National Society of Film Critics Pick "Amour" for Best Picture

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Yay, my favorite foreign language film of 2012 led the National Society of Film Critics. Michael Haneke's "Amour" took the picture of the year honors with the director taking home the directing trophy. "Amour" beat "The Master" and "Zero Dark Thirty," while Haneke edged out Kathryn Bigelow ("Zero Dark Thirty") and Paul Thomas Anderson ("The Master).

Here's the list of winners; for winners/nominees of other award-giving bodies this season, click here:

Picture: "Amour"
Actor: Daniel Day Lewis ("Lincoln")
Actress: Emmanuelle Riva ("Amour")
Supporting Actor: Matthew McConaughey ("Bernie," "Magic Mike")
Supporting Actress: Amy Adams ("The Master")
Director: Michael Haneke ("Amour")
Non-Fiction: ("The Gatekeepers")
Cinematography: Mihai Malaimare, Jr. ("The Master")
Screenplay: Tony Kushner, "Lincoln"

Here's how the National Society of Film Critics voted for Best Picture and Director:

BEST PICTURE
*1. Amour (Sony Classics) – 28
2. The Master – 25
3. Zero Dark Thirty – 18

BEST DIRECTOR
*1. Michael Haneke (Amour) – 27
2. Kathryn Bigelow – 24
2. Paul Thomas Anderson – 24



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Manny the Movie Guy is a multi-Emmy award-winning film critic who has always had a passion for movies. His love of film criticism started while working for his school newspaper at Purdue University. Upon graduation, Manny was offered a full-scholarship to complete his Post-Baccalaureate degree in Film at the School…

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