Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles forced evacuations of over 100,000 residents and caused at least five deaths, prompting somber reflections from attendees at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards. Actors and filmmakers expressed their condolences and commended the bravery of first responders. The wildfires also impacted the West Coast awards season, postponing the Critics Choice Awards and extending Academy Awards voting.
While the New York Film Critics Circle Awards took place in the Big Apple Wednesday, the eyes of many in attendance were on Los Angeles , where several wildfires forced the evacuation of over 100,000 residents and killed at least five people so far., delivered an emotional acceptance speech that addressed the situation out west. “I would be remiss to not mention the weight of what’s on all of our minds and in our hearts tonight,” the actor said. “It’s been a heavy day for me.
Jim Jarmusch, a presenter at the event, added that the wildfires were “brought to you by climate deniers.”
WILDFIRES LOS ANGELES NEW YORK FILM CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE AWARDS SEASON
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