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hollywoodreporter.com - 12/2/2008

Put spirit back in indie awards

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Many awards shows are judged by how predictive they are of, well, other awards shows. Do the Globes reflect what Academy voters are thinking? Will SAG yield clues on the best actor Oscar race? The industry's two indie-film kudofests -- which both have big days today -- have operated ...

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aceshowbiz.com - 12/3/2008

Full Nominees List of 2009 Spirit Awards

— aceshowbiz.com — 'Rachel Getting Married', 'Ballast' and 'Frozen River' are tied as the leaders of the 2009 Spirit Awards'... nominees with six nods each. (more) Full Nominees List of 2009 Spirit Awards

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