Team Experience SAG/Globe Reactions Pt 2: Happy Thoughts & Virtual Anticipation
Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 11:00AM In part one, we polled Team Experience about the darker side of the SAG and Globe nominations this week. For part two we'll lighten up with happy questions.
- Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
- What was your happiest non-acting moment during the nods?
- Despite a rough week for them, which film or performer are you still hopeful about?
- Whose home are you most eager to see in the virtual ceremonies to follow?
You know what to do! Read their answers and provide your own in the comments...
Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
JUAN CARLOS: Tahar Rahim for the The Mauritanian. He has done consistently excellent work for the past decade (A Prophet, The Past, Grand Central, The Cut) so it's really nice to see him rewarded for a televised award.
NICK TAYLOR: Minari showing so well at SAG was such a delight. Given the actor's absence at the Globes, all three of its citations feel hard-earned and gorgeously deserved. I hope Steven Yeun and Youn Yuh-jung can ride this all the way to nomination morning, and perhaps even all the way to the Academy's stage.
CHRISTOPHER JAMES: Steven Yeun for Minari. I had started to believe that it was going to be Youn Yuh-Jung or bust in the acting categories for Minari. Now, I'm so happy that both her and Yeun are in the race thanks to SAG.
NATHANIEL: I honestly could not have been any happier about the SAG embrace of Minari, particularly in Ensemble (it's also on my own ballot there). And while I don't much respect the way SAG handles television acting categories like an embarrassing step-cousin or some such (shoving all size roles and series into the same category??) I was thrilled and shocked to see Bill Camp nominated for The Queen's Gambit. It's an amazing performance by an actor who has been great for a long time but the role is so small the nomination shocked me.
BEN MILLER: I have been worried about Riz Ahmed's chances since the moment I saw his film. Luckily, every precursor and awards body, no matter how big or small, has taken time to nominate him for his delicately beautiful portrayal. He is too ubiquitous to miss the Oscar lineup and that is fine by me.
EUROCHEESE: This year's Actor line up could be the best of my lifetime, and three of the four I need (Ahmed, Boseman, Hopkins) scored at both Globes and SAG. Keeping fingers crossed for Lindo.
TONY RUGGIO: Chadwick Boseman in Da 5 Bloods. He's getting all of the laudits for Ma Rainey, but this is the role that made me stand up and notice his talent, this is the role I immediately revisited upon his death. He elevates the movie with his ethereal presence, and his final scene with Delroy Lindo feels like a heavenly send-off in hindsight.
BABY CLYDE: These are not a thrilling bunch of nominations but an really glad to finally see Andra Day showing up to the party. She’s the only one I haven’t seen but the one I’m most anticipating.
GINNY: Most of them I was pretty sure were in the bag but I got really hyped for Helena Zengel. She’s so young but so talented. I put her on my list for best supporting actress but I didn’t think she would get ANY attention because this was her first major role.
What was your happiest moment (non-acting) wise during nominations?
JUAN CARLOS: Three female nominees in Director. Top that, Oscars.
NICK TAYLOR: La Llorona (which I was happy to review on this site a few months back) making the Globe's Foreign Film list was such a fantastic, unexpected treat. I really hope this citation encourages voters to seek it out and test themselves against its engrossing atmosphere and vicious political currents. Maybe they'll even nominate it! God, I'd love that.
EUROCHEESE: Hamilton and Palm Springs weren't going to get the love they deserve otherwise, so seeing them at the Globes made me happy.
BABY CLYDE: The fact that the conflama over I May Destroy You’s Globes shut out means that no other awards body will dare to ignore it later on. Be aware Emmys and Baftas, we are watching you!!!
CLAUDIO ALVES: Small Axe is up for the Globe! I don't care if one considers it cinema or TV. Whatever works for you, this Steve McQueen achievement should get all the golden accolades it can get. It's a masterpiece.
TONY: Jack Fincher, David's late father, for Screenplay at the Globes. It's the best script of the year, with layered, pithy Sorkin-esque rat-a-tat-tat dialogue, doing it better than even Sorkin himself.
BEN: Anything positive happening for Ted Lasso is a plus. In the shitstorm that was 2020, it proved to be a true beacon of light and goodness. I'm just a person who cares, not unlike people at rap concerts whose hands are not in the air.
Which film or performance do you still have high hopes for despite their not-so-good precursor week?
CHRISTOPHER: I'm still hoping for Delroy Lindo in Da 5 Bloods. It's so strange that SAG would nominate the film for ensemble, but not recognize his stunning work. However, if guilds (like SAG) enjoy the movie, this gives me hope that he can stay in the conversation.
MARK: Lindo. Surely the Oscars won’t blank him like the Globes and SAGs did.
CLAUDIO: These past few days of nominations have been rough on Delroy Lindo but I hope he still makes it to the Oscars. He should already have a nomination for Spike Lee's Clockers but he manages to top even that with the bombastic over the top nature and tonal fearlessness of Paul in Da 5 Bloods.
EUROCHEESE: Paul Raci AND Ellen Burstyn AND Delroy Lindo. Don't make me choose.
ERIC BLUME: I still think Sound of Metal is going to perform really well at the Oscars. Obviously Riz Ahmed is in, but I think Paul Raci will be as well, and I wouldn't be surprised to hear Olivia Cooke's name announced that morning either. It's a tiny film, but everybody who sees it loves it, and it's one of the few purely emotional experiences this year. I could see it pulling a ROOM like scenario where it gets a surprise Best Director nomination in addition to Best Picture. I also think News of the World is going to do very well...Paul Greengrass could absolutely be up for Best Director. He's doing traditionally epic work but delivering it beautifully and interestingly.
GINNY: Haley Bennet for Swallow is my favorite performance of the year and I was hopping she would get more attention. I oddly have high hopes for all of my favorite performances even when they don't get any kudos from major awards. I’m still holding a candle for her!
NICK: My biggest hope is still for First Cow to pull a Mr. Turner and show up in a couple craft categories. Adapted Screenplay too, god willing. And since those races weren't really represented at the Globes or SAG, I plan on remaining hopeful til the bitter end!
JUAN CARLOS: Best Actress could still surprise. Maybe with Sophia Loren because she's literally a living legend.
TONY: Mank had a good showing at Globes, not so great at SAG. Hopes are still high for it, another Fincher masterpiece that's more about fake news, class warfare, and political maneuvering than it is about the making of Citizen Kane.
Whose home are you most eager to get a peak at in the inevitable virtual ceremonies?
CHRISTOPHER: Can we have a 72 Questions style segment where Frances McDormand gruffly takes us through Casa Di Coen-McDormand?
EUROCHEESE: I need to see if Emerald Fennell's home is candy colored.
GINNY: Viola Davis’. Hopefully she sits in front of the shelf with every award she's ever won.
BEN: Regina King. That woman has undeniable style and I have little doubt she knows how to properly entertain. That shindig would be the highlight of my life.
NATHANIEL: I would like Riz Ahmed to accept a statue direct from his bathroom, preferrably the shower. This has been such a trying awards season and there needs to be a silver lining to virtual ceremonies.
CLAUDIO: I want to see which colorful painting Anthony Hopkins chooses to showcase and use as his background. I'd also love to see his feline companion, Niblo, make an appearance.
BABY CLYDE: Unless Cher is inviting me round for dinner I have absolutely no interest in famous people’s décor.
NICK: I'm more curious who we all think will bother dressing up or not. Think Fran's going casual? Who'll be in pajamas? Or have their dog with them??? So many possibilities!
Your turn readers. What are you still thrilled about days after the nominations and given the necessity of virtual ceremonies, whose home do you want to see?
Reader Comments (16)
I'm most thrilled for the Cast nomination for Da 5 Bloods, as well as the entire line-up for lead actress in a TV drama series category (all noms claimed by only two shows seems indulgent, yet I love every one of those performances).
I'm still hopeful for Delroy Lindo - that performance is gripping and brave, demanding your attention. Truly the most memorable performance I've seen this year. I hope it's remembered by the time the Academy finally gets around to voting!
I'm most excited for Dev Patel's house. And maybe just for Dev Patel.
no secret at this point, but I love how both Sacha Baron Cohen and Maria Bakalova will be featured and may even win together at Globes, SAG and probably BAFTA as well.. I fear Bakalova is not going to be nominated - which would be a travesty - but certainly she should, and in my opinion, most years I would remember, she would be my winner as well.
Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
I have not seen yet their performances but both Tahar Rahim and Riz Ahmed showing up looks great.
Also Michelle Pfeiffer that I feared would be left out of the Comedy Globes list. Hope SPC puts all their effort campaigning for her to upset the win there.
Both Close & Adams showing up at SAG was nice to shut those "rumors" about the Globes nomination being just a one-off Netflix bought & no industry support kind of mention.
What was your happiest non-acting moment during the nods?
Indeed the three ladies nominated for Director. Should Spike Lee and Florian Zeller been the other two would've been perfect.
Which film or performance do you still have high hopes for despite their not-so-good precursor week?
Michelle Pfeiffer and Delroy Lindo
Whose home are you most eager to get a peak at in the inevitable virtual ceremonies?
Bill Murray and Eugene Levy & Co hope they all bundle up together again
Claudio - thank you for reminding us all that Lindo was stellar in Clockers (as were Keitel and Phifer)... that movie is a perfect capsule of what would later be (and arguably improved by) The Wire.
One of Spike Lee’s best, which is the highest praise I can give a movie...
1- Steven Yeun for Minari, Elle Fanning & Nicholas Hoult for The Great, after no love from Emmys; Michaela Coel for “I May Destroy You”; Daisy Edgar-Jones for Normal People. Julia Garner finally showing up at the Globes.
2- Fennell in Directing, The Great as series musical-comedy and Normal People in Limited Series.
3- I'm gonna stretch here but Lesley Manville for Let Him Go, such a delicious and overlooked ferfomance; also I'd love to see some love for Sonia Braga ( Bacurau) and Carrie Coon (The Nest)
4- I'm sure Kate Hudson will have the best, most eccentric one (Hello, Goldie), but I'd appreciate a sneek peek into the so enigmatic Pfeiffer house , I'd love to see her paintings.
Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
A toss-up. Either Andra Day (haven’t seen it yet, but I adore Lady Day - Billie or Andra), Matthew Rhys (outstanding) or Daveed Diggs (not only deserving, but it’s always thrilling when someone you know gets nominated).
What was your happiest non-acting moment during the nods?
Double NIN nominations (and one with Jon Batiste)!
Despite a rough week for them, which film or performer are you still hopeful about?
Paul Raci/Glynn Turman (unfortunately in the same category).
Whose home are you most eager to see in the virtual ceremonies to follow?
I’m with Nathaniel.
1) Legend Close for her strong perf in a film closedeniers has mocked for weeks. Double noms encouraged me to dream big/dream fierce...well, maybe not too big too fierce
2) The (maybe wrong) idea that Chloe Zhao is more frontrunner than Fincher or Sorkin
3) Lindo and Raci. I would like to see in contention several supporting player, such as Olivia Cooke, but I must beware what I wish for: you have to save a spot for Close
4) at risk to sound boring I hope to watch very often Close’s house (even if now she’s Canada working in a new project starring Mahershala Ali)
As mentioned above, very glad the actors from Minari got recognized. Especially Yeun who should have been nominated/won for Burning in 2018
@Ginny - Haley Bennet in Swallow ... excellent performance. Couldn't agree more.
Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
Michaela Coel w/ SAG. Maria Bakalova and Glenn Close's double noms. Lots of hate and doubt despite strong work. Hoping they take it all the way. Happy for the Minari crew too. Supporting Actress was more expected, but Actor was a big get.
What was your happiest non-acting moment during the nods?
Promising Young Woman's strong showing--hope it means Carey will be winning Best Actress.
Which film or performance do you still have high hopes for despite their not-so-good precursor week?
Delroy Lindo... I think he could still show up. I also still think Paul Raci will likely still show up. It really depends on how lazy the Academy decides to be--if they are lazy, they could nominate Jared Leto. Amanda Seyfried; I'm sure she will still be nominated, but missing SAG took her chances of winning and put the chips in Glenn's bag.
Whose home are you most eager to see in the virtual ceremonies to follow?
None. I hate the virtual crap.
Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
I am delighted fro Kaley Cuoco. She was solid for 12 years on the huge hit The Big Bang Theory and ignored. She is due a moment in the spotlight. Plus I loved The Flight Attendant!
What was your happiest non-acting moment during the nods?
The nominations for female directors
Despite a rough week for them, which film or performer are you still hopeful about?
I would love AMPAS to surprise us all and nominate the eternal movie star Sophia Loren. She was so moving in the final moment of The Life Ahead.
Whose home are you most eager to see in the virtual ceremonies to follow?
We aren't going to see real homes. It's like when Tom Hanks appeared on SNL remotely. He filmed his segment in the guest house.
Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
Michelle Pfeiffer for French Exit. I haven't even seen the film, but I share Nathaniel's love of Pfeiffer and awards need to make up for all the times they've failed to recognize her great work over the past three decades.
What was your happiest non-acting moment during the nods?
The Father getting in for Best Screenplay at the Globes.
Despite a rough week for them, which film or performer are you still hopeful about?
Burstyn is a legend and will surely get that Oscar nomination. (Perhaps at the expense of Bakalova, who I think will be the not-so-shocking-if-you-think-about-it snub on Oscar nomination morning)
Whose home are you most eager to see in the virtual ceremonies to follow?
Any one of the writers. Can we get a glimpse into their writing setup?? I need the inspiration!
I kind of hope Kate Winslet gets nominated because she will do her live ceremony appearance from her bathroom because that's where she keeps her Oscar. And I need to see that.
Most thrilled: Vanessa Kirby, because I thought she would be forgotten but she grabbed on both.
Happiest non-action moment: the three female directors, especially Emmerald.
Still hopeful: Delroy Lindo, he’s probably the best of the year (sorry Riz, love you too). Also think Bacurau is going to appear somewhere at the Oscars.
Which acting nomination most thrilled you?
The great taste of Best Supporting Actress nominations from Washington DC critics!
Maria Bakalova - Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Olivia Colman - The Father
Dominique Fishback - Judas And The Black Messiah
Amanda Seyfried - Mank
Yuh-Jung Youn - Minari
Pure excellence from whites and non-whites, and no Hillbilly midiocrity.
gvien that Bakalova is extremely likely to earn a BAFTA nomination as well, the question arises.. has anyone scored a lot of critics awards, then move on to be nominated at SAG, Globes and BAFTA and fail to earn a nomination at Oscar? Because at this point, and considering that she may be the frontrunner to win her Globe (as Lead) and the BAFTA... I think she will be winning the Oscar, if nominated.
And count me on the minority that think that Youn and Bakalova will both be nominated...
At this point I think the Oscar line up will be...
Bakalova
Close
Colman
Seyfried
Youn