Boston’s online film critics really responded to Nomadland, which may be turning into the critical darling of the year.

Awards Tallies

(5) Nomadland

The Awards

Best Picture

Nomadland

Best Animated Feature

Wolfwalkers

Best Director

Chloe Zhao – Nomadland

Best Actor

Delroy Lindo – Da 5 Bloods

Best Actress

Frances McDormand – Nomadland

Best Supporting Actor

Paul Raci – Sound of Metal

Best Supporting Actress

Maria Bakalova – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Best Screenplay

I’m Thinking of Ending Things

Best Score

Soul

Best Editing

Nomadland

Best Cinematography

Nomadland

Best Foreign Language Film

Bacurau

Best Documentary

The Painter and the Thief

Best Ensemble Cast

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Ten Best Films of the Year

1. Nomadland
2. First Cow
3. Da 5 Bloods
4. Never Rarely Sometimes Always
5. Minari
6. Lovers Rock
7. I’m Thinking of Ending Things
8. Promising Young Woman
9. Mank
10. Dick Johnson Is Dead

Boston Online Film Critics Association Data

Year Founded: May 2012
First Awards: 2012 (9)