Movie Awards, Honors, and Special Recognition

"Bridesmaids" and "The Hunger Games" lead the pack of nominees with eight a piece.

(June 2011) 178 actors, filmmakers, film executives and others in the entertainment industry have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Sandra Bullock's the latest in a long line of actresses who've had their personal relationships fall apart after winning the Best Actress Oscar. But is it a curse or simply the fact some men just can't deal with powerful Academy Award-winning mates? Whatever the cause, winning the Best Actress Oscar seems to be the death knell for relationships.

Sometimes the Oscars get it right. You can't really argue with Gone with the Wind or The Godfather winning Best Picture awards, or Star Wars winning Best Special Effects, or Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster taking acting honors for Silence of the Lambs. But then there are other times when award winners are not so clear-cut and people argue...

What Oscar winner left you shaking your head in amazement? We all have our own points of view on what films are award-worthy, which actors really deserve to be recognized for their work, and which director had the biggest impact in any given year.

The Golden Globes and the Oscars may get more publicity, but actors seem to respond more genuinely to the annual SAG Award nominations. So, what are the SAG Awards and who votes for the winners?

What organization is behind the Golden Globes and who gets to vote on the annual awards handed out early each year.