Eric Kohn of IndieWire gave the film an " A – " , stating , " Jenkins ' follow-up to '' Moonlight '' also maintains his own expressionistic aesthetic , with its lush colors and entrancing faces that speak volumes in few words , resulting in a fascinating hybrid experience — a seminal voice of the past merging with one of the present in a mesmerizing burst of creative passion . " Siddhant Adlakha of / Film said the film felt " electric and alive " and specified , " The worlds these characters create — whether in the form of individual , soul-piercing stares , or moments of burning passion filmed in profile — carry with them the weight of the very history of which Tish constantly speaks . " At the 76th Golden Globe Awards , the film was nominated for three awards ; Best Motion Picture – Drama , Best Supporting Actress for King , and Best Screenplay , with King winning . At the 91st Academy Awards , the film was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay , Best Original Score and Best Supporting Actress for Regina King , with King winning . At the 24th Critics ' Choice Awards , the film received five nominations , including Best Picture , Best Supporting Actress for King , and Best Adapted Screenplay . In addition , both the National Board of Review and American Film Institute included it in their Top 10 Films of 2018 . The film was also nominated for Cinema for Peace Most Valuable Film of the Year 2019
76th Golden Globe Awards
76th Golden Globe Awards
If Beale Street Could Talk (film)