LA Film Critics pick ‘Spotlight’ as best film

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has named "Spotlight," which chronicles The Boston Globe's Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into the abuses of the Catholic Church, the best film of the year.
The critics' group is known for often straying from the predictable awards season choices. This year they honored a wide range of films with their various awards, announced on Sunday. George Miller's "Mad Max: Fury Road," a best film runner-up, won the most, including best director and best cinematography. "Spotlight" also won best screenplay.