"Lincoln" Film Award Nominations & Wins

[Linda Anderson]

"Ben Affleck was named outstanding director for "Argo" at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards, which were held Saturday night at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland.

"The win solidifies "Argo" as an Oscar frontrunner, after the film also claimed key honors from the Screen Actors and Producers guilds last weekend."

Los Angeles Times

From today's New York Times:

"One of his DGA competitors, Steven Spielberg, received a standing ovation and many accolades from the stage during the ceremony. Noting that this has been an 'incredible year' for movies, Mr. Spielberg, still an Oscar hopeful, added ruefully: 'There have been moments when I wish it was a slightly less incredible year for movies.'"