| Number: | 3 |
| Award: | Chicago Film Critics Association |
| Date: | March 7, 1991 |
| Site: | The Pump Room Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Best Picture: | Goodfellas |
| Most Wins: | Goodfellas (4) |
| Most Nominations: | Goodfellas (7) |
| Last: | 2nd |
| Next: | 4th |
The 3rd Chicago Film Critics Association Awards were announced on March 7, 1991, during a ceremony at The Pump Room of the Omni Ambassador East Hotel.[1] [2] [3] They honored the finest achievements in 1990 filmmaking. The nominees were announced on January 20, 1991.[3] Goodfellas received the most nominations with seven, followed by Dances with Wolves with four.[3] The former won the most awards with four, including Best Film.[1] Actresses Kathy Bates and Joan Cusack earned two nominations each.[3] This year was also notable for the introduction of two new categories: Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay.[3]
The winners and nominees for the 3rd Chicago Film Critics Association Awards are as follows:[1]
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 7 | Goodfellas |
| 4 | Dances with Wolves |
| 2 | The Godfather Part III |
| Men Don't Leave | |
| Misery |