SAG Winner Predictions

The SAG Awards air tonight, marking the last major awards event before the announcement of Oscar nominations next Tuesday, February 2nd. There’s not much to say, other than that Best Actor and Actress could easily go to Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock, respectively. If anyone but Christoph Waltz and Mo’Nique wins in the supporting categories, the Oscar race may get an unexpected shakeup. Best Ensemble is a bit iffier, since it’s hard to know whether voters will choose stars (Nine) over unknowns (The Hurt Locker) or go with the most diverse and talented cast (Inlglourious Basterds). Here are my final predictions:

Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role
George Clooney (Up in the Air)

Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role
Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role
Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)

Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role
Mo’Nique (Precious)

Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture
Inglourious Basterds