The comedian contender continues to win big love on the circuit, even as other heavy-hitters (Scorsese, Pitt, Zellweger, and yes, Springsteen) offered their own exciting moments at the event.
The National Board of Review named “Green Book” the best film of 2018 and it went on to win the Best Picture Oscar earlier this year.
Barry Jenkins took a stab at the president in an empowering speech during the New York event, and it wasn’t the only one.
From Ethan Hawke to “The Favourite,” the true prize for these winners happens when voters reshuffle the priorities in their screener piles.
“First Reformed,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” and more are winners at the National Board of Review this year.
The tables were turned on PTA, who just last week used his own awards acceptance speech to appeal to breakout star Tiffany Haddish.
All is not lost on the road to Oscars without an NBR mention, but their winners do gain needed momentum.
“The Post” dominated this year’s National Board of Review awards with three major wins, including Best Actor and Best Actress.
National Board of Review award winners, including Jenkins, Jeff Bridges and Kenneth Lonergan, used their time in the spotlight to talk about issues much larger than themselves.
“Manchester” and “Moonlight” received top marks, with “Hell or High Water” also receiving a boost for Jeff Bridges and a slot as one of the year’s best films.
Barry Jenkins picked up Best Director, while acting accolades went to Casey Affleck and Amy Adams. Plus, the group’s ten best films of the year.
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