Today is Groundhog Day in the U.S., a peculiarly American tradition that marks the tipping point between winter and spring. During a jubilant celebration held in rural Pennsylvania, a groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil – the affectionate moniker reserved for this hallowed rodent – is consulted on the fate of the weather ahead. If he sees his shadow and scurries away, it means six more... Read More →
We made it! 2022 is officially in the books. Well, almost. We’ve got one more job to do – but it’s a fun one. Now that you’re being inundated with a litany of “top 10” and “best of” lists for film, music, books, and soups (blame that one on NPR's Chef Kathy Gunst), it’s time for the most important awards list of all… (drum roll) The CMS Critic Awards! Okay,... Read More →
It's hard to follow an act like the Academy Awards, especially after Sunday's "slap heard 'round the world." But hey, we'll give it a shot – and do it with decidedly less controversy and no long-winded speeches: Today, we're proud to announce the winners of the 2021 CMS Critic People's Choice Awards! From our entire editorial staff, we'd like to start with a big THANK YOU to our... Read More →
Well, 2021 is almost at an end. The holidays are upon us, and merrymaking is in full swing (at least as far as Omicron will let us swing). Before we wrap things up and officially start the festivities, there's one last piece of business to attend to... NOMINATIONS! That's right: it's time to kick off our annual CMS Critic Awards – and it all starts with our 2021 People's... Read More →
