Cynematik

Spirited away. Film News: ‘Squid,’ ‘Capote,’ ‘Brokeback’ up for top honors — Samuel Goldwyn Films’ “The Squid and the Whale” leads the contenders for the 2006 Independent Spirit Awards, with the offbeat family drama picking up six nominations in all of the major categories. Pic joins Focus Features’ “Brokeback Mountain,” Sony Pictures Classics’ “Capote,” Warner Independent Pictures’ “Good Night, And Good Luck.” and SPC’s “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada” in the best feature race. [Variety.com]