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AFI, LA, NYC, Boston Critics Awards

By Garth Franklin Monday December 13th 2004 10:40AM

The American Film Institute "The American Film Institute has selected 10 films and 10 television programs to receive its AFI Awards 2004. "Sideways", "Spider-Man 2", "The Incredibles", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", "Kinsey", "Maria Full of Grace", "Collateral", "Friday Night Lights", "The Aviator" and "Million Dollar Baby"..." (full details)

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association "Lifting a glass of vintage pinot noir in a celebratory toast, the Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. on Saturday hailed Fox Searchlight's "Sideways" as its favorite film of the year. The film collected five awards, including Virginia Madsen and Thomas Hayden Church as best supporting actors and Alexander Payne for best director and screenplay. The critics chose Liam Neeson as best actor for his performance in "Kinsey". Imedla Staunton was named best actress for "Vera Drake"..." (full details)

The New York Film Critics Online ""Sideways" has taken another step forward with critics, winning top honors from the New York Film Critics Online for best film and best supporting actors. Jamie Foxx was named best actor for "Ray" and Imedla Staunton was named best actress for "Vera Drake". Martin Scorsese was named the top director for "The Aviator"..." (full details)

The Boston Society of Film Critics "The Boston Society of Film Critics just couldn't get enough of "Sideways." Alexander Payne's quirky comedy won four awards, including best film. "Sideways" was cited for ensemble cast, but only one of the quartet won a separate acting kudo, Thomas Haden Church for supporting actor. Zhang Yimou won for director with his "House of Flying Daggers" also taking best foreign film and cinematography. Jamie Foxx won best actor for "Ray", Hilary Swank took actress for "Million Dollar Baby"..." (full details)

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