Breaking News: 'Boyhood' named best film by the New York Film Critics Circle Los Angeles Times | December 1, 2014 | 10:31 AM "Boyhood," Richard Linklater's acclaimed coming-of-age story shot over a 12-year period, today was named the best film of 2014 by the New York Film Critics Circle. The film also won best director honors for Linklater and a supporting actress award for Patricia Arquette. More to follow at latimes.com/entertainment