The SAG and DGA awards took place last night, and it should be no surprise that the Coen Brothers are definitely going to win multiple statues at the Oscars this year, for they were (as well as their cast) the major winners at both ceremonies. Firsthowing.net gives us this complete list of the winners:
- Directors Guild of America Awards
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film:Joel Coen & Ethan Coen– No Country For Old Men
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary:Asger Leth – Ghosts of Cite Soleil
- Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture–No Country for Old Men
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role–
- Daniel Day-Lewis – There Will Be Blood
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role–Julie Christie – Away From Her
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role–Javier Bardem – No Country for Old Men
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role–Ruby Dee – American Gangster
Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture–The Bourne Ultimatum
I can’t say I can complain about this list. Well, maybe Ruby Dee’s win I would reconsider. Although I thought all the performances in ‘American Gangster’ were solid, I don’t think any were “award-winning.” The one I’m definitely cheering for is Javier Bardem’s win, who was the best part of ‘No Country for Old Men’ in my opinion. (Anyone who makes an air compressor scarier than a hatchet or a machete definitely has my vote!) I have yet to see ‘There Will be Blood,’ but I’ve heard amazing things about Daniel Day-Lewis’s performance. There’s still no doubt in my mind that ‘There Will be Blood’ and ‘No Country for Old Men’ will be the major winners at this year’s Academy Awards. So what are your thoughts?
Kristina, my thoughts exactly about Atonement. Although I still worry it will get the lazy “aint it pretty” vote for Best Picture. No Country and There Will be Blood are challenging and rough. All the old ladies in the Academy like pretty stuff that makes them feel good.
Ruby Dee. The only moment that I wanted to throw something at the TV during the awards last night. Give me a break. I would have been OK with any of the other nominees, but Ruby-flippin-Dee aarrrrggggggghhhhhh. This is absolutely the “I can’t believe the old bat is still alive” award. I just hope it doesn’t carry over to the Oscars. Reward excellence not cheap sentiment. Even as an award for a body of work Ruby Dee isn’t exactly deserving, she’s a serviceable actress, nothing more. I’m rooting for Amy Ryan to take home the gold….
There Will Be Blood is a FANTASTIC film, and I’m so happy that DDL is cleaning up at these award shows. It’l be highway robbery if he loses that Oscar.
Ruby Dee was a “she’s old and about to die” sympathy award. She was good in AG, but Amy Ryan deserved to win. Or Blanchett.
And the best news of the night…this basically solidifies that Atonement is OUT of the best picture race. They’ll get costuming and score(I HATED that score), but other than that, no dice. Praise God!
Daniel Day Lewis’ acceptance speech was stellar. He’s such a great talent. I’ve yet to see “There Will Be Blood” but it’s next on my list.
Watched “No Country” over the weekend, and while I loved the movie, and especially the performances, I was troubled by the ending. I didn’t get it. I know I’m probably just too thick to get it. I’ve read some of the theories on the net and I still don’t get it.
No spoilers, but that kind of killed it for me.