The North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA), of which I am a member, voted this month to honor the best films of 2019. 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:
2019 Awards:
Best Picture:
The Irishman
Best Director:
Sam Mendes for 1917
Best Actress:
Charlize Theron for Bombshell
Best Actor:
Joaquin Phoenix for Joker
Best Supporting Actress:
Zhao Shuzhen for The Farewell
Best Supporting Actor:
Tom Hanks for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Best Cinematography:
Roger Deakins for 1917
Best Animated Film:
Toy Story 4
Best Documentary:
Apollo 11
Best Foreign Language Film:
Parasite
Best Newcomer:
Roman Griffin Davis for Jojo Rabbit
Gary Murray Award (Best Ensemble):
Knives Out
For a full list of runners-up in each category, visit our "Best of 2019" page.