Octavia Spencer, Kate Winslet, Jessica Lange and Meryl Streep were among the winners this year, as were any viewers who enjoyed the "show us your globes" theme of the dresses worn by many of the stars.
The film premiered to strong reviews at the festival in Austin, but will Mel Gibson's personal drama overshadow co-star/director Foster's artistic accomplishment?
Festival screenings will include premieres of The Beaver and Ellen Page's Super, as well as films featuring Zoe Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe, Rosario Dawson and Le Tigre.
In a New York Times profile of the young actress, Jodie Foster comments on her former co-stars talent, and we get confirmation that K-11 is in the works.
Following in the footsteps of Milk and Frida, we outline and cast biopics that should be made about women like Martina Navratilova, Bessie Smith, and Chavela Vargas!
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