, with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta finishing in the top five of their respective categories. Dan Campbell also placed third in the Coach of the Year voting. The full list of award winners and the specifics of voting for each Lions player are available, with a total of 50 voters each selecting first, second, and third place winners on their ballots.
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival winners have been announced, with films like “In the Summers,” “Didi,” and “Daughters” taking top honors across various categories. The jury, consisting of 16 filmmakers and artists, awarded prizes in U.S. Dramatic, U.S. Documentary, World Cinema Dramatic, World Cinema Documentary, and the NEXT lineup. Notable winners include "In the Summers" for the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic and "Daughters" for the Audience Award. Additionally, the Alfred P. Sloan Science-In-Film Initiative award went to "Love Me," starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun.
Pedro Pascal continued the playful feud with Kieran Culkin at the 2023 Emmys by jokingly blaming him for his shoulder injury, following Culkin's earlier jab at the Golden Globes. Despite the humorous exchange, the actors' banter has been a lighthearted addition to the award season. The article also includes a list of winners from the 2023 Emmys, including Succession for Outstanding Drama Series and various individual acting awards.
The 75th Primetime Emmys, hosted by Anthony Anderson, celebrated Black representation in television with a Black host, multiple Black winners, and reunions of under-appreciated Black television shows, making it one of the Blackest Emmys in recent memory. The ceremony coincidentally took place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and featured nods to historic Black TV series and honorees. Notable wins included Ayo Edebiri, Quinta Brunson, Niecy Nash-Betts, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Trevor Noah, with special appearances from Tracee Ellis Ross, Taraji P. Henson, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Anderson's mother, Mama Doris, also stole the show as a charming human version of the play-off music for acceptance speeches.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on January 15, 2023, after being postponed due to actors and writers strikes. Niecy Nash-Betts won for Netflix's 'Dahmer' series and delivered an emotional speech, while Christina Applegate made a rare appearance and received a standing ovation. Ayo Edebiri and Quinta Brunson also won awards, and Anthony Anderson delivered a respectable monologue. The ceremony aired on Fox and featured nominated series such as "Succession," "Ted Lasso," and "The Bear."
