It’s been a quieter seven days after the upheaval we’ve seen in the race lately, but here’s how things went down:
• “Milk” and “Frost/Nixon” finally unspooled for the LA crowd…
• … and boy, some people don’t take kindly to criticism of either flick.
• Meanwhile, “Doubt” kicked off the AFI Fest…
• … while the London Film Festival drew to a close, showcasing “Che” and “The Wrestler” along the way. Check out our assorted reviews and “best in show” wrap-up.
• ‘Tis the season to be scared shitless… the 20 all-time best horror films, as assembled by our team.
• Christopher Nolan offers pretty much the final word on “The Dark Knight,” while some wonder if he can complete a Batman hat-trick.
• The British Independent Film Awards revealed their nominees… “Hunger” and “In Bruges” are sitting pretty.
• Best Sound Editing gets its week in the sun at Tech Support.
• Looking at some new blood in this year’s tepid Best Original Song race.