This is fun to peruse: http://www.villagevoice.com/filmpoll/
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How the Film Poll Works
This year, 96 critics from across the country voted for their favorite films, performances, and filmmakers in 13 categories. Films were awarded five points each. A film is eligible only in the year that it was first distributed in the U.S. For six of those categories (Best Film of the Year, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Undistributed Film), critics had the option to either "rank" or "unrank" their votes. For example, in the Best Film category, where ten votes are possible, a ranked ballot's #1 choice was awarded 10 points, the #2 choice nine points, etc. On ballots designated as "unranked," films were awarded five points each, and performances two points. Ties of any kind were not allowed.
This year, 96 critics from across the country voted for their favorite films, performances, and filmmakers in 13 categories. Films were awarded five points each. A film is eligible only in the year that it was first distributed in the U.S. For six of those categories (Best Film of the Year, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Undistributed Film), critics had the option to either "rank" or "unrank" their votes. For example, in the Best Film category, where ten votes are possible, a ranked ballot's #1 choice was awarded 10 points, the #2 choice nine points, etc. On ballots designated as "unranked," films were awarded five points each, and performances two points. Ties of any kind were not allowed.
The results are almost too mechanical, though. Chiwetel Ejiofor lost to Oscar Isaac in the lead-actor category because two people misspelled his name when entering their choices. Who compiled and edited the results, the T-1000?
I notice Leo DiCaprio also received a single vote for his rousing turn in The "Wold" of Wall Street.Still, though, it is interesting, particularly for its relatively sweeping scope. I am glad a couple critics recognize how fantastic Gemma Arterton is in Byzantium.
