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The Wrestler Triumphs at Independent Spirit Awards

With no Slumdog Millionaire in sight, The Wrestler was the big winner at the Independent Spirit Awards, taking home three prizes -- for best feature, best male lead (Mickey Rourke) and best cinematography. Rourke is one of several potential winners at tomorrow night's Oscars that emerged triumphant tonight, along with Melissa Leo (best female lead for Frozen River) and Penelope Cruz (best supporting female for Vicky Cristina Barcelona).Woody Allen, who wasn't there, also picked up an award for his screenplay of Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston made an appearance as well, presenting the John Cassevetes Award to In Search of a Midnight Kiss.
The winners in other categories include...
Best Feature: The Wrestler
Best Male Lead: Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) (Video Interview)
Best Female Lead: Melissa Leo (Frozen River) (Video Interview)
Best Supporting Male: James Franco (Milk)
Best Supporting Female: Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) (Video Interview)
Best Director: Tom McCarthy (The Visitor)
Best Screenplay: Woody Allen (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
Best First Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black (Milk)
Best First Feature: Synecdoche, New York
Best Documentary: Man on Wire
Best Foreign Film: The Class
Best Cinematography: Maryse Alberti (The Wrestler)
For a complete list of winners, visit the Spirit Awards website.
Posted by Carolyn Koo
February 21, 2009 10:10pm
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