'Lust' dominates the Golden Horse Awards
This isn't exactly a shocker, but Ang Lee's racy "Lust, Caution" swept the Golden Horse Awards this weekend (kind of the Asian version of the Oscars). Variety has the story.Lee and Tony Leung were cited for Best Director and Best Actor, while Tang Wei grabbed the newcomer award. The film also took down Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay Adaptation, Best Costume Design and Best Original Film Score.
They liked the film so much, they apparently tossed another award Lee's way, for Outstanding Taiwanese Filmaker of the Year.
Anyway, like I said, no major twist of events. It'll be interesting to see if the film can gain any traction whatsoever with the Academy. There are people who hate it, there are people who think it's in the realm of a masterpiece. Funny how these things work out.
Nathaniel Rogers of The Film Experience has some reactions to the awards up. Give it a look.
Red Carpet District is Variety contributor Kristopher Tapley's attempt at making sense of the ever-expanding glut of film awards coverage. He's been on the beat for six years. Email 


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