The San Francisco Film Critics Circle picked "Lost in Translation" and the Boston Society of Film Critics picked "Mystic River" for their annual lists.  Again, Bill Murray nabbed a best actor bid from both the San Fran Circle and the Boston Society.  The Boston Society also named "Translation" for best direction (Sofia Coppola) and best actress (Scarlett Johansson).

The San Fran Circle named Peter Jackson best director and Charlize Theron (Monster) best actress.  Both critics groups chose Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April, The Station Agent) for best supporting actress and Peter Sarsgaard (Shattered Glass) for best supporting