` ` Precious '' and ` ` Last Station '' both lead Independent Spirit Award nominations . The film 's success is not entirely a surprise , considering that the Oprah Winfrey- and Tyler Perry-backed Sundance darling has earned $ 27 million at the domestic box office and was received well by audiences during its slow rollout in cities across the nation in November . Acclaimed indie ` ` Hurt Locker '' did n't receive any nominations , as it was nominated last year . ` ` ( 500 ) Days of Summer '' is up for best film , along with ` ` Amreeka , '' ` ` Mi Nombre ''
` ` Precious '' and ` ` Last Station '' both lead Independent Spirit Award nominations . Acclaimed indie ` ` Hurt Locker '' did n't receive any nominations , as it was nominated last year . ` ` ( 500 ) Days of Summer '' is up for best film , along with ` ` Amreeka , '' ` ` Mi Nombre ''