Some Close Calls and Upsets at Last Night's SAGs
Posted by The Citizen Review | Posted in | Posted on 3:55 PM
The evening started as usual with the "I am ____ and I'm an actor" monolouges (Steve Carell's was funniest).
With the TV, 30 Rock sweeped up clean for comedy as usual. It's no surprise, afterall it is the best show on television! Hugh Laurie, Sally Field and Mad Men also were deemed with the other television show awards. John Adams also did well.
In the Supporting Female Actor award, it was going to be a close call whoever won. But Kate Winslet in The Reader took home 'The Actor'. "It's really an honor to be included in what I think is such a remarkable year and be acknowledged by my peers in this way" Winslet said in her speech. Yes she won for The Reader in a SUPPORTING role (Oscars!!) Heath Ledger of course won for Supporting Male and Gary Oldman, his costar, accepted the award on his behalf.
An even closer call was the Leading Actor/ Female Actor awards. But, as you may have seen from the video, Meryl Streep took home the gold. It was a truly memorable moment (hopefully the Oscars will be half as fun). Streep's reaction was of complete and utter surprise. She literally sprinted to the stage (and then kissed Ralph Fiennes on the mouth!). She continued to be humble in her speech, "There is no such thing as 'Best Actress.'" she said and also commented on how unfair Hollywood treats Viola Davis, "My God, somebody give her a movie!". Then, Sean Penn came in to win Best Male Actor in a Leading Role, with a slightly controversial speech to follow (just YouTube it).
And then, of course, much to my dismay, Slumdog Millionaire won for Best Ensemble cast. I just have to say, "What about Doubt?" (no rhyme intended). I mean, preactically the whole ensemble was nominated for an award and one took it home. Oh well. If it wins the Oscar, then I will be really sad.
