‘Slumdog’ Named Best Picture at UK Film Awards

Rags-to-riches story “Slumdog Millionaire” continued its fairy-tale journey Sunday, winning seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards and sealing its place as favorite for the Oscars later this month. Kate Winslet and Mickey Rourke also gained Oscar momentum with acting wins — Winslet for her role … Read more

Baftas 2009: Slumdog Millionaire profile

Director Danny Boyle’s tale of a boy from the Mumbai slums who reaches the jackpot question on gameshow Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? has swept all before it in the awards race. It won four Golden Globes and is favourite to win best picture at the Academy Awards – … Read more