What Were the Best Films of 2024?

Frank J. Avella READ TIME: 10 MIN.

Ruaridh Mollica in "Sebastian"

Outstanding Lead Actor

Ralph Fiennes in "Conclave"
Timothée Chalamet in "A Complete Unknown"
Adrien Brody in "The Brutalist"
James Norton in "Nowhere Special"
Ruaridh Mollica in "Sebastian"
Runners Up: Colman Domingo in "Sing Sing," Michael C. Pitt in "Day of the Fight"

Outstanding Lead Actress

Nicole Kidman in "Babygirl"
Tilda Swinton in "The Room Next Door" & "The End"
Marianne Jean-Baptiste in "Hard Truths"
Mikey Madison in "Anora"
Renate Reinsve in "Armand"
Runners Up: Kate Winslet in "Lee," Kirsten Dunst in "Civil War"


by Frank J. Avella

Frank J. Avella is a proud EDGE and Awards Daily contributor. He serves as the GALECA Industry Liaison and is a Member of the New York Film Critics Online. His award-winning short film, FIG JAM, has shown in Festivals worldwide (figjamfilm.com). Frank's screenplays have won numerous awards in 17 countries. Recently produced plays include LURED & VATICAL FALLS, both O'Neill semifinalists. He is currently working on a highly personal project, FROCI, about the queer Italian/Italian-American experience. He is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. https://filmfreeway.com/FrankAvella https://muckrack.com/fjaklute

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