NYFCC Name Milk Best Film

Posted on 12/10/08 No Comments

Thanks to Ed for alerting,

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

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296 Comments

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  1. 1

    David Acacia says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 9:57am

    Let’s hope that these critic choices choke off presumed frontrunners!

  2. 2

    RichardA says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 9:59am

    I knew NY hates The Dark Knight, but I didn’t think they hated it that much to exclude Heath Ledger.

    At some point in the past, I commented on Josh Brolin being the real contender….I’m glad I’m getting that right so far.

    Maybe they are considering him for Best Actor….it’s so contentious that it’s taking a long time.

  3. 3

    Jason says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:00am

    Last minute prediction: The Wrestler wins 4 (picture, director, actor, supporting actress)

  4. 4

    richard crawford says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:02am

    GO Sally!

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    Steve says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:02am

    Sally Hawkins is certainly getting a lot of love.

    Add to this the fact that she’s certain to be Globe nominated, and is a strong contender to win in the Comedy-Musical category, it seems increasingly unlikely that she’ll go without an Oscar nod.

    Good.

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    Have a Nice Day says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:03am

    I know that some of you think Heath Ledger shouldn’t win it all, but if he’s going to lose to somebody, why Brolin?. He didn’t do much in Milk.

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    David Acacia says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:05am

    True. In Milk, both James Franco and Emile Hirsch were much better.

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    Dorothy Porker says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:06am

    Amen, Steve. I think she’s a lock for a nomination.

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    Jason says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:08am

    I think Brolin is getting love for the last year that he’s had (which includes No Country for Old Men) more than his actual performance.

  10. 10

    Togo says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:09am

    Word, Have a Nice Day, word.

    I mean…subtle, schmudttle…but James Franco broke my heart.Could anyone break a piece off of him…for all of us?

    G’damn it, at least give it Ralph Fiennes who will never be taken seriously in the Best Actor race…he is losing steam….when will he ever win?!?!?!?!?

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    Dorothy Porker says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:10am

    While I think Franco and Hirsch were just as powerful in “Milk,” I thought Brolin did a terrific job in bringing Dan White to life. He brought a set of complexities to a difficult role that was very impressive to me.

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    RB says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:10am

    Yay! Jenny Lumet!

    Rachel Getting Married had a phenomenal screenplay.

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    Dominik says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:11am

    Damn, the next category is certainly taking time… mybe they vote for best actor and could not decide wheter to take Penn, Langella or (hopefully) Mickey Rourke?

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    David Acacia says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:14am

    i hope Supporting Actress goes to Rebecca Hall for VCB & Frost/Nixon over Penélope Cruz for VCB, similarly to how they chose Ellen Burstyn for The Last Picture Show while Cloris Leachman was winning everything for the same film. My dream will be squashed soon.

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    Dominik says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:15am

    David, Rebecca Hall is absolutely HOT, loved her.

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    James says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:16am

    MIKE LEIGH FOR DIRECTOR.

    I completely agree Franco > Brolin. I’m unsure if Hirsch would be in between or after Brolin though. Franco had the most impact on me though. I hope both James and Josh get nodded.

    And yes, Brolin’s nom (AND Franco’s potential nom as well, hopefully), will be partially for other performances: i.e. W. and Pineapple Express.

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    James says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:17am

    I know some people mentioned Winger, but that makes me nervous. That could upset DeWitt’s traction. But meh, I’m sure I won’t get my way =(.

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    JR says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:17am

    I’m hoping for one of the women from Rachel Getting Married to take Supporting Actress.

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    David Acacia says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:17am

    Rebecca Hall was my favourite discovery of the year, Dominik. She is totally hot, and I say that as a mostly gay man.

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    Dominik says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:17am

    Oh oh, don´t want to hear what Ryan is going to say if Mike Leigh is winning best director… :-)

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    chase kahn says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:17am

    I think it’s embarrasing the love for Josh Brolin in ‘Milk’ — for god’s sake, it’s not even HIS best performance of the year…

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    el_barto says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:18am

    I KNEW THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEND
    just because gotham was chicago and not New York, NY Critics didnt like TDK, so i wasnt expecting anything big…
    but… Brolin over Ledger???? give me a fucking break….

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    Dominik says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:19am

    @ David: But if you are gay, what´s your opinion about Javier Bardem in that movie? I thought he really gave a wonderful machismo-performance!

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    filmboymichael says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:19am

    they sure are taking their sweet ass time now….must have hit some disagreements…oh to be a fly on that wall!

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    David Acacia says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:21am

    @ Dominik: I was more into the ladies, but… Yah he wasn’t difficult to watch, either.

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    filmboymichael says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:22am

    mike leigh for happy go lucky….hmmm…interesting.

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    JR says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:22am

    OH MY GOD…MIKE LEIGH?

    jesus, i didn’t know NY loved happy-go-lucky this much.

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    GFH says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:22am

    It’s weird to think of Sally Hawkins as the critical favorite this year when she can’t win the BFCA…

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    Dorothy Porker says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:23am

    Leigh best director…where are the smelling salts for Ryan? :)

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    chase kahn says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:23am

    Well, this will tell us nothing — Mike Leigh? really??

  31. 31

    Chris Price says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:24am

    God, Happy-Go-Lucky sucked….

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    filmboymichael says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:24am

    these kinds of all over the map awards love is the stuff I absolutely love….makes all the fan boys and the bloggers and the haters and the lovers scramble and cause wonderous confusion!

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    James says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:25am

    GFH: That’s because BFCA ain’t comprised of real critics =P.

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    Dorothy Porker says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:25am

    Looking more and more like “Happy-Go-Lucky” will be taking best film after all. I’m surprised it didn’t get screenplay if they were going to be that stingy :P

    For the record, I thought the film was very good.

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    David Acacia says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:25am

    I love how the critics are like, “f the Oscars.” This is fantastic! I hope this will help Happy-Go-Lucky to win the Musical/Comedy Golden Globe, should it get nominated.

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    RichardA says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:26am

    Javier Bardem had the trickiest role of making his character NOT CREEPY. It’s like, ask for a three-some but don’t scare them, okay!

    Even me as an audience I was like, HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? But with Bardem, it’s like, WHY AREN’T YOU ASKING ME?

    And I start asking myself, “Why am I such a prudish American?”

    And also, his switch from Spanish to English to Spanish was pretty impressive. Great acting.

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    Chris Price says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:26am

    Also, Josh Brolin was fine with what he had to do in Milk, but NOWHERE near the likes of Heath Ledger, the great Bill Irwin or (coincidentally) Eddie Marsan. Completely undeserved attention that seems entirely motivated by wanting to make up for his numerous snubs last year.

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    Dominik says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:26am

    Funny: Happy-go-lucky seems to be a hate it-love it kind of picture!
    I like it, but the real deal for me is the performance by Sally Hawkins, not the way it was directed!

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    JR says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:26am

    i’m surprised they didn’t award eddie marsan if they going to be that disgusting. LOL

  40. 40

    Chris Price says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:27am

    Fuck New York Critics

  41. 41

    Edward Douglas says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:29am

    Wow, it’s really looking like a Happy-Go-Lucky upset but this will probably be like United 93 and other NYFCC picks (Mulholland Drive, really!?!?)… where it has absolutely nothing to do with the Oscars. The BFCA is always closest and there’s a reason for that… it’s made up of television and radio people who probably come to the closest in terms of thinking as actors.

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    Dominik says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:29am

    I don´t want to sound cruel or get trashed by you people, but I bet Heath won´t have any problems with Josh Brolin winning his award right now…

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    RichardA says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:30am

    Remember their love for TOPSY-TURVY?
    That was enough to get that movie lots of Oscar nods and some wins.

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    Ivich says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:31am

    Seriously. Mike Leigh. I am certain that the best director award was a close call and Leigh just scraped the win. It took ages for them to announce it.

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    Mr.F says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:32am

    I’m hoping Martin McDonagh wins for best first film, doubt it, but I’m hoping

  46. 46

    Rodrigo Costa says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:33am

    Happy Go Lucky for Best Picture!

  47. 47

    James says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:34am

    Mike Leigh’s Best Director win only means his Screenplay chances are boosted. He’ll probably only make the Director’s cut with weighty fare.

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    Edward Douglas says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:34am

    “Seriously. Mike Leigh. I am certain that the best director award was a close call and Leigh just scraped the win. It took ages for them to announce it.”

    You’re probably right… I love hearing the stories of their meeting afterwards.

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    Ivich says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:35am

    Any idea what is up next? Best Actor or Supp Actress?

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    iggy says:
    Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 10:38am

    Do they follow any previously arranged order? If so, what’s the next category?

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