Online critics name ‘The Social Network’ best picture

LOS ANGELES
— “The Social Network” continues to be a major force this awards
season, winning the lion’s share of honors from critics’ groups. On
Monday, it won best picture in the 14th annual Online Film Critics
Society Awards. The drama about the birth of Facebook also took top
honors for director David Fincher and adapted screenplay for Aaron Sorkin.

Colin Firth was named best actor for “The King’s Speech,” while Natalie Portman earned the best actress award for “Black Swan.” Christian Bale received best supporting actor honors for “The Fighter,” and 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld won supporting actress for “True Grit.” Joel and Ethan Coen’s Western also earned a best cinematography award for Roger Deakins.

Christopher Nolan won the award for best original screenplay for “Inception.” The surreal film also won best editing for Lee Smith.
“Toy Story 3” was honored as the best animated feature, and the Banksy
film “Exit Through the Gift Shop” received best documentary. South Korea’s “Mother” was named best picture not in the English language.

For a complete list of winners, go to http://www.ofcs.org.

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