In the contemporary landscape, everyone assumes the role of an appraiser. However, singularly stands the Critics Choice Awards, an occasion where the professionally skeptical populace selects their preferred cinematic and televised creations from the bygone year.

The master of ceremonies for the previous year, Chelsea Handler, returned to preside over the event. Oppenheimer, a cinematic masterpiece, took the lead among all film contenders, securing eight victories: Most Outstanding Picture, Best Ensemble Acting, Top Directorial Honors for Christopher Nolan, Best Supporting Performance by Robert Downey Jr., Finest Cinematography, Exceptional Score, Pinnacle Editing, and Unrivaled Visual Effects. Its cinematic counterpart, Barbie, released in July, clinched half a dozen accolades: Premier Comedy, Most Ingenious Screenplay, Top Song for “I’m Merely Ken,” Utmost Production Design, First-Rate Costume Design, and Exemplary Hair and Makeup.

In other spheres, Emma Stone emerged victorious as the Finest Actress for her role in Poor Things, while The Holdovers triumvirate of performers all triumphed: Premier Actor Recognition for Paul Giamatti, Foremost Supporting Actress Acknowledgment for Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Leading Young Actor/Actress Award for Dominic Sessa.

On the television front, Succession, The Bear, and Beef asserted dominance in the dramatic, comedic, and limited series domains, correspondingly. The concluding season of Succession secured the apex in the drama category, along with triumphs for Most Outstanding Actress Sarah Snook and Most Outstanding Actor Kieran Culkin. The second season of The Bear notched victories for Best Actor Jeremy Allen White, Best Actress Ayo Edebiri, and Best Supporting Actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach, in conjunction with the Best Comedy accolade. Beef luminaries Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, and Mario Bello seized victory in their respective sectors, alongside the pinnacle honor for the limited series

Film Categories:

• Best Picture: Oppenheimer
• Best Acting Ensemble: Oppenheimer
• Best Director: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
• Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
• Best Cinematography: Oppenheimer
• Best Score: Oppenheimer
• Best Editing: Oppenheimer
• Best Visual Effects: Oppenheimer
• Best Comedy: Barbie
• Best Original Screenplay: Barbie
• Best Song: “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie
• Best Production Design: Barbie
• Best Costume Design: Barbie
• Best Hair and Makeup: Barbie

Individual Performance Awards:

• Best Actress: Emma Stone for Poor Things
• Best Actor: Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
• Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
• Best Young Actor/Actress: Dominic Sessa for The Holdovers

Television Categories:

• Best Drama Series: Succession
• Best Actor in a Drama Series: Kieran Culkin for Succession
• Best Actress in a Drama Series: Sarah Snook for Succession
• Best Comedy Series: The Bear
• Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeremy Allen White for The Bear
• Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
• Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear
• Best Limited Series: Beef
• Best Actor in a Limited Series: Steven Yeun for Beef
• Best Actress in a Limited Series: Ali Wong for Beef
• Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series: Mario Bello for Beef

Congratulations to all the winners at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards!