Weekend Warriors: BAFTA, Critics Choice and DGA Awards Bring the Final Contenders Out to Play
variety.comClayton Davis The hustle and bustle of awards season is nearing an end, with Oscar voting getting underway on March 17. So naturally, every contender is looking to gain an advantage, and the BAFTA and Critics Choice ceremonies, which take place March 13, provide that opportunity.At CCA, Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” lead the tally with 11 nominations apiece, including best picture.
Still, with a group of more than 500 North America-based broadcast journalists and writers doing the voting, we shouldn’t expect either to triumph unequivocally.Read more: Variety’s Awards Circuit Predictions HubAt BAFTA, “Belfast’s” six-nom tally isn’t as robust as Focus Features would have liked, but prospects look strong for the film to pick up wins for original screenplay, outstanding British film and possibly supporting actor Ciarán Hinds, who is a legend across the pond.
However, the momentum for “CODA” has been palpable since its cast won the ensemble trophy at the SAG Awards: The family drama is a dark horse for the best picture prize at CCA and is even more likely to add another statuette to supporting actor nominee Troy Kotsur’s shelf.
The safest place for “West Side Story” to find love has been Ariana DeBose’s performance as Anita in the supporting actress category.
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