New York Film Critics Circle Kicks Off Live Voting as Winners Are Unveiled

Overview

• Voting began in Manhattan around 9:16 a.m. ET, with winners revealed in real time.
• The first result named Eephus as Best First Film, according to TheWrap.
• The NYFCC is the nation’s oldest critics organization, with more than 50 members selecting honorees in person.
• The circle’s choices often diverge from the Academy, matching Best Picture only once in the past decade with The Artist.
• Since the Oscars expanded to 10 Best Picture slots in 2009, only two NYFCC Best Film winners — Carol and First Cow — have missed Best Picture nominations.