SAG Awards Nominations

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Awards season has begun and I could not be more excited! The SAG Award nominations were released today so I thought I'd take a look and give some feedback.

FILM

My opinions on the film category is going to be pretty slim because I've only seen a handful of the films.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE

"12 Years A Slave"
"American Hustle"
"August: Osage County"
"Dallas Buyers Club"
"Lee Daniels' The Butler"

I think this is going to be a tough one. I've only seen The Butler and 12 Years A Slave, but I really want to see the other 3. Of the ones I've seen, I'd pick The Butler, but the cast of American Hustle is fantastic so I think that one has a pretty great cast. David O'Russell has a pretty great track record with cast performances so I can't wait to check it out!

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Bruce Dern, "Nebraska"
Chiwetel Ejiofor, "12 Years A Slave"
Tom Hanks, "Captain Phillips"
Matthew McConaughey, "Dallas Buyers Club"
Forest Whitaker, "Lee Daniels' The Butler"

Tough one, I think I'll have to see a few more films to make a decision, but I've heard great things about McConaughey and Bruce Dern.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Cate Blanchett, "Blue Jasmine"
Sandra Bullock, "Gravity"
Judi Dench, "Philomena"
Meryl Streep, "August: Osage County"
Emma Thompson, "Saving Mr. Banks"

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Barkhad Abdi, "Captain Phillips"
Daniel Bruhl, "Rush"
Michael Fassbender, "12 Years A Slave"
James Gandolfini, "Enough Said"
Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club"

I've only seen 12 Years A Slave so again I can't really comment but I think that Jared Leto in Dallas Buyers Club seemed to really give it 100% so I think he really has a chance.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle"
Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years A Slave"
Julia Roberts, "August: Osage County"
June Squibb, "Nebraska"
Oprah Winfrey, "Lee Daniels' The Butler"

Again, I've only seen two of these, but I thought that Oprah was unreal. She would definitely be my choice.

OUTSTANDING ACTION PERFORMANCE BY STUNT ENSEMBLE MOTION PICTURE

"All is Lost"
"Fast and Furious 6"
"Lone Survivor"
"Rush"
"The Wolverine"

The Wolverine is the only one I've seen, and I thought it was pretty good, probably wouldn't win though.

TELEVISION

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES

"Boardwalk Empire"
"Breaking Bad"
"Downton Abbey"
"Game of Thrones"
"Homeland"

So tough! I love these shows. I think I'd go with Breaking Bad though. Such a fantastic series overall. I'd be happy with any though. 

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES

"30 Rock"
"Arrested Development"
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Modern Family"
"Veep"

 I would LOVE to see Arrested Development win this one! Its been so long.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire"
Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"
Jeff Daniels, "The Newsroom"
Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"
Kevin Spacey, "House of Cards"

Definitely Kevin Spacey. He was absolutely magnificent in this series, he's one of my favourite actors and this performance just puts it over the top!

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Claire Danes, "Homeland"
Anna Gunn, "Breaking Bad"
Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story"
Maggie Smith, "Downton Abbey"
Kerry Washington, "Scandal"

Claire Danes is pretty fantastic, but Anna Gunn would be a great way to end the series. Such a great group of strong women, I'd be happy with any!

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"
Jason Bateman, "Arrested Development"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Don Cheadle, "House of Lies"
Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"

Ty Burrell is so hilarious. Definitely one of my favourite characters in a comedy right now. He always cracks me up.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Mayim Bialik, "The Big Bang Theory"
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Tina Fey, "30 Rock"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, "Veep"

Probably Julie Bowen or Tina Fey. Great characters.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR MINISERIES

Matt Damon, "Behind the Candelabra"
Michael Douglas, "Behind the Candelabra"
Jeremy Irons, "The Hollow Crown"
Rob Lowe, "Killing Kennedy"
Al Pacino, "Phil Spector"

Unfortunately I have not seen any of these yet, but I've seen some great things about Michael Douglas.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR MINISERIES

Angela Bassett, "Betty and Corretta"
Helena Bonham Carter, "Burton and Taylor"
Holly Hunter, "Top of the Lake"
Helen Mirren, "Phil Spector"
Elisabeth Moss, "Top of the Lake"

Top of the Lake was fantastic, Elisabeth Moss and Holly Hunter were both fantastic, but I think my top choice would be Elisabeth Moss.

OUTSTANDING ACTION PERFORMANCE BY STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES

"Boardwalk Empire"
"Breaking Bad"
"Game of Thrones"
"Homeland"
"The Walking Dead"

Probably Game of Thrones? I'd imagine that it requires a lot more training and skill.