New: A Most Violent Year named best film by National Board of Review

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30306311

A Most violent year is a crime drama set in the 80s, it has been named film of the year by National Board of review, and it also won acting prizes.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper and How to train your dragon 2 picked up awards, some of them at the National Board of review and at the Gotham Independent film awards. 

 Julian Moore was honoured for her work in Still Alice. 

 Next 6 of January will be NBR's annual gala where actors, directors, screenwriters... will have the opportunity to pick up awards.
 In my opinion, I don't know if they deserved all those prizes, but I have high expectations of Birdman because of its stars. 

 Breakthrought: An act or instance of removing or getting passed a barrier. 

 Grappling: To cope or contend.

Eclectic: Selecting or made up of elements from various sources.