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The Films of 2011

 
 
 
It's that time of year again!
 
Pretty much on schedule (and a day after the Academy Awards), I'm rolling out the 2011 Matt Awards. These are the annual awards I dole-out for films that have impressed & impacted me most during the previous year. This also marks the 15th installment of the Matt Awards! So, without further ado, let's see what the top choices were in film for ol' Matty-Matt this past year.....
 
Best Picture: Midnight In Paris
Best Director: Woody Allen, for Midnight In Paris
Best Actor: Gary Oldman, for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Actress: Meryl Streep, for The Iron Lady

Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, for Beginners
Best Supporting Actress: Melissa McCarthy, for Bridesmaids
Best Cinematography: Hoyte Van Hoytema, for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Original Score: Stephane Wrembel, for Midnight In Paris
Best Screenplay: Patrick Dewitt, for Terri
 
Best Visual Effects: Hugo
 
Best Film Editing: Mike Cahill, for Another Earth
 
 
 
And, that's it for another year!

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