Society of Texas Film Critics Awards 1995

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

The 2nd Society of Texas Film Critics Awards were given by the Society of Texas Film Critics (STFC) on December 28, 1995. [1] The list of winners was announced by STFC president, Joe Leydon. Founded in 1994, the Society of Texas Film Critics members included 18 film critics working for print and broadcast outlets across the state of Texas. [2] The Usual Suspects received four awards, more than any other film. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 Levy, Abraham (December 30, 1995). "Texas film critics give 'Suspects' top honors". Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  3. 1 2 Taggart, Patrick (January 12, 1996). "Film Sense and Sensibilities; 1995 in Review". The Austin Chronicle .
  4. "The Society of Texas Film Critics 1995 Awards". The Austin Chronicle . January 5, 1996.