The Spirit Awards

The Independent Spirit Awards have never quite been the big FU to Hollywood that they or its supporters think it is.  Regardless the awards are important in recognizing lesser known films.  The winner is usually nominated for Best Picture, but last year's highly regarded The Wrestler was not, so it's possible.  Precious is the only film nominated here also nominated by the Academy.  Precious is easily the frontrunner, it is the most high profile and has been highly regarded.  However, I don't know how independent a movie that has had Oprah front and center for it really is.  The rest of the nominees are also have a rather high profile with Amreeka likely as the lowest profile.  The awards will be broadcast on IFC tonight at 11 eastern time 8 pacific