National Society of Film Critics
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National Society of Film Critics Awards
)The National Society of Film Critics (NSFC) is an American
film critic organization. The organization is known for its highbrow tastes, and its annual awards are one of the most prestigious film critics awards in the United States. In January 2024, the NSFC had approximately 60 members who wrote for a variety of weekly and daily newspapers along with major publications and media outlets.[1]
History
The society was founded in 1966 in the New York City apartment of the national circulation.[2]
Past distinguished members include Richard Corliss, the late Roger Ebert, David Edelstein, Stanley Kauffmann and Dave Kehr. As of November 2023, the 61 current members include David Ansen, Richard Brody, Justin Chang, Steve Erickson, Emanuel Levy, Amy Nicholson, Gerald Peary, Jonathan Rosenbaum, David Sterritt, Peter Travers, Kenneth Turan and Stephanie Zacharek.[3]
The organization is known for its highbrow tastes, and its annual awards are one of the more prestigious film critics awards in the United States. In past years, many of its
Nomadland (2020).[1][4] Five other winners did receive the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film: Z, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (French: Le Charme discret de la bourgeoisie), Day for Night (French: La Nuit américaine), Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (French: Préparez vos mouchoirs), and Amour
.
The NSFC is also the American representative of the
International Federation of Film Critics, which comprises the national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world.[5]
Books
The society has published an ongoing series of anthologies of articles, including:
- The B List:The National Society of Film Critics on the Low-Budget Beauties, Genre-Bending Mavericks, and Cult Classics We Love, edited by David Sterritt and John C. Anderson, 2008
- The X List: A Guide to the Movies That Turn Us On, edited by Jami Bernard, Da Capo Press, 2005
- The A List: 100 Essential Films, edited by Jay Carr, Da Capo Press, 2002
- Flesh and Blood: On Sex, Violence, and Censorship, edited by Peter Keough, Mercury House, 1995
- They Went Thataway: Redefining Film Genres, edited by Richard T. Jameson, Mercury House, 1994
- Love and Hisses: Sound Off on the Hottest Movie Controversies, edited by Peter Rainer, Mercury House, 1992
- Foreign Affairs: A Guide to Foreign Films, edited by Kathy Schulz Huffhines, Mercury House, 1991
- Produced and Abandoned: The Best Films You've Never Seen, edited by Michael Sragow, Mercury House, 1990
- The National Society of Film Critics on the Movie Star, edited by Elisabeth Weis, Penguin, 1981
- The National Society of Film Critics on Movie Comedy, edited by Stuart Byron and Elisabeth Weis, Penguin, 1977
Annual film award categories
- Best Film
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Screenplay
- Best Cinematography
- Best Foreign Language Film
- Best Non-Fiction Film
References
- ^ a b "'Inside Llewyn Davis' Dominates National Society of Film Critics Awards". TheWrap. January 4, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- "'Inside Llewyn Davis' wins National Society of Film Critics honors". Los Angeles Times. January 4, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.The society, which was founded in 1966 and includes principal critics from major papers and outlets, often disagrees with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over their top choices.
- ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (December 7, 2007). "Hollis Alpert, at 91; author cofounded film critic society". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 7, 2007.
- ^ "2013 Awards: "Inside Llewyn Davis," Oscar Isaac, Cate Blanchett". National Society of Film Critics. January 4, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- "Who We Are". National Society of Film Critics. 8 January 2011. Retrieved November 11, 2014. - ^ Scott Foundas (January 9, 2014). "National Society of Film Critics Offers a More Civil Awards-Season Alternative". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ^ "About the Society". National Society of Film Critics. 8 January 2011. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Valerie J. Nelson (December 4, 2007). "Writer co-founded National Society of Film Critics". Los Angeles Times.
