Contact Us

Cate Blanchett slams 'patriarchal' awards shows after accepting best actress prize

"It's like, what is this patriarchal pyramid where someone stands up here?" Cate Blanchett said on Sunday, collecting her prize in the best actress category from the Critics Choice Association in Los Angeles.

  • 8
  • 10
The Critics Choice Awards are one of a raft of major award shows in the build up to the Oscars, which take place this year on March 12. Surreal sci-fi "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won best picture at Sunday's high-profile critics awards, boosting its hopes for the top Academy Award prize.