It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Award show season is here, and it’s the time when I get all excited and giddy for the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Academy Awards.
The 69th Annual Golden Globes starts at 8 p.m. EST tonight and will be hosted again by British comedian Ricky Gervais. I can’t wait to see who he offends this time.
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Let’s take a look at who’s nominated this year for Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Golden Globes. Favorites of the HFPA this year are “The Artist” and George Clooney. I’ve gone through the nominations and picked who I would like to see win and who will most likely win.
FILM
Best Motion Picture – Drama
The Descendants
The Help
Hugo
The Ides of March
Moneyball
War Horse
“The Help” was one of the most incredibly moving films of the year and featured a stellar, talented cast. It was also one of the best book adaptations I have ever seen. But I think the HFPA is in favor of Clooney this year. My Pick: The Help Who Will Win: The Descendants
Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
50/50
The Artist
Bridesmaids
Midnight in Paris
My Week with Marilyn
I really did enjoy all of these films. But if I had to pick the BEST one, there is no comparison. My Pick: The Artist Who Will Win: The Artist
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
George Clooney, The Descendants
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Ryan Gosling, The Ides of March
Michael Fassbender, Shame
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar
Clooney had his fair share of ups and downs and played a character who he’s never played before: someone who’s been cheated on. My Pick: George Clooney Who Will Win: George Clooney
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
It’s so hard to pick between Davis and Mara. Davis is an all-star who does deserve the recognition, but Mara had the wow factor in “Dragon Tattoo.” My Pick: Split vote between Viola Davis and Rooney Mara Who Will Win: Viola Davis
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Brendan Gleeson, The Guard
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50
Ryan Gosling, Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris
JGL produced the BEST performance of his career and I loved him in “50/50,” but French actor Jean Dujardin won at Cannes and won me over in “The Artist.” My Pick: Jean Dujardin Who Will Win: Jean Dujardin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
Jodie Foster, Carnage
Charlize Theron, Young Adult
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
Kate Winslet, Carnage
Although I loved Williams’ performance in “Marilyn,” I’m not sure why the film fits in the Comedy or Musical category, as it is a vulnerable portrait of Monroe’s life at the height of her career. Wiig proved herself as an actress in “Bridesmaids,” and it was one of my favorite films of the year. My Pick: Kristen Wiig Who Will Win: Michelle Williams
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Albert Brooks, Drive
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Viggo Mortensen, A Dangerous Method
Someone needs to win for “Drive,” and Brooks played one mean, nasty villain. But the HFPA will probably give it to Plummer because he’s been around for, well, a while. My Pick: Albert Brooks Who Will Win: Christopher Plummer
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Tough. So many great performances in the supporting category this past year. I’m split between all of them really. “The Artist” could potentially do a Golden Globes sweep, and the Globe may go to talented newcomer Berenice Bejo. However, I remember being super taken with Spencer’s performance as Minnie in “The Help.” My Pick: Octavia Spencer Who Will Win: Octavia Spencer
Best Director
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
George Clooney, The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
“The Ides of March” was beautifully shot, and the way it was shot made the film all the more suspenseful. I was impressed with Clooney, but Hazanavicius also created a timeless masterpiece by shooting in B&W with some amazing camera work. My Pick: George Clooney Who Will Win: Michel Hazanavicius
Best Screenplay
Midnight in Paris
The Ides of March
The Artist
The Descendants
Moneyball
My Pick: The Descendants Who Will Win: The Descendants
Best Animated Feature Film
The Adventures of Tintin
Arthur Christmas
Cars 2
Puss in Boots
Rango
My Pick: The Adventures of Tintin Who Will Win: The Adventures of TinTin
Best Foreign Language Film
Flowers of War
In the Land of Blood and Honey
The Kid With a Bike
A Separation
The Skin I Live In
My Pick: In the Land of Blood and Honey Who Will Win: In the Land of Blood and Honey
Best Original Score – Motion Picture
W.E.
The Artist
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
War Horse
Hugo
My Pick: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Who Will Win: The Artist
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Gnomeo & Juliet: Hello Hello
Machine Gun Preacher: The Keeper
W.E.: Masterpiece
Albert Nobbs : Lay Your Head Down
The Help: The Living Proof
My Pick: The Help Who Will Win: The Help
TV
Best TV Drama
American Horror Story
Boardwalk Empire
Boss
Game of Thrones
Homeland
I was obsessed with “American Horror Story” this season. Ryan Murphy successfully molded drama and horror into a weekly show. My Pick: American Horror Story What Will Win: Boardwalk Empire
Best TV Comedy or Musical
Enlightened
Episodes
Glee
Modern Family
New Girl
I only like “New Girl,” “Glee” hasn’t been hot for a while, and I continue to hear great things about “Modern Family” so … My Pick: Modern Family What Will Win: Modern Family
Best Miniseries or Motion Picture
Cinema Verite
Downton Abbey
The Hour
Mildred Pierce
Too Big to Fail
My Pick: Mildred Pierce What Will Win: Downtown Abbey
Best Actor in a TV Drama
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Damian Lewis, Homeland
Jeremy Irons, The Borgias
Kelsey Grammer, Boss
My Pick: Steve Buscemi Who Will Win: Steve Buscemi
Best Actor in a TV Musical or Comedy
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
David Duchovny, Californication
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Thomas Jane, Hung
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
My Pick: Alec Baldwin Who Will Win: Alec Baldwin
Best Actor in a Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Idris Elba, Luther
William Hurt, Too Big to Fail
Bill Nighy, Page Eight
Dominic West, The Hour
My Pick: Hugh Bonneville Who Will Win: Hugh Bonneville
Best Supporting Actor in TV Series, Miniseries, or Made-for-TV Movie
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Paul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Tim Robbins, Cinema Verite
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
My Pick: Paul Giamatti Who Will Win: Eric Stonestreet
Best Actress in a TV Drama
Claire Danes, Homeland
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge
Callie Thorne, Necessary Roughness
My Pick: Claire Danes Who Will Win: Claire Danes
Best Actress in a TV Musical or Comedy
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
My Pick: Zooey Deschanel Who Will Win: Laura Dern
Best Actress in a Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie
Romola Garai, The Hour
Diane Lane, Cinema Verite
Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey
Emily Watson, Appropriate Adult
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
My Pick: Kate Winslet Who Will Win: Kate Winslet
Best Supporting Actress in TV Series, Miniseries, or Made-for-TV Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Evan Rachel Wood, Mildred Pierce
My Pick: Jessica Lange Who Will Win: Jessica Lange
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