No huge surprises at the SAG awards -- Hollywood's first big night on the town that apparently didn't interfere with the writers' strike.
Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood
Actress: Julie Christie, Away from Her
Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem, No Country for Old Men
Supporting Actress: Ruby Dee, American Gangster
Outstanding Cast: No Country for Old Men
Day-Lewis is always so gracious and lauds praise on his fellow actors. At the PSIFF awards, he showered Marion Cotillard with tremendous (and deserved) accolades for her performance in La Vie en Rose, and tonight he reflected on the gift that Heath Ledger had given the acting world through his past performances. It was touching and sincere without any attempt to capitalize on the tragedy.
Christie is still stunning. Bardem is getting to be old hat at picking up awards, but Josh Brolin playfully took his time to accept the cast award. Dee was the only one I disagreed with, because her role was so tiny and the honor felt more sentimental than deserving. Cate Blanchett's role in I'm Not There was far more thorough and probing.
Small screen actors seemed happy to see "The Sopranos" win their last awards (sweeping actor, actress & dramatic ensemble) so that others can have a shot again. Alec Baldwin & Tina Fey won for "30 Rock," but "The Office" nabbed the comedic cast award.