Dallas-Fort_Worth_Film_Critics_Association_Awards_2008

Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards 2008

Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards 2008

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The 14th Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Awards honoring the best in film for 2008 were announced on December 17, 2008.[1] These awards "recognizing extraordinary accomplishment in film" are presented annually by the Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association (DFWFCA), based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex region of Texas.[2] The organization, founded in 1990, includes 32 film critics for print, radio, television, and internet publications based in north Texas.[3] The Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association began presenting its annual awards list in 1991.[4]

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Unlike most years, no one film dominated the 2008 DFWFCA awards.[3] Two films led the pack with just two wins each: Slumdog Millionaire took top honors in the Best Picture and Best Director (Danny Boyle) categories[5] while The Dark Knight took Best Supporting Actor (Heath Ledger) and Best Cinematography (Wally Pfister).[1][6]

Along with the 11 "best of" category awards, the group also presented the Russell Smith Award to Wendy and Lucy as the "best low-budget or cutting-edge independent film" of the year. The award is named in honor of late Dallas Morning News film critic Russell Smith.[1]

Winners

Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface. Other films ranked by the annual poll are listed in order. While most categories saw 5 honorees named, some categories ranged from as many as 10 (Best Film) to as few as 2 (Best Cinematography, Best Animated Film, Best Screenplay).[7]

Danny Boyle, Best Director winner
Sean Penn, Best Actor winner
Anne Hathaway, Best Actress winner
Heath Ledger, Best Supporting Actor winner
Viola Davis, Best Supporting Actress winner

Category awards

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Individual awards

Russell Smith Award

  • Wendy and Lucy, for "best low-budget or cutting-edge independent film"

References

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    "Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association 2008 Awards". Movie City News. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
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    "Mission Statement". Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
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    Tyler, Josh (December 17, 2008). "Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Award Sean Penn". Cinema Blend. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
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    "Home page". Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
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    "'Slumdog Millionaire' wins 20 more awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. December 18, 2008. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
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    Wilonsky, Robert (December 17, 2008). "A Year-End Movie List". Dallas Observer. Dallas, TX. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
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    Levy, Emanuel (December 17, 2008). "Oscar 2008: Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Honor Slumdog Millionaire". Cinema 24/7. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
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