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The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2022-2023 today, announcing the acceptance of four new members. The new critics represent a a variety of film journalism in Chicago and bring their voices to one of the country’s longest-standing and most accomplished associations of writers.

Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans’ go-to resource for movie, TV and streaming recommendations, and the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) announced today the inaugural recipients of the “Emerging Critics Grant” program, designed to support diverse aspiring critics from the Chicago area. Award recipients can be either college students pursuing a career in journalism or up-and-coming entertainment critics with three years or less experience in their career development.

Just announced: actor PATTON OSWALT will join filmmaker/star James Morosini for the May 19 closing night screening of I LOVE MY DAD, a charming comedy about a well-meaning father (Oswalt) who inadvertently catfishes his own son.

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the complete lineup, schedule and special guests expected for the ninth annual Chicago Critics Film Festival, May 13-19 at the Music Box Theatre. The festival opens with a screening of Sundance Audience Award winner CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (pictured) with filmmaker and star Cooper Raiff in attendance and closes with SXSW Grand Jury and Audience Award winner I LOVE MY DAD, a charming comedy starring Patton Oswalt as a well-meaning father who inadvertently catfishes his own son. The 2022 festival line-up includes Chicago premieres of the newest films from some of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, including Terence Davies’ BENEDICTION; Claire Denis’ BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE; Ramin Bahrani’s 2ND CHANCE; Peter Strickland’s FLUX GOURMET; and Masaaki Yuasa’s INU-OH.

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, announces today the first seven films selected for the 2022 Chicago Critics Film Festival. First titles include highly anticipated films like the Chicago premiere of Cooper Raiff’s CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH, starring Raiff and Dakota Johnson. Passes are now on sale for the event, returning to a full week of screenings, May 13-19, at Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave); more information on the first selected films, plus festival passes, is available here.

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces their 2021 award winners. Claiming the organization’s top honors is Jane Campion’s masterful THE POWER OF THE DOG, which earned a leading seven awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Benedict Cumberbatch), Best Supporting Actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score. Kristen Stewart was named Best Actress for her role as Princess Diana in SPENCER; Ruth Negga was named Best Supporting Actress for PASSING. Three films earned two awards: THE FRENCH DISPATCH (Best Editing; Best Art Direction/Production Design); LICORICE PIZZA (Best Original Screenplay; Most Promising Performer - Alana Haim); and SPENCER (Best Actress (Stewart); Best Costume Design).

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) today announces nominees for their top film honors of 2021; winners will be announced at the organization’s annual awards ceremony, a virtual event for Association members to be held on Wednesday, December 15. Leading with a record-making 11 total nominations is Steven Spielberg’s WEST SIDE STORY; other films earning multiple nominations include Jane Campion’s THE POWER OF THE DOG (8), David Lowery’s THE GREEN KNIGHT (7) and DRIVE MY CAR, DUNE and LICORICE PIZZA (6 each).

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the audience choice award winners at the recent Chicago Critics Film Festival.

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, announces today the first six films selected for the 2021 Chicago Critics Film Festival. First titles include highly anticipated films like the Chicago premiere of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE LOST DAUGHTER, Venice Film Festival winner for Best Screenplay, starring Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson. Passes are now on sale for the event, November 12-14 at Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre.

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA), the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, released their roster for 2021-2022 today, announcing the acceptance of three new members. The new critics represent a new generation in Chicago-based film criticism and bring their voices to one of the country’s longest-standing and most accomplished associations of writers. With the annual Chicago Critics Film Festival (November 12-14, 2021) and the CFCA Awards presented in December, the Chicago Film Critics Association is a vital and thriving organization of film journalists, critics and broadcasters influencing the film industry in Chicago and beyond.