independence

Oscar Oscar Oscar. This is the first year in a while I didn't care at all about what's going on at the Oscars. This is also the first year in a while I didn't hear much about the IFC Independent Spirit Awards. So, I'm going to report on them here:

 Precious
Best Feature
Best Director: Lee Daniels
Best First Screenplay: Geoffrey Fletcher
Best Female: Gabourey Sidibe
Best Supporting Female: Mo'Nique

Crazy Heart

Best First Feature

Best Male: Jeff Bridges

(read my review here)

 (500) Days of Summer

Best Screenplay: Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber

(read Sonic Smorgasbord's review here)

 

An Education

Best Foreign Film

(read my review here)

The Messenger

Best Supporting Male: Woody Harrelson

A Serious Man

Best Cinematography

 

Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Best Documentary

Humpday

Best Feature Made for Under $500,000