Award season is officially underway, and the year's best films are heading into the ringer of competition. AARP is getting in on the action with their annual Movies for Grownups Awards, recognizing the year in movies.
In a press release, the AARP released a statement regarding continuing with the show despite the COVID-19 pandemic:
"We are excited to share this year's Movies for Grownups Awards honorees and celebrate the work of these formidable filmmakers," said Tim Appelo, AARP film and TV critic. "Even during these trying times, creators continue to give audiences riveting imagery, captivating storytelling and indelible performances. We have expanded our categories into TV to reflect changes in how audiences consume content, and we can't wait to share the stories of those whose work enriched our lives this year."
The full award show will take place on Sunday, March 28th at 9pm on PBS and will be hosted by NBC News anchor Hoda Kotb.
The complete list of the Annual Movies for GrownupsAwards Winners:
·Picture/Best Movie for Grownups: The United States vs. Billie Holiday
·Best Actress: Sophia Loren (The Life Ahead)
·Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins (The Father)
·Best Supporting Actress: Jodie Foster (The Mauritanian)
·Best Supporting Actor: Demián Bichir (Land)
·Best Director: Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7)
·Best Screenwriter: Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7)
·Best Ensemble: One Night in Miami
·Best Intergenerational: Minari
·Best Buddy Picture: Da 5 Bloods
·Best Time Capsule: Mank
·Best Grownup Love Story: Supernova
·Best Documentary: A Secret Love
·Best Foreign Film/Best International Film: Collective (Romania)
·Best Actress (TV): Catherine O'Hara (Schitt's Creek)
·Best Actor (TV): Mark Ruffalo (I Know This Much Is True)
·Best Series: This Is Us (NBC)
·Best TV Movie/Limited Series: The Queen's Gambit (Netflix)
Career Achievement: George Clooney
Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups: The United States vs. Billie Holiday