This archive report was first published on 13 January 2020.
Published on January 13, 2020, the Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, are seen as a barometer for the Oscars, with nominations due out on Monday.
Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' solidified its frontrunner status by winning best picture at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday.
The film, a love letter to 1960s Tinseltown starring Leonardo DiCaprio, also won awards for best original screenplay and production design.
With the Golden Globe best comedy prize already secured, 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood' appears well-placed for next month's Oscars.
British director Sam Mendes and South Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho shared honours in the best director category, which ended in a tie.
Mendes' sweeping World War I odyssey '1917' also took home editing and cinematography awards, while Bong's black comedy 'Parasite' was named best foreign-language film.
On the acting front, Joaquin Phoenix and Renee Zellweger further bolstered their Oscar odds by picking up the top acting gongs for 'Joker' and 'Judy', respectively.
Other notable winners included Laura Dern and Brad Pitt, who continued their supporting actor sweeps for their turns in 'Marriage Story' and 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood', respectively.
