Houston critics don’t have a problem with any of their winners as most of them are major contenders for Oscar nominations. Their only selection that might struggle is Zhao Shuzhen for The Farewell. As Hong Chau can attest, critical acclaim isn’t enough to get you to the Oscars. Though, as Zhao can attest, her film is much better received.

Award Tallies

(3) 1917, Parasite
(2) Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

The Awards

Best Picture

Parasite

Best Animated Film

Toy Story 4

Best Director

Bong Joon-ho – Parasite

Best Actor

Adam Driver – Marriage Story

Best Actress

Renée Zellweger – Judy

Best Supporting Actor

Brad Pitt – Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

Best Supporting Actress

Zhao Shuzhen – The Farewell

Best Screenplay

Knives Out

Best Original Song

“Glasgow” – Wild Rose

Best Original Score

1917

Best Cinematography

1917

Best Visual Effects

1917

Best Foreign Film

Parasite

Best Documentary

Apollo 11

Best Poster Design

Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

Best Stunt Coordination Team

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

Texas Independent Film Visionary

Tim Tsai – Seadrift

Texas Independent Film Award

Bull

Lifetime Achievement Award

Roger Corman

Outstanding Achievement Award

Trey Edward Shults

Houston Film Critics Society Data

First Awards: 2007 (13)