Broadcast Film Critics Association

Broadcast Film Critics Association is an organization of television, radio, and online critics that was founded in 1995 by Joey Berlin and consists of over 300 members from the United States and Canada, including critics from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Entertainment Weekly. The organization is known for its annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards and Critics' Choice Television Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in film and television, as recognized by critics from Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and Chicago Tribune. The association also includes critics from Rolling Stone, People, and TV Guide, among others, such as Peter Travers and Owen Gleiberman.

● History

The organization was established in 1995 with the goal of promoting and recognizing excellence in film and television, as seen in the works of Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino. Over the years, the association has grown to include critics from a wide range of publications, including The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and Esquire, and has become one of the most respected and influential critics' organizations in the industry, with members such as A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis. The association has also expanded its reach to include critics from online publications, such as The A.V. Club and IndieWire, and has partnered with organizations like the Producers Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America to promote the work of critics and industry professionals, including James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow. The association's members have also been involved in various initiatives, such as the Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in documentary film, as seen in the works of Errol Morris and Michael Moore.

● Organization

The association is led by a president, currently Joey Berlin, and a board of directors that includes representatives from various publications, such as The Los Angeles Times and The New York Daily News, and industry professionals, including Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. The organization also has a number of committees, including a nominations committee and a voting committee, which are responsible for selecting the nominees and winners for the annual awards, and have included members such as Richard Roeper and Roger Ebert. The association's members are also involved in various events and initiatives throughout the year, including screenings and Q&A sessions with industry professionals, such as Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington, and have partnered with organizations like the American Film Institute and the Film Society of Lincoln Center to promote the work of critics and industry professionals.

● Awards

The association presents several awards each year, including the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and the Critics' Choice Television Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in film and television, as seen in the works of Christopher Nolan and J.J. Abrams. The awards are presented at annual ceremonies, which are attended by industry professionals, including George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and are broadcast on television, with past ceremonies having been hosted by Kevin Hart and Taye Diggs. The association also presents several special awards, including the Critics' Choice Lifetime Achievement Award, which has been awarded to industry professionals such as Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, and the Critics' Choice Genius Award, which has been awarded to Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese.

● Categories

The association presents awards in a number of categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor and Best Actress, as well as categories for supporting actors, screenplay, and cinematography, among others, with past winners including Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The association also presents awards for television, including Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, and Best Actor and Best Actress in a drama or comedy series, with past winners including Breaking Bad and The Big Bang Theory. The categories are selected by the association's nominations committee, which is composed of members from various publications, including Entertainment Weekly and TV Guide, and industry professionals, such as Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy.

● Notable_Ceremonies

The association has presented several notable ceremonies over the years, including the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and the Critics' Choice Television Awards, which have been hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Amy Schumer, among others. The ceremonies have also featured performances by various artists, including Lady Gaga and Kanye West, and have included tributes to industry professionals, such as Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall. The association's ceremonies have also been attended by a number of celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, and have been broadcast on television, with past ceremonies having been aired on The CW and A&E.

● Winners_and_Nominees

The association has recognized a number of winners and nominees over the years, including 12 Years a Slave, which won the award for Best Picture in 2014, and The Big Bang Theory, which won the award for Best Comedy Series in 2013, with other winners including Gravity and Breaking Bad. The association has also recognized a number of industry professionals, including Meryl Streep, who has won several awards for her performances in films such as The Iron Lady and August: Osage County, and Bryan Cranston, who has won several awards for his performances in television shows such as Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle. The association's winners and nominees have also included Jennifer Lawrence and Matthew McConaughey, among others, and have been recognized for their work in films such as Silver Linings Playbook and Dallas Buyers Club.