The North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA), of which I am a member, voted this month to honor the best films of 2017. As an organization, the NTFCA is proud to call attention to outstanding achievements in the craft of filmmaking. I consider movies to be not only entertainment, but in the best examples, they are also art. They teach us about the human condition. Here are the winners for each category in which we voted:
2017 Awards:
Best Picture:
The Post
Best Director:
Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water
Best Actress:
Frances McDormand for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Actor:
Gary Oldman for Darkest Hour
Best Supporting Actress:
Laurie Metcalf for Lady Bird
Best Supporting Actor:
Sam Rockwell for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Cinematography:
Roger Deakins for Blade Runner 2049
Best Animated Film:
Coco
Best Documentary:
Jane
Best Foreign Language Film:
Raw
Best Newcomer:
Brooklynn Prince for The Florida Project
Gary Murray Award (Best Ensemble):
The Post
For a full list of runners-up in each category, visit our "Best of 2017" page.