Ang Lee's controversial, critically acclaimed movie Brokeback Mountain was nominated for 8 Critics' Choice Awards and took home three trophies at the 11th annual ceremony held January 9, 2006. It won Best Picture and Lee won Best Director. Michelle Williams tied for Best Supporting Actress with Amy Adams. A foretaste of numerous awards to come.
Heath Ledger was nominated for Best Actor and Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana were nominated for Best Writing. Brokeback Mountain was also nominated for Best Composer and Best Song. I don't remember a song being in the movie.
March of the Penguins won Best Documentary. I was happy to see that because it was a very good movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would watch it again.
John Williams won Best Composer for Memoirs of a Geisha. I didn't see this movie, but I wonder if Williams (no relation to Michelle Williams, I'm sure) is tired of winning awards for his music?
Dame Judi Dench should have won Best Actress for her performance in Mrs. Henderson Presents, but lost to Reese Witherspoon.
Surprise! Peter Jackson's remake of King Kong won an award for Distinguished Achievement in Performing Arts. I think it's great when a science fiction movie or monster movie is recognized in any way. The Critics' Choice included it in their ten nominees for Best Picture.
George Clooney (swoon!) won the Freedom Award for his performance in Good Night, and Good Luck.
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