Phoenix Film Critics Society

Phoenix Film Critics Society
AbbreviationPFCS
Formation2000
TypeFilm criticism
Location
Websitephoenixfilmcriticssociety.org

The Phoenix Film Critics Society (PFCS) is an organization made up of professional film critics and journalists based in Arizona, United States.[1][2] Co-founded by David Ramsey and Roger Tennis in 2000, its members also serve as judges of the Phoenix Film Festival and the Scottsdale International Film Festival.[3][4][5]

In December of each year, the PFCS meets to vote on their Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards for films released in the same calendar year.[6] Categories include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Ensemble Acting.[7]

Award categories

  • Top 10 Films
  • Best Picture
  • Best Director
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • Best Actress in a Leading Role
  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • Best Ensemble Acting
  • Best Original Screenplay
  • Best Screenplay Adapted from Other Material
  • The Overlooked Film of the Year
  • Best Animated Film
  • Best Foreign Language Film
  • Best Documentary
  • Best Original Song
  • Best Original Score
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Film Editing
  • Best Production Design
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Visual Effects
  • Breakthrough Performance
  • Best Performance by a Youth

Best Picture winners

Year Best Picture Ref.
2025 One Battle After Another [8]
2024 The Brutalist [9]
2023 Killers of the Flower Moon [10]
2022 Everything Everywhere All at Once [10]
2021 Belfast [10]
2020 Nomadland [11]
2019 Joker [12]
2018 Green Book [13]
2017 The Shape of Water [14]
2016 La La Land [10]
2015 Spotlight [15]
2014 Birdman [16]
2013 12 Years a Slave [17]
2012 Argo [18]
2011 The Artist [19]
2010 The King's Speech [20]
2009 Inglourious Basterds [21]
2008 Slumdog Millionaire [22]
2007 No Country for Old Men [23]
2006 United 93 [24]
2005 Cinderella Man [25]
2004 The Aviator [26]
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [27]
2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers [27]
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring [27]
2000 Almost Famous [2]

Membership

A complete and current list of members is maintained on the association's website.[28] Notable and past members include:

See also

References

  1. ^ "About". PFCS. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c "Flashes". Phoenix New Times. January 18, 2001. Archived from the original on January 6, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  3. ^ "Roger Peter Tennis Obituary". The Arizona Republic. April 1, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  4. ^ "2011 Phoenix Film Festival Program". Phoenix Film Festival. March 28, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  5. ^ "Here are the winners at the Scottsdale International Film Festival". AZBigMedia.com. November 2, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  6. ^ "Critics pick 'The Aviator'". Reading Eagle. December 23, 2004. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ ""One Battle After Another" dominates PFCS 2025 Awards". PFCS. December 5, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  8. ^ Neglia, Matt (December 15, 2025). "The 2025 Phoenix Film Critics Society (PFCS) Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  9. ^ Anderson, Erik (December 16, 2024). "2024 Phoenix Film Critics Society (PFCS) Winners: 'Conclave' Tops Awards Including Best Actor for Ralph Fiennes". AwardsWatch. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  10. ^ a b c d "Past Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards". PFCS. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  11. ^ Jamieson, Doug (March 2, 2021). "Nomadland Declared Best Picture by Phoenix Film Critics Society". Filmotomy. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  12. ^ Sharma, Aayush (December 18, 2019). "'Joker' Named Best Picture, Joaquin Phoenix Best Actor By Phoenix Film Critics Society". International Business Times. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  13. ^ Cordova, Randy (December 18, 2018). "'Roma,' 'Green Book' and Emma Stone win big at Phoenix Film Critics Society 2018 Awards". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  14. ^ Pond, Steve (December 27, 2017). "Critics Groups Split Between 11 Different Films as 2017's Best". TheWrap. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  15. ^ Goodykoontz, Bill (December 23, 2015). "'Spotlight' big winner with Phoenix critics". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  16. ^ Goodykoontz, Bill (December 16, 2014). "Phoenix critics name 'Birdman' best film of 2014". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  17. ^ Robbins, Caryn (December 17, 2013). "12 YEARS A SLAVE Named Best Picture by 2013 Phoenix Film Critics Society; Full List Announced". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  18. ^ Weisman, Jon (December 18, 2012). "Phoenix rises for 'Argo'". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  19. ^ Knegt, Peter (December 14, 2011). "'The Artist' Tops Phoenix Film Critics Awards". IndieWire. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  20. ^ Appelo, Tim (December 28, 2010). "All the King's Men: EW and Phoenix Critics Defy 'Social Network' Wins". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  21. ^ Stone, Sasha (December 22, 2009). "Phoenix Film Critics Name "Basterds" Best Film". Awards Daily. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  22. ^ Maxwell, Erin (December 16, 2008). "Phoenix critics honor 'Slumdog'". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  23. ^ Maxwell, Erin (December 19, 2007). "Phoenix critics adore 'Old Men'". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  24. ^ Lavallée, Eric (December 21, 2006). "Phoenix critix tap United 93 as Best Pic". IONCINEMA.com. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  25. ^ "'Cinderella Man' is tops with Arizona film critics". Arizona Daily Star. December 21, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  26. ^ "Arizona critics choose 'The Aviator' as year's best film". The Standard-Times. December 22, 2004. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  27. ^ a b c Outhier, Craig (January 12, 2004). "Phoenix film critics love the 'Lord'". East Valley Tribune. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  28. ^ "PFCS Members". PFCS. Archived from the original on January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  29. ^ "Silver Circle Society Members". NATAS Rocky Mountain Southwest. Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards. Archived from the original on October 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  30. ^ Parris, Pat (January 2, 2025). "Looking back at the career of film critic and KGUN 9 legend Jim Ferguson". KGUN-TV. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
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