Multiple surprises at 2011 LVFCS Sierra Awards

Melissa McCarthy was one of a few relative surprises that stole the Sierra Awards show.

No surprise here: The Artist beats all nominated films with 5 wins. Surprises: Melissa McCarthy and Jean Dujardin (acting), and Nicholas Winding Refn (directing).

LVFCS 2011 Top 10 List

The Artist
Hugo
Moneyball
The Descendents
Drive
The Help
50/50
Midnight in Paris
Shame
Warrior

Best Picture
The Artist

Best Director
Nicholas Winding Refn, Drive

The Artist, Martin Scorsese extend leads at 2011 BSFC Awards

Best Picture  –  The Artist

Best Actor –  Brad Pitt for Moneyball

Best Actress – Michelle Williams for My Week with Marilyn

Best Supporting Actor –  Albert Brooks for Drive

Best Supporting Actress –  Melissa McCarthy for Bridesmaids

Winners!! 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards

With nominee-host Jane Lynch, an odd choice on the Academy’s part, at the helm of this year’s awards, the show took some unusual turns that were either pleasantly surprising or critically panned. As both ABC’s Modern Family and Downton Abbey (PBS’s Masterpiece Theater) can attest — with 5 and 4 wins, respectively, the most for all nominated programs — the 63rd edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards saw an unusual mix of expected shoo-ins and widely praised hopefuls leave with a statuette. I won’t spoil anymore of the excitement for you; check out the winners (in bold) and not-so-winners below.