Award season is upon us and up next are the Critics' Choice Awards. Held annually since 1996, the Critics' Choice Awards recognize the finest in cinematic achievement, honoring both films and television.

That reference to the legal battle between the This Ends With Us stars set the tone for the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, an evening marked by moments of irreverence and maybe even a bit of self-awareness.

“Wicked,” “Emilia Pérez,” and “The Substance” each triumphed with three wins at the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards on Friday night. However, it was “Anora” that claimed the best picture prize at this year’s ceremony.