Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another has scored nine nominations to top the tally for the 46th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards. Next with eight nods was Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. Both films were nominated for Film of the Year. They are joined in that marquee category by: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven nominations; Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme with six nominations; Sorry, Baby with five nods (four of them for first-time writer-director star Eva Victor); Oliver Laxe’s Sirat, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind with four nominations apiece; Zach Cregger’s Weapons with three nominations, and Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams with a pair of nods. Harry Lighton’s Pillion was nominated for three awards, including British/Irish Film of the Year, where it will compete alongside Hamnet, Tom Basden and Tim Key’s The Ballad of Wallis Island, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, and Kirk Jones’ I Swear. Jane Crowther, London Critics’ Circle film section chair, said, “At a time when AI and homogeny seems to be the shorthand answer to everything, it’s encouraging to see the films that our members voted for are teeming with human life, creativity and unique perspectives. Boasting bold, vital stories, real experiences and artistry, these movies and their creative teams are evidence that not everything can be made by an algorithm. The LFCC is delighted to be inviting such a diverse group of artists to our awards in February to celebrate their achievements.” ​​The winners will be announced at The May Fair in London on February 1, 2026 during a ceremony hosted by... Read More