Awards Watch: National Board of Review 2009

The National Board of Review was all about Up in the Air with its annual awards, announced today. Jason Reitman's follow up to Juno landed four trophies, including Best Film of 2009. Stars George Clooney and Anna Kendrick were also honored for the dramedy.

Clooney tied for Best Actor with Morgan Freeman, recognized for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Invictus. Clint Eastwood was named Best Director for the biographical drama, which also received two other mentions. Carey Mulligan (An Education), Woody Harrelson (The Messenger), Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker), Gabourey Sidibe (Precious) and the cast of It’s Complicated rounded out the other acting categories.

For a quick look at all the winners (which will be handed out on January 12 in New York), see the comments section below.

Terra Madre day in Saskatchewan

The first Terra Madre Day is Dec. 10 ~ a new local food festival organized by Slow Food International.

Here in Saskatchewan, the Hollyhock Market in Mortlach is holding a local food event on Dec. 9 at the Mortlach Community Hall. For $12, participants can sample items cooked by local chefs with locally-grown ingredients. Some of the farmers and gardeners will be on hand, too. The movie Food, Inc. will be screened, followed by discussion about the movie and about the Veggie Garden Club for people who've never grown their food before. For information, contact the hosts, Lois and Clayton at 306-355-2201 or hollyhockmarket@sasktel.net.