indieWIRE’s snapshot of news and views from around the web on Election Day ’08.
“Milk” Is an Oscar Contender
Anne Thompson watches it and writes: “‘Milk’ is the perfect Academy movie–moving, and political…and could get to Best Picture. [HR]
Oscar Race – Election Night
Barack Obama is “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Changeling” & “Gran Torino” are John McCain, according to Steven Zeitchik. [HR]
Watching The Election
A guide to settling in and watching TV on Election Night. [NYT]
Eating for free: Election Day
Starbucks, Ben & Jerry’s, Krispy Kreme for free today. [AP]
Movies to Watch on Election NIght
Andrew O’Hehir’s “Movies to avoid exit polls by.” [GREENCINE]
Goldwyn Awards
Austin Formato from UCLA won the 53rd annual Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards, for “Self Help.” [HR]
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