‘Winter’s Bone’ Wins Big At Gotham Awards

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• Great for Winter’s Bone. Almost as if these awards are given on merit. Let’s see, if a movie like Greenberg or Solitary Man won we’d be in real trouble. Winter’s Bone was authentic. The direction was handled with visual astuteness. I hope more people see this wonderful film.

  Comment by Abigal Drysdale — Monday November 29, 2010 @ 8:36pm PST  Reply to this post

• Happy for Winter’s Bone. Been taking in a lot of Oscarbait flix the past few weeks and Winter’s Bone stands with the best of them.

  I agree with Abigal. Winter’s Bone just feels authentic.

  Comment by Michael Heister — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 1:04am PST  Reply to this post

• Being an indie movie does not make it great. I walked out after watching Ree (?) run around for half the movie looking for her dad. Boring.

  Comment by Sally in Chicago — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 3:03am PST  Reply to this post

  • I think you just didn’t get it all.

    Comment by franzien — Tuesday February 22, 2011 @ 12:21am PST  Reply to this post

• Congratulations to WINTER’S BONE! And some of you may be interested to know-its a great book by Daniel Woodrell.

  Comment by Daniel Roth — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 6:38am PST  Reply to this post

• I work at an independent video store in Wisconsin. We can’t keep Winter’s Bone on the shelf. It’s really been resonating with our customers and the word-of-mouth has been ecstatic. Definitely the surprise hit of the year.

  Comment by WiscoJoe — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 8:17am PST  Reply to this post

• I loved Winters Bone, think it’s best of the yr so far. I hope picking up some critics awards keeps it in peoples minds.

  Comment by chuckl — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 8:33am PST  Reply to this post

• Sally,

  You are correct. But if you read into what the posts before yours say, they are praising storytelling, execution, fine writing. I agree. An independent is just another film. But what some indies do is get a star actor in order to mask a weak piece of material. Winter’s Bone relied on a finely layered story. Some of the other examples were about the star ie: Ben Stiller. Strip him and the script is below par. Whereas a film like Avatar is unwatchable. Relying on effects. Unless you are high it’s difficult to sit through because it lacks story. So I’d say walk out on Avatar and give WB a chance. It will stay with you long after you leave the theater. It’s not candy. On the other hand, Titanic was terrific.

  Comment by Jason — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 8:52am PST  Reply to this post

• Winter’s Bone is probably my favourite movie of the year – Lawrence was incredible. Would love to see it win a couple of majors.

  Comment by Mike — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 9:12am PST  Reply to this post

• Winter’s Bone was phenomenal. I am happy to see this artistry recognized.

  Comment by Rhea — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 9:35am PST  Reply to this post

• Congratulations to each of the nominees! To be candid, I am shocked and disappointed that CITY ISLAND and SOLITARY MAN were completely ignored.

  Comment by kevin kasha — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 9:42am PST  Reply to this post

• Winter’s Bone is the sort of movie that jewish guys from New Jersey who went to NYU film school make. It’s cliche riddled, full of stereotypes and premised on bad facts and pretentious. I’m from Appalachia and I can tell you this movie is BS. I don’t care if the guy who wrote the book is from the Ozarks. Also, bail bondsmen take 10% of the amount of the bond in cash. They do not take liens on squallid housing. Nor does the county take homes put up for bond, especially not a week after someone skips. If they do take a poverty stricken family’s useless house, it takes years. This movie is just plain stupid and outlandish. But it’s the one that will get a major category acting nomination at the Oscars. There’s one every year.

  Comment by Lala — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 9:50am PST  Reply to this post

• Congratulations to all those who did not win last night.
  “9000 Needles,” the documentary produced by Doug Dearth, made it to the top five & our family & friends are so proud him for telling the story of his brother Devin’s journey to China seek help, following a massive brainstem stroke @ the age of forty.
  Somehow, the public needs to see this film, so millions of other stroke victims & families can gain hope & strength to never give up the fight.

  Comment by Barb Maple — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 10:00am PST  Reply to this post

• Congrats to Winter Bone, one of the best acted movie of the year. Let’s hope this seals in Lawrence’s Oscar nomination.

  Comment by Anomalous Material — Tuesday November 30, 2010 @ 7:35pm PST  Reply to this post