The New York Film Critics Circle have announced their annual awards with Carol dominating the proceedings with four awards including Best Picture, Director and Screenplay. No other film scored more than one award. Of note is that Michael Keaton was bumped to lead for Spotlight even though he’s being campaigned in support. Kristen Stewart manages to get the “weird” slot that this group is fond of handing out, an award that seldom ever comes close to Oscar consideration. Extra bumps are given to Brooklyn‘s Saoirse Ronan and Bridge of Spies‘ Mark Rylance.

Award Tallies

(4) Carol

The Awards

Best Picture

Carol

Best Animated Film

Inside Out

Best Director

Todd Haynes – Carol

Best Actor

Michael Keaton – Spotlight

Best Actress

Saoirse Ronan – Brooklyn

Best Supporting Actor

Mark Rylance – Bridge of Spies

Best Supporting Actress

Kristen Stewart – Clouds of Sils Maria

Best Screenplay

Carol

Best Cinematography

Carol

Best Foreign Film

Timbuktu

Best Non-Fiction Film

In Jackson Heights

Best First Film

Son of Saul

Special Award

William Becker and Janus Films
Ennio Morricone

New York Film Critics Circle Data

Year Founded: 1935
First Awards: 1935 (81)