Kansas City Film Critics Circle

On January 8th, 2012, the KCFCC announced its choices for the
45th Annual Loutzenhiser Awards

Best Film:
The Descendants

Robert Altman Award for Best Director:
Terrence Malick - The Tree of Life

Best Actor:
George Clooney - The Descendants

Best Actress:
Kirsten Dunst - Melancholia

Best Supporting Actor:
Christopher Plummer - Beginners

Best Supporting Actress:
Jessica Chastain - The Tree of Life

Best Original Screenplay:
Mike Mills - Beginners

Best Adapted Screenplay:
Steven Zaillian & Aaron Sorkin - Moneyball

Best Animated Film:
Rango

Best Foreign Film:
A Separation (Iran)

Best Documentary:
Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Vince Koehler Award for Best Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film:
Hugo