Wednesday, December 10, 2008

New York Film Critics Circle

The last major critics group (before the Golden Globes) announced their picks today. The National Society of Film Critics matter in terms of influence on Oscars, but don't meet until early January. I've never understood the critical love for Brit Mike Leigh who makes talky, frequently pointless, plotless films that'll cure your insomnia. Obviously, the New York and Los Angeles Film Critics have more patience and time than I do. Click below for the full list.

Best Film: Milk
Best Actor: Sean Penn, Milk
Best Actress: Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Director: Mike Leigh, Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Supporting Actor: Josh Brolin, Milk
Best Screenplay: Jenny Lumet Rachel Getting Married
Best Cinematographer: Anthony Dod Mantle Slumdog Millionaire
Best Animated Film: WALL-E
Best First Film: Courtney Hunt, Frozen River
Best Foreign Film: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
Best Documentary: Man on Wire

1 comment:

Lawyer said...

Hmmm...Milk just isn't that good. I love Leigh's Secrets & Lies (A) and am anxious to see Happy Go Lucky.