‘Tár,’ ‘Everything Everywhere’ Tie for LA Critics’ Top Award

Cate Blanchett poses on the red carpet prior to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 13th Governors Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California, USA, 19 November 2022. (EPA)

Todd Field’s symphonic backstage drama “Tár” and the existential comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” tied for top honors with the Los Angeles Film Critics Association in awards announced Sunday.

The critics group opted to split its best film award between the two acclaimed films. “Tár,” which was also chosen as best film by the New York Film Critics Circle, cleaned up in other categories as well. Field won for both directing and screenplay, and Cate Blanchett, who stars as an internationally renowned conductor, won best lead performance. The critics, who don’t separate award by gender, also gave best lead performance to Bill Nighy for the “Ikiru” remake “Living.”