(L to R) Mank, Aaron Sorkin, The Trial of the Chicago 7 Following nomination announcements from the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild last week, David Fincher’s biopic “Mank” and Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7” continue to receive nominations, this time from the Critics Choice Awards.
“Mank,” which follows the Jewish “Citizen Kane” co-writer of Herman Mankiewicz, led with 12 nominations, including best picture, director, actor and supporting actress. Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” picked up six nominations including best picture, editing and acting ensemble. Sorkin also received nominations for best director and screenplay.
Jewish activist, actor, comedian and filmmaker Sacha Baron Cohen received two Critics Choice nominations this year. He received a nod for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Abbie Hoffman in “Chicago 7,” and a best comedy mention for his Amazon satire “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.”
Time-loop comedy “Palm Springs” produced by Andy Samberg and Lonely Island crew Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone also received a nomination for best comedy. The Hulu/NEON film was directed and created by Max Barbakow with screenwriter Andy Siara. Samberg also starred in the comedy.
The 26th annual Critics Choice Awards, which usually airs live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, will be an in-person and virtual hybrid show this year due to the pandemic. Award-winning actor Taye Diggs, who hosted in 2019 and 2020, will once again host.
The award show will air on the CW on Sunday, March 7.
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