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Did you know that men write 70% of film reviews in major newspapers? Although several of the media's most important film critics are women -- The New York Times' Manohla Dargis, Slate's Dana Stevens and Thelma Adams, who writes for US Weekly and is an iVillage contributor -- the majority of public opinion on movies is still in the hands of men. That's why, in 2006, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists started handing out their own awards for the year's best -- and worst! -- films. Here are some highlights of this year's EDA (Excellent Dynamic Activism) Awards:
- The "Award for Actress Defying Age and Ageism" went to Meryl Steep for her performances in Julie & Julia and It's Complicated.
- The "Bravest Performance Award" went to Mo'Nique for her portrayal of a nightmarish abusive mother in Precious.
- The "Movie You Wanted to Love But Just Couldn't" Award went to the Hilary Swank film Amelia.
- The "Sexist Pig Award" went to director Robert Luketic for his unfunny rom-com The Ugly Truth.
- The "Best Animated Female Award" went to the lead character in Coraline.
- The "Most Egregious Age Difference Between The Leading Man and The Love Interest Award" (our favorite) went to the Larry David/Evan Rachel Wood romance in Whatever Works.
- In two of the more traditional categories, "Best Film" and "Best Director" went to Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker. Bigelow has been very popular this awards season, leading many to hope that she'll be the first woman to win the Best Director Oscar.
Chime In: What were your favorite movies this year?
