books turned Oscar nominated movie

I borrowed this list from EarlyWord--2011 Oscar nominated movies that were all based on books.
The Adventures of Tintin — Best Music (John Williams) – Tintin Teaser

Albert Nobbs – Best Actress (Glenn Close), Best Supporting Actress (Janet McTeer), Best Makeup 

The Descendants — Best Picture, Best Actor (George Clooney), Best Director (Alexander Payne), Best Editing (Kevin Tent), Best Adapted Screenplay

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close — Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Max von Sydow)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo  – Best Actress (Rooney Mara), Best Cinematography (Jeff Cronenweth), Best Editing (Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall), Best Sound Editing  

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, Best Visual Effects 

The Help – Best Picture, Best Actress (Viola Davis), Best Supporting Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer) 

Hugo — Best Picture, Best Director (Martin Scorsese), Best Cinematography (Robert Richardson), Best Art Direction, Best Costume, Best Editing (Thelma Schoonmaker), Best Music (Howard Shore), Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Adapted Screenplay 

Jane Eyre – Best Costume

Moneyball – Best Picture, Best Actor (Brad Pitt), Best Supporting Actor (Jonah Hill), Best Editing (Christopher Tellefsen), Best Adapted Screenplay  

My Week With Marilyn – Best Actress (Michelle Williams), Best Supporting Actor (Kenneth Branagh)  

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – Best Actor (Gary Oldman), Best Music (Alberto Iglesias), Best Adapted Screenplay 

War Horse  – Best Picture, Best Cinematography (Janusz Kaminski), Best Music (John Williams, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing

 Also, wanted to welcome new follower, Brett from Transformed Non-Conformist. Welcome, friend!

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Brett Minor said…
Wow! Thank you so much. I have really been enjoying this blog and was surprised to see my name on there. Thank you.
January 29, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Monster Librarian said…
You're welcome, Brett. I appreciate that people read along.
January 29, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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