By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards delivered a night full of affirmation, momentum shifts, and clear awards-season frontrunners, as critics crowned the year’s most celebrated achievements across film and television. Leading the pack was One Battle After Another , which emerged as the night’s biggest winner, solidifying its status as a dominant force heading deeper into awards season. Paul Thomas Anderson took home Best Director  for One Bat

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Awards season is officially heating up, and the road to Hollywood’s biggest night is now firmly underway. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the official shortlists across 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, offering the clearest picture yet of which films and creators are surging ahead as Oscar contenders. With nominations voting set to begin in January and the ceremony fast approaching, this year’s shortlists