new york film critics circle award for best film

Roxanne Hill, the heiress of the Hills and a Muse Award gold prize winner, gave up on her dream for the sake of her husband, settling down as a housewife for five years. She believed she would live a blissful life, but tragedy struck when she lost her unborn child due to her sister-in-law's treachery. To make matters worse, her husband chose to save the sister-in-law instead of rushing Roxanne to the hospital. Their relationship begins to crumble, while the art world eagerly awaits the return of the renowned artist.

After marrying, Yasmin Quinn gave up her career and became a housewife, handling everything at home with all her heart. But instead of love and respect, she got nothing but side eyes—for not bringing in money and not having a son. Her husband, York Zane, was a total jerk behind her back. He kept a mistress, Stella Sharman, and even had a son with her! On New Year's Eve, York strutted into the family home with Stella and their son, forcing Yasmin to sign a divorce paper and kick her out with nothing. Yasmin ended up homeless, struggling on the streets with her daughter, and sadly passed away from illness.But fate gave her five-year-old daughter, Yara, a second chance at life. Reborn with memories of her past, Yara is determined to turn the tables—take revenge on her dad, help mommy rise to the top, and reunite her with her true love, Lucas Quade!

Iris Glass's mother was killed by Duane Fowler, the underground crime boss of M City, when Iris was young. Determined to seek revenge, Iris grows up to become a special operations unit leader. She infiltrates the inner circle of Athos Fowler, the crime boss's son, for three years. On their wedding day, the special ops team launches an arrest operation. In a moment of crisis, Athos attempts to escape with his lover, only to be shot by Iris and captured. When they meet again, will the prey escape, or will the hunter begin a new round of pursuit? After numerous challenges and tests, Iris comes to recognize Athos's genuine feelings beneath his domineering exterior and gradually opens her heart to him. Athos's relentless pursuit of her pays off, and his punishment is reduced for his assistance in dismantling the underground forces.

Isabelle, the CEO of New York City’s Weston Group, wants to bring her elderly father, Jerry, from her hometown to the city so she can take care of him. Jerry hence sets out for the Big Apple, but neither father nor daughter expected that this journey would become a nightmare. No one knows that Jerry is Isabelle's father, and instead assume from his plain clothes that he’s a beggar or a pervert. Jerry suffers bullying and abuse by Weston Group’s employees and partners, until Isabelle finally arrives......

This is the captivating tale of Stella Gough, a woman who conceals her identity to sell vegetables in the local market in order to shield her husband from undue stress. Following her divorce, she finds herself adored by her five brothers. The eldest is the scion of the world's wealthiest family, who spurns a billion-dollar deal upon learning of her plight. The second is a globally acclaimed movie star, renowned for his stellar performances and legion of fans, who forgoes a prestigious award ceremony to be by her side. The third is a celebrated underground boxing champion, who, upon discovering her whereabouts, abruptly ends a match with a single punch before departing without a fuss. Who could have imagined that a humble market would bring together three of the nation's most prominent figures?

Struggling with poverty, the hermit Mr. Quentin can no longer raise his disciple Candy, and entrusts her to York Smith, the owner of Ebony House.But fate takes an unexpected turn. Candy solves the epic "Dragon Game" that had remained unsolved for twenty years.After York takes Candy in, the Go King, Simon Yale, suddenly comes to challenge them. Calm and fearless, Candy counters every move, making Simon beg to become her disciple.As peace returns, York opens his heart to Candy, speaking of his secret desire to join the Go Championship and seek the truth of his wife's death. Thus begins their legendary adventure.

Myles was lost at a young age and was adopted by his foster father, Travis Byrd. Eight years ago, Myles discovered his true origins and, in gratitude to his biological parents, chose to return to the York family. Over these eight years, he tirelessly developed the world's most advanced 6G technology. However, his foster brother, Rowen York, secretly sowed discord, and their parents, swayed by his words, turned against Myles. His two sisters also grew to dislike him, constantly slandering him. Eventually, Rowen even claimed credit for the development of 6G technology. Completely disillusioned, Myles decided to sever ties with the York family.

Chase York, eldest disciple of the Skyblade Order,was born with a rare innate blade vessel, mastering the eight realms of Blade Path and nurturing a powerful blade soul. Yet his father, sister, and brother Hunter York falsely accused him of theft—when Hunter was the real thief. Framed and defenseless, Chase was killed. Reborn, he vows never to be a pawn again.

At an elite ballet company where only the best survive, a twisted story of love and revenge unfolds between two twin ballerinas and the two men entangled with them. Although identical in appearance, the older sister Hajeong has always lived in the shadow of her more talented twin Seojeong. Consumed by jealousy, Hajeong devises a cruel plan that destroys Seojeong’s career and life, forcing her into becoming a stripper. Years later, Seojeong returns with a new face and a new name—determined to reclaim everything that was stolen from her.

Finally out of Jail, with only $5 in her pocket, Jane end up at "Parasides", a strip club at downtown of Los Angeles. She wants to start her new life here, but meeting the man who put her in Jail--Sean. With a slave contract signed, Jane asks the club manager "Please make me the best girl here"...

After experiencing a period of boyfriend's domestic violence, Joyce move to a new city by the suggestion of her best friend. she met a handsome and helpful neighbor called carl when she arrived at her new apartment，but their relationship turned a sharply down because the room is not soundproofed and Joyce can always hear carl make love with other girls. However it is also carl when Joyce’s ex-boyfriend pretended to be a good person and try to approaching her again , he help Joyce get rid of ex boyfriend's harassment and Joyce finally fall in love with carl.

Natalia is the daughter of Alpha,as the wolf in the prophecy, she is chased by many forces, to protect her, her father asked her to leave the pack and headed to New York so she could be safe there, two years later,the danger still existed, but her father thought it was time and he asked Natalia to come back and marry Blake Hunter, Alpha of another pack,he believed that Blake could protect Natalia after their marriage, their packs would be union. Natalia never liked Blake,but she would do what her father said for her pack, however she also learned that another powerful pack is rising, the Alpha of the pack is mysterious and ruthless, what would happen if she found out that the ruthless Alpha was her mate? The forces who were chasing Natalia's power didn't stop, what would she do to protect herself and her pack?

After her family's massacre, Mara Burke assumes the identity of Queenie Dawn and infiltrates the inner circle of her enemy Zack Lowe to seek revenge. She grows suspicious upon discovering her parents' memorial photos and wavers when Zack risks his life to save her.Eventually,she learns Zack is actually an undercover police officer. The two join forces to set traps, using internal gang conflicts to eliminate enemies, ultimately bringing down the gang leader Jackson Mallow and completely dismantling the criminal organization.

Intern doctor, Harvey York, hit rock bottom when his girlfriend betrayed him. After inheriting his family's medical and martial arts knowledge, his life began to turn around!

Three years ago, Sandy Hunt entered a flash marriage with Darren York to resolve her father's company's financial woes. Displeased with the arrangement, Darren stormed out of home in anger, never once meeting Sandy. Now, fate brings them together again, and love begins to blossom between them.

Vivian saves Enrique, the CEO of York Group, and unexpectedly gets pregnant, resulting in a lame leg.Eight months later, she gives birth prematurely to a baby boy.To pay for her son's medical expenses, Vivian works tirelessly to earn money. Meanwhile, Enrique is also searching for Vivian, vowing to lavish her with all his love!

Emily Davis has never been in a relationship before. But for a chance to win $210,000, she teams up with her best friend of 24 years, Alex Carter, and pretends to be his ""friends with benefits"" on a steamy reality dating show. She thought she just had to fake it for the cameras. But from the very first night, Emily finds herself having to kiss—and even sleep in the same bed with—other male contestants like Noah Parker and Nathan Harris. For someone who's never been with a man before, this wild, provocative experiment is a whole new world. Can Emily keep her secret and make it to the end for the grand prize, or will her true self be exposed under all the heat?

After getting hit on the head, Selena Logan woke up to find herself inside the very CEO romance novel she had been reading. Now, she was a spoiled heiress from the capital's elite circle, known for being love-obsessed and hopelessly naive.Her home life consisted of a scheming cousin and three dangerously powerful brothers.On day one, things went off-script: she accidentally drank the love potion meant for her cousin Yasmin and ended up in a chaotic one-night stand with a mysterious man.They met again at a lavish birthday banquet. To her horror, that stranger turned out to be Louis Johnson — the cold, untouchable heir of the Johnson family.What had started as a mistake turned into a deliciously sweet and chaotic game of cat and mouse. This "villainess" might just have stolen the whole show.