The Atlanta Film Critics Circle, has awarded its top films of the year. Their winners are listed below with The Favourite showing up, taking the top prize. “The film is defined by incredible performances and a powerful rendering of the viciousness behind class divisions,” says AFCC co-founder Felicia Feaster. “Though set in the 18th century, there is clear resonance for our current age and the often brutal circumstances for women who are powerless and lack social standing in Yorgos Lanthimos’ trenchant rendering of gender divisions and power,” says Feaster.
A Star Is Born was the second of the top 10 films, with Alfonso Cuarón’s unconventional autobiographical tale Roma centered on his beloved housekeeper coming in third. Roma also netted awards for Best Foreign Language Film, for Best Director and Best Cinematography.
“Our list includes period dramas, inventive horror, commentary on religion, race relations and the environment, minimalist art-house fare, stark social media observations, sci-fi fantasy and a fresh take on the traditional Hollywood epic,” says AFCC co-founder Michael Clark. “It covers the gamut and I’m very pleased with the members’ collective enthusiasm.”
Top 10 films
1. THE FAVOURITE
2. A STAR IS BORN
3. ROMA
4. A QUIET PLACE
5. FIRST REFORMED
6. EIGHTH GRADE
7. BLACKkKLANSMAN
8. Tie: FIRST MAN
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
9. BLACK PANTHER
Best Lead Actor
Ethan Hawke in FIRST REFORMED
Best Lead Actress
Olivia Colman in THE FAVORITE
Best Supporting Actor
Sam Elliott in A STAR IS BORN
Best Supporting Actress
Emma Stone in THE FAVORITE
Best Ensemble Cast
THE FAVOURITE
Best Director
Alfonso Cuarón for ROMA
Best Screenplay
Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara for THE FAVOURITE
Best Documentary
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
Best Foreign Language Film
ROMA
Best Animated Film
ISLE OF DOGS
Best Cinematography
Alfonso Cuarón for ROMA
Best Original Score
Justin Hurwitz for FIRST MAN
AFCC Special Award for BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMER
Tie: Elsie Fisher and Lady Gaga
AFCC Special Award for BEST FIRST FILM
Bradley Cooper for A STAR IS BORN
