So earlier today we posted the Gotham Awards winners and not too long after we also posted the nominations for the 27th Film Independent’s Spirit Awards, but it doesn’t end there folks. We are at the start of award season and now the New York film critics take the spotlight.
The New York Critics Circle have unveiled their list for the best in film of 2011 and Michel Hazanavicius takes home the awards for Best Director and Best Picture for The Artist, solidifying its status as an Oscar frontrunner.
Hit the jump to see the full list of winners.
Best Picture:
The Artist
Best Director:
Michel Hazanavicius – The Artist
Best Screenplay:
Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian – Moneyball
Best Actor:
Brad Pitt – Moneyball, The Tree of Life
Best Actress:
Meryl Streep – The Iron Lady
Best Supporting Actor:
Albert Brooks – Drive
Best Supporting Actress:
Jessica Chastain – The Tree of Life, The Help, Take Shelter
Best Cinematography:
Emmanuel Lubezki – The Tree of Life
Best Nonfiction Film:
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Best Foreign Language Film:
A Separation
Best First Feature:
Margin Call