Boston film critics pick 'WALL-E,' 'Slumdog'

The Boston Society of Film Critics named both Pixar's "WALL-E" and Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" as the best films of 2008.

Tying for the best actor award were Sean Penn for his portrayal as Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant's "Milk," and Mickey Rourke for Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler."

Sally Hawkins won yet another award for her role in "Happy-Go-Lucky," while Penelope Cruz was named best supporting actress for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

In the category for best supporting actor, Heath Ledger won for his role as the Joker in "The Dark Knight."

Gus Van Sant won best director for two movies, namely "Milk" and "Paranoid Park." "Milk" also took home best screenplay for Dustin Lance Black.

Here are some more awards: "WALL-E" won best animated flick; "Man on Wire" took best documentary; and Christopher Doyle and Rain Kathy Li were named best cinematographers for "Paranoid Park."