BOSTON, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- After being stiffed by the American Film Institute, Martin Scorcese's "The Departed" was named best movie of 2006 by Boston film critics.
The Boston Society of Film Critics also selected the the gangster flick for its best director, screenplay and supporting actor awards.
Best acting awards went to Helen Mirren for "The Queen," and Forest Whitaker for "The Last King of Scotland." Mark Wahlberg was named best supporting actor for "The Departed" while Shareeka Epps edged Meryl Streep in the best supporting actress category for her work in "Half Nelson."
Daily Variety reported Monday that the closest vote was in the New Filmmaker category in which "Half Nelson" director Ryan Fleck won by a single vote over Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris for "Little Miss Sunshine."
