The London Critics Circle gave eight nominations each to two British films: “Atonement” and “Control.” Although I have heard lots about “Atonement,” I have not heard much about “Control.” Variety says “Control” is a “biopic of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis, from his teenage years through the rise of the influential band to his suicide on the verge of Joy Division’s first American tour.”

I am more inclined to stick with “Atonement.” It’s hard for me to watch films that lead to the ultimate suicide. But, don’t get me wrong. I am sure “Control” is a great film, well deserved of a nominee.

In looking over the list of winners, I noticed that the London Critics did not nominate these two films for best picture. However, they are nominated for Attenborough Award for British Film of the Year. It’s funny how that works some times.

The hopefuls for best film are “The Assassination of Jesse James by Coward Robert Ford,” “Zodiac,” “No Country for Old Men,” “There Will Be Blood” and “The Bourne Ultimatum.”

The London Critics award ceremony is February 8, 2008. Here are some nominees. I’d love your feedback.

FILM OF THE YEAR

“No Country for Old Men”

“The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”

“There Will Be Blood”

“Zodiac”

“The Bourne Ultimatum”

ATTENBOROUGH AWARD FOR BRITISH FILM OF THE YEAR

“Once”

“Control”

“Atonement”

“Eastern Promises”

“This Is England”

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