Critics' Choice Awards

Rapper Al Kapone, left, and actor Terrence Howard accept the award for best song for the film "Hustle and Flow," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. The song was performed by Howard and written by Kapone.

Actor Brendan Fraser, left, is congratulated by Terrence Howard, center, and Matt Dillon, as they accept the award for best acting ensemble for the film "Crash," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Jan. 9, 2006. The tale of endemic racism in America took two major awards, an indication that it may be the film that could challenge "Brokeback Mountain" on the road to the Oscars.

Host Dennis Miller jokes during the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Up until last year, the Critics' Choice had an enviable record of picking eventual Oscar winners: its last five best picture winners went on to take the top prize at the Academy Awards, as did eight of the last nine directors.

Paul Giamatti, left, receives a hug from Virginia Madsen as he takes the stage to accept the award for best supporting actor for his work in the film "Cinderella Man," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Giamatti and Madsen co-starred in the movie "Sideways."

Paul Giamatti accepts the award for best supporting actor for his work in the film "Cinderella Man," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

Dakota Fanning stands on an elevated step as she accepts the award for best young actress for her work in the film "War of the Worlds," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

Reese Witherspoon accepts the award for best actress for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in the film "Walk The Line," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

Philip Seymour Hoffman accepts the best actor award for his work in the film "Capote," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

Director Ang Lee accepts the "Best Picture" award for "Brokeback Mountain" onstage during the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Jan. 9, 2006 in Santa Monica, Calif. The film about gay cowboys was the night's big winner with three awards.

Screenplay writer Diana Ossana accepts the award for best picture for the film "Brokeback Mountain," at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

Julia Roberts introduces George Clooney to the stage to accept the Freedom Award at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

George Clooney, right, receives the Freedom Award from Julia Roberts at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Clooney was also a nominee for best supporting actor for his work in "Syriana," and best director for his work in "Good Night, And Good Luck."

George Clooney accepts the Freedom Award at the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. Clooney received award for "Good Night, and Good Luck," his film about television reporter Edward R. Murrow and the McCarthy era.

Producer Brian Grazer, left, actor Paul Giamatti, center, nominated for best supporting actor for "Cinderella Man," and Ron Howard, nominated for best director for "Cinderella Man," right, pose as they arrive for the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

Charlize Theron, nominated for best actress for her work in the film "North Country," arrives for the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

Members from the cast of the film "Rent" arrive for the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. From left are Taye Diggs, Tracie Thoms, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Rosario Dawson.

Emmy Rossum arrives for the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

George Clooney, nominated for best supporting actor for his work in "Syriana," and best director for his work in "Good Night, And Good Luck," right, poses with writer Grant Heslov as they arrive for the 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Monday, Jan. 9, 2006.

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