Will C's Best Movies of 2008

A year late, but my choices for the best films American and worldwide (mainly European) cinema had to offer in 2008:

DIRECTION – David Fincher, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE – Sean Penn, Milk
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE – Melissa Leo, Frozen River
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE – Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE – Penélope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button