25th Film Independent Spirit Awards

VIDEO: Roger Ebert Gets Standing Ovation At Spirit Awards

Posted on Mar 06, 2010 @ 08:13AM - 3 comments

In one of the more touching and heartfelt moments of Friday night's telecast of the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards, legendary movie critic Roger Ebert was honored with a standing ovation.

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Attending since he and wife Chaz are sponsors of the "Truer than Fiction Award," Ebert stood up as the celebrity-filled crowd got on their feet to pay their respects.

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Before the spotlight turned to Ebert's table, viewers were treated to a hilarious montage of some of his most scathing comments about his least favorite films over the years.

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Even presenters Taraji P. Henson and Matt Dillon couldn't help taking advantage of the opportunity to say thank you for Ebert's seal of approval.

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"You always had great things to say about me," Henson said. Dillon retorted: "Likewise."

Ohio boys Bill Ross and Turner Ross were this year's recipients of the Chaz and Roger Ebert Truer than Fiction Award for their film 45365.

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All The Winners of The Independent Spirit Awards

Posted on Mar 05, 2010 @ 11:39PM - 4 comments
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Is this an indicator of what may happen at the Academy Awards on Sunday? RadarOnline.com brings you the full list of winners from Friday's 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards.

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The Full List of Winners:

Best Feature: Precious


Best Director: Lee Daniels (Precious)

Best First Feature: Scott Cooper, Robert Duvall, Rob Carliner, Judy Cairo, T Bone Burnett (Crazy Heart)

John Cassavetes Award: Lynn Shelton (Humpday)

Best Screenplay: Scott Neustader, Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer)

Best First Screenplay: Geoffrey Fletcher (Precious)

Best Female Lead: Gabourey Sidibe (Precious)

Best Male Lead: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)

Best Supporting Male: Woody Harrelson (The Messenger)

Best Supporting Female: Mo'Nique (Precious)

Best Foreign Film: An Education (Directed by Lone Sheerfig)

Best Documentary: Anvil! The Story Of Anvil (Directed By Sacha Gervasi)

Best Cinematography: Roger Deakins (A Serious Man)

Robert Altman Award: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Ellen Chenoweth, Rachel Tenner, Richard Kind, Sari Lennick, Jessica McManus, Fred Melamed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Aaron Wolff (A Serious Man)

Piaget Producers Award: Karin Chien (The Exploding Girl, Santa Mesa)

Acura Someone to Watch Award: Kyle Patrick Alvarez (Easier With Practice)

Chaz and Roger Ebert Truer than Fiction Award: Bill Ross and Turner Ross (45365)

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PHOTOS: Stars Arrive At The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards

Posted on Mar 05, 2010 @ 03:30PM - Add a comment
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While it may have broken tradition this year by moving from the beach to downtown Los Angeles, the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards delivered its usual star power.

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Usually a casual runner up to the Oscars, celebrities dressed up more formally to fit the city atmosphere. Up In The Air's Vera Farmiga and host Eddie Izzard were early arrivals.

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Film Independent is a non-profit arts organization that champions\ independent films and the spirit of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision.

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