Society of Texas Film Critics Awards

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The Society of Texas Film Critics Awards were first awarded in 1994, when the Society of Texas Film Critics (STFC) was formed by 21 print, television, radio, and internet film critics working for different media outlets across the state of Texas. [1] [2] Over the course of four years, the size of the organization decreased, and the STFC disbanded in 1998.

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Below are the award ceremonies from each of the four years.

1st Society of Texas Film Critics Awards (1994)

1st Society of Texas Film Critics Awards
DateDecember 17, 1994 (1994-12-17)
Location Austin, Texas
CountryUnited States
Presented by Society of Texas Film Critics

The 1st Society of Texas Film Critics Awards were given by the Society of Texas Film Critics (STFC) on December 17, 1994. The list of winners was announced by STFC founder Michael MacCambridge, then also a film critic for the Austin American-Statesman . The society's first meeting was held in the Representative Boardroom at the Omni Austin Hotel. [3] Pulp Fiction took the top honor and a total of four awards, more than any other film, in this initial awards presentation. [4]

Winners

2nd Society of Texas Film Critics Awards (1995)

2nd Society of Texas Film Critics Awards
DateDecember 28, 1995 (1995-12-28)
LocationSan Antonio, Texas
CountryUnited States
Presented bySociety of Texas Film Critics

The 2nd Society of Texas Film Critics Awards were given by the STFC on December 28, 1995. [7] The list of winners was announced by STFC president Joe Leydon. [8] The Usual Suspects received four awards, more than any other film. [7] [9]

Winners

3rd Society of Texas Film Critics Awards (1996)

3rd Society of Texas Film Critics Awards
DateDecember 19, 1996 (1996-12-19)
LocationSan Antonio, Texas
CountryUnited States
Presented bySociety of Texas Film Critics

The 3rd Society of Texas Film Critics Awards were given by the STFC on December 19, 1996. The list of winners was announced by STFC president Joe Leydon. [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Winners

4th Society of Texas Film Critics Awards (1997)

4th Society of Texas Film Critics Awards
DateDecember 29, 1997 (1997-12-29)
LocationSan Antonio, Texas
CountryUnited States
Presented bySociety of Texas Film Critics

The 4th Society of Texas Film Critics Awards were given by the Society of Texas Film Critics (STFC) on December 29, 1997. [16]

Winners

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  1. ↑ MacCambridge, Michael (December 2, 1994). "Buckle up for early '94 awards speculation". Austin American-Statesman . p. E8. Retrieved December 16, 2010. December will see all manner of critics' awards (including the first-ever meeting of the Society of Texas Film Critics, Dec. 17 in Austin)
  2. 1 2 Smith, Russell W. (December 18, 1994). "Texas film critics group doles out awards for the year's best in movies". Austin American-Statesman . p. B2. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  3. ↑ MacCambridge, Michael (December 22, 1994). "The Lone Star Academy: Texas film critics gather to add votes for 1994's best to the throng". Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  4. 1 2 "Arts Beat". The Dallas Morning News . December 19, 1994. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  5. ↑ Berman, Art (December 20, 1994). "Morning Report". Los Angeles Times . p. F2. Retrieved December 17, 2010. Texas film critics came riding to the support of their Los Angeles colleagues, agreeing that "Pulp Fiction" is the best film of the year.
  6. ↑ Adams, Lisa J. (September 11, 1997). "Jackson makes a name for himself". Lawrence Journal-World . Associated Press. p. 2D. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  7. 1 2 Pinsker, Beth (December 29, 1995). "`Suspects'picked out of lineup; Texas film critics list their favorites for '95". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  8. 1 2 Levy, Abraham (December 30, 1995). "Texas film critics give 'Suspects' top honors". Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  9. 1 2 Taggart, Patrick (January 12, 1996). "Film Sense and Sensibilities; 1995 in Review". The Austin Chronicle .
  10. ↑ "The Society of Texas Film Critics 1995 Awards". Austin Chronicle . January 5, 1996.
  11. ↑ "Texas critics vote 'Fargo' best '96 film". Austin American-Statesman . December 20, 1996. p. E3. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  12. ↑ Snow, Shauna (December 21, 1996). "Arts and entertainment reports". Los Angeles Times . p. F2. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  13. ↑ "TX Critix Pick Fave Pix". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . December 21, 1996. p. 4. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  14. ↑ "Texas critics vote 'Fargo' top film". The Dallas Morning News . December 20, 1996. Retrieved December 16, 2010. The chilly Minnesota thriller Fargo edged the steamy Texas mystery Lone Star to win best-picture honors Thursday from the Society of Texas Film Critics.
  15. ↑ Baumgartner, Marjorie (December 27, 1996). "Fargo, You Betcha; Society of Texas Film Critics Announce Awards". The Austin Chronicle . Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  16. 1 2 "Texas critics honor 'Sweet Hereafter'". The Dallas Morning News . January 2, 1998. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
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