From the cheesy announcer opening to the "I'm an actor"stories from the tables, the SAG Awards are always an entertaining night. The fact that they are much shorter than the Golden Globes or Oscars with no host or musical numbers quickens the pace of things and you can always feel the love in the room as the actors celebrate their peers.
On the television side, it was great to see the whole cast of "Orange is the New Black" up on stage. Every actor is so critical in the success of that show and the way that the characters bounce off of each other is what makes it such a must-see. Uzo Aduba's win was a wonderful surprise too, and it was nice to see her take the stage after telling her story how she got her SAG card on "Orange". Wins from Mark Ruffalo for "A Normal Heart" and Frances McDormand for "Olive Kitteridge" were for some of the best acting work I saw this past year.
For film work, the ensemble of "Birdman" continued the surge of their film after a Producers Guild Award win on Saturday night. Julianne Moore, J.K. Simmons and Patricia Arquette also kept their streaks alive after previous Globe and critics group wins. Eddie Redmayne and Michael Keaton looked neck and neck heading into the the night, but Redmayne was the one who claimed the Best Actor trophy. I think it will still be a tight race heading into BAFTA and Oscar night. I've been a fan of Redmayne's work since I first saw him in the 2008 indie film "Savage Grace" with....Julianne Moore. A great year for both.
Zach Galifinakis getting a quick joke from Julianne Moore's acceptance speech and spouting "When I was on As the World Turns..." proved a very funny end to the evening.
Check out a complete list of the SAG Awards winners here at HitFix.
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2015 SAG Awards film predictions
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The big one of the night and it's a tough call. I'm going to go with the cast of "Birdman". Michael Keaton leads a cast filled with well-written female supporting roles and Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Andrea Riseborough and Amy Ryan all nail it. You can't count out the great work by Edward Norton either. The talented ensembles of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Boyhood" are alternate possibilities to take the stage though.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
It's going to be a tight one, but I think SAG will go with Michael Keaton for his tour de force performance in "Birdman". Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch are right on his heels though. The degree of difficulty for all five performances is high.
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Julianne Moore has been delightful throughout the season in every interview and on every show. More importantly, she is loved by the people she works with and her work in "Still Alice" is difficult and layered. If anyone upsets, I think it would be Reese Witherspoon or Rosamund Pike.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
J.K. Simmons has dominated the season for a reason. His work in "Whiplash" is scary and unforgettable. He is getting some of his first major industry recognition after a long time in the business. He has worked with most of the actors who are going to be in the room. Edward Norton's turn in "Birdman" may prove a possible spoiler.
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
I think Patricia Arquette is a sure bet in this category. She turns in incredible work in "Boyhood" and her scenes with Ellar Coltrane are raw and heartbreaking. She is loved by her fellow actors. Emma Stone would be the surprise win here.
The big one of the night and it's a tough call. I'm going to go with the cast of "Birdman". Michael Keaton leads a cast filled with well-written female supporting roles and Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Andrea Riseborough and Amy Ryan all nail it. You can't count out the great work by Edward Norton either. The talented ensembles of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Boyhood" are alternate possibilities to take the stage though.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
It's going to be a tight one, but I think SAG will go with Michael Keaton for his tour de force performance in "Birdman". Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch are right on his heels though. The degree of difficulty for all five performances is high.
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Julianne Moore has been delightful throughout the season in every interview and on every show. More importantly, she is loved by the people she works with and her work in "Still Alice" is difficult and layered. If anyone upsets, I think it would be Reese Witherspoon or Rosamund Pike.
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
J.K. Simmons has dominated the season for a reason. His work in "Whiplash" is scary and unforgettable. He is getting some of his first major industry recognition after a long time in the business. He has worked with most of the actors who are going to be in the room. Edward Norton's turn in "Birdman" may prove a possible spoiler.
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
I think Patricia Arquette is a sure bet in this category. She turns in incredible work in "Boyhood" and her scenes with Ellar Coltrane are raw and heartbreaking. She is loved by her fellow actors. Emma Stone would be the surprise win here.
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