The Hurt Locker met some resistance. In discussion, Bigelow found that her cast and crew shared stereotypes of the region from American culture. "Sadly people in America and Los Angeles have these perceptions", she said. "But once you get off the plane you realise it's like Manhattan without the trees", she continued. As Iraq dominated discourse in America and across the world, Bigelow believed that filmmakers would continue to explore the conflict, making Jordan the natural place to film. According to producer Tony Mark, the blood, sweat and heat captured on-camera in the production was mirrored behind the scenes. "It's a tough, tough
2009 National Society of Film Critics Awards 2009 National Society of Film Critics Awards The 44th National Society of Film Critics Awards, given on 3 January 2010, honored the best in film for 2009. 1. The Hurt Locker<br> 2. "Summer Hours" ("L'Heure d'été")<br> 3. "Inglourious Basterds" 1. Kathryn Bigelow – "The Hurt Locker"<br> 2. Olivier Assayas – "Summer Hours" ("L'Heure d'été")<br> 3. Wes Anderson – "Fantastic Mr. Fox" 1. Jeremy Renner – "The Hurt Locker"<br> 2. Jeff Bridges – "Crazy Heart"<br> 3. Nicolas Cage – "" 1. Yolande Moreau – "Séraphine"<br> 2. Meryl Streep – "Julie & Julia" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox"<br> 3. Abbie Cornish – "Bright