SAG Awards 2007

Again, I'm a big awards show junkie, and having just finished watching the SAG awards, I have some thoughts on them.

First of all, the winning actors for movies are exactly the same as they were on the Golden Globes, so no big surprises there. And since I didn't see any of the movies that won in the single performances, I can't really say whether or not they were deserving.

However, I was beyond thrilled that Little Miss Sunshine won for best ensemble. I didn't think it was going to, because of the other heavyweight movies nominated, but it did and I'm happy. OK, so mainly because that's the only movie I saw, but still, I thought that it was an incredible film. Very funny and there was no real star in the film, which is what makes it truly an ensemble piece. I felt the same way about Crash winning last year, too.

On to TV.... I didn't see any of the TV movie/mini-series nominations, but again, the same winners as at the Globes, so no big surprises there. I will say this, though. Helen Mirren has had one hell of a year this year.

I was totally pysched about Chandra Wilson's win!! I think Miranda is my favorite character on Grey's, and Chandra doesn't get enough credit. I loved her acceptance speech, too. She was a bit self-deprecating when it came to describing herself, but really, I think she's a very beautiful woman, even if she's doesn't look like the typical Hollywood woman. She's damn talented, in my opinion. I loved how she begged Shonda to not give her any more long speeches (although I hope Shonda doesn't listen to her... that's part of who Bailey is). And I kind of giggled by the brief mention of Isaiah Washington being in rehab. (And after listening to this week's podcast, I can't stop cracking up about that.)

(Side note: I was watching Megan Mullally's talk show (which is sadly being cancelled) when Chandra was a guest, and she said that she watches 3.5 hours of soaps a day, all three ABC ones and Y&R. That made me like her even more, because I watch all three ABC soaps, too. :))

Hugh Laurie, again, gave a wonderful speech. I think I could listen to him for hours on end. I love his voice. He could read the phone book and make it entertaining. I was a little surprised that he won, though. With all the raving going on about Dexter, I thought Michael C. Hall was a lock on the category. (I haven't seen it, because I don't get Showtime.) However, I was still happy that Hugh won.

Actor and actress in a comedy weren't all that surprising. Again, an exact repeat from the Globes. I have to say that America Ferrara looked amazing again tonight. She has fabulous taste. Her speech was wonderful, again, although I'm not surprised that she doesn't know what to say anymore. She's been getting lots of accolades lately. At least there wasn't someone backstage to trap her and make her wait on camera while they went on with their teleprompter spiel. (I think I've beaten that dead horse enough.)

I was thrilled that Grey's won best ensemble drama. I like that the show is getting recognized for being consistently good. And the cast altogether is great. I do have to say something about Ellen Pompeo's dress, though. I think it would have looked a bit better without that huge collar on it. Her hair and makeup looked great, but that dress wasn't the best. Still, though, extremely happy that Grey's won!

I'm guessing that The Office was very deserving of its win. I actually haven't seen any episode of it, so I don't really have an opinion on it. I know, I know, people are probably shocked, but I only have so much time in my day, and some TV shows take precedence.

I also have to say that I love Julie Andrews and was happy to hear that she got the lifetime achievement award. She's so classy, and still looks amazing. And how fitting was it to have Dick Van Dyke actually give her the award.

Anyway, I guess that's all I have to say about the SAG awards. Again, not many differences from the Golden Globes, but still, an entertaining awards show in general.