The SAG Awards are one of the most prestigious awards out there in the film business, particularly when it comes to acting — and more or less, a sure indicator of Oscar success. So if you’re wondering if you should watch television on a Sunday evening instead of going to a party, we give you four reasons why the answer is yes.
The SAG Awards are a must-watch because the ceremony…
Has Unique Categories With No Oscar Equivalent
The Academy Awards aren’t just limited to acting. In fact, there are only four awards for performances and there are honors reserved for direction, screenplay, cinematography, costumes and even music. So if you’re the sort of person who only cares about their favorite actor, there are chances you’ll get bored. Meanwhile, not only is SAG all about acting, they have special categories too, including awards for “Outstanding Performance by a Cast” as well as “Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble.”
Is Pretty Good At Predicting The Oscars
If you’re one of those who love to take part in Oscar prediction games, the SAG Awards are probably your best bet to help you make the best bet. In most cases, the actors who take home the SAG also take away the Oscars. So if you want to know if Denzel Washington or Ryan Gosling stand a chance, tune in your telly on Jan. 29!
Doesn’t Have A Host
Yep, and that can be a good thing too. At the SAG Awards, the spotlight will always be on your favorite actors and presenters, so there are more opportunities to indulge your inner superfan. Here’s what SAG producer Kathy Connell had to say about the no-host rule: “We chose to not have a host was because we didn’t want the time taken away from the people we were honoring. Our show is just two hours long. We wanted the whole evening to be about the actors and not about one personality.”
Is Not Just About Movies, But Also Your Favorite TV Shows
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Yes, unlike the Oscars which tend to be totally movie-centric, SAG honors the best performances in television shows as well. So if you’ve been binge-watching “Game of Thrones,” “Stranger Things,” “Orange Is The New Black” or “Westworld,” you’re gonna get to see your favorite TV personalities up close and candid and perhaps even delivering a beautiful acceptance speech.
Is Decided Upon by a Randomly Selected Judging Committee
In a move for absolutely impartial judgement, the voters are selected completely at random. There are two committees, one for television and the other for movies, and each have 2100 members who are eligible to vote and chosen from the SAG-AFTRA union, which comprise all “the working actors of America.” Plus, each member is allowed to serve every eight years to ensure that there is no bias. So if you’re looking for a fair judgment, the SAG Awards pretty much guarantee that.
The SAG award winners shall be announced on Sunday, Jan. 29 2017, on TNT and TBS.
So who do you think shall win this year? Or, to put it differently, who are the people you desperately want to win this year and are willing to spend a Sunday evening to find out? Let us know in the comments below!