Monday night at the 13th annual Critics’ Choice Awards sponsored by the Broadcast Film Critics Association handed “No Country for Old Men” its best picture nod. “No Country” also won best director for Joel and Ethan Coen and best supporting actor for Javier Bardem.

Daniel Day-Lewis for “There Will Be Blood” and Julie Christie for “Away From Her” both won top acting awards. Amy Ryan from “Gone Baby Gone” got top pick for the critics’ best supporting actress.

“Hairspray” and “Juno” each celebrated two Critics’ Choice Awards. “Hairspray” won for best ensemble and best young actress for Nikki Blonsky. “Juno” snagged best comedy and best writer for scribe Diablo Cody.

The Writers’ Strike was mentioned by presenters and rightly so.

I am very happy for Julie Christie. “Away From Her” is on the DVD shelves; it is highly recommend by all. I remember first seeing Christie in “Dr. Zhiavago” (1965) and have enjoyed her ever since.

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