Spirit Awards. What They Do and Don't Say About Oscar.

Now that I've had a day to think over the Spirit Awards (nominee discussion) and what they reveal and obscure about the Oscar race, here's a deeper look for my Tribeca Film column.Eligible "Best Feature" SnubsBlue Valentine, Get Low, Somewhere, Rabbit HoleNot eligible for "Best Feature" or Acting Prizes The King's Speech, I Am Love, Another Year, Animal KingdomNot eligible for anything Toy Story

Spirit Awards: "Winter's Bone" and "The Kids Are All Right" Lead.

Historically the Spirit Awards tend to honor a few of the major Oscar players each year but a win at the Spirits can sometimesLe be the last hurrah, a consolation prize as some would say, if the work is too "edgy" for lack of a less exhaustively employed word. Last year's big winner was Precious (refresh your memory?) It took home Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress and Adapted

Gotham Award Winners

If you'd like running commentary IndieWire provided. If you're short for time here are the winners.Best Documentary The OathBreakthrough Director Kevin Asch for Holy RollersBreakthrough Performance Ronald Bronstein from Daddy Longlegs Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You Littlerock (Mike Ott)Festival Genius Award Waiting For 'Superman'Best Ensemble Performance Winter's BoneBest Feature

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