I'm game

In a show of solidarity with my sister-types, I too shall throw in some predictions for tonight's Golden Globe Awards. Anything in it for the most accurate, girlies?

* Best Motion Picture - Drama
"Brokeback Mountain" ... This seems like a no-brainer, which is why I feel a little uneasy picking it; there's always the chance of a major upset (It would be "Good night, and Good Luck" by the way).

* Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Felicity Huffman - "Transamerica" ... Another no-brainer; she's got all the buzz she needs to take home the trophy.

* Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Heath Ledger - "Brokeback Mountain" ... Philip Seymour Hoffman has a good shot and probably should win, but I still think the hype about Ledger's performance will pay off.

* Best Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
"Walk The Line" ... Duh (tell me again how "Pride and Prejudice" is a musical or comedy?).

* Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Reese Witherspoon - "Walk The Line" ... See above.

* Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
Joaquin Phoenix - "Walk The Line" ... This movie is the "Brokeback Mountain" of its category (Johnny Depp would be the upset).

* Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Rachel Weisz - "The Constant Gardener" ... Call me crazy; it's just a hunch.

* Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Paul Giamatti - "Cinderella Man" ... He'll inch out my second pick, Matt Dillon (can't believe David Strathairn wasn't nominated!).

* Best Foreign Language Film
"Kung Fu Hustle" ... it's the only one I know anything about :)

* Best Director - Motion Picture
Ang Lee - "Brokeback Mountain" ... "Match Point" doesn't have enough "it," "Munich" is too controversial, "King Kong" won't win anything, "Constant Gardener" director doesn't yet have the reputation and George Clooney will have to wait for his day in the sun.

* Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
"Crash" ... OK, this is partially my "good vibes" as ihearttexas would say; it's the film's best shot at an award and I hope it gets some props.

* Best Original Score - Motion Picture
"The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe" ... Another hunch (and another good vibe).

* Best Original Song - Motion Picture
"There's Nothing Like a Show on Broadway" - "The Producers" ... Why not?

* Best Television Series - Drama
"Grey's Anatomy" ... I just don't think "Commander in Chief" will be able to back it up, and "Grey's" has oodles of support from viewers and critics.

* Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama
Kyra Sedgwick - "The Closer" ... She'll edge out Geena; people will riot, but Sedgwick has been getting consist rave reviews for quite awhile.

* Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Drama
Hugh Laurie - "House" ... Another hunch; he's a proven, experienced actor and people love to hate him on that show.

* Best Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
"My Name Is Earl" ... This show gets more buzz than a bumble bee, and this is where it will pay off.

* Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Mary-Louise Parker - "Weeds" ... Felicity won't win two tonight, and though Marcia Cross SHOULD take the Globe home, Parker will benefit from the "Desparate" split vote.

* Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series - Musical Or Comedy
Steve Carell - "The Office" ... I almost went with Jason Lee, but for some reason I think Carell is more likeable to the voters.

* Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television
"Lackawanna Blues" ... Everyone seemed to like it.

* Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television
S. Epatha Merkerson - "Lackawanna Blues" ... See above.

* Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Ed Harris - "Empire Falls" ... Just a guess, but I think it's a probable.

* Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Candice Bergen - "Boston Legal" ... She's good on the show, plus people have a soft spot for her.

* Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Paul Newman - "Empire Falls" ... Oldie but a goodie.

1 comment:

girlfriday said...

Comment! Comment! Comment!

Yes on Brokeback, no on Ledger, yes on Huffman (though I don't know who else is nominated) and hopefully yes on Walk the Line.