Phoenix Critics Circle Awards

The Phoenix Critics Circle has announced its annual film awards for 2015. Big winners include Spotlight, The Big Short, Ex Machina and, remarkably, Sylvester Stallone as the aged boxer Rocky Balboa. 

I've been a member of the Phoenix Critics Circle since it was founded in 2014. The group is made up of professional critics across a variety of media including print, radio and web. Here are the complete list of winners:

Best Picture

Spotlight

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Best Comedy Film

The Big Short

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Best Science Fiction Film

Ex Machina

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Best Mystery or Thriller Film

Sicario

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Best Animated Film

Inside Out

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Best International Film

Youth

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Best Documentary

Amy

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Best Horror Film

It Follows

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Best Musical or Musical Film

Straight Outta Compton

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Best Actor

Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs

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Best Actress

Brie Larson, Room

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Best Supporting Actor

Sylvester Stallone, Creed

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Best Supporting Actress

Alicia Vikander, Ex Machina

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Best Director

George Miller, Mad Max: Fury Road

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Best Screenplay

Tom McCarthy, Josh Singer, Spotlight

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Best Score

Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, Mad Max: Fury Road