Silver Linings Playbook wins gold at Independent Spirit Awards
Feb. 24, 2013, 3:53 AM EST
Silver Linings Playbook is primed for Oscars glory on Sunday (24Feb13) after landing four top trophies at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The dramatic comedy won prizes for best film and best screenplay, as well as best director for David O. Russell and best actress for Jennifer Lawrence at the celebration of independent movies in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday (23Feb13). The event is held annually on the eve of Hollywood's prestigious Academy Awards, where Silver Linings Playbook is nominated for eight Oscar statuettes. Lawrence's co-star Bradley Cooper was in the running for best actor, but the honour went to John Hawkes for his turn as late disabled journalist Mark O'Brien in The Sessions. Matthew McConaughey won the supporting actor prize for playing a strip-club owner in Magic Mike, while Helen Hunt scooped the supporting actress award for her role as a sex therapist in The Sessions. Amour, another Oscars favourite, was named Best International Film, just one day after picking up a five-trophy haul at France's Oscars, the Cesars, on Friday (22Feb13). Other major winners at the ceremony, which was hosted by funnyman Andy Samberg, included coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which won Best First Feature, and The Invisible War (Best Documentary). The full list of winners is: Best Feature - Silver Linings Playbook Best Director - David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook Best Screenplay - David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook Best First Feature - The Perks of Being a Wallflower Best First Screenplay - Derek Connolly, Safety Not Guaranteed Best Female Lead - Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook Best Male Lead - John Hawkes, The Sessions Best Supporting Female - Helen Hunt, The Sessions Best Supporting Male - Matthew McConaughey, Magic Mike Best Cinematography - Ben Richardson, Beasts of the Southern Wild Best Documentary - The Invisible War Best International Film - Amour, Michael Haneke John Cassavetes Award - Middle of Nowhere Robert Altman Award - The cast of Starlet Producers Award - Mynette Louie, Stones in the Sun Someone to Watch Award - Adam Leon, Gimme the Loot Truer Than Fiction Award - Peter Nicks, The Waiting Room Find Your Audience Award - Laura Colella, Breakfast With Curtis.
