The Golden Globe nominations were announced earlier this week and let me say, I'm very happy with most of the nominations and am delighted that the Hollywood Foreign Press has finally started to honor the films that are actually GOOD rather than just the films that make a lot of money.
In the major categories, I would like to see who people think should win and who will win. Here are the categories and nominees for everyone to see--post a comment specifying who should and who will win for each. My choices for who should win are in bold, my choices for who will win are in caps. Some are in bold and caps--which mean I think they should and will win.
Some have two choices highlighted, meaning I think both equally deserve it, as in the case of Ledger and Hoffman who give flawless performances in Brokeback Mountain and Capote, respectively.
Best Drama
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
The Constant Gardener
Good Night, and Good Luck
A History of Violence
Match Point
*Brokeback Mountain has received almost unanimous critical acclaim, and its subject matter, though many think is a handicap, actually elevates it. It's a lock.
Best Musical or Comedy
The Producers
Pride and Prejudice
Mrs. Henderson Presents
The Squid and the Whale
WALK THE LINE
*This is the problem with putting these biopics that have music in the Musical category. Heavy, serious dramas will almost always prevail over comedies. Walk The Line is an almost sure-win here. The Squid and the Whale is a dark horse to win.
Best Actor in a Drama
Phillip Seymour Hoffman - Capote
HEATH LEDGER - BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
Terrence Howard - Hustle and Flow
Russell Crowe - Cinderella Man
David Strathairn - Good Night, and Good Luck
*The Best Actor in a Drama category is probably the most robust category of them all this year. These are all great performances, with Ledger and Hoffman leading the pack in critical acclaim. It's going to be a close race between Ledger and Hoffman, but ultimately the power of Brokeback Mountain will allow Ledger to prevail.
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Article comments
1 - Mike Cullinan
Sounds right on about Phoenix and Witherspoon winning, but I'd be shocked if we don't see Brokeback Mountain and Walk the Line squaring off on Oscar night. Still, I gotta think King Kong and Munich will have more of an impact with Oscar noms.
And personally, I think Glenn Close deserves a win for The Shield. I was shocked she didn't get the Emmy.
2 - Chris Evans
Glenn was great on The Shield, but Patricia deserves her due, and deserved her Emmy.
3 - Matthew T. Sussman
Scrubs, Earl, Office and Curb are all phenomenal shows. But how can Zach Braff be nominated when their show is on hiatus?
I'd put money on Larry David as the dark horse to win that category.
4 - Chris Evans
Not sure. Maybe NBC has already been filming the show and sent in a screening tape--but yeah, I still don't see how they qualify for nomination. -Shrug- Oh well. Either way, Braff is worthy!
5 - Chris Evans
Saw Brokeback Mountain for the second time today. Solidified my views about Best Picture and Director.
6 - Shark
Maria Bello's performance in "A History of Violence" was fucking awesome -- and Viggo should have been nominated/WON for Best Actor. Whatta ripoff.
7 - reggie von woic
Damn!!
Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy is gonna be a real tough decision to make.
its good that Eva was nominated, but she didn't deserve to be nominated over Marcia.
8 - Chris Evans
Yeah, it definitely WILL be a tough decision to make. I agree Eva should be nominated (she should have been nominated last season as well), but I don't think there'll ever be a point when she can beat out the other three actresses on the show--they're just TOO good.
If Marcia Cross does not win this year, I will be LIVID.
9 - cynthia
Just wanted to comment on the best actress in a comedy. No one mentions Mary Louise Parker, probably because you didn't watch the show, but she is great in Weeds. If you didn't watch last season you should catch the new season. She should definitly win over Eva and Teri, who in my opinion should not have been nominated, especially Teri. Marcia and Felicity now that is a close race. I really believe it will go to Marcia, deservingly.
10 - Chris Evans
You're totally right, Cynthia, Mary Louise Parker is great on Weeds (and anything she's ever in for that matter), and the show is great too. But I think it's too hard for her to win in the shadow of Wisteria Lane.