New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2009

The New York Film Critics Circle today announced its 2009 film awards, and Kathryn Bigelow's war drama "The Hurt Locker" was named best film of the year. N.Y. critics also named Bigelow best director.

In the best actress category, Meryl Streep took the top award for her extraordinary performance in "Julie & Julia." George Clooney won best actor for "Up in the Air," and in my book, he totally deserves it.

Christoph Waltz was named best supporting actor for his amazing role in "Inglourious Basterds," and Mo'nique picked up yet another best supporting actress prize for her powerful performance in "Precious."

"In the Loop" took home best screenplay, and Christian Berger was named best cinematographer for "The White Ribbon." Wes Anderson's stop-motion adventure "Fantastic Mr. Fox" won best animated film.

In the best documentary category, "Of Time and The City" took the top award, while "Summer Hours" was named best foreign film. "Hunger" was named best first film.

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