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    and the winner is...

    Houston Film Critics Society unveils 'favourites' for upcoming movie awards

    Craig Lindsey
    Dec 17, 2018 | 5:00 pm
    Rachel Weisz in The Favourite
    The Favourite is a Houston critics' favorite.
    Photo by Yorgos Lanthimos

    It appears the film critics of Houston have a thing for movies about 18th-century English royalty being bitchy to one another.

     

    That would explain why the period piece The Favourite, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Olivia Colman and Oscar winners Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, has a whopping seven nominations in the 12th Annual Houston Film Critics Society Movie Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress.

     

    The monster Marvel hit Black Panther and If Beale Street Could Talk, the James Baldwin-adapted latest from Moonlight director Barry Jenkins, are both tied with six nominations, while the Bradley Cooper-directed remake of A Star is Born and the Dick Cheney biopic Vice each have five. All these films are nominated for best picture, along with BlacKkKlansman, Eighth Grade, First Reformed, Green Book, Hereditary, and Roma.

     

    “Once again, the HFCS nominations tell the story of the year in film,” Joshua Starnes, president of the organization (which this writer is a member), said in a statement. “By celebrating popular blockbusters as well as acclaimed independent films, the nominations remind us why we love to go to the movies.”

     

    The winners will be announced on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at a free "Oscar-style" ceremony (with promotional assistance from ESPN 97.5 FM and SportsMap 94.1 FM, which is owned by Gow Media, which also owns CultureMap) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, starting at 7 pm.

     

    There will also be awards given out the Best Poster (BlacKkKlansman and Suspiria both have two nominations) as well as Worst Picture (yes, Venom is in there). A silent auction benefitting the HFCS will include movie industry collectables and will be staged at the after-party at Hotel ZaZa, located in the Houston Museum District. Tickets are required to ensure a manageable level of attendance.

     

    Here is a full list of the nominees:

     

     Best Picture

     

     A Star is Born

     

     Black Panther

     

     BlackKklansman

     

     Eighth Grade

     

     If Beale Street Could Talk

     

     The Favourite

     

     First Reformed

     

     Green Book

     

     Hereditary

     

     Roma

     

     Vice

     

     Best Director

     

    Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born

     

    Alfonso Cuaron, Roma

     

    Barry Jenkins, If Beale Street Could Talk

     

    Yorgos Lanthimos, The Favourite

     

    Adam McKay, Vice

     

     Best Actor

     

    Christian Bale, Vice

     

    Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born

     

    Ethan Hawke, First Reformed

     

    Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody

     

    Viggo Mortensen, Green Book

     

     Best Actress

     

    Glenn Close, The Wife

     

    Toni Collette, Hereditary

     

    Olivia Colman, The Favourite

     

    Lady Gaga, A Star is Born

     

    Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?

     

     Best Supporting Actor

     

    Mahershala Ali, Green Book

     

    Timothee Chalamet, Beautiful Boy

     

    Adam Driver, BlackKklansman

     

    Richard E. Grant, Can You Ever Forgive Me?

     

    Michael B. Jordan, Black Panther

     
     Best Supporting Actress
     

    Amy Adams, Vice

     

    Claire Foy, First Man

     

    Regina King, If Beale Street Could Talk

     

    Emma Stone, The Favourite

     

    Rachel Weisz, The Favourite

     

     Best Screenplay

     

    Bo Burnham, Eighth Grade

     

    Deborah Davis & Tony McNamara, The Favourite

     

    Paul Schrader, First Reformed

     

    Barry Jenkins, If Beale Street Could Talk

     

    Adam McKay, Vice

     

     Best Cinematography

     

    Rachel Morrison, Black Panther

     

    Linus Sandgren, First Man

     

    Robbie Ryan, The Favourite

     

    James Laxton, If Beale Street Could Talk

     

    Alfonso Cuaron, Roma

     

     Best Animated Film

     

     Incredibles 2

     

     Isle of Dogs

     

     Mirai

     

     Ralph Breaks the Internet

     

     Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

     
     Best Original Score
     

    Ludwig Göransson, Black Panther

     

    Justin Hurwitz, First Man

     

    Nicholas Britell, If Beale Street Could Talk

     

    Alexandre Desplat, Isle of Dogs

     

    Thom Yorke, Suspiria

     

     Best Original Song

     

     All the Stars from Black Panther

     

     Ashes from Deadpool 2

     

     Hearts Beat Loudfrom Hearts Beat Loud

     

     Revelation from Boy Erased

     

     Shallow from A Star is Born

     

     Best Foreign Language Film

     

     Burning

     

     Border

     

     Cold War

     

     Roma

     

     Shoplifters

     

     Best Documentary Feature

     

     Free Solo

     

     Minding the Gap

     

     RBG

     

     Three Identical Strangers

     

     Won't You Be My Neighbor?

     

     Texas Independent Film Award

     

     1985

     

     An American in Texas

     

     The Standoff at Sparrow Creek

     

     Support the Girls

     

     Tejano

     

     Visual Effects

     

     Black Panther

     

     First Man

     

     Mission: Impossible – Fallout

     

     Best Poster

     

     BlacKkKlansman (two different posters)

     

     Mandy

     

     Suspiria (two different posters)

     

     Best Worst Film of the Year

     

     The 15:17 to Paris

     

     The Happytime Murders

     

     Life Itself

     

     Peppermint

     

     Venom

     
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    hustle hard, H-town

    Oprah's TV network spotlights Houston women in new reality series

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jul 15, 2025 | 5:30 pm
    Heart Hustle reality TV show
    Courtesy of OWN Network
    Rosea Pichardo.

    It looks like Houston will be home to a new reality series about successful women living their best life and trying not to get into huge fights with each other during brunch.

    Next month, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN channel will premiere Heart & Hustle: Houston, where a quintet of upwardly mobile, African American women thrive in Texas’ largest city.

    “Heart & Hustle: Houston brings a fresh, dynamic perspective — one that centers Black women not just in conflict, but in community, healing, and growth,” OWN President Tina Perry said in a press release. “It’s a powerful look at ambition, resilience, and the bonds that hold friendships together, even through life’s toughest moments.”


    Let’s break down the ladies who’ll be giving us the heart and the hustle:

    Alaina Saulsberry, 38 
    “H-Town’s Glam Girl” 
    Known for her beauty brand Color du Jour, Saulsberry is touted as a mentor who balances work with family commitments. After 15 years of marriage, the relationship is in a rough patch. Will she choose personal happiness or preserving stability for her two children?

    Heart Hustle reality TV show
      

    Courtesy of OWN Network

    Rosea Pichardo.

    Chloe Cook, 44
    “The Straight Shooter”
    Known as “THE premiere event planner of Houston,” Cook took a step back from the event business to take care of her young daughters after the tragic loss of her husband. However, the gal is getting her groove back thanks to her recent relationship with much younger man Jordan. Unfortunately, her eldest son Neiko (who is only three years younger than Jordan) isn’t feeling the whole May-December thing. Can Chloe balance being a mother and a MILF?

    La’Torria Lemon, 36
    “The Hopeless Romantic”
    The head of Lemon-Lime Light Media, entrepreneur/philanthropist Lemon has been called “a force in the entertainment, hospitality, and PR industry.” She’s a charming personality, but don’t get it twisted: She’s ready to bring the claws out whenever someone comes for her. After losing her father, Lemon is on the hunt for the love of her life, so she can settle down and have some kids. Can she find a good man just like dear old dad?

    LeBrina Jackson, 35
    “The Southern Belle”
    Full of “passion, drive, and compassion,” elite spa owner Jackson is one of the few Black women in the spa and wellness game. The resident caregiver of the group, Jackson is there for her family, friends, customers, etc. She uses her past (specifically, her family’s history) to break generational curses and build a better tomorrow for her peoples. Can she still take care of others, while also finding some time to take care of herself?

    Muneera Page, 43
    “Mrs. Perfect”
    Meet the big, bad momma of the crew: a devout wife, mother of four daughters (including a set of twins), and career woman whose journey “embodies the power of faith, resilience, and boundless ambition.” With a two-decade career as an electrical engineer in the oil and gas industry, Page has taken a career 180 and pivoted to content creation. Can she live a life of meaning, purpose and transformative impact, while also inspiring folks around the world?

    Roe Pichardo, 39
    “Nightlife Queen”
    Finally, we have the party girl. Pichardo is an entrepreneur, hospitality innovator, and cultural curator who’s “redefining the art of connection.” She’s got a rep as a major player in the restaurant and nightlife world (Editor’s note: She appeared on CultureMap’s “What’s Eric Eating” podcast during her time as the general manager of James Harden’s restaurant Thirteen). Despite staying tough in a male-dominated industry, those close to her know she’s a sweet, loving soul. Can she still take her businesses to the next level, while also learning to be more vulnerable around her loved ones?

    These questions and more will be answered when Heart & Hustle: Houston premieres on OWN on Saturday, August 2, at 8 pm.

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