UP IN THE AIR, SUGAR Among AFI’s Top Ten Films of 2009
Algenis Perez Soto in Sugar
There were a couple of surprises among the American Film Institute’s feature-film choices for its AFI Awards 2009: Todd Phillips‘ low-brow box-office smash The Hangover and Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s little-seen Sugar.
The story of Dominican baseball player (Algenis Perez Soto) who dreams of one day joining the major leagues, Sugar was a particularly interesting pick as thus far it hasn’t been getting all that much attention from US critics’ groups. The sports drama got a Spirit Award nomination for best screenplay (that was a year ago) and a best ensemble Gotham Award nod a few weeks ago. That’s basically it.
Most of the other films included in the AFI’s top ten [...]
by Anna Robinson | December 13, 2009
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AFI Awards 2009
2009 AFI Awards
2009 AFI Awards: Dec. 13, 2009
Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton in Precious
AFI MOVIES OF THE YEAR
(in alphabetical order)
CORALINE
THE HANGOVER
THE HURT LOCKER
THE MESSENGER
PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL ‘PUSH’ BY SAPPHIRE
A SERIOUS MAN
A SINGLE MAN
SUGAR
UP
UP IN THE AIR
AFI TV PROGRAMS OF THE YEAR
(in alphabetical order)
THE BIG BANG THEORY
BIG LOVE
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
GLEE
MAD MEN
MODERN FAMILY
THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY
NURSE JACKIE
PARTY DOWN
TRUE BLOOD
AFI Awards Site
AFI Awards: 2007 2008 2009
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by Anna Robinson | December 13, 2009
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Sundance 2008: Film Line-Up
Sundance 2008: Dramatic Competition
Jason Ritter, Marianna Palka in Good Dick
Film information from the Sundance Film Festival press release
AMERICAN SON (Director: Neil Abramson; Screenwriter: Eric Schmid)— Before being deployed for active duty, a young Marine takes a four-day Thanksgiving leave to return home to Bakersfield, California. There he meets a young woman, tries to connect with old friends, and confronts his volatile home life. Cast: Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz, Matt O’Leary, Jay Hernandez, Tom Sizemore, Chi McBride. World Premiere
ANYWHERE, U.S.A. (Director: Chusy Haney-Jardine; Screenwriters: Chusy Haney-Jardine, Jennifer Macdonald)— Told in three segments ranging from satirical to tragic, the film is a wildly original look at American manners, prejudices, and family dynamics. Cast: Perla Haney-Jardine. World Premiere
BALLAST (Director and Screenwriter: [...]
by Andre Soares | December 7, 2007
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Tags: American Son, Ballast, Frozen River, Good Dick, Phoebe in Wonderland, Sleep Dealer, Sugar, Sundance 2008, Sundance Film Festival, Sunshine Cleaning