A tougher than usual year to choose in the wake of a pandemic, intense political events, our continued struggle with race relations, and plethora of acting performances. This year we have a seriously diverse set story lines and filmmakers. Makes things more interesting, but so much harder to cast votes. Without fanfare, here are my picks.
Actor: Chadwick Boseman
Actress: Frances McDormand
Supporting Actor: Daniel Kaluuya
Supporting Actress: Yuh-Jung Youn
Animated Feature: Soul
Cinematography: Nomadland
Costume Design: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Directing: Nomadland
Documentary Feature: My Octopus Teacher
Documentary Short Subject: A Concerto Is a Conversation
Film Editing: Sound of Metal
International Feature Film: Another Round
Makeup and Hairstyling: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Original Score: Soul
Original Song: Speak Now
Production Design: Mank
Animated Short Film: If Anything Happens I Love You
Live Action Short Film: Two Distant Strangers
Sound: Sound of Metal
Visual Effects: Tenet
Adapted Screenplay: The Father
Original Screenplay: The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Picture: Nomadland
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