Toronto Film Critics pick the best of 2011

With 2011 nearing its end, the end of year lists a storm of end of year lists are on the way. One of the more noteworthy ones &mdash especially for film lovers — is the annual Toronto Film Critics Association Awards, the winners of which were announced earlier today. The gala ceremony won't take place until January 10th, at which time the best Canadian film award will be revealed, but it's worth taking a look at the Association's picks for the best of 2011 in all the other categories, if only to know what flicks to look out for at Rep Cinemas over the holidays and new year.

Here's the list of winners.

BEST PICTURE

• "The Tree of Life" (eOne Films)

BEST ACTOR

• Michael Shannon, "Take Shelter"

BEST ACTRESS

• Michelle Williams, "My Week With Marilyn"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

• Christopher Plummer, "Beginners"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

• Jessica Chastain, "Take Shelter"

BEST DIRECTOR

• Terrence Malick, "The Tree of Life"

BEST SCREENPLAY

• "Moneyball", written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin (based on the book by Michael Lewis)

BEST FIRST FEATURE

• "Attack the Block", directed by Joe Cornish

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

• "The Adventures of Tintin" (DreamWorks Animation)

BEST FOREIGN-LANGUAGE FILM

• "Mysteries of Lisbon" (Alfama Films)

ALLAN KING DOCUMENTARY AWARD

• "Nostalgia for the Light" (Icarus Films)

ROGERS CANADIAN FILM AWARD FINALISTS

• "Café de Flore," directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
• "A Dangerous Method", directed by David Cronenberg
• "Monsieur Lazhar", directed by Philippe Falardeau

Still from the Tree of Life