Dec 19
What Were the Best Films of 2024?
Frank J. Avella READ TIME: 10 MIN.
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Carol Kane in "Between the Temples"
Ariana Grande-Butera in "Wicked"
Zoe Saldaña in "Emilia Pérez" (even though she's really lead)
Leonie Benesch in "September 5"
Danielle Deadwyler in "The Piano Lesson"
Runners Up: Lady Gaga in "Joker: Folie à Deux," Jeannie Berlin in "I'll Be Right There," Elle Fanning in "A Complete Unknown"
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Guy Pearce in "The Brutalist"
Clarence Maclin in "Sing Sing"
Mark Eydelshteyn in "Anora"
Kieran Culkin in "A Real Pain" (even though he's really lead)
Yura Borisov in "Anora"
Runners Up: Jeremy Strong in "The Apprentice," John Magaro in "September 5," Jonathan Bailey in "Wicked"
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
