Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards 2019

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25th Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards
DateDecember 16, 2019 (2019-12-16)
LocationDallas, Texas
CountryUnited States
Presented byDallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
Websitedfwcritics.com
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The 25th Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards honoring the best in film for 2019 were announced on December 16, 2019.[1][2][3]

These awards "recognizing extraordinary accomplishment in film" are presented annually by the Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA), based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex region of Texas.[4] The association, founded in and presenting awards since 1990, includes 30 film critics for print, radio, television, and internet publications based in North Texas.[5] It is also committed to ensuring that their membership represents a broad range of voices, ideas and perspectives from across cultural, gender and ideological spectra.[6]

1917 and Marriage Story were the DFWFCA's most awarded film of 2019, taking four top honors each.

Winners and nominees[edit]

Sam Mendes, Best Director winner
Adam Driver, Best Actor winner
Scarlett Johansson, Best Actress winner
Brad Pitt, Best Supporting Actor winner
Laura Dern, Best Supporting Actress winner

Category awards[edit]

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface. Other films ranked by the annual poll are listed in order. While most categories saw 5 honorees named, categories ranged from as many as 10 (Best Picture) to as few as 2 (Best Animated Film, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Musical Score).

Best Picture Best Director
  1. 1917
  2. Marriage Story
  3. Parasite
  4. The Irishman
  5. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
  6. Jojo Rabbit
  7. Little Women
  8. The Farewell
  9. The Two Popes
  10. Knives Out
  1. Sam Mendes1917
  2. Bong Joon-hoParasite
  3. Martin ScorseseThe Irishman
  4. Quentin TarantinoOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood
  5. Noah BaumbachMarriage Story
Best Actor Best Actress
  1. Adam DriverMarriage Story as Charlie Barber
  2. Joaquin PhoenixJoker as Arthur Fleck / Joker
  3. Antonio BanderasPain and Glory as Salvador Mallo
  4. Leonardo DiCaprioOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood as Rick Dalton
  5. Robert De NiroThe Irishman as Frank Sheeran
  1. Scarlett JohanssonMarriage Story as Nicole Barber
  2. Renée ZellwegerJudy as Judy Garland
  3. Charlize TheronBombshell as Megyn Kelly
  4. Saoirse RonanLittle Women as Josephine "Jo" March
  5. AwkwafinaThe Farewell as Billi Wang (TIE)
    Lupita Nyong'oUs as Adelaide Wilson / Red (TIE)
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
  1. Brad PittOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood as Cliff Booth
  2. Willem DafoeThe Lighthouse as Thomas Wake
  3. Joe PesciThe Irishman as Russell Bufalino
  4. Al PacinoThe Irishman as Jimmy Hoffa
  5. Shia LaBeoufHoney Boy as James Lort
  1. Laura DernMarriage Story as Nora Fanshaw
  2. Margot RobbieBombshell as Kayla Pospisil
  3. Florence PughLittle Women as Amy March
  4. Jennifer LopezHustlers as Ramona Vega
  5. Annette BeningThe Report as Dianne Feinstein
Best Documentary Film Best Foreign Language Film
  1. Apollo 11
  2. One Child Nation
  3. American Factory
  4. Honeyland
  5. For Sama
  1. Parasite
  2. Pain and Glory
  3. The Farwell
  4. Les Misérables
  5. Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Best Animated Film Best Screenplay
  1. Toy Story 4
  2. I Lost My Body
  1. Noah BaumbachMarriage Story
  2. Steven ZaillianThe Irishman
Best Cinematography Best Musical Score
  1. Roger Deakins1917
  2. Hong Kyung-pyoParasite
  1. Thomas Newman1917
  2. Alexandre DesplatLittle Women

Special award[edit]

Russell Smith Award[edit]

  • The Lighthouse, for "best low-budget or cutting-edge independent film"

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jorgenson, Todd (December 16, 2019). "DFW Film Critics Pick "1917" as Best Film of 2019". Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  2. ^ Bentley, Alex (December 16, 2019). "War epic 1917 takes top honors from Dallas-Fort Worth film critics". CultureMap Dallas. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Holt, Jo Ann (December 22, 2019). "DFW Film Critics Name "1917" Best Picture for 2019". Focus Daily News. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  4. ^ "Membership Requirements". Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "Members". Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Diversity and Inclusion". Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Retrieved February 26, 2020.