L.A. critics plant flag on 'Iwo Jima'

December 11, 2006 The Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. was in the mood for reality as its top honors went to pictures based on historical events. In its voting Sunday, the group selected Clint Eastwood's "Letters From Iwo Jima," the account of that famous World War II battle as seen from the Japanese side, as best picture, with runner-up going to "The Queen," a contemporary story of the British monarchy. The film was honored for best actress, Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II; supporting actor, Michael Sheen as British Prime Minister Tony Blair; screenwriter, Peter Morgan; and Alexandre Desplat for best music.

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