As predicted by Gold Derby, "The Artist" won Best Picture and Best Director (Michel Hazanavicius) at the 17th annual Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday. These kudos bestowed by the 250 members of the Broadcast Film Critics' Assn. often go to the eventual Oscar champs. (Complete list of winners here) "The Help" won Best Ensemble as well as Best Actress for Viola Davis and Best Supporting Actress for Octavia Spencer. While Spencer was expected to win, Davis was in a close contest with Meryl Streep ("The Iron Lady"). After losing seven bids in various categories over the years, George Clooney finally won over the Bfca and claimed Best Actor for "The Descendants." And veteran Christopher Plummer claimed the Supporting Actor award for his performance in "Beginners." The screenplay prizes went to Woody Allen for his original script for "Midnight in Paris" and the team that adapted the no...
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