Online Film Critics Society
Encyclopedia
The Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) is a professional association for film critics who publish their reviews, interviews, and essays on the Internet
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The OFCS was founded in 1997. Its membership includes writers for such film-related websites as Apollo Guide, DVDTalk, eFilmCritic.com, The Moving Arts Film Journal
, FilmCritic.com, FilmFocus
, Film Threat
, The Internet Movie Database, and Slant Magazine
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Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
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The OFCS was founded in 1997. Its membership includes writers for such film-related websites as Apollo Guide, DVDTalk, eFilmCritic.com, The Moving Arts Film Journal
The Moving Arts Film Journal
The Moving Arts Film Journal is an online film journal known for its academic essays on the cultural and societal relevance of film, often offering scathing reviews of movies perceived to be low-brow, while at the same time recognizing all forms of cinema as note-worthy including often neglected...
, FilmCritic.com, FilmFocus
FilmFocus
FilmFocus is a British film website which has been running since January 2004. According to Alexa Internet data it is the second most popular film website in the United Kingdom behind Empire 's website.-Site Features:...
, Film Threat
Film Threat
Film Threat is a former print magazine and, now, webzine which focuses primarily on independent film, although it also reviews DVDs of mainstream films and Hollywood movies in theaters. It first appeared as a photocopied zine in 1985, created by Wayne State University students Chris Gore and André...
, The Internet Movie Database, and Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine is an online publication that features reviews of movies, music, TV, DVDs, theater, and video games, as well as interviews with actors, directors, and musicians. The site covers various film festivals like the New York Film Festival.- History :...
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Current award categories
- Best PictureOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best PictureThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Picture is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best picture of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Best DirectorOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best DirectorThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Director is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best director of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Best ActorOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best ActorThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best lead actor of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Best ActressOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best lead actress of the year.Reese Witherspoon and Naomi Watts have each won this award twice.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Best Supporting ActorOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting ActorThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best supporting actor of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Best Supporting ActressOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting ActressThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best supporting actress of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Best DocumentaryOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best DocumentaryThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Documentary is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best documentary of the year.-Winners:*1997: Four Little Girls *1998: The Big One ...
- Best Foreign Language FilmOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Foreign Language FilmThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Foreign Language Film is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best foreign language film of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
- Best Adapted ScreenplayOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted ScreenplayThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted Screenplay is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best screenplay of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
(1998–1999, 2001–) - Best Original ScreenplayOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Original ScreenplayThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Original Screenplay is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best screenplay of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
(1998–1999, 2001–) - Best Original ScoreOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Original ScoreThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Original Score is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best original score of the year.-1990s:-2000s:...
(1998–) - Best CinematographyOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best CinematographyThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cinematography is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best cinematography of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:...
(1998–) - Best EditingOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best EditingThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Editing is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best editing of the year.-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:-External links:*...
(1998–2000, 2002, 2004–) - Best Breakthrough FilmmakerOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough FilmmakerThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Filmmaker is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best breakthrough filmmaker of the year.-Winners:...
(1999, 2001–) - Best Breakthrough PerformanceOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough PerformanceThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Performance is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best breakthrough performance of the year.-Winners:...
(2000–) - Best Animated FeatureOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Animated FeatureThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Animated Feature is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best animated feature of the year.-2000s:-2010s:...
(2001–)
Previous award categories
- Best ScreenplayOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best ScreenplayThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Screenplay was an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best screenplay of the year.-Winners:...
(1997, 2000) - Best Cast (1998–2002)
- Best Film Review WebsiteOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Film Review WebsiteThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Film Review Website is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best film review website of the year....
(1999) - Best Official Website for a Film (1999)
- Special OFCS Award (1999)
- Best DVDOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best DVDThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best DVD is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best DVD of the year.-Winners:*2000: Fight Club *2001: Moulin Rouge ...
(2000–2001) - Best DVD Special FeaturesOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best DVD Special FeaturesThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best DVD Special Features is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best DVD special features of the year.-Winners:*2000: Fight Club ...
(2000) - Best DVD CommentaryOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best DVD CommentaryThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best DVD Commentary is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best DVD commentary of the year.-Winners:*2000: Fight Club ...
(2000) - Best Film Related WebsiteOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Film Related WebsiteThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Film Related Website is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best film related website of the year....
(2000) - Best Art DirectionOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Art DirectionThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Art Direction is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best art direction of the year.-Winners:...
(2002–2003) - Best Costume DesignOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume DesignThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Costume Design is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best costume design of the year.-Winners:...
(2002–2003) - Best SoundOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best SoundThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Sound is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best sound of the year.-Winners:...
(2002–2003) - Best Visual EffectsOnline Film Critics Society Award for Best Visual EffectsThe Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Visual Effects is an annual film award given by the Online Film Critics Society to honor the best visual effects of the year.-Winners:...
(2002–2003)
External links
- OFCS home
- Online Film Critics Society Award on the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...