Golden Globes Predictions

Golden Globe Predictions

BEST FILM - DRAMA
I have mixed feelings about the films in this Catagory. I’m not sure I care who wins since my two favorite films -- “Rachel Getting Married” and “WALL-E” -- are not included here. “The Reader” is probably the biggest shocker here, but not too suprising. I didn’t go as ape-shit over “Slumdog Millionaire” as everyone else, but thats definately the forerunner here. I have a feeling, though, that “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” could win, considering the Globes have been known to love big “epic” films.

Who Will Win: Slumdog Millionaire
Who Should Win: (tie) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button or Revolutionary Road

BEST ACTOR - DRAMA
At this point, it’s really Sean Penns award. I can’t really imagine an upset happening here, but in terms of nominations, DiCaprio really needed this to stay in the game, so this is a plus for him but unfortunately, not for Richard Jenkins (“The Visitor”).

Who Will Win: Sean Penn
Who Should Win: Sean Penn

BEST ACTRESS - DRAMA
As it has been the past few years, this race is incredibly tight, but I would count out Jolie who will (hopefully) be replaced by either Sally Hawkins or Melissa Leo (“Frozen River”) come Oscar time. It’s clear that Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep are the favorites, but Winslet and Scott Thomas have just as good of a chance at winning. The worst part is that everyone deserves to win -- I’ll just have to hope for a five-way tie.

Who Will Win: Anne Hathaway or Meryl Streep
Who Should Win: (tie) Anne Hathaway, Kristen Scott Thomas, Kate Winslet.... I’d be fin with anyone, really.

BEST FILM - COMEDY
No shockers other than “Sex and the City” missing from this catagory (and from Best Actress - Comedy). I am tempted to say that “Happy-Go-Lucky” is the dominent player, but “Vicky Christina Barcelona” and “Burn After Reading” could eaisly take this.

Who Should Win: Burn After Reading
Who Should Win: Happy-Go-Lucky


BEST ACTOR - COMEDY
I’m suprised that the HPFA even remembered “In Bruges” at all, let only these two performances. This catagory doesn’t matter too much since none of these men are going to the Oscars, but I suppose its probably between Javier Barden and Dustin Hoffman.

Who Will Win: Dustin Hoffman (?)
Who Should Win: I couldn’t care less.....

BEST ACTRESS - COMEDY
Sally Hawkins hands down. No one else even has a chance (though McDormand’s nom could help “Burn After Reading” win.)

Who Will Win: Sally Hawkins
Who Should Win: Sally Hawkins

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
You look at the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Film nominees and wonder why the Golden Globes and HFPA get so much shit for their nominations -- and then we get a nominee like Tom Cruise in “Tropic Thunder”. The couldn’t nominate Michael Shannon, Emile Hirsch, Eddie Marsen, Bill Irwin or... just about anyone else other than Tom Cruise. Just so absurd...
I guess thats so irrelevant since we’re all 110% about who’ll win.

Who Will Win: Heath Ledger
Who Should Win: Heath Ledger

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Another hard-to-predict catagory, along with the Actress/Drama nominees. Its probably between Davis, Cruz and Winslet. Tomei will make it to the Oscars with them, and theres that open spot left open for either Amy Adams, RoseMarie Dewitt or Taraji P. Henson.

Who Will Win: Kate Winslet
Who Should Win: Penelope Cruz

BEST DIRECTOR

Who Will Win: Danny Boyle
Who Should Win: (tie) David Fincher or Danny Boyle

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Look at the full list of Nominees here

What do you think the outcome will be?

- Ari S.