A windfall of accolades, honors, plaudits and other year-end superlatives swept film culture over the weekend, with voting bodies including AFI and three major regional critics groups announcing their awards for 2011. And while it may not be enough to dramatically shake up the Oscar Index , voices have been heard and impacts have been made. Read on for six quick first impressions, a full rundown of winners and (hopefully) your take on where things stand.
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Talkback: Who Benefited Most From the Awards-Weekend Whirlwind?
