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Behind the Scenes of the Independent Spirit Awards
cinematical.com - 2/17/2009
Behind the Scenes of the Independent Spirit Awards
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Most of us complain about the Academy Awards, which will be presented next Sunday, but most of us can't do anything about them. In the first place, most of us can't even vote for them! Ah, but the Independent Spirit Awards are different: almost anyone can vote for them. All you have to do is ...
2009 Independent Spirit Awards - Live Blog and Results
filmschoolrejects.com - 2/21/2009
2009 Independent Spirit Awards - Live Blog and Results
— filmschoolrejects.com — Since we’ve been sort of lax on putting together our weekly installment of the Shouting Match feature,... we’ve decided that a little live argument/discussion is in order. And almost as if it was written, today happens to be the day of the 2009 Independent Spirit Awards. So the easy ... (more) 2009 Independent Spirit Awards - Live Blog and Results

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Who Will the Winners Be at Today’s Spirits? “FIND” Out Here!
indiewire.com - 2/22/2009
Who Will the Winners Be at Today’s Spirits? “FIND” Out Here!
— indiewire.com — Today is the big day for indie (and indie-ish) filmmakers in Santa Monica, CA. The world is... falling apart and the seas are rising, but Awards Season still marches on. Film Independent’s Spirit Awards is the big kick off when the film world overcomes ... (more) Who Will the Winners Be at Today’s Spirits? “FIND” Out Here!

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'Wrestler', Rourke Win Independent Spirit Awards
getthebigpicture.net - 2/22/2009
'Wrestler', Rourke Win Independent Spirit Awards
— getthebigpicture.net — The celebration of independent film took the stage Saturday, the night before the Oscars. Among the big... winners: 'The Wrestler,' Mickey Rourke, and Penelope Cruz. (more) 'Wrestler', Rourke Win Independent Spirit Awards

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Carpetbagger — ... to be agreed to. This was mainly stating screeners were for voting purposes only and not for distribution or sale as most nominated films had not been released to home video. The Bagger maintains that of all the parties and pre-Oscar award shows, the Indie Sprits are the most fun. Who can forget the finish last year, with Rainn Wilson and Philip Seymour Hoffman tussling in a way that nicely foreshadowed the triumph of “ The Wrestler” this year. Hat tip to Cinematical for pointing out the look behind the curtain .

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