The National Board of Review Awards, which recognize the best in film, were held on January 8, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The event was a star-studded affair, with celebrities from all over the world in attendance. This year's ceremony was hosted by Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow, who kept the crowd entertained with their hilarious banter. The awards were presented by a variety of celebrities, including Laura Dern, Jeff Bridges, and Willem Dafoe.
The red carpet was a sea of glamour, with celebrities showcasing their finest attire. Some of the most stunning looks of the night included:
- Lady Gaga in a custom Versace gown
- Zendaya in a Valentino Haute Couture gown
- Margot Robbie in a Chanel Haute Couture gown
- Lupita Nyong'o in a Prada gown
- Timothée Chalamet in a Haider Ackermann suit
The big winners of the night were "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Banshees of Inisherin," with both films winning three awards each. "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won for Best Film, Best Director (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), and Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh). "The Banshees of Inisherin" won for Best Actor (Colin Farrell), Best Supporting Actor (Brendan Gleeson), and Best Original Screenplay (Martin McDonagh).
Other winners of the night included:
- Best Supporting Actress: Angela Bassett for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Kazuo Ishiguro for "Living"
- Best Animated Film: "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio"
- Best Documentary Film: "All That Breathes"
- Best Foreign Language Film: "Close"
The National Board of Review Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in film, and the winners this year reflect the diversity and quality of films that were released in 2022. The big winners of the night, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Banshees of Inisherin," are both critically acclaimed films that have been praised for their originality, creativity, and performances.
The National Board of Review Awards are also a good indicator of what films will be nominated for the Academy Awards. In recent years, many of the films that have won National Board of Review Awards have gone on to be nominated for Oscars. So, it will be interesting to see if "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Banshees of Inisherin" continue their success at the Oscars.
The National Board of Review Awards are a celebration of the best in film, and the 2025 ceremony was no exception. The winners this year reflect the diversity and quality of films that were released in 2022, and they are a good indicator of what films will be nominated for the Academy Awards.
The National Board of Review Awards are also a reminder of the power of film to entertain, inspire, and move us. The films that were honored this year are all examples of the best that cinema has to offer, and they will continue to be enjoyed by audiences for years to come.
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