Europe’s Oscars

    Roman Polanski’s political thriller* “The Ghost Writer” swept the board on Saturday at the European Film Awards, the continent’s version of the Oscars. The movie won six of the seven categories in which it had been nominated, including best film. Polanski was named best director.

    Eminem’s 10 nods

    Eminem’s “Recovery” was made complete last Wednesday night as the Recording Academy nominated the rapper* for 10 awards, including the biggest prizes: album, song, and record of the year. “Recovery” became the best-selling album of the year so far, with more than three million copies sold.

    Douglas’ new role

    Cancer-stricken Michael Douglas is already looking toward his next film role playing iconic* pianist Liberace after recently completing chemotherapy* treatment for throat cancer. The 66-year-old actor said he was just happy to be talking after a year of “adversity*,” including discovering he had stage four throat cancer, his son Cameron being sentenced to prison on drug charges, and his ex-wife suing him for earnings from the “Wall Street” sequel.

    Spirit Awards

    Drama “Winter’s Bone” and comedy “The Kids Are All Right” came up big at the Independent Spirit Award nominations last Tuesday earning nods in several categories including best film for the key movie awards.

    (SD-Agencies)