Colin Farrell's performance in The Banshees of Inisherin is the summation of a stellar year with the Indie darling and The Batman proving his versatility. Here he showcases both his comedic talent but also a sense of isolation and detachment with as one might expect stellar chemistry with Brendan Gleeson, of course following their winning partnership in 2008's In Bruges. - Chris Connor

Michelle Yeoh has been part of acting royalty for a long time. To see her finally get her due in a role that caters to every nuance of her talent is the best thing about Daniels' film. - Kelechi Ehenulo

Daniels have crafted a truly wonderful film with Everything Everywhere All At Once. There are a load of universes out there where this film wouldn't work. But not this one. In this universe, Daniels have made a truly original and inventive film that's a joy to watch. - Jed Wagman

In the comeback performance of the year, Ke Huy Quan showcases his acting versatility as Waymond Wang in Everything Everywhere All At Once, effortlessly shifting from character to character to deliver a heartfelt turn in a role that literally stretches across universes. - Jake Gil

Hsu wins Supporting Actress of the Year with a free-spirited, playful performance as both rebellious daughter Joy and a DC-inspired supervillain Jobu Tupaki in a role that's (rightly) earned her legions of fans. - Jeremy Arblaster