New York Film Critics Circle Announce 2025 Winners
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- Published on Saturday, 06 December 2025 09:20
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The New York Film Critics Circle voted today at Film at Lincoln Center for their 2025 award-winners. The awards will be handed out during their annual ceremony on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at TAO Downtown.






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