Clayton Davis In a surprising twist to an already crazy year for movies, the New York Film Critics Circle, one of the most prestigious and oldest film critic groups in the country, announced that the organization will not take cues from the Academy Awards and extend their voting deadline.
Instead, the group will vote for their 2020 plaudits on Dec. 18.In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Oscars extended their eligibility period to Feb.
28, 2021, and the National Board of Review moving their voting date to Jan. 26, 2021.The New York Film Critics Circle has also decided to freeze new membership for 2020.
In addition, all current members will remain eligible to vote whether or not their jobs were impacted due to the Coronavirus.
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