But First Man grabbed a healthy 10 Critics’ Choice Awards nominations including Best Picture, Actor (Ryan Gosling), Supporting Actress (Claire Foy) and Director.
Damien Chazelle’s First Man had all but been forgotten by critics groups recognizing the best films of the year.
Or it could be an indication that Chazelle’s Neil Armstrong story remains a contender, especially with older Academy members.
One movie that was thought to be on its Oscars death bed, meanwhile, got a significant boost from the BFCA — one that Universal Studios should hop on to capitalize on momentum.