Boyhood wins the EDA Awards

Best Film
BOYHOOD

Best Director (Female or Male)
Richard Linklater for BOYHOOD

Best Screenplay, Original
BIRDMAN – Alejandro Gonzales Inarritu, Nicholas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo

Best Screenplay, Adapted
GONE GIRL – Gillian Flynn

Best Documentary
CITIZENFOUR – Laura Poitras

Best Animated Film
LEGO – Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

Best Actress
Julianne Moore for STILL ALICE

Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Tilda Swinton for SNOWPIERCER

Best Actor
Michael Keaton for BIRDMAN

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
J.K. Simmons for WHIPLASH

Best Ensemble Cast (tie)
BIRDMAN – Francine Maisler, Casting Director
and
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL – Douglas Aibel (US), Antoinette Boulat (France), Simone Bar, Alexandra Montag (Germany), Debra Maxwell Dion (LA), Jina Jay (UK)

Best Editing
BIRDMAN – Douglas Crise, Stephen Mirrione

Best Cinematography
BIRDMAN – Emmanuel Lubezki

Best Film Music Or Score
BIRDMAN – Antonio Sanchez

Best Non-English-Language Film
IDA – Pavel Pawlikowski (Poland)

EDA FEMALE FOCUS AWARDS
These awards honor WOMEN only.

Best Woman Director
Ava DuVernay for SELMA

Best Woman Screenwriter
Gillian Flynn for GONE GIRL

Best Female Action Star
Emily Blunt for EDGE OF TOMORROW

Best Breakthrough Performance
Gugu Mbatha-Raw for BELLE

Female Icon of the Year (tie)
(a woman whose work in film and/or in life made a difference)
Ava DuVernay
and
Laura Poitras

EDA SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS

Best Depiction Of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction
UNDER THE SKIN – Scarlett Johansson

Actress Defying Age and Ageism
Tilda Swinton

Most Egregious Age Difference Between The Leading Man and The Love Interest
MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT – Colin Firth (b. 1960) and Emma Stone (b. 1988)

Actress Most in Need Of A New Agent
Cameron Diaz for SEX TAPE

Movie You Wanted To Love, But Just Couldn’t
INHERENT VICE

American Sniper takes Denver Film Critics

Best Picture: “American Sniper”

Best Director: Richard Linklater, “Boyhood”

Best Actor: (tie) Ralph Fiennes, “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” Bradley Cooper, “American Sniper”

Best Actress: Rosamund Pike, “Gone Girl”

Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons, “Whiplash

Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood”

Best Animated Film: “The Lego Movie”

Best Science Fiction/Horror Film: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”

Best Comedy: “Guardians of the Galaxy”

Best Original Screenplay: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo, “Birdman”

Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson, “Inherent Vice”

Best Documentary: “The Overnighters”

Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki, “Birdman”

Best Original Song: “Everything Is Awesome,” Tegan and Sara, “The Lego Movie”

Best Score: Antonio Sanchez, “Birdman”

Best Foreign Language Film: “Two Days, One Night”

Writers Guild Nominees

• Boyhood, Written by Richard Linklater; IFC Films
• Foxcatcher, Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman; Sony Pictures Classics
• The Grand Budapest Hotel, Screenplay by Wes Anderson; Story by Wes Anderson & Hugo Guinness; Fox Searchlight
• Nightcrawler, Written by Dan Gilroy; Open Road Films
• Whiplash, Written by Damien Chazelle; Sony Pictures Classics

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

• American Sniper, Written by Jason Hall; Based on the book by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice; Warner Bros.
• Gone Girl, Screenplay by Gillian Flynn; Based on her novel; 20th Century Fox
• Guardians of the Galaxy, Written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman; Based on the Marvel comic by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
• The Imitation Game, Written by Graham Moore; Based on the book "Alan Turing: The Enigma" by Andrew Hodges; The Weinstein Company
• Wild, Screenplay by Nick Hornby; Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed; Fox Searchlight

ASC Nominees include The Imitation Game as Biggest Surprise!

• Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC for Unbroken
• Óscar Faura for The Imitation Game
• Emmanuel Lubezki ASC, AMC for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
• Dick Pope, BSC for Mr. Turner
• Robert D. Yeoman, ASC for The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Best of 2014 Awards

Having announced my Top Ten this year on Latin Post, Reel Salazars is proud to announce the Best of 2014 in Film. The following awards are for the technical, directing and acting awards.



Art Direction

The Grand Budapest Hotel

"Exquisite color palettes and intricate attention to detail immerse the viewer into Wes Anderson's fantastical world"  

Runner-Up-Snowpiercer

Cinematography

Emanuel Lubezki-Birdman

After Lubezki's monumental opening shot in "Gravity," the DP tops himself in "Birdman" as the film is shot entirely in one take. It is total cinema in every way and it also proves the power of Lubezki's talents." 

Runner-Up-Darius Khondji-The Immigrant

Costume Design

Milena Canonero-The Grand Budapest Hotel 

"Milena Canonero proves once again why she is one of the best in the business.The costumes match well with the sets and each character is distinguished by what they wear." 

Runner-Up-Anuishia Nieradzik-Belle

Film Editing

Ron Patane-A Most Violent Year

"Each scene is beautifully put together and provides for some great tension."
Runner-Up-Sandra Adair-Boyhood

Makeup and Hair

Guardians of the Galay

"While it isn't revolutionary, the characters are so vivid through the makeup work and they create the universe Marvel intended.
Runner-Up-Foxcatcher

Original Score

Johann Johannsson-The Theory of Everything

"Johannson's scores provides nostalgia, playfulness and the otherworldly qualities that Stephen Hawking's represents. and it is definitely the most memorable and masterful score of the yearRunner-Up-Alexandre Desplat-The Imitation Game 

Music Song

Lost Stars-Begin Again

"Performed twice in this infectious film, the song is memorable and intimate and incredibly catchy"  
Runner-Up-Big Eyes-Big Eyes

Sound Editing

Interstellar

"The minute Interstellar begins it is impossible not to be aware of all the sound effects that were created in film and that immerse audiences into the world of Space and that also bring you into Christopher Nolan's world."
Runner-Up-Gone Girl 

Sound Mixing

Interstellar

"Like the effects created in the movie, the complete mix is a work of art. No film this year can really bring you into the world with Interstellar's complex Sound mix."
Runner-Up-Birdman

Visual Effects

Interstellar

"Christopher Nolan's use of practicals creates the world of space like no other. Like Gravity, Space has never looked better and each set is intricately created.  
Runner-Up-Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Best Adapted screenplay

Graham Moore-The Imitation Game 

"Graham Moore's script is intelligent and smartly written. He creates vivid and intense characters that are among the best written this year. While it isn't anything groundbreaking, it is hugely satisfying."  
Runner-Up-Paul Thomas Anderson-Inherent Vice

Best Original Screenplay

J.C Chandor-A Most Violent Year 

"Chandor has crafted a tough script that leaves audiences with hard questions and brings together memorable characters that can be off-putting. However, the script is tightly written and tense."
Runner-Up-Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne-Two Days One Night 

Foregin Film

Two Days One Night (Belgium)

"The Dardenne brothers are crafted a movie so engraved in reality it can be difficult to watch. Luckily the Dardenne's allow the audience to breathe with some of the most tender cinematic moments of 2014.The film features an incredible performance by Marion Cotillard that is among her best. 
Runner-Up-Ida (Poland)

Ensemble

Birdman

"Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu has assembled a cast that delivers with great performances. Michael Keaton leads an ensemble that also includes Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Andrea Riseborough, Lindsay Duncan, Zack Galifianakis and Emma Stone.  
Runner-Up-The Grand Budapest Hotel 

Actress in a Supporting Role

Patricia Arquette-Boyhood

"Arquette gives a riveting performance that is among the greatest in years. Audiences watch Arquette transform over 12 years as her character develops as a mother. It is a heartbreaking performance that is memorable in every way."
Runner-Up-Jessica Chastain-A Most Violent Year

 

Actor in a Supporting Role

Edward Norton-Birdman

"Comic and tragic at the same time Norton is phenomenal in this movie and is among his best turns in years. 
Runner-Up-Mark Ruffalo-Foxcatcher

Actress in a Leading Role

Marion Cotillard-Two Days One Night

"Cotillard's physicality is on display throughout the film as audiences are able to see her character crumble in some of the worst circumstances. At the same time, Cotillard adds ounces of cheerfulness even though the outcome looks bleak."Runner-Up-Reese Witherspoon-Wild

Actor in a Leading Role

Eddie Redmayne-The Theory of Everything
"Eddie Redmayne gives the most complete and compelling turns of the year through his physicality and his transformative powers. It is without a doubt one performance that will be remembered for years to come."

Runner-Up-Michael Keaton-Birdman

Directing

 

J.C Chandor-A Most Violent Year 
"Each frame in the movie is beautifully shot and each performance is filled with great truth. Chandor easily directs each scene with realism and precision creating tense and memorable sequences that haven't been seen at all this year. Chandor proves once again why he is one of the most promising filmmakers in the industry."

Runner-Up-Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne-Two Days One Night 

Producers Guild Nominees Snub Selma

American Sniper (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Producers: Bradley Cooper, p.g.a., Clint Eastwood, p.g.a., Andrew Lazar, p.g.a., Robert Lorenz, p.g.a., Peter Morgan, p.g.a.

Birdman (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Producers: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher, James W. Skotchdopole

 

Boyhood (IFC Films)

Producers: Richard Linklater, p.g.a., Cathleen Sutherland, p.g.a.

 

Foxcatcher (Sony Pictures Classics)

Producers:  Megan Ellison, p.g.a., Jon Kilik, p.g.a., Bennett Miller, p.g.a.

 

Gone Girl (20th Century Fox)

Producer: Ceán Chaffin, p.g.a.

The Grand Budapest Hotel (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Producers: Wes Anderson & Scott Rudin, Jeremy Dawson, Steven Rales

 

The Imitation Game (The Weinstein Company)

Producers: Nora Grossman, p.g.a., Ido Ostrowsky, p.g.a., Teddy Schwarzman, p.g.a.

 

Nightcrawler (Open Road Films)

Producers: Jennifer Fox, Tony Gilroy

 

The Theory of Everything (Focus Features)

Producers: Tim Bevan & Eric Fellner, Lisa Bruce, Anthony McCarten

 

Whiplash (Sony Pictures Classics)

Producers: Jason Blum, Helen Estabrook, David Lancaster

Goodbye to Language wins the National Film Critics

BEST PICTURE
*1. Goodbye to Language 25 (Jean-Luc Godard)
2. Boyhood 24 (Richard Linklater)
3. Birdman 10 (Alejandro G. Iñárritu)
3. Mr. Turner 10 (Mike Leigh)

BEST DIRECTOR
*1. Richard Linklater 36 (Boyhood)
2. Jean-Luc Godard 17 (Goodbye to Language)
3. Mike Leigh 12 (Mr. Turner)

BEST NON-FICTION FILM
*1. Citizenfour 56 (Laura Poitras)
2. National Gallery 19 (Frederick Wiseman)
3. The Overnighters 17 (Jesse Moss)

BEST SCREENPLAY
*1. The Grand Budapest Hotel 24 (Wes Anderson)
2. Inherent Vice 15 (Paul Thomas Anderson)
2. Birdman 15 (four co-writers)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
*1. Mr. Turner 33 (Dick Pope)
2. The Immigrant 27 (Darius Khondji)
3. Goodbye to Language 9 (Fabrice Aragno)

BEST ACTOR
*1.Timothy Spall 31 (Mr. Turner)
2. Tom Hardy 10 (Locke)
3. Joaquin Phoenix 9 (Inherent Vice)
3. Ralph Fiennes 9 (The Grand Budapest Hotel)

BEST ACTRESS
*1. Marion Cotillard 80 (The Immigrant; Two Days, One Night)
2. Julianne Moore 35 (Still Alice)
3. Scarlett Johansson 21 (Lucy; Under the Skin)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
*1. J.K. Simmons 24 (Whiplash)
2. Mark Ruffalo 21 (Foxcatcher)
3. Edward Norton 16 (Birdman)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
*1. Patricia Arquette 26 (Boyhood)
2. Agata Kulesza 18 (Ida)
3. Rene Russo 9 (Nightcrawler)