I was voted into the National Society of Film Critics this year and we had our voting meeting today. The group is nationwide so there were groups in LA, a group in New York, and people Zooming in from Chicago, other places, etc. The New York contingent met at the Elinor Bunim theatre at Lincoln Center. I’m glad to be a part of it, and of course I already know everybody! I like our results because there’s some diversity there, some difference from other lists. It was a strong year! Lots of films. Not a lot of consensus. Lack of consensus is a sign of health! There’s a lot going on! I am mainly pleased that Aki Kaurismäki’s beautiful Fallen Leaves won our awkwardly-named award Film Not in the English Language. I keep voting for the film in different lists – and R.M.N. too – and obviously I’m not the only one who loves these films but votes are a numbers game! And today, Fallen Leaves had the numbers (in a very strong field). Really happy we awarded it!
I’ve reviewed a couple of these!
All Of Us Strangers
May December
Oh my gosh congrats on being voted into the National Society of Film Critic! I’ve been a long time reader and it’s just been so cool to see your blog grow and to witness you gaining more and more opportunities that just acknowledge your passion, your research, critical eye and ability to express and examine. I remember reading you being tapped to write for Ebert and being like OF COURSE. MAKES TOTAL SENSE Wow there’s poetic harmony in the world. Just really happy for you when the good things happen. Thanks for a bookmark home on the internet all these years.
Oh Josephine – this means so much to hear. Thank you so much!! and thank you for reading here for as long as you have – this also means so much to me and I truly appreciate it!