Boyhood, Birdman win big at Critics' Choice awards

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Thursday in Hollywood wasn't just about the Oscar. On Thursday night, hours after the Academy Award nominations were released, the Broadcast Film Critics Association handed out its Critics' Choice Movie Awards. Richard Linklater's Boyhood was awarded best picture honors, as it was on Sunday at the Golden Globes — Boyhood is now solidly the frontrunner for the best picture Oscar as well. Linklater took the best director award, too, and actress Patricia Arquette won best supporting actress for her role in the film.

Birdman won the most awards on Thursday night — seven — including both best lead and comedy actor for Michael Keaton, best original screenplay, and best acting ensemble. Julianne Moore (Still Alice) won best actress. The Grand Budapest Hotel won best comedy, and Guardians of the Galaxy was named best action movie. And making up somewhat for its big Oscar snub, The Lego Movie won best animated feature. So, everything is still awesome some of the time.

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.