RIP PFCS Founding Member, Roger Tennis
The Phoenix Film Critics Society is deeply saddened at the passing on of its co-founder, Roger Tennis, at the age of 73. Despite his mild, modest manner, Roger had a remarkably distinguished career. A native of New York state, he worked as cameraman on The Ed Sullivan Show at the beginning of his career, and […]
Nomadland Wins Best Picture and Best Director in Phoenix Film Critics Society 2020 Awards
In a difficult year where Americans have struggled to prove their resilience, it only seems right that a film like “Nomadland,” a story of aging citizens determined to stand on their own two-feet despite any obstacles put in their way, would take the top honors in the Phoenix Film Critics Society’s 2020 awards. “Nomadland” received […]
Joker Wins Best Picture, Best Actor in Phoenix Film Critics Society 2019 Awards
“Joker,” the Todd Phillips-directed take on the supervillain story, took Best Picture honors, and Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actor for his turn in the title role, in the Phoenix Film Critic’s Society’s 2019 awards. Best Director went to Sam Mendes for the WWI drama “1917,” which also captured awards for Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, […]
“Green Book” Wins Best Picture, 3 other Phoenix Film Critics Society 2018 Awards
Phoenix Film Critics Society has announced its 2018 award winners. Peter Farrelly’s “Green Book,” captured Best Picture honors, along with three other wins. The drama was honored for Best Actor (Viggo Mortensen), Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali), and Best Screenplay. In number of awards, the film tied with Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma,” which won Best Foreign […]
Suddenly, Last Summer: Go way, way back to 2013 for a couple of summer movies you might have missed
The 2018 summer movie season is getting ready to kick into high gear, but in the meantime take a trip way, way back to 2013 with PFCS member, Nick Spake, and check out a couple of fun summer-themed movies you might have missed. Check out Nick’s reviews of The Way Way Back and The Kings […]
The Shape of Water Wins Best Picture, 3 other Phoenix Film Critics Society 2017 Awards
Phoenix Film Critics Society has announced its 2017 award winners. Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water,” which led the field in nominations, tied with “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Mssouri” for the most wins, with four apiece. Del Toro’s romantic fantasy was honored for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Score and Best Production Design. […]
Phoenix Film Critics Society 2016 Award Winners
Phoenix Film Critics Society has announced its 2016 award winners. “La La Land,” which led the field in nominations, has also garnered the most wins, with 7, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Emma Stone, and Best Director for Damien Chazelle. “Hell or High Water” came in second with three awards, while “Hacksaw Ridge” won […]