Black Swan
The Fighter
The Kids Are All Right
The King’s Speech
The Social Network
Best Actor
Jeff Bridges, True Grit
Robert Duvall, Get Low
Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network
Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
James Franco, 127 Hours
Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole
Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone
Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Hilary Swank, Conviction
Best Supporting Actor
Christian Bale, The Fighter
John Hawkes, Winter’s Bone
Jeremy Renner, The Town
Mark Ruffalo, The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech
Amy Adams, The Fighter
Helena Bonham-Carter, The King’s Speech
Mila Kunis, Black Swan
Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit
Best Stunt Ensemble
Green Zone
Inception
Robin Hood
Some observations:
-This week's critics awards have shown a lot of love for John Hawkes and Jennifer Lawrence, both of whom give great performances in Winter's Bone. They both earn noms with SAG as well. I'm thinking the Best Picture nomination about which I've long been skeptical could be in the cards after all.
-There's clearly a lot of support for Black Swan. It scooped a nod for Best Ensemble from The Town, and Mila Kunis completes the hat-trick of nominations from the BFCA, HFPA, and SAG. I think Best Picture is probable for this film as well.
-The shutouts of Blue Valentine and Another Year is a bitter pill to swallow for Oscar hopefuls Michelle Williams, Ryan Gosling, and especially Lesley Manville, who could be falling victim to category confusion.
-Hilary Swank but not Sam Rockwell? Did not see that coming.
