CW 39’s Maggie Flecknoe and Grego to host 10th Annual “Oscar-style” gathering
Houstonians will get a glimpse of awards season glamour on Friday, January 6th, when the Houston Film Critics Society presents its 10th annual awards ceremony. The event- the only one of its kind staged by a regional film critics’ organization in the US- will be hosted by CW 39 personalities Maggie Flecknoe (Eye Opener) and Grego (NewsFix) at the all new Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH) performance complex, located at 3400 Main St., Houston, TX 77002.
The festivities, which are open to the public, will commence at 7:00 pm and will feature awards for excellence in motion pictures for 2016. Leading the list of HFCS nominated films is La La Land, with nods in 11 categories including Best Picture, followed by Moonlight, Arrival and Manchester by the Sea.
“Each year, the Houston Film Critics Society follows a thorough screening process to identify the best of the year’s films,” says Joshua Starnes, president of the organization. “Our annual awards ceremony lets us honor the best as we invite the community to celebrate the magic of film.”
During the evening, the Houston Film Critics Society will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Margo Martindale, present an award to an independent film made in Texas (TIFA), as well as poke some fun at 2016’s less-than-stellar release titles by revealing its members’ selection of The Worst Film of the Year.
Tickets are $15 (plus a modest ticketing fee) and are available for online purchase here.
ABOUT THE HFCS
The 30 members of the HFCS are working film journalists on television, radio, online and in traditional print. Together, they reach millions of people each week across the United States with their critiques and commentaries on film. The organization, which also actively promotes the advancement of film in the Houston community, hosts a weekly, one hour radio show and podcast series on Radio Brave, an international digital broadcast platform.