Another dynamic shift in the awards race as Birdman seems to be picking up steam while Boyhood continues to win Best Director prizes and awards for Patricia Arquette. Nothing else particularly inspired here.

Award Tallies

(4) Birdman
(2) Boyhood

The Awards

Best Picture

Birdman

Best Animated Feature

The Lego Movie

Best Director

Richard Linklater – Boyhood

Best Actor

Michael Keaton – Birdman

Best Actress

Rosamund Pike – Gone Girl

Best Supporting Actor

Edward Norton – Birdman

Best Supporting Actress

Patricia Arquette – Boyhood

Best Original Screenplay

Birdman

Best Adapted Screenplay

Obvious Child

Best Foreign Film

Ida

Best Documentary

Citizenfour

Best Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film:

The Babadook

Kansas City Film Critics Circle Data

Year Founded: 1966
First Awards: 1966 (48)