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Nicolas Cage (Best Actor)

Susan Sarandon (Best Actress) 

Mira Sorvino (Best Supporting Actress)

Kevin Spacey (Best Supporting Actor) 

1996

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25 Best Christmas Films

11) LITTLE WOMEN

Director: Mervyn LeRoy

Actors: June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh,

Margaret O'Brien, Peter Lawford, Mary Astor

Year: 1949

A once-prominent family, comprised of four daughters, struggles during Christmas, but still manages to help others and enjoy the holidays. This movie has been made several times (most notably in 1994 with Winona Ryder and Susan Sarandon), but this is the very best version, mainly because of spunky actor June Allyson as 'Jo' and a uniquely hilarious performance by Elizabeth Taylor as 'Amy'.

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Fun Shoots

Playing Dress-up

Part I

Christina Ricci as 'Edith Piaf'

Calista Flockhart as 'Audrey Hepburn'

Susan Sarandon as 'Bette Davis'

Isabella Rossellini as 'Alla Nazimova'

Gena Rowlands as 'Madame Butterfly'

Performance of the Day

Actor: JENA MALONE

Film: "Stepmom"

Character: Anna

Year: 1998

14-year-old Jena Malone burst on the screen as 'Anna', the bitchy, sensitive daughter of a divorced couple (Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris). Malone was perfect and her apparent disdain for Isabel (Julia Roberts) was spot-on. We could all relate to the little girl who just wanted her parents back together again.

Family Ties

If the giant eyes and tiny nose didn't give it away, then let me be the one to tell you... starlet Eva Amurri is the daughter of Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon.

***Eva (like Evan) is becoming quite a good actress in films like, "Saved", "The Life Before Her Eyes", and as 'Jackie' in hit show "Californication". Susan Sarandon has become a megastar in films like "Thelma and Louise", "The Client", and "Dead Man Walking".

Did You Know...

... many actresses were considered for the roles of Thelma and Louise (writer and producer Callie Khouri desperately wanted to cast Holly Hunter and Frances McDormand, but that idea was nixed). A few were offered parts (Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathleen Turner, Cher, Debra Winger), but turned them down. Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep wanted to do a film together and they considered this, but ultimately decided on "Death Becomes Her".

Performance of the Day

Actor: SUSAN SARANDON

Film: "Igby Goes Down"

Character: Mimi Slocumb

Year: 2002

I have longed enjoyed performances by Oscar winner Susan Sarandon, but rarely have I seen her master dark comedy like she did in "Igby Goes Down". She is outstanding as 'Mimi', a wealthy, pill-popping, mega bitch, who tries to control her rebellious son, Igby (Kieran Culkin). Sarandon is hilarious and pitch-perfect in this 2002 gem.

Performance of the Day

Actor: KIERAN CULKIN

Film: "Igby Goes Down"

Character: Igby

Year: 2002

Long in the shadow of his older brother Macaulay, Kieran seemingly came out of nowhere in 2002 with this fantastic performance. As Igby, a rebellious, sarcastic rich kid who runs away from home to live in the wilds of New York City, Culkin draws you in and keeps you highly entertained. He holds his own amid wonderful performances, specifically by Susan Sarandon and Jeff Goldblum.

Ginger of the Week

Lauren Ambrose is probably known best for her odd-ball roles than her red hair. Hailing from New Haven, Connecticut, Lauren is the daughter of an interior designer and caterer. Ambrose studied at the ACES Educational Center for the Arts and also became a trained opera singer at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. She started her career with bit parts in films like "In & Out", but it was her jump to lead actor in 1998's "Can't Hardly Wait", that got her noticed. Ambrose is best known for her twice Emmy-nominated performance in HBO's critically acclaimed series, "Six Feet Under" (which lasted five seasons). She has since focused on stage, starring with Susan Sarandon and Geoffrey Rush in the Broadway show "Exit the King". Next up she'll star in the films "Grassroots" (with Jason Biggs and Cedric the Entertainer) and "Wanderlust" (with Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, and Malin Akerman).

Best Dressed - 2011 SAG Awards

Creams, pinks, and lace seemed to be the themes of the night. We saw a bit of bright, vibrant color and a lot of form-fitting . Here are the looks we loved... and hated at the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

BEST OVERALL LOOK:

Natalie Portman (looks lovely sporting a beautiful white gown, perfect hair, and baby bump), Lea Michele (takes the prize for #1 Best Look of the Night in a fabulous sparkling gown and fun, messy 'do), Angie Harmon (although it's been done before, she looks gorgeous... especially her elegant ponytail)

BEST DRESS:

Winona Ryder (she knows how to make a comeback in this fierce, cream-colored gown), Susan Sarandon (the purple in her dress goes great with her red hair), Sofia Vergara (knows exactly how to dress her body and the color is stunning)

Julianna Margulies (looks lovely in red), Annette Bening (a Greek-goddess gown that looks great on her)

BEST HAIR:

Mila Kunis (best down 'do)

Amy Adams (best up 'do)

WORST OVERALL LOOK:

Nicole Kidman (I'm not sure what she was going for, but Kidman has really been dropping the ball in terms of red carpet looks), Helena Bonham Carter (and the Queen of Horrid takes her place on the worst list), Jennifer Lawrence (this might have worked if the left shoulder straps were removed, the black belt bow was gone, and the color was toned down a bit)

Dianna Agron (the hair is terrible and the dress doesn't work on her at all), Christina Hendricks (it's a robe made of curtains), January Jones (the #1 worst look of the night. I don't know what you were sipping when you picked this out, Jones)

WORST DRESS:

Hailee Steinfeld (you're new at this, so we will give you a pass, but please don't ever come looking like a box of Crayolas again), Mila Kunis (I understand what she was trying to do, but I think she got the bottom of the gown caught in a blender on her way out the door)

Jayma Mays (hideous cut and bad color for her skin tone), Jane Lynch (why? Did you lose a bet?), Jenna Fischer (is that made out of sweatpants material?)

WORST HAIR:

Eva Longoria (she's such a tiny person. She should avoid big 'dos), Annette Bening (I would love for her to come to one awards show this season with her hair brushed), Winona Ryder (she did so well on the dress. I figured crazy Winona would rear her ugly head)

HONORABLE MENTION:

Mariska Hargitay (she's looking great. Would have made best overall look, but the cut of the dress is a little boring), Hilary Swank (the dress is great and the hair is fierce... I'm just not sure if they go together), Claire Danes (she looks just like January Jones in this pic. I'm not in love with the belt, but the dress is awesome)

Betty White (Best look over 80. Betty certainly knows that blue is her color. I love the jacket too. She's is one rockin' 89-year-old)

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