New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Just in passing, the host Chris Rock said he’s out as an Oscar host, and told audience member Steve Martin that HE should do it.
Steve Martin would be an OK choice. Steven Colbert would be OK. Jimmy Kimmel is quite good at it.
It might be good to break away from old white dudes. If you want diversity:
Melissa McCarthy would probably be good.
Neil Patrick Harris is good at award shows.
Lin-Manuel Miranda could be a fun choice.
Denzel Washington would be great if you give him a good writing staff. Who doesn’t love Denzel?
There are probably several more men and women that I’m just not thinking of at the moment. I think everyone is making this more newsworthy than it needs to be.
My own choice? I’m still all in on my favorite comedy team: Anthony Scaramucci and The Situation, or as I call them, Sitch and Mooch.
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Best Picture
Roma
Best Director
Alfonso Cuarón … ROMA
Best Screenplay
Paul Schrader … FIRST REFORMED
Best Actress
Regina Hall … SUPPORT THE GIRLS
Best Actor
Ethan Hawke … FIRST REFORMED
Best Supporting Actress
Regina King … IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
Best Supporting Actor
Richard E. Grant … CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?
Best Cinematographer
Alfonso Cuarón … ROMA
Best Animated Film
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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Their past winners do not track well as Oscar predictors, especially in recent years. Here are the best picture winners.