Annual Movies for Grownups award nominees announced

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Press Staff Writer

        AARP The Magazine has announced the nominees for the upcoming annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, with “Being the Ricardos,” “Belfast,” “King Richard,” “The Power of the Dog” and “West Side Story” contending for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups category.
        For two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism and encouraging films that resonate with older viewers. “During the pandemic, movies have been a source of entertainment, comfort, connection and reflection for grownup audiences. TV and streaming have played those roles, too, so we’re excited to continue with our expanded categories,” said Tim Appelo, AARP film and TV critic. “Every year, we spotlight films and shows that feature crucial issues, thoughtful storylines and the most talented grownup filmmakers that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience.”     
        Iconic screen and stage performer Alan Cumming will host the star-studded virtual special that will be broadcast by Great Performances on Friday, March 18 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/moviesforgrownups, and the PBS Video app.
        In the Best Actress category, nominees include Halle Berry (“Bruised”), Sandra Bullock (“The Unforgivable”), Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”), Frances McDormand (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”) and Helen Mirren (“The Duke”).
        In the Best Actor category, Javier Bardem (“Being the Ricardos”), Jim Broadbent (“The Duke”), Peter Dinklage (“Cyrano”), Will Smith (“King Richard”) and Denzel Washington (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”).
        The nominees for Best Supporting Actress are Cate Blanchett (“Nightmare Alley”), Judi Dench (“Belfast”), Aunjanue Ellis (“King Richard”), Marlee Matlin (“CODA”) and Rita Moreno (“West Side Story”).
        In the Best Supporting Actor category, Ciarán Hinds (“Belfast”), Jared Leto (“House of Gucci”), J.K. Simmons (“Being the Ricardos”), Timothy Spall (“Spencer”) and David Strathairn (“Nightmare Alley”).
        The nominees for Best Director are Kenneth Branagh (“Belfast”), Jane Campion (“The Power of the Dog”), Guillermo del Toro (“Nightmare Alley”), Steven Spielberg (“West Side Story”) and Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”).
        The nominees for Best TV Series are “The Chair,” “The Crown,” “Hacks,” “Succession” and “Ted Lasso.”
        In the Best TV Movie/Limited Series category, nominations go to “Halston,” “Maid,” “Mare of Easttown,” “Nine Perfect Strangers” and “The Underground Railroad.”
        The 2021 Television/Streaming nominees for Best Actress are Gillian Anderson (“The Crown”), Andie MacDowell (“Maid”), Sandra Oh (“The Chair”), Jean Smart (“Hacks”) and Lily Tomlin (“Grace and Frankie”).               In the Best Actor category, Kevin Costner (“Yellowstone”), Michael Keaton (“Dopesick”), Ewan McGregor (“Halston”), Billy Porter (“Pose”) and Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”).
        Awards will also be presented in several other categories.

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