The shocker at Sardi’s.
Posted by Alison Willmore on
"Shocker" might be a tad strong, but "mild startlement" does not make for much of a headline. But Saturday, the National Society of Film Critics gathered in Midtown to, after some apparent quibbling, pick dark horse "Capote" as the year’s best film. Via AP:
It took six ballots for 45 critics to come to the best picture decision at the Manhattan restaurant Sardi‘s, according to Liz Weis, the society’s executive director.
"A History of Violence" came in second, and "2046" was third; Philip Seymour Hoffman was voted best actor; Reese Witherspoon best actress; David Cronenberg best director; "Grizzly Man" best non-fiction film; and "Head On" best foreign film. The NSFC is known for its discerning, quirky choices (a list of the critics making up the society is here), so we’re a little disappointed with the choice of "Capote," which we found competent and completely anemic (and there’s no "In Cold Blood" pun to be had here, people, move along, move along).
Tom O’Neil at the LA Times’ Gold Derby blog has the complete list of winners and some analysis.
+ National Critics Name ‘Capote’ Best Film (AP)
+ Here’s how ‘Capote’ pulled off a dramatic upset at National Society of Film Critics (LA Times)
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