An analysis of the state of the Oscar race after Critics Choice and key guilds make Anora the new frontrunner.

In his heartfelt Critics Choice acceptance speech, he profusely thanked our group. As the evening went on, it became apparent that not one or even two films would dominate; in the end, three films won three awards.

"Anora" wins the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards Saturday just after the film's director Sean Baker wins the Directors Guild of America Award.