27th annual Critics Choice Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, Calif., the ceremony, which honors the best film and television of 2021.”The Power of the Dog” won best picture and best director for Jane Campion at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards .The Netflix Western was the night’s big winner with four awards, including best adapted screenplay for Campion and best cinematography. Jessica Chastain won best actress for her title role in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” while Will Smith won best actor for playing Serena and Venus Williams’ dad in “King Richard.” “CODA” star Troy Kotsur and “West Side Story” star Ariana DeBose also solidified their Oscar chances, winning best supporting acting awards. Both accepted their Critics Choice trophies by satellite from London’s Savoy Hotel after winning the same categories at the British Academy Film Awards earlier Sunday. (PH COURTESY CRITICS CHOICE ASSOCIATION)
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