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Lets take a look at the BAFTA winners. The ceremony was televised in the UK at 9pm Sunday 10 th February and the winners shaped up nicely with a few curve balls. Winners Film     – Argo (dir. Ben Affleck) Leading Actor – Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln) Leading Actress – Emmanuelle Riva (Amour) Director – Ben Affleck (Argo) Supporting Actor – Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) Supporting Actress – Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables) Original Screenplay – Django Unchained (Quentin Tarantino) Outstanding British Film – Skyfall (dir. Sam Mendes) Adapted Screenplay – Silver Linings Playbook (David O’Russell) Cinematography – Life of Pi (Claudio Miranda) So what do you think? In the run up to the Academy Awards there is no greater estimate of the winners than to look at the BAFTAs. Check the BAFTA website here  for the full list of winners.

No Spoiler Guarantee I must confess. I am not a huge fan of Bond films. I have fond childhood memories of the obligatory Bond film on Christmas Day, but returning to these films as an adult I found it difficult to get into the spirit of the fast cars and fast women fantasy, feeling that the films aged horribly and work more as a nostalgia tool than an entertainment to be enjoyed in the here and now.  Now, I know that this has sent many of you reeling in horror but bear with me. That was until Daniel Craig stepped up to the plate.  I wasn’t filled with enthusiasm on my trip to see Casino Royale but found myself drawn in despite my preconceptions. With a gritty shake-up and convincing performance from Mr Craig, I thoroughly enjoyed the film.  Then came Quantum of Solace and the incomprehensible plot left me cold, so, when Skyfall was announced I was unsure of which incarnation I was going to get.  The only thing I really need to say about Skyfa...