The media space backstage at the Gotham Awards was so cramped and stingy last night that one of the top winners actually called it "an embarrassment." But we managed to put it to some good use while yapping with a few winners and presenters. Too bad we couldn't stick around to chat with more, but the transporation nightmare forced us to escape Brooklyn early.

"The Namesake," alas, lost its bid for best picture to "Into the Wild," but director Mira Nair received an honorary award. Here she and "Namesake" star Tabu chat with us -- below:

Ellen Page dishes her win as best breakthrough actor:

"Waitress" star Keri Russell presented the award for best breakthrough director.