"Slumdog Millionaire" actors Freida Pinto, right, and Dev Patel are seen backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles The movie's director Danny Boyle won the top award.
Danny Boyle is seen backstage after being presented with the award for feature film for "Slumdog Millionaire" at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Oscar nominee Marisa Tomei arrives at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "he Wrestler."
Actress Virginia Madsen poses on the red carpet at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Rachel Griffiths, left, and Andrew Taylor arrive at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
David Fincher, right, poses with the award for feature film nomination for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. At left is presenter Jodie Foster.
Film Critic and author Roger Ebert, left, and wife Chaz pose backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Chicago Sun-Times film critic was honored with an honorary life membership in the guild.
Oscar nominee Josh Brolin arrives at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Actress Claire Danes is seen backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Ron Howard poses with the award for feature film nomination for "Frost/Nixon" backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Oscar nominee Michael Shannon arrives at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. He was nominated for his supporting role in "Revolutionary Road."
Oscar nominee Viola Davis arrives at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. She was nominated for her supporting role in "Doubt."
Director Gus Van Sant, right, and actor Sean Penn pose with the award for feature film nomination for "Milk" backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. Penn was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for his role in that movie.
Christopher Nolan, left, poses with the award for feature film nomination for "The Dark Knight" backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. At right is presenter Christian Bale, who starred in the title role.
Actress Michelle Monaghan walks the red carpet at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Ron Howard, center, poses with the award for feature film nomination for "Frost/Nixon" backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. At left is presenter Frank Langella and at right is actor Michael Sheen. They starred in the title roles.
Oscar nominee Melissa Leo arrives at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. She was nominated for Best Actress for her role in "Frozen River."
Director Jay Roach poses with the award for best television TV movie or miniseries for "Recount" backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Director Amy Schatz, center, poses with the award for children's programs backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. With her are presenters Taraji P. Henson, left, and Blair Underwood. Henson is nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Dan Attias, left, and presenter Amy Adams pose with the award for best television dramatic series for "The Wire" backstage at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. Adams has been nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in "Doubt."