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

Critics Choice Awards are being handed out in Santa Monica. Chelsea Handler, hosting for the third time, began the show with a sincere tribute to the Los Angeles fire department first responders, some of whom where seated in Barker Hangar and received a prolonged standing ovation from the crowd.

Anora” scored big in the final minutes of the ceremony, while Demi Moore and Adrien Brody collected the top acting honors at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards.