2008

Every year I try to come up with a list of my personal “Oscars” to reward the films and performances I loved the most.

Best Picture

Two Lovers

Director: James Gray

Best Director

James Gray

Film: Two Lovers

Best Screenplay

Martin McDonagh

Film: In Bruges

Best Actor

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Film: Doubt
Film: Synecdoche, New York

Best Actress

Meryl Streep

Film: Doubt
Film: Mamma Mia!

Best Supporting Actor

Ralph Fiennes

Film: In Bruges

Best Ensemble Cast

Burn After Reading

Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Best Cinematography

Anthony Dod Mantle

Film: Slumdog Millionaire

Best Editing

Chris Dickens

Film: Slumdog Millionaire

Best Production Design

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Director: David Fincher

Best Score

Carter Burwell

Film: In Bruges

Best Visual Effects

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Director: David Fincher

Best Action Film

Iron Man

Director: Jon Favreau

Best Comedy

Ghost Town

Director: David Koepp

Best Horror

The Strangers

Director: Bryan Bertino

Worst Movie of the Year

Lakeview Terrace

Director: Neil LaBute