dune and The power of the dog led the 2nd annual Minnesota Film Critics Alliance (MNFCA) winners with Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic taking five awards in the technical categories while Jane Campion’s Western humorous piece won Best Picture , screenplay and director. The two films tied for the most nominations, with each film earning 11 mentions.
Nicholas Cage (Pork) and Kristen Stewart (spencer) were named Best Actor and Best Actress respectively and the supporting awards went to Troy Kotsur for CODA and Ariana DeBose for West Side Story. spencer also won the award for best music while West Side Story also voted best ensemble.
The MNFCA is a 21-person group whose members work in print, digital, broadcast and podcast media. Members come from across the state, some from the Twin Cities metropolitan area and others located in Greater Minnesota communities such as Brainerd, Duluth, Fargo-Moorhead, Rochester and Wahpeton-Breckenridge.
Here is the full list of winners and runners-up.
BEST PICTURE
- “Dunes.”
- “Licorice pizza.”
- “Alley of Nightmares.”
- “The power of the dog.”
- “West Side Story.”
WINNER: “The Power of the Dog”
FINALISTS: “Dune” and “West Side Story”
BEST DIRECTOR
- Paul Thomas Anderson, “Licorice Pizza”.
- Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog.”
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi, “Drive My Car”.
- Steven Spielberg, “West Side Story”.
- Denis Villeneuve, “Dune”.
WINNER: Jane Campion, “The Power of the Dog
FINALIST: Steven Spielberg, “West Side Story”
BEST ACTOR
- Nicolas Cage, “Pig”.
- Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Power of the Dog.”
- Andrew Garfield, “Tick, tick… boom.
- Will Smith, “King Richard”.
- Denzel Washington, “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”
WINNER: Nicolas Cage, “Pig”
FINALIST: Benedict Cumberbatch, “The Power of the Dog”
BEST ACTRESS
- Jessica Chastain, “The eyes of Tammy Faye”.
- Penelope Cruz, “Parallel Mothers”.
- Alana Haim, “Licorice Pizza”.
- Emilia Jones, “CODA”.
- Kristen Stewart, “Spencer”.
WINNER: Kristen Stewart, “Spencer”
FINALIST: Alana Haim, “Licorice Pizza”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
- Bradley Cooper, “Licorice Pizza”.
- Ciaran Hinds, “Belfast”.
- Troy Kotsur, “CODA”.
- Kodi Smit-McPhee, “The Power of the Dog”.
- Jesse Plemons, “The Power of the Dog.”
WINNER: Troy Kotsur, “CODA”
FINALIST: Kodi Smit-McPhee, “The Power of the Dog”
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
- Ariana DeBose, “West Side Story”.
- Kirsten Dunst, “The Power of the Dog.”
- Aunjanue Ellis, “King Richard”.
- Kathryn Hunter, “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”
- Ruth Negga, “Passing by”.
WINNER: Ariana DeBose, “West Side Story”
FINALIST: Kirsten Dunst, “The Power of the Dog”
BEST OVERALL
- Belfast.
- “Dunes.”
- “The harder they fall.”
- “The power of the dog.”
- “West Side Story.”
WINNER: “West Side Story”
FINALIST: Belfast
BEST SCENARIO
- “Dune”, by Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth.
- “Licorice Pizza” by Paul Thomas Anderson.
- “Parallel Mothers” by Pedro Almodovar.
- “Pig”, by Vanessa Block.
- “The Power of the Dog” by Jane Campion.
WINNER: “The Power of the Dog” by Jane Campion
FINALIST: “Dune”, by Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth
BEST EDITING
- “Dunes.”
- “The Last Duel”.
- “The power of the dog.”
- “Tick, tick… Boom.”
- “West Side Story.”
WINNER: “Dunes”
FINALIST: “The Last Duel”
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- “Dunes.”
- “Alley of Nightmares.”
- “The power of the dog.”
- “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”
- “West Side Story.”
WINNER: “Dunes”
FINALIST: “The Tragedy of Macbeth”
BEST MUSIC
- “Dunes.”
- “Encanta”.
- “The Green Knight.”
- “The power of the dog.”
- “Spencer.”
WINNER: “Spencer”
FINALISTS: “Dune” and “Encanto”
BEST COSTUME/MAKEUP
- “Cruel”.
- “Dunes”
- “Tammy Faye’s eyes.”
- “Alley of Nightmares.”
- “Spencer.”
WINNER: “Dunes”
FINALIST: “Cruel”
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
- “Dunes.”
- “Last night in Soho.”
- “Alley of Nightmares.”
- “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”
- “West Side Story.”
WINNER: “Alley of Nightmares”
FINALIST: “Dunes”
BEST SOUND WORK
- “Dunes.”
- “Last night in Soho.”
- “No time to die.”
- “A Quiet Place, Part II.”
- “West Side Story.”
WINNER: “Dunes”
FINALIST: “West Side Story”
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
- “Dunes.”
- “Godzilla Vs. Kong.”
- “No time to die.”
- “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.”
- “Spider-Man: No Returning Home”.
WINNER: “Dunes”
FINALIST: “Spider-Man: No Coming Home”
BEST ANIMATED FILM
- “Encanta”.
- “To run away.”
- “Luca.”
- “Mitchells vs. The Machines.”
- “Raya and the Last Dragon.
WINNER: “Encanta”
FINALIST: “Mitchells Vs. the machines”
