Variety lists THE SAVAGES as being among the second half of 2007's potential award winners, those with -- in the trade magazine's words -- "kudos potential."

Also mentioned is Fox Searchlight's ONCE (which debuted in May and is still in theaters), particularly in the music categories. Plus THE DARJEELING LIMITED, Wes Anderson's latest, which opens on September 29th.

Lastly the article asks "Will lightning strike twice?" in reference to Searchlight's success with its 2006 Sundance purchase of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE -- and the possibilities behind the studio's purchases a year later from Sundance: WAITRESS (which opened in May) and UNDER THE SAME MOON (which, since the article was written, has had its release date moved to 2008).

To read the complete article click here to visit "Award Central" at Variety.com.