The SAG(A)'s, and what this means for the Oscars

First, here's the SAG rundown:

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Comedy Series

Tina Fey (30 Rock)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

30 Rock

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

Sally Fields (Brothers and Sisters)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

Hugh Laurie (House)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

Mad Men (YAY!!!) (also, in Mad Men news, Matthew Weiner has officially signed on again to helm the third season of the show, thank god! We all know the show wouldn't be what it is without him)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Laura Linney (John Adams)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

Paul Giamatti (John Adams)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Kate Winslet (The Reader) (no surprise here, and did you see? her boobs looked fabulous...)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Meryl Streep (Doubt) (YES! big surprise of the night!)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Sean Penn (Milk) (YESSS!! every one had an amazing performance this year, but he was so perfect in Milk.)

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Slumdog Millionaire (really, it's not a surprise, but given that it was the SAGS, i really hoped they might recognize Milk. that's the way it goes though.)

So now the question is, what does all of this mean for the Oscars? If they take their cue from every other award show this season, Slumdog will take home best picture. I guess I just have to accept that this is their year, and move on... I was very excited to see Sean Penn take home the actor for Milk, and having not yet seen Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler (which I'm sure is amazing), I'll be rooting for him on the 22nd. Now, I have to say Meryl winning best actress was a huge surprise, but in the best possible way (and wasn't she so cute in her little capri pants?! At risk of sounding trite, that's so Meryl)! She gave an incredible performance in Doubt, and any recognition is well deserved. Whether this immediately takes her out of the running for the Oscar, or puts her back in, I'm not quite sure, but either way, I think it's now an even more interesting race. Heath, of course, was no surprise (although his missing from the memorial slide show was...), but it was nice to see Gary Oldman accepting on his behalf. Finally, I am so happy for Mad Men!! They are truly one of the best shows on television, and continue to wow me consistently with every single episode. Congrats to everyone involved! And congrats to the most recognizable voice in show business, James Earl Jones for lifetime achievement. Your award looked pretty dinky, but I'm sure it means a lot.

Overall the program was kind of dull unfortunately, and lacking in real emotive acceptance speeches. I can see why ratings for awards shows are down... Maybe Jackman can help spice up the Oscarsss!