Tom McCarthy’s tribute to the daily grind of journalism made it onto dozens of best-film lists (though not The A.V. Club’s), as well as garnered several Golden Globe and Independent Spirit nominations, and has an actual chance in hell of competing for an Oscar, so maybe the NSFC just got tired of being on the losing side. McCarthy and Josh Singer also picked up Best Screenplay for their Spotlight script, though McCarthy was bested by Carol helmer Todd Haynes in the Best Director category. Haynes’ “rapturous ’50s romance,” which stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, also picked up the Best Cinematography award, so kudos to you, Ed Lachman.
Creed lead Michael B. Jordan earned Best Actor honors, which will probably go a long way toward soothing any hurt feelings over the overwhelming critical and audience rejection of the latest Fantastic Four film. Bridge Of Spies’ Mark Rylance picked up Best Supporting Actor, an honor for which he’ll also compete at this year’s Golden Globes. Charlotte Rampling was named Best Actress for her lead role in 45 Years, a performance which is arguably the best of her career. And Kristen Stewart, who no longer appears alongside sparkling vampires or wooden Huntsman, won Best Supporting Actress for her notable turn in Clouds Of Sils Maria, opposite Juliette Binoche. Finally, just in case the NSFC list informs your Oscar picks at all, Asif Kapadia’s Amy was named Best Non-Fiction Film. You can see the complete list, including runners-up, at the NSFC’s refreshingly plain WordPress site.
[h/t The Hollywood Reporter]
