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Phoenix, AZ 85063
BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Ramsey
President.
Roger Tennis
Vice President
Mike Massie
Treasurer Jamise Liddell
Secretary
Stan Robinson
Director
CRITIC MEMBERS Gayle Bass
KTAR-FM & AM, KTVK-3TV "Your Life, A to Z" Colin Boyd
The Big Picture with Colin Boyd, College Times, KNXV-TV, KEDJ-FM Michael Clawson
West Valley View Neil Cohen
Echo Magazine Randy Cordova
The Arizona Republic Scott Craven
The Arizona Republic Michael Dixon
KTAR-AM Jim Ferguson
ABC-K-GUN TV 9 Lisa Fuller-Magee
KTVK TV Steven Gregory
Clear Channel Radio Networks George Grorud
Java Monthly Andy Hill
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The College Affair Magazine Kerry Lengel
The Arizona Republic Jamise Liddell
Foothill Focus, Que Pasa, Prescott Valley Tribune, Big Bug News, Navajo-Hopi Observer, Glendale Daily Planet David Malsch
KPHX- AM, Tatum Sun Times Kris Mason
Nearby News Mike Massie
The College Affair Magazine Randy Montgomery
XPOZ Magazine, Greensheet M. V. Moorhead
Wrangler News, Sun Sounds of Arizona, Tribune Newspapers, Erie [PA] Times-News Mark Moorehead
Tempe/Chandler Wrangler News, Ahwatukee Monthly Magazine Bill Muller (in memorium)
The Arizona Republic Richard Nilsen
The Arizona Republic Craig Outhier
The Tribune Newspapers David Ramsey
KMLE-FM, Arizona Player Magazine, KPHO-TV, KNXV-TV "Sonoran Living Live" John Raymond
Movie Night Traffic Light, KWBA-TV, KWMT-FM Frances Rimsza
The Foothills Focus, Gear Chatter Stan Robinson
Screen Scene, Sonik Magazine, AZ Imagination E-Magazine; Hollywood Reviews Joseph Russo
The College Affair Magazine "Hollywood" Dave DeAire (Sozinho)
KTAR-AM Roger Tennis
CLIPS TV Series, cinemaclips.com Phil Villarreal
Arizona Daily Star Dawn Underwood
Movie Night Traffic Light, KWBA-TV, KWMT-FM Arne Williams
The Arizona Informant
ARCHIVE OF PAST PFCS WINNERS
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All rights reserved. | PHOENIX FAVORITE FILM
voted by the Phoenix Film Critics Society
All movies must receive at least a 7.0 out of 10 rating to qualify for the Phoenix Favorite Film.
For weeks missing from the list below, there were no winners. Week
ending May 9, 2008 - SON OF RAMBOW (7/10)
Week
ending May 2, 2008 - IRON MAN (8/10)
Week
ending April 25, 2008 - PRICELESS (8/10)
Week
ending April 18, 2008 - THE VISITOR (8.3/10)
Week ending April 11, 2008 - STREET KINGS (7/10)
Week ending March 28, 2008 - STOP LOSS (7.1/10)
Week ending March 21, 2008 - UNDER THE SAME MOON (8.5/10)
Week ending March 14, 2008 - HORTON HEARS A WHO! (7.3/10)
Week ending March 7, 2008 - THE RAPE OF EUROPA (8/10)
Week ending February 29, 2008 - THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL (7.3/10)
Week ending February 22, 2008 - CHARLIE BARTLETT (7.5/10)
Week ending February 15, 2008- IN BRUGES (7.7/10)
Week ending February 8, 2008 - STARTING OUT IN THE EVENING (8/10)
Week ending January 25, 2008 - U2 3D (8/10)
Week ending January 18, 2008 - CLOVERFIELD (8.3/10)
Week ending January 11, 2008 - THE ORPHANAGE (7.5/10)
Week ending January 4, 2008 - THERE WILL BE BLOOD (8/10)
PHOENIX FILM CRITICS SOCIETY
ANNOUNCES 2007 AWARD WINNERS!
Phoenix, AZ (December 18, 2007) - The Phoenix Film Critics Society (PFCS) is proud to announce their award winners for 2007 and the list of their Top Ten films. Joel and Ethan Coen's NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN led all films with seven awards including Best Picture, Director, adapted screenplay and editing. It also took home acting awards for best Ensemble and Best Supporting Actor - Javier Bardem. ATONEMENT and SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET each won four awards while AWAY FROM HER and JUNO picked up three apiece. Disney swept the family friendly categories with RATATOUILLE being named Best Animated and ENCHANTED Best Live Action Family Film. Eighth Annual Phoenix Film Critics Society Award winners: Best Picture
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Top Ten Films (In Alphabetical Order)
Atonement
Away From Her
Hairspray
Juno
Michael Clayton
No Country For Old Men
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
There Will Be Blood
3:10 to Yuma
Zodiac Best Achievement in Direction
Ethan and Joel Coen for NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Daniel Day Lewis for THERE WILL BE BLOOD Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Julie Christie for AWAY FROM HER Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Javier Bardem for NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Amy Ryan for GONE BABY GONE Best Ensemble Acting
The Cast of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Best Screenplay written directly for the screen
Diablo Cody for JUNO Best Screenplay adapted from another medium
Joel and Ethan Coen for NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Adapted from the novel by Cormac McCarthy Best Live Action Family Film
ENCHANTED Overlooked Film of the Year
STARDUST Best Animated Film
RATATOUILLE Best Foreign Language Film
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY Best Documentary
SICKO Best Original Song
"Falling Slowly" from ONCE Best Original Score
ATONEMENT Best Achievement in Cinematography
ATONEMENT Best Achievement in Editing
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Best Achievement in Production Design
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Best Achievement in Costume Design
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET> Best Achievement in Visual Effects
300 Best Achievement in Stunts
THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM Breakthrough on Camera
Ellen Page for JUNO Breakthrough behind the Camera
Sarah Polley for AWAY FROM HER Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male
Edward Sanders for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Female
Saoirse Ronan for ATONEMENT
LIGHTS, CAMERAS, ACTION:
PHOENIX FILM CRITICS UNITE Valley film critics unite to form the Phoenix Film Critics Society. The Society was founded by Roger Tennis, of the CLIPS TV series, and David ‘at the snack bar’ Ramsey, of KMLE-FM, in October 2000. The PFCS quickly gained attention from the major film studios and independent film distributors. One of the reasons for the recognition was that all members are established film critics in the Phoenix area. Ramsey serves as the Society’s President, and Tennis is the Vice President. “We felt that establishing the Society would generate recognition and respect for the Phoenix area critics that other cities' critics currently enjoy," said Ramsey. “Many of the award-worthy films open in Phoenix after the fact, missing many of our top ten lists. With the Society, we hope to ensure timely screenings of those films.” “We wanted to put Phoenix on the short list of cities that are important to the studios and independents," added Tennis. “One of our goals as a Society is to promote film in Arizona by helping to involve the community in support of the motion picture as an art form.” Annual Awards: The Society will present an entire slate of awards each year. To qualify, films must be screened in the Phoenix area prior to the end of the year. Screenings can be in a theatre or on available video formats. Only critic members of the Society may vote. Critic Membership Requirements:
· Individual is recognized as an official critic for the station/publication by an on-staff decision-maker.
· Critic reviews regularly.
· Critic can show proof of regular reviews.
· Critic has reviewed for the station/publication for a minimum of six months.
. Critic is recognized by the major film studios.
. Critic writes/delivers film criticism or reviews, not solely interviews or features.
. Individual reviews within the State of Arizona.
· Individual does not primarily review for a student publication or station.
· Individual does not review solely for an on-line service. Mission Statement:
· To gain respect and recognition for Arizona area critics.
· To ensure Phoenix screenings of award-worthy and award-hyped films on a timely basis.
· To put Phoenix on the short list of cities that are important to the studios and independents.
· To promote film in Arizona by helping to involve the community in support of the motion picture as an art form.
· To showcase Arizona filmmakers and to help expand the world of independent film in Arizona.
· To support efforts for film preservation. |
