Now I'd like to preface this list by saying that I haven't seen a number of the pictures nominated.
To be really fair. No one outside of the movie industry has been able to see five of the nominated films because they havn't come out yet. (Nine, Avatar, It's Complicated, Sherlock Holmes, The Lovely Bones)
I also like many of you out there no I don't live anywhere near an indie movie theater which means that just about all of the indie and foreign films were inaccessible to me.
None the less I will do my very best to guide you through the nominees and give my predictions about who will win.
1. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
1. AVATAR
I certainly am looking forward to seeing it, but as it is not in theater yet I must reserve judgment.
2. THE HURT LOCKER
It's one of those movies that did not make it to my local movie theater. None the less I have eard good reviews of it.
3. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
I am a shameless Quentin Tarentino fangirl. So naturally I loved this movie, but I can hardly call myself objective when it comes to this movie.
4. PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
This movie actually did come to my local theater, but it looked so damn depressing that I couldn't work up the will to watch it. I'll see it when I can cry in the comfort of my own home thank you very much.
5. UP IN THE AIR
I haven't seen Up in the Air yet, but I have heard good reviews. Quite frankly I don't think it will win because it's a comedy/drama staring George Clooney, it's a little too mainstream for the people voting.
Who I want to win: Inglorious Bastards
Who I think will win: Precious: It has everything that award shows look for. A lower budget film with intense emotion and an unknown lead.
2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
1. EMILY BLUNT in THE YOUNG VICTORIA
2. SANDRA BULLOCK in THE BLIND SIDE
3. HELEN MIRREN in THE LAST STATION
4. CAREY MULLIGAN in AN EDUCATION
5. GABOUREY SIDIBE: PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
I'm going to be honest I haven't seen any of these either but Emily Blunt and Helen Mirren are tremendous talents.
Who I want to win: Gabourey Sidibe: What can I say I love it when an uknown underdog wins the race. And I especially love it when credit is given to actresses who are not a size 6 (hell lets face it in Hollywood size 2 is standard)
Who will win Sorry no clue
3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
1. JEFF BRIDGES in CRAZY HEART
2. GEORGE CLOONEY in UP IN THE AIR
3. COLIN FIRTH in A SINGLE MAN
4. MORGAN FREEMAN in INVICTUS
5. TOBEY MAGUIRE in BROTHERS
I havn't seen any of these movies either. However I have been reading reviews. I have heard tremendous things about the performances given by Morgan Freeman and Tobey Maguire.
Who I want to win: Jeff Bridges: because the Dude Abides. Also because he has been nominated four times before and has never gotten a Golden Globe or Oscar.
Who will win I'm going to narrow it down and say it's between Morgan Freeman, Tobey Macguire, and Jeff Bridges. Two seem to have given remarkable performances and the other has been snubbed a few times.
4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
1. (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
It is the perfect indie romantic comedy. It's quirky and artistic without trying too hard to be quirky, and unlike so many movies of the same drama it avoids being overly pretentious. I thought Joseph Gordon-Levitt really did a great job acting.
2. THE HANGOVER
The Hangover is by far one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. However straight up comedys never seem to fair well at award shows.
3. IT’S COMPLICATED
It's not in theaters yet
4. JULIE & JULIA
I did not see this movie, largely because the reviews I heard of it made it seem a bit boring. I am however a big fan of Amy Adams and Meryl Streep.
5. NINE
Is also not in theaters yet.
Who I want to win: The Hangover - lets face it award shows rarely recognize real comedy movies. They generally hand over the prize to dramadies, and indie ironic flicks that are funny but not laugh out loud funny. The hangover is a hilarious well written comedy that has a lot of heart. I have to say that Zach Zach Galifianakis also turns in a great performance, it's very hard to play a character like Alan who needs to be a completely bizarre screw up of a man yet still be believable and lovable.
Who will win: It's Complicated has the most seasoned and well respected cast so I think it will win this category.
5. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR
MUSICAL
1. SANDRA BULLOCK in THE PROPOSAL
I saw The Proposal it was a trite romantic comedy, there was nothing really worth noting about it. The fact that it is nominated means that there were very few movies with strong comedic female leads this year.
2. MARION COTILLARD in NINE
3. JULIA ROBERTS in DUPLICITY
4. MERYL STREEP in IT’S COMPLICATED
5. MERYL STREEP in JULIE & JULIA
I didn't see the rest of these movies but I have a prediction.
Who I want to win: Meryl Streep
Who will win: Meryl Streep
6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY
OR MUSICAL
1. MATT DAMON in THE INFORMANT!
2. DANIEL DAY-LEWIS in NINE
3. ROBERT DOWNEY JR in SHERLOCK HOLMES
4. JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT in (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
5. MICHAEL STUHLBARG in A SERIOUS MAN
The only movie of the bunch that I have seen is (500) Days of Summer. I think Joseph Gordon-Levitt carried that movie and did a great job, but boy does he have tough competition. Daniel Day-Lewis and Robert Downey Jr are two of the best actors of their generation, and Matt Damon is also a fantastic actor.
Who I want to win: Joseph Gordon- Levitt he is a very talented young actor. I have been following his career since Third Rock From The Sun, and he just keeps getting better. I'm really glad he has finally gotten some recognition for work he has done as an adult.
Who will win: Daniel Day Lewis because he is fricking Daniel Day Lewis and he is awesome in every role he attempts, he drinks your milkshake. Robert Downey Jr is a great actor as well, but Sherlock Holmes is an action comedy and those tend to do very poorly at award season.
7. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
1. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
2. CORALINE
3. FANTASTIC MR. FOX
4. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
5. UP
Who will win: Up lets face it the animated category almost always goes to Pixar
8. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
1. BAARIA (ITALY)
Medusa Film; Summit Entertainment
2. BROKEN EMBRACES (SPAIN)
El Deseo SA; Sony Pictures Classics
3. THE MAID (CHILE)
(LA NANA)
Forastero; Elephant Eye Films
4. A PROPHET (UN PROPHETE) (FRANCE)
Chic Films/Page 114/Why Not Productions; Sony Pictures Classics
5. THE WHITE RIBBON (GERMANY)
(DAS WEISSE BAND – EINE DEUTSCHE KINDERGESCHICHTE)
X Filme Creative Pool/Les Films Du Losange/Lucky Red; Sony Pictures Classics
Yep I havn't seen any of these and I don't know enough to even make guesses.
9. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
1. PENÉLOPE CRUZ in NINE
2. VERA FARMIGA in UP IN THE AIR
3. ANNA KENDRICK in UP IN THE AIR
4. MO’NIQUE in PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
5. JULIANNE MOORE in A SINGLE MAN
I don't know and to be honest I don't feel too strongly about any of these actresses.
10. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
1. MATT DAMON in INVICTUS
2. WOODY HARRELSON in THE MESSENGER
3. CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER in THE LAST STATION
4. STANLEY TUCCI in THE LOVELY BONES
5. CHRISTOPH WALTZ in INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
The only movie of the bunch I have seen is Inglourious Bastards and I think Christoph Waltz deserves to win. He steals every scene he is in, and manages to be remarkably charming while playing a character that is despicable.
11. BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
1. KATHRYN BIGELOW: THE HURT LOCKER
2. JAMES CAMERON: AVATAR
3. CLINT EASTWOOD: INVICTUS
4. JASON REITMAN: UP IN THE AIR
5. QUENTIN TARANTINO: INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
Much like the last category I have only seen Inglourious Bastards, and I am a complete Quentin Tarentino Fangirl. I can't be objective when my hero and favorite director is concerned. Obviously I want him to win, but I can't be a fair judge.
12. BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
1. NEILL BLOMKAMP, TERRI TATCHELL - DISTRICT 9
2. MARK BOAL - THE HURT LOCKER
3. NANCY MEYERS - IT'S COMPLICATED
4. JASON REITMAN, SHELDON TURNER - UP IN THE AIR
5. QUENTIN TARANTINO - INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
I have only seen one of the films listed. However, there is more then one way to judge. Typically science-fiction and comedic moves do not get nominated. My money is on The Hurt Locker or Inglourious Bastards.
13. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
1. MICHAEL GIACCHINO - UP
2. MARVIN HAMLISCH - THE INFORMANT!
3. JAMES HORNER - AVATAR
4. ABEL KORZENIOWSKI - A SINGLE MAN
5. KAREN O, CARTER BURWELL - WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
I think this contest comes down to James Horner who has written dozens of beautiful scores (Titanic, Braveheart, House of Sand and Fog) and Karen 0 and Carter Burnwell who brought a really fresh sound to Where the Wild Things Are
14. BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
1. “CINEMA ITALIANO” — NINE
Music & Lyrics by: Maury Yeston
2. “I WANT TO COME HOME”
EVERYBODY'S FINE
Music & Lyrics by: Paul McCartney
3. “I SEE YOU” — AVATAR
Music by: James Horner, Simon Franglen
Lyrics by: James Horner, Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell
4. “THE WEARY KIND (THEME FROM CRAZY HEART)” — CRAZY HEART
Music & Lyrics by: Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett
5. “WINTER” — BROTHERS
Music by: U2
Lyrics by: Bono
It's between U2 and Paul McCartney because the voters are probably most familiar with their work.
This completes the movie portion of the Golden Globes Predictions. Stay Tuned for the much better informed Television section.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Results of the 2009 Golden Globe Awards
1. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
The Nominees are
a. THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
b. FROST/NIXON
c. THE READER
d. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
e. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
Winner: "Slumdog Millionaire"
My Thoughts: I had no predictions for this category originally as I posted predictions on the 11th and none of the movies (excluding "Slumdog Millionaire" which was not playing anywhere locally) had actually come out at this point. I am very happy that a smaller film like Slumdog won.
2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Nominees
a. ANNE HATHAWAY – RACHEL GETTING MARRIED
b. ANGELINA JOLIE – CHANGELING
c. MERYL STREEP – DOUBT
d. KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS – I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
e. KATE WINSLET – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
The Winner is Kate Winslet
Comments: See above comment about none of the films being out at the time I made my predictions, add to it the fact that I have difficulty working up the will to see movies that look as depressing as these ones happen to. However I love Kate Winslet, and I am very happy for her.
3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. LEONARDO DICAPRIO – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
b. FRANK LANGELLA – FROST/NIXON
c. SEAN PENN – MILK
d. BRAD PITT – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
e. MICKEY ROURKE – THE WRESTLER
Winner: Mickey Rourke
Comments: I honestly thought that Sean Penn was going to win this. My second bet was on Brad Pitt, and I doubt anyone would deny that tonight the long shot won the race. For the record Mickey Rourke still scares me a bit, but I'm glad his career is .... well a career again.
4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. BURN AFTER READING
b. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
c. IN BRUGES
d. MAMMA MIA!
e. VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
The Winner is: Vicky Christina Barcelona
Comments: I didn't see any of these so I had no real opinion. I really want to see most of them, except for the winner. Why you ask, because Javier Bardem looks like a caveman. Again I kind of wish Tropic Thunder had been nominated because it was hilarious, and it was also a pretty brilliant satire on Hollywood.
5.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. REBECCA HALL – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
b. SALLY HAWKINS – HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
c. FRANCES MCDORMAND – BURN AFTER READING
d. MERYL STREEP – MAMMA MIA!
e. EMMA THOMPSON – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
Winner: Sally Hawkins
Comments: I did not get to see any of these movies, however I always love it when a relative unknown wins the prize. I couldn't help but be moved when she gave her speech because you could tell she absolutely did not expect to win this.
6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. JAVIER BARDEM – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
b. COLIN FARRELL – IN BRUGES
c. JAMES FRANCO – PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
d. BRENDAN GLEESON – IN BRUGES
e. DUSTIN HOFFMAN – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
Winner: Colin Farrel
My Comments on this Category: I have to admit I was really rooting for James Franco here, I knew the odds were against a stoner comedy walking away with any serious awards but I couldn't help but hope. Anyway I am glad that Colin Farrell has won his first serious (in my own opinion Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmy's, Screen Actors Guild Awards, or Critics Choice awards) American award. Maybe now he will start showing off his talent and stop making things like "Miami Vice"
7. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. BOLT
b. KUNG FU PANDA
c. WALL-E
Winner: WALL-E
My comments: Yes, I correctly predicted this one. Although I admitted that I personally was rooting for "Kung Fu Panda" I knew Wall-E had this one in the bag.
8. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX (GERMANY)
(DER BAADER MEINHOF KOMPLEX)
b. EVERLASTING MOMENTS (SWEDEN/DENMARK)
(MARIA LARSSONS EVIGA ÖGONBLICK)
c. GOMORRAH (ITALY)
(GOMORRA)
d. I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (FRANCE)
(IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
e. WALTZ WITH BASHIR (ISRAEL)
Winner: Waltz With Bashir
My Comments on this category: I haven't seen or heard of any of these before the nominations so I can't comment, sorry. However I will say that I was moved by the speech given, the director (or possibly producer) said that he truly wished that by the time the children born during the making of this film grew up the film would seem very ancient and outdated.
9. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. AMY ADAMS – DOUBT
b. PENELOPE CRUZ – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
c. VIOLA DAVIS –DOUBT
d. MARISA TOMEI – THE WRESTLER
e. KATE WINSLET – THE READER
Winner: Kate Winslet
My Comments on this category: I was rooting for several actresses in this category, and I must say I was happy that one of the three I was rooting for won. It was a big night for Mrs Winslet.
10. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. TOM CRUISE – TROPIC THUNDER
b. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. –TROPIC THUNDER
c. RALPH FIENNES – THE DUCHESS
d. PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN – DOUBT
e. HEATH LEDGER – THE DARK KNIGHT
Winner: Heath Ledger
Comments: Originally I said that I will be angry if anyone but Heath Ledger wins this, fortunately the Hollywood foreign press has not let me down. Heath Deserved this award.
11. BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
a. DANNY BOYLE – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. STEPHEN DALDRY – THE READER
c. DAVID FINCHER – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
d. RON HOWARD – FROST/NIXON
e. SAM MENDES – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
Winner: Danny Boyle
My Comments: I hadn't seen any of these so I couldn't have any opinions. But I am very glad to see that Slumdog was so successful tonight.
12. BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
a. SIMON BEAUFOY – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. DAVID HARE – THE READER
c. PETER MORGAN – FROST/NIXON
d. ERIC ROTH – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN
e. JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY – DOUBT
Winner: Simon Beaufoy "Slumdog Millionaire"
Comments: See above comment.
13. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
a. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT –THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
b. CLINT EASTWOOD – CHANGELING
c. JAMES NEWTON HOWARD – DEFIANCE
d. A. R. RAHMAN – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
e. HANS ZIMMER – FROST/NIXON
Winner: A. R. Rahman Slumdog Millionaire
Comments: see above comment
14. BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
a. “DOWN TO EARTH” — WALL-E
Music by: Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman
Lyrics by: Peter Gabriel
b. “GRAN TORINO” — GRAN TORINO
Music by: Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
Lyrics by: Jamie Cullum
c. “I THOUGHT I LOST YOU” — BOLT
Music & Lyrics by: Miley Cyrus, Jeffrey Steele
d. “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” — CADILLAC RECORDS
Music & Lyrics by: Beyoncé Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarnon, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street
e. “THE WRESTLER” — THE WRESTLER
Music & Lyrics by: Bruce Springsteen
Winner: The Boss, Bruce Springsteen
My Comments on this Category: I can't really comment once again.
15. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
b. HOUSE (FOX)
c. IN TREATMENT (HBO)
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
e. TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
Winner: Mad Men
My Comments on this Category: I was really rooting for True Blood, instead the award went to a show I really don't watch. Maybe I will have to start watching Mad Men because I have only heard good things about it, then again I don't know a single person who watches it.
16. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. SALLY FIELD – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
b. MARISKA HARGITAY –LAW AND ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
c. JANUARY JONES – MAD MEN
d. ANNA PAQUIN – TRUE BLOOD
e. KYRA SEDGWICK – THE CLOSER
Winner: Anna Paquin
My Comments on this Category: I didn't predict this one but I was really rooting for Anna Paquin. Sookie is a character with a lot of layers, and she did a great job.
17. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. GABRIEL BYRNE – IN TREATMENT
b. MICHAEL C. HALL – DEXTER
c. JON HAMM – MAD MEN
d. HUGH LAURIE – HOUSE
e. JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS – THE TUDORS
Winner: Gabriel Byrne
My Comments on this section: Eh it didn't go to my favorite shows, but I haven't seen in Treatment so I can't really complain.
18. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
b. CALIFORNICATION (SHOWTIME)
c. ENTOURAGE (HBO)
d. THE OFFICE (NBC)
e. WEEDS (SHOWTIME)
Winner: 30 Rock
Winner: Best Speech of the night: Tracy Morgan
My Comments on this Category: I'm not too surprised with the result here. 30 rock is a good show, however I still think "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" deserved a nomination.
19.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. CHRISTINA APPLEGATE – SAMANTHA WHO?
b. AMERICA FERRERA – UGLY BETTY
c. TINA FEY – 30 ROCK
d. DEBRA MESSING – THE STARTER WIFE
e. MARY-LOUISE PARKER – WEEDS
Winner: Tina Fey
Winner: Second Best Speech of the night
My Comments on this Category: I had no favorite i this category as I really like all of the actresses. I'm glad Tina Fey got it, she gave a very fun speech.
20. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN – 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL – THE OFFICE
c. KEVIN CONNOLLY – ENTOURAGE
d. DAVID DUCHOVNY – CALIFORNICATION
e. TONY SHALHOUB – MONK
Winner: Alec Baldwin
My Comments on this section: I was rooting for Alec Baldwin, and he got it. So I'm happy.
21. BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. A RAISIN IN THE SUN (ABC)
Sony Pictures Television, Storyline Entertainment, and Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment
b. BERNARD AND DORIS (HBO
Trigger Street Independent Productions in association with Little Bird and Chicago Films and HBO Films
c. CRANFORD (PBS)
A Co-Production of BBC and WGBH Boston.
d. JOHN ADAMS (HBO)
Playtone in association with HBO Films
e. RECOUNT (HBO)
Spring Creek/Mirage Productions in association with Trigger Street Productions, Everyman Pictures and HBO Films
Winner: John Adams
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these so I couldn't really have an opinion.
22. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JUDI DENCH – CRANFORD
b. CATHERINE KEENER – AN AMERICAN CRIME
c. LAURA LINNEY – JOHN ADAMS
d. SHIRLEY MACLAINE – COCO CHANEL
e. SUSAN SARANDON – BERNARD AND DORIS
Winner: Laura Linney
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these so I couldn't form opinions. However I have liked Laura Linney in just about everything I have seen her in, I'm glad her work has finally gotten recognized.
23. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. RALPH FIENNES – BERNARD AND DORIS
b. PAUL GIAMATTI – JOHN ADAMS
c. KEVIN SPACEY – RECOUNT
d. KIEFER SUTHERLAND – 24: REDEMPTION
e. TOM WILKINSON – RECOUNT
Winner: Paul Giamatti
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these so I had no opinion.
24. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. EILEEN ATKINS – CRANFORD
b. LAURA DERN – RECOUNT
c. MELISSA GEORGE – IN TREATMENT
d. RACHEL GRIFFITHS – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
e. DIANNE WIEST – IN TREATMENT
Winner: Laura Dern
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these, nor do I know any of the actresses other work so I have no opinion.
25. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS – HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
b. DENIS LEARY – RECOUNT
c. JEREMY PIVEN – ENTOURAGE
d. BLAIR UNDERWOOD – IN TREATMENT
e. TOM WILKINSON – JOHN ADAMS
Winner: Tom Wilkinson
Comments: Again I haven't seen any of these so I had no opinion.
Please note when I say I have no opinion it's not meant as a negative or a cut on the award winners in any way shape of form. It's a genuine neutral. I just don't know enough to form an opinion on the subject.
Hopefully I'll be able to get out and see a few more movies before the Oscars roll around. That way I can be a better judge, although the Golden Globes do tend to be a good predictor for who will win the Oscars.
The Nominees are
a. THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
b. FROST/NIXON
c. THE READER
d. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
e. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
Winner: "Slumdog Millionaire"
My Thoughts: I had no predictions for this category originally as I posted predictions on the 11th and none of the movies (excluding "Slumdog Millionaire" which was not playing anywhere locally) had actually come out at this point. I am very happy that a smaller film like Slumdog won.
2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
Nominees
a. ANNE HATHAWAY – RACHEL GETTING MARRIED
b. ANGELINA JOLIE – CHANGELING
c. MERYL STREEP – DOUBT
d. KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS – I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
e. KATE WINSLET – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
The Winner is Kate Winslet
Comments: See above comment about none of the films being out at the time I made my predictions, add to it the fact that I have difficulty working up the will to see movies that look as depressing as these ones happen to. However I love Kate Winslet, and I am very happy for her.
3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. LEONARDO DICAPRIO – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
b. FRANK LANGELLA – FROST/NIXON
c. SEAN PENN – MILK
d. BRAD PITT – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
e. MICKEY ROURKE – THE WRESTLER
Winner: Mickey Rourke
Comments: I honestly thought that Sean Penn was going to win this. My second bet was on Brad Pitt, and I doubt anyone would deny that tonight the long shot won the race. For the record Mickey Rourke still scares me a bit, but I'm glad his career is .... well a career again.
4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. BURN AFTER READING
b. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
c. IN BRUGES
d. MAMMA MIA!
e. VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
The Winner is: Vicky Christina Barcelona
Comments: I didn't see any of these so I had no real opinion. I really want to see most of them, except for the winner. Why you ask, because Javier Bardem looks like a caveman. Again I kind of wish Tropic Thunder had been nominated because it was hilarious, and it was also a pretty brilliant satire on Hollywood.
5.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. REBECCA HALL – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
b. SALLY HAWKINS – HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
c. FRANCES MCDORMAND – BURN AFTER READING
d. MERYL STREEP – MAMMA MIA!
e. EMMA THOMPSON – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
Winner: Sally Hawkins
Comments: I did not get to see any of these movies, however I always love it when a relative unknown wins the prize. I couldn't help but be moved when she gave her speech because you could tell she absolutely did not expect to win this.
6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. JAVIER BARDEM – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
b. COLIN FARRELL – IN BRUGES
c. JAMES FRANCO – PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
d. BRENDAN GLEESON – IN BRUGES
e. DUSTIN HOFFMAN – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
Winner: Colin Farrel
My Comments on this Category: I have to admit I was really rooting for James Franco here, I knew the odds were against a stoner comedy walking away with any serious awards but I couldn't help but hope. Anyway I am glad that Colin Farrell has won his first serious (in my own opinion Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmy's, Screen Actors Guild Awards, or Critics Choice awards) American award. Maybe now he will start showing off his talent and stop making things like "Miami Vice"
7. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. BOLT
b. KUNG FU PANDA
c. WALL-E
Winner: WALL-E
My comments: Yes, I correctly predicted this one. Although I admitted that I personally was rooting for "Kung Fu Panda" I knew Wall-E had this one in the bag.
8. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX (GERMANY)
(DER BAADER MEINHOF KOMPLEX)
b. EVERLASTING MOMENTS (SWEDEN/DENMARK)
(MARIA LARSSONS EVIGA ÖGONBLICK)
c. GOMORRAH (ITALY)
(GOMORRA)
d. I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (FRANCE)
(IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
e. WALTZ WITH BASHIR (ISRAEL)
Winner: Waltz With Bashir
My Comments on this category: I haven't seen or heard of any of these before the nominations so I can't comment, sorry. However I will say that I was moved by the speech given, the director (or possibly producer) said that he truly wished that by the time the children born during the making of this film grew up the film would seem very ancient and outdated.
9. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. AMY ADAMS – DOUBT
b. PENELOPE CRUZ – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
c. VIOLA DAVIS –DOUBT
d. MARISA TOMEI – THE WRESTLER
e. KATE WINSLET – THE READER
Winner: Kate Winslet
My Comments on this category: I was rooting for several actresses in this category, and I must say I was happy that one of the three I was rooting for won. It was a big night for Mrs Winslet.
10. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. TOM CRUISE – TROPIC THUNDER
b. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. –TROPIC THUNDER
c. RALPH FIENNES – THE DUCHESS
d. PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN – DOUBT
e. HEATH LEDGER – THE DARK KNIGHT
Winner: Heath Ledger
Comments: Originally I said that I will be angry if anyone but Heath Ledger wins this, fortunately the Hollywood foreign press has not let me down. Heath Deserved this award.
11. BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
a. DANNY BOYLE – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. STEPHEN DALDRY – THE READER
c. DAVID FINCHER – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
d. RON HOWARD – FROST/NIXON
e. SAM MENDES – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
Winner: Danny Boyle
My Comments: I hadn't seen any of these so I couldn't have any opinions. But I am very glad to see that Slumdog was so successful tonight.
12. BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
a. SIMON BEAUFOY – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. DAVID HARE – THE READER
c. PETER MORGAN – FROST/NIXON
d. ERIC ROTH – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN
e. JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY – DOUBT
Winner: Simon Beaufoy "Slumdog Millionaire"
Comments: See above comment.
13. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
a. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT –THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
b. CLINT EASTWOOD – CHANGELING
c. JAMES NEWTON HOWARD – DEFIANCE
d. A. R. RAHMAN – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
e. HANS ZIMMER – FROST/NIXON
Winner: A. R. Rahman Slumdog Millionaire
Comments: see above comment
14. BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
a. “DOWN TO EARTH” — WALL-E
Music by: Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman
Lyrics by: Peter Gabriel
b. “GRAN TORINO” — GRAN TORINO
Music by: Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
Lyrics by: Jamie Cullum
c. “I THOUGHT I LOST YOU” — BOLT
Music & Lyrics by: Miley Cyrus, Jeffrey Steele
d. “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” — CADILLAC RECORDS
Music & Lyrics by: Beyoncé Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarnon, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street
e. “THE WRESTLER” — THE WRESTLER
Music & Lyrics by: Bruce Springsteen
Winner: The Boss, Bruce Springsteen
My Comments on this Category: I can't really comment once again.
15. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
b. HOUSE (FOX)
c. IN TREATMENT (HBO)
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
e. TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
Winner: Mad Men
My Comments on this Category: I was really rooting for True Blood, instead the award went to a show I really don't watch. Maybe I will have to start watching Mad Men because I have only heard good things about it, then again I don't know a single person who watches it.
16. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. SALLY FIELD – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
b. MARISKA HARGITAY –LAW AND ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
c. JANUARY JONES – MAD MEN
d. ANNA PAQUIN – TRUE BLOOD
e. KYRA SEDGWICK – THE CLOSER
Winner: Anna Paquin
My Comments on this Category: I didn't predict this one but I was really rooting for Anna Paquin. Sookie is a character with a lot of layers, and she did a great job.
17. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. GABRIEL BYRNE – IN TREATMENT
b. MICHAEL C. HALL – DEXTER
c. JON HAMM – MAD MEN
d. HUGH LAURIE – HOUSE
e. JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS – THE TUDORS
Winner: Gabriel Byrne
My Comments on this section: Eh it didn't go to my favorite shows, but I haven't seen in Treatment so I can't really complain.
18. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
b. CALIFORNICATION (SHOWTIME)
c. ENTOURAGE (HBO)
d. THE OFFICE (NBC)
e. WEEDS (SHOWTIME)
Winner: 30 Rock
Winner: Best Speech of the night: Tracy Morgan
My Comments on this Category: I'm not too surprised with the result here. 30 rock is a good show, however I still think "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" deserved a nomination.
19.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. CHRISTINA APPLEGATE – SAMANTHA WHO?
b. AMERICA FERRERA – UGLY BETTY
c. TINA FEY – 30 ROCK
d. DEBRA MESSING – THE STARTER WIFE
e. MARY-LOUISE PARKER – WEEDS
Winner: Tina Fey
Winner: Second Best Speech of the night
My Comments on this Category: I had no favorite i this category as I really like all of the actresses. I'm glad Tina Fey got it, she gave a very fun speech.
20. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN – 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL – THE OFFICE
c. KEVIN CONNOLLY – ENTOURAGE
d. DAVID DUCHOVNY – CALIFORNICATION
e. TONY SHALHOUB – MONK
Winner: Alec Baldwin
My Comments on this section: I was rooting for Alec Baldwin, and he got it. So I'm happy.
21. BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. A RAISIN IN THE SUN (ABC)
Sony Pictures Television, Storyline Entertainment, and Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment
b. BERNARD AND DORIS (HBO
Trigger Street Independent Productions in association with Little Bird and Chicago Films and HBO Films
c. CRANFORD (PBS)
A Co-Production of BBC and WGBH Boston.
d. JOHN ADAMS (HBO)
Playtone in association with HBO Films
e. RECOUNT (HBO)
Spring Creek/Mirage Productions in association with Trigger Street Productions, Everyman Pictures and HBO Films
Winner: John Adams
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these so I couldn't really have an opinion.
22. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JUDI DENCH – CRANFORD
b. CATHERINE KEENER – AN AMERICAN CRIME
c. LAURA LINNEY – JOHN ADAMS
d. SHIRLEY MACLAINE – COCO CHANEL
e. SUSAN SARANDON – BERNARD AND DORIS
Winner: Laura Linney
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these so I couldn't form opinions. However I have liked Laura Linney in just about everything I have seen her in, I'm glad her work has finally gotten recognized.
23. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. RALPH FIENNES – BERNARD AND DORIS
b. PAUL GIAMATTI – JOHN ADAMS
c. KEVIN SPACEY – RECOUNT
d. KIEFER SUTHERLAND – 24: REDEMPTION
e. TOM WILKINSON – RECOUNT
Winner: Paul Giamatti
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these so I had no opinion.
24. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. EILEEN ATKINS – CRANFORD
b. LAURA DERN – RECOUNT
c. MELISSA GEORGE – IN TREATMENT
d. RACHEL GRIFFITHS – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
e. DIANNE WIEST – IN TREATMENT
Winner: Laura Dern
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these, nor do I know any of the actresses other work so I have no opinion.
25. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS – HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
b. DENIS LEARY – RECOUNT
c. JEREMY PIVEN – ENTOURAGE
d. BLAIR UNDERWOOD – IN TREATMENT
e. TOM WILKINSON – JOHN ADAMS
Winner: Tom Wilkinson
Comments: Again I haven't seen any of these so I had no opinion.
Please note when I say I have no opinion it's not meant as a negative or a cut on the award winners in any way shape of form. It's a genuine neutral. I just don't know enough to form an opinion on the subject.
Hopefully I'll be able to get out and see a few more movies before the Oscars roll around. That way I can be a better judge, although the Golden Globes do tend to be a good predictor for who will win the Oscars.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Golden Globe Nominees 2009, Predictions, rants, and raves.
You can see the official list here http://www.goldenglobes.org/news/id/104, or you could just look below and see the exact thing copied, pasted and commented on.
1. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
This movie hasn't even come out yet for us proles. So I can't even feel bad about not having an opinion, although it looks good I do want to see it.
b. FROST/NIXON
Um this also hasn't come out yet to anyone but film critics.
c. THE READER
This one doesn't even get released till January WTF?
d. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
Also does not come out till January
e. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
At last a nominee that has actually been released in theaters for people other then critics. Sadly I haven't seen it yet.
My Thoughts on this Category: I have this weird feeling it's all a big marketing scheme. They won't release the movies till there is a lot of buzz about them. I don't know, this certainly isn't the peoples choice awards but it would be nice to have movies the general population may have actually seen.
2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. ANNE HATHAWAY – RACHEL GETTING MARRIED
Haven't seen it yet. But I do like Ms Hathaway's other work, and I'm glad to see her in a movie that is getting some recognition.
b. ANGELINA JOLIE – CHANGELING
This movie looks way too upsetting for me to see.
c. MERYL STREEP – DOUBT
Also looks like a good movie, and Meryl Streep is a fantastic actress. But as a Catholic I'm not sure I want to see this movie.
d. KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS – I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
Never even heard of this movie before today
e. KATE WINSLET – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
I love Kate Winslet. I can't comment on anything else really. Revolutionary road seems to be about a 50's couple who is deeply disastified with American suburban life. Looks like a pretty intense movie.
My Thoughts on This Category: Lots of talented women, in movies I don't want to watch because they seem too depressing. So essentially it's exactly what I would expect.
3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. LEONARDO DICAPRIO – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
Again he is a good actor
b. FRANK LANGELLA – FROST/NIXON
Um... looks like a cool movie.
c. SEAN PENN – MILK
Lot's of buzz about this performance. It has all the ingrediaents to be the winner of this category controversial subject, great actor, a heroic character taken from real life, and a character that is gay. I'm betting Sean Penn takes this category.
d. BRAD PITT – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
I'm kind of rooting for Brad Pitt here. The man is a really great actor, but his talent always seems to be overshadowed by his looks. Yet I haven't seen the movie so I can't judge.
e. MICKEY ROURKE – THE WRESTLER
Micky Rourke scares me, I can't look directly at his face. The man has had too much plastic surgery. I haven't seen the movie but I would call him the underdog of this category.
4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. BURN AFTER READING
Havn't seen this but I really wanted to.
b. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
Never heard of this so I couldn't see it.
c. IN BRUGES
I know nothing about this movie.
d. MAMMA MIA!
You have to love a movie that came out with a sing along version in theaters. I havn't seen the movie, but I do love Abba
e. VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
Havn't seen it Javier Bardem scares me
My Comments on this Category: I always find it strange that the movies in this category are rarely the ones that made us laugh the hardest. They are the most critically acclaimed movies that can still be considered comedy. To be fair I haven't seen any of these but I would have likes to see "Tropic Thunder" up here.
5.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. REBECCA HALL – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
Never heard of her, can't have an opinion
b. SALLY HAWKINS – HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
Dito
c. FRANCES MCDORMAND – BURN AFTER READING
I love Frances McDormand
d. MERYL STREEP – MAMMA MIA!
I love Meryl Streep
e. EMMA THOMPSON – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
I love Emma Thompson
My Comments on this Category: Really I would be happy for anyone. I love it when a complete unknown takes away a big award, and I would also love it if one of my favorite actresses walked away with it.
6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. JAVIER BARDEM – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
He looks like a caveman, he does not get my vote in any movie where he is not killing people
b. COLIN FARRELL – IN BRUGES
Havn't seen it but I like Colin Farrell, and it's great to know he was in something other then a crappy action film.
c. JAMES FRANCO – PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
I was surprised to see his name here, "Pineapple Express" is not the type of movie they usually honor. In other words I am rooting for him. He was hilarious in Pineapple Express.
d. BRENDAN GLEESON – IN BRUGES
Don't know him Haven't seen it.
e. DUSTIN HOFFMAN – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
Dustin Hoffman is one of the greats, so I wouldn't be surprised if he gave an awesome performance in this. But again I haven't seen it so I have no clue.
My Comments on this Category: Go James Franco! Prove to the world that the stoner comedy is a legit genre, and that it can win awards. Sadly I don't think it will go to him.
7. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. BOLT
I refuse to see anything related to Miley Cyrus
b. KUNG FU PANDA
It was a very cute movie I liked it a lot, but traditionally Disney takes this award.
c. WALL-E
The concept of a robot love story seemed kind of weird to me. So did the idea of a childrens film about the Earth becoming a giant wasteland so utterly ruined that humans had to leave, humans live on in space as fat and stupid creatures so devoid of personality that machines are the only things worth watching. I know I know I'm being harsh, I'll watch it when it comes on TV. I'm sure it's a very cute and lovely story, but I just don't like the premise.
My comments: "Go Kung Fu Panda"! Congratulations to "WALL-E" for winning
8. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX (GERMANY)
(DER BAADER MEINHOF KOMPLEX)
b. EVERLASTING MOMENTS (SWEDEN/DENMARK)
(MARIA LARSSONS EVIGA ÖGONBLICK)
c. GOMORRAH (ITALY)
(GOMORRA)
d. I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (FRANCE)
(IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
e. WALTZ WITH BASHIR (ISRAEL)
My Comments on this category: I havn't seen or heard of any of these so I can't comment, sorry.
9. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. AMY ADAMS – DOUBT
Love Amy Adams, she seems so cheery she would make an awesome nun.
b. PENELOPE CRUZ – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
No opinion
c. VIOLA DAVIS –DOUBT
Don't know her or the film
d. MARISA TOMEI – THE WRESTLER
Love Marisa Tomei, don't know much about the film.
e. KATE WINSLET – THE READER
Love Kate Winslet
My Comments on this category: I'm rooting for Amy Adams, Marisa Tomei, and Kate Winslet for no particular reason.
10. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. TOM CRUISE – TROPIC THUNDER
He totally stole the show in every scene he was in. Normally I find Tom Cruise kind of annoying but he was hilarious in this.
b. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. –TROPIC THUNDER
A great performance. Can we just step back and appreciate the sheer balls it takes to be a white actor who performs as a white actor playing a black man. He did it, and he did it so well that no angry mops came after him with pitch forks. Thats saying something.
c. RALPH FIENNES – THE DUCHESS
Great actor but I haven't seen it.
d. PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN – DOUBT
I love Philip Seymour Hoffman but I can't seem to make myself root for someone who is probably playing a pedophile.
e. HEATH LEDGER – THE DARK KNIGHT
Ok, this is hands down the man I want to win. Not because he is dead, it's because he absolutely deserves it. No one else could have given this performance he was fearless, terrifying, yet utterly captivating in this role.
My Comments on this Category: I will be angry if anyone but Heath Ledger wins this.
11. BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
a. DANNY BOYLE – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. STEPHEN DALDRY – THE READER
c. DAVID FINCHER – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
d. RON HOWARD – FROST/NIXON
e. SAM MENDES – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
My Comments: Haven't any of these can't judge how they did. I was able to judge more with acting categories because Actors tend to give far more reliable performances then directors. After all who would believe that the man who created a masterpiece like "Schindlers List" was also capable of creating a giant pile of crap like "Indiana Jones Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." A directors style can vary drastically depending on the story they are set to tell, so I'll hold my judgment on this one.
12. BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
a. SIMON BEAUFOY – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. DAVID HARE – THE READER
c. PETER MORGAN – FROST/NIXON
d. ERIC ROTH – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN
e. JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY – DOUBT
My Comments on this category: I can't comment.
13. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
a. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT –THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
b. CLINT EASTWOOD – CHANGELING
c. JAMES NEWTON HOWARD – DEFIANCE
d. A. R. RAHMAN – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
e. HANS ZIMMER – FROST/NIXON
My Comments on this Category: I can't comment
14. BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
a. “DOWN TO EARTH” — WALL-E
Music by: Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman
Lyrics by: Peter Gabriel
b. “GRAN TORINO” — GRAN TORINO
Music by: Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
Lyrics by: Jamie Cullum
c. “I THOUGHT I LOST YOU” — BOLT
Music & Lyrics by: Miley Cyrus, Jeffrey Steele
d. “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” — CADILLAC RECORDS
Music & Lyrics by: Beyoncé Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarnon, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street
e. “THE WRESTLER” — THE WRESTLER
Music & Lyrics by: Bruce Springsteen
My Comments on this Category: A lot of good songs tend to be ignored just because they are in movies that weren't nominated. I consider "Iris" from the City of Angels soundtrack, and the entire score of "Queen of the Damned" not being nominated some of the biggest snubs of all times. While this particular song is nowhere near as good as some songs of years past I think "Little Things" from the Wanted soundtrack should have gotten a nomination
15. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
A show about a serial killer killing other killers, brilliant! I love this show, the third season is not as strong as seasons 1 and 2, but all the same it definitely is deserving of this nomination.
b. HOUSE (FOX)
I love House. It's a great show but I don't think it will walk away with the prize this year. It's still great but it's still the same old stuff.
c. IN TREATMENT (HBO)
never heard of it, and I get HBO
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
I keep hearing great reviews but I have yet to meet anyone who actually watches this show.
e. TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
Despite a distinct lack of Bubba, I absolutely love this show.
My Comments on this Category: I'm really rooting for True Blood, it would be great for a new and quirky show like this to get an award.
16. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. SALLY FIELD – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
I Don't watch the show
b. MARISKA HARGITAY –LAW AND ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
I Don't watch the show
c. JANUARY JONES – MAD MEN
I Don't watch the Show
d. ANNA PAQUIN – TRUE BLOOD
I think Anna Paquin does a really good job of playing a character who appears to be a very simple straightforward southern waitress, but is really quite complicated. I don't think everyone could pull off a role with such a mix of sweetness and strength.
e. KYRA SEDGWICK – THE CLOSER
Hasn't she won enough awards for this role?
My Comments on this Category: Go Sookie, I mean Anna Paquin
17. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. GABRIEL BYRNE – IN TREATMENT
I Don't watch it
b. MICHAEL C. HALL – DEXTER
He makes a sociopathic killer lovable, that deserves an award.
c. JON HAMM – MAD MEN
I don't watch it
d. HUGH LAURIE – HOUSE
Love Hugh Laurie, He was born to play this role.
e. JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS – THE TUDORS
I still think he was a bad casting choice for Henry VIII, but he does a good job of showing how power corrupts a good man.
My Comments on this section: I'm rooting for Micheal C. Hall, but I have a strange feeling the guy from Mad Men will get it. The critics really seem to love that show.
18. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
It's a decent show but it's not one of my favorites.
b. CALIFORNICATION (SHOWTIME)
No desire to watch this
c. ENTOURAGE (HBO)
I really like this show, thats about all I can say.
d. THE OFFICE (NBC)
I know a lot of people will hate me for this but I don't think The Office is that funny. I hate the type of humor where things are purposely made so embarrassing and awkward that you laugh, it's just not my sense of humor.
e. WEEDS (SHOWTIME)
I like Weeds a lot but honestly this season I feel as if it deserved to be in the Drama category. I laugh at Dexter more then I did at this season of Weeds.
My Comments on this Category: I'm sorry It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia deserves a nomination. It is by far the funniest show on tv. To a casual viewer it may seem pretty lowbrow, but it makes fun of itself constantly and is extremely daring in it's approach to topics. If you haven't seen this show go watch it.
19.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. CHRISTINA APPLEGATE – SAMANTHA WHO?
b. AMERICA FERRERA – UGLY BETTY
c. TINA FEY – 30 ROCK
d. DEBRA MESSING – THE STARTER WIFE
e. MARY-LOUISE PARKER – WEEDS
My Comments on this Category: I have no clue about who is going to win this one. Nor do I feel like rooting for anyone in particular. The only show I really watch here is Weeds, but I have seen all of these actresses in other things and they are all very capable funny women.
20. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN – 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL – THE OFFICE
c. KEVIN CONNOLLY – ENTOURAGE
d. DAVID DUCHOVNY – CALIFORNICATION
e. TONY SHALHOUB – MONK
My Comments on this section: Rooting for Alec Baldwin
21. BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. A RAISIN IN THE SUN (ABC)
Sony Pictures Television, Storyline Entertainment, and Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment
b. BERNARD AND DORIS (HBO
Trigger Street Independent Productions in association with Little Bird and Chicago Films and HBO Films
c. CRANFORD (PBS)
A Co-Production of BBC and WGBH Boston.
d. JOHN ADAMS (HBO)
Playtone in association with HBO Films
e. RECOUNT (HBO)
Spring Creek/Mirage Productions in association with Trigger Street Productions, Everyman Pictures and HBO Films
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these
22. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JUDI DENCH – CRANFORD
b. CATHERINE KEENER – AN AMERICAN CRIME
c. LAURA LINNEY – JOHN ADAMS
d. SHIRLEY MACLAINE – COCO CHANEL
e. SUSAN SARANDON – BERNARD AND DORIS
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these
23. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. RALPH FIENNES – BERNARD AND DORIS
b. PAUL GIAMATTI – JOHN ADAMS
c. KEVIN SPACEY – RECOUNT
d. KIEFER SUTHERLAND – 24: REDEMPTION
e. TOM WILKINSON – RECOUNT
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these
24. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. EILEEN ATKINS – CRANFORD
b. LAURA DERN – RECOUNT
c. MELISSA GEORGE – IN TREATMENT
d. RACHEL GRIFFITHS – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
e. DIANNE WIEST – IN TREATMENT
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these, nor do I know any of the actresses
25. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS – HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
b. DENIS LEARY – RECOUNT
c. JEREMY PIVEN – ENTOURAGE
He is great but he has won this award for this role too many times, time to pass on the torch.
d. BLAIR UNDERWOOD – IN TREATMENT
e. TOM WILKINSON – JOHN ADAMS
My Comments in this Category: I haven't seen anything but Entourage, but I'm rooting for Neil Patrick Harris because of his Performance in "Dr. Horribles Sing Along Blog"
1. BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
This movie hasn't even come out yet for us proles. So I can't even feel bad about not having an opinion, although it looks good I do want to see it.
b. FROST/NIXON
Um this also hasn't come out yet to anyone but film critics.
c. THE READER
This one doesn't even get released till January WTF?
d. REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
Also does not come out till January
e. SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
At last a nominee that has actually been released in theaters for people other then critics. Sadly I haven't seen it yet.
My Thoughts on this Category: I have this weird feeling it's all a big marketing scheme. They won't release the movies till there is a lot of buzz about them. I don't know, this certainly isn't the peoples choice awards but it would be nice to have movies the general population may have actually seen.
2. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. ANNE HATHAWAY – RACHEL GETTING MARRIED
Haven't seen it yet. But I do like Ms Hathaway's other work, and I'm glad to see her in a movie that is getting some recognition.
b. ANGELINA JOLIE – CHANGELING
This movie looks way too upsetting for me to see.
c. MERYL STREEP – DOUBT
Also looks like a good movie, and Meryl Streep is a fantastic actress. But as a Catholic I'm not sure I want to see this movie.
d. KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS – I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
Never even heard of this movie before today
e. KATE WINSLET – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
I love Kate Winslet. I can't comment on anything else really. Revolutionary road seems to be about a 50's couple who is deeply disastified with American suburban life. Looks like a pretty intense movie.
My Thoughts on This Category: Lots of talented women, in movies I don't want to watch because they seem too depressing. So essentially it's exactly what I would expect.
3. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA
a. LEONARDO DICAPRIO – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
Again he is a good actor
b. FRANK LANGELLA – FROST/NIXON
Um... looks like a cool movie.
c. SEAN PENN – MILK
Lot's of buzz about this performance. It has all the ingrediaents to be the winner of this category controversial subject, great actor, a heroic character taken from real life, and a character that is gay. I'm betting Sean Penn takes this category.
d. BRAD PITT – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
I'm kind of rooting for Brad Pitt here. The man is a really great actor, but his talent always seems to be overshadowed by his looks. Yet I haven't seen the movie so I can't judge.
e. MICKEY ROURKE – THE WRESTLER
Micky Rourke scares me, I can't look directly at his face. The man has had too much plastic surgery. I haven't seen the movie but I would call him the underdog of this category.
4. BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. BURN AFTER READING
Havn't seen this but I really wanted to.
b. HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
Never heard of this so I couldn't see it.
c. IN BRUGES
I know nothing about this movie.
d. MAMMA MIA!
You have to love a movie that came out with a sing along version in theaters. I havn't seen the movie, but I do love Abba
e. VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
Havn't seen it Javier Bardem scares me
My Comments on this Category: I always find it strange that the movies in this category are rarely the ones that made us laugh the hardest. They are the most critically acclaimed movies that can still be considered comedy. To be fair I haven't seen any of these but I would have likes to see "Tropic Thunder" up here.
5.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. REBECCA HALL – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
Never heard of her, can't have an opinion
b. SALLY HAWKINS – HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
Dito
c. FRANCES MCDORMAND – BURN AFTER READING
I love Frances McDormand
d. MERYL STREEP – MAMMA MIA!
I love Meryl Streep
e. EMMA THOMPSON – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
I love Emma Thompson
My Comments on this Category: Really I would be happy for anyone. I love it when a complete unknown takes away a big award, and I would also love it if one of my favorite actresses walked away with it.
6. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. JAVIER BARDEM – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
He looks like a caveman, he does not get my vote in any movie where he is not killing people
b. COLIN FARRELL – IN BRUGES
Havn't seen it but I like Colin Farrell, and it's great to know he was in something other then a crappy action film.
c. JAMES FRANCO – PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
I was surprised to see his name here, "Pineapple Express" is not the type of movie they usually honor. In other words I am rooting for him. He was hilarious in Pineapple Express.
d. BRENDAN GLEESON – IN BRUGES
Don't know him Haven't seen it.
e. DUSTIN HOFFMAN – LAST CHANCE HARVEY
Dustin Hoffman is one of the greats, so I wouldn't be surprised if he gave an awesome performance in this. But again I haven't seen it so I have no clue.
My Comments on this Category: Go James Franco! Prove to the world that the stoner comedy is a legit genre, and that it can win awards. Sadly I don't think it will go to him.
7. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. BOLT
I refuse to see anything related to Miley Cyrus
b. KUNG FU PANDA
It was a very cute movie I liked it a lot, but traditionally Disney takes this award.
c. WALL-E
The concept of a robot love story seemed kind of weird to me. So did the idea of a childrens film about the Earth becoming a giant wasteland so utterly ruined that humans had to leave, humans live on in space as fat and stupid creatures so devoid of personality that machines are the only things worth watching. I know I know I'm being harsh, I'll watch it when it comes on TV. I'm sure it's a very cute and lovely story, but I just don't like the premise.
My comments: "Go Kung Fu Panda"! Congratulations to "WALL-E" for winning
8. BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. THE BAADER MEINHOF COMPLEX (GERMANY)
(DER BAADER MEINHOF KOMPLEX)
b. EVERLASTING MOMENTS (SWEDEN/DENMARK)
(MARIA LARSSONS EVIGA ÖGONBLICK)
c. GOMORRAH (ITALY)
(GOMORRA)
d. I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (FRANCE)
(IL Y A LONGTEMPS QUE JE T’AIME)
e. WALTZ WITH BASHIR (ISRAEL)
My Comments on this category: I havn't seen or heard of any of these so I can't comment, sorry.
9. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. AMY ADAMS – DOUBT
Love Amy Adams, she seems so cheery she would make an awesome nun.
b. PENELOPE CRUZ – VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
No opinion
c. VIOLA DAVIS –DOUBT
Don't know her or the film
d. MARISA TOMEI – THE WRESTLER
Love Marisa Tomei, don't know much about the film.
e. KATE WINSLET – THE READER
Love Kate Winslet
My Comments on this category: I'm rooting for Amy Adams, Marisa Tomei, and Kate Winslet for no particular reason.
10. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
a. TOM CRUISE – TROPIC THUNDER
He totally stole the show in every scene he was in. Normally I find Tom Cruise kind of annoying but he was hilarious in this.
b. ROBERT DOWNEY JR. –TROPIC THUNDER
A great performance. Can we just step back and appreciate the sheer balls it takes to be a white actor who performs as a white actor playing a black man. He did it, and he did it so well that no angry mops came after him with pitch forks. Thats saying something.
c. RALPH FIENNES – THE DUCHESS
Great actor but I haven't seen it.
d. PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN – DOUBT
I love Philip Seymour Hoffman but I can't seem to make myself root for someone who is probably playing a pedophile.
e. HEATH LEDGER – THE DARK KNIGHT
Ok, this is hands down the man I want to win. Not because he is dead, it's because he absolutely deserves it. No one else could have given this performance he was fearless, terrifying, yet utterly captivating in this role.
My Comments on this Category: I will be angry if anyone but Heath Ledger wins this.
11. BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE
a. DANNY BOYLE – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. STEPHEN DALDRY – THE READER
c. DAVID FINCHER – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
d. RON HOWARD – FROST/NIXON
e. SAM MENDES – REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
My Comments: Haven't any of these can't judge how they did. I was able to judge more with acting categories because Actors tend to give far more reliable performances then directors. After all who would believe that the man who created a masterpiece like "Schindlers List" was also capable of creating a giant pile of crap like "Indiana Jones Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." A directors style can vary drastically depending on the story they are set to tell, so I'll hold my judgment on this one.
12. BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE
a. SIMON BEAUFOY – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
b. DAVID HARE – THE READER
c. PETER MORGAN – FROST/NIXON
d. ERIC ROTH – THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN
e. JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY – DOUBT
My Comments on this category: I can't comment.
13. BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE
a. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT –THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
b. CLINT EASTWOOD – CHANGELING
c. JAMES NEWTON HOWARD – DEFIANCE
d. A. R. RAHMAN – SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
e. HANS ZIMMER – FROST/NIXON
My Comments on this Category: I can't comment
14. BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
a. “DOWN TO EARTH” — WALL-E
Music by: Peter Gabriel, Thomas Newman
Lyrics by: Peter Gabriel
b. “GRAN TORINO” — GRAN TORINO
Music by: Clint Eastwood, Jamie Cullum, Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
Lyrics by: Jamie Cullum
c. “I THOUGHT I LOST YOU” — BOLT
Music & Lyrics by: Miley Cyrus, Jeffrey Steele
d. “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” — CADILLAC RECORDS
Music & Lyrics by: Beyoncé Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Scott McFarnon, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street
e. “THE WRESTLER” — THE WRESTLER
Music & Lyrics by: Bruce Springsteen
My Comments on this Category: A lot of good songs tend to be ignored just because they are in movies that weren't nominated. I consider "Iris" from the City of Angels soundtrack, and the entire score of "Queen of the Damned" not being nominated some of the biggest snubs of all times. While this particular song is nowhere near as good as some songs of years past I think "Little Things" from the Wanted soundtrack should have gotten a nomination
15. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
A show about a serial killer killing other killers, brilliant! I love this show, the third season is not as strong as seasons 1 and 2, but all the same it definitely is deserving of this nomination.
b. HOUSE (FOX)
I love House. It's a great show but I don't think it will walk away with the prize this year. It's still great but it's still the same old stuff.
c. IN TREATMENT (HBO)
never heard of it, and I get HBO
d. MAD MEN (AMC)
I keep hearing great reviews but I have yet to meet anyone who actually watches this show.
e. TRUE BLOOD (HBO)
Despite a distinct lack of Bubba, I absolutely love this show.
My Comments on this Category: I'm really rooting for True Blood, it would be great for a new and quirky show like this to get an award.
16. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. SALLY FIELD – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
I Don't watch the show
b. MARISKA HARGITAY –LAW AND ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
I Don't watch the show
c. JANUARY JONES – MAD MEN
I Don't watch the Show
d. ANNA PAQUIN – TRUE BLOOD
I think Anna Paquin does a really good job of playing a character who appears to be a very simple straightforward southern waitress, but is really quite complicated. I don't think everyone could pull off a role with such a mix of sweetness and strength.
e. KYRA SEDGWICK – THE CLOSER
Hasn't she won enough awards for this role?
My Comments on this Category: Go Sookie, I mean Anna Paquin
17. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
a. GABRIEL BYRNE – IN TREATMENT
I Don't watch it
b. MICHAEL C. HALL – DEXTER
He makes a sociopathic killer lovable, that deserves an award.
c. JON HAMM – MAD MEN
I don't watch it
d. HUGH LAURIE – HOUSE
Love Hugh Laurie, He was born to play this role.
e. JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS – THE TUDORS
I still think he was a bad casting choice for Henry VIII, but he does a good job of showing how power corrupts a good man.
My Comments on this section: I'm rooting for Micheal C. Hall, but I have a strange feeling the guy from Mad Men will get it. The critics really seem to love that show.
18. BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. 30 ROCK (NBC)
It's a decent show but it's not one of my favorites.
b. CALIFORNICATION (SHOWTIME)
No desire to watch this
c. ENTOURAGE (HBO)
I really like this show, thats about all I can say.
d. THE OFFICE (NBC)
I know a lot of people will hate me for this but I don't think The Office is that funny. I hate the type of humor where things are purposely made so embarrassing and awkward that you laugh, it's just not my sense of humor.
e. WEEDS (SHOWTIME)
I like Weeds a lot but honestly this season I feel as if it deserved to be in the Drama category. I laugh at Dexter more then I did at this season of Weeds.
My Comments on this Category: I'm sorry It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia deserves a nomination. It is by far the funniest show on tv. To a casual viewer it may seem pretty lowbrow, but it makes fun of itself constantly and is extremely daring in it's approach to topics. If you haven't seen this show go watch it.
19.BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES –COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. CHRISTINA APPLEGATE – SAMANTHA WHO?
b. AMERICA FERRERA – UGLY BETTY
c. TINA FEY – 30 ROCK
d. DEBRA MESSING – THE STARTER WIFE
e. MARY-LOUISE PARKER – WEEDS
My Comments on this Category: I have no clue about who is going to win this one. Nor do I feel like rooting for anyone in particular. The only show I really watch here is Weeds, but I have seen all of these actresses in other things and they are all very capable funny women.
20. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALEC BALDWIN – 30 ROCK
b. STEVE CARELL – THE OFFICE
c. KEVIN CONNOLLY – ENTOURAGE
d. DAVID DUCHOVNY – CALIFORNICATION
e. TONY SHALHOUB – MONK
My Comments on this section: Rooting for Alec Baldwin
21. BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. A RAISIN IN THE SUN (ABC)
Sony Pictures Television, Storyline Entertainment, and Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment
b. BERNARD AND DORIS (HBO
Trigger Street Independent Productions in association with Little Bird and Chicago Films and HBO Films
c. CRANFORD (PBS)
A Co-Production of BBC and WGBH Boston.
d. JOHN ADAMS (HBO)
Playtone in association with HBO Films
e. RECOUNT (HBO)
Spring Creek/Mirage Productions in association with Trigger Street Productions, Everyman Pictures and HBO Films
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these
22. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. JUDI DENCH – CRANFORD
b. CATHERINE KEENER – AN AMERICAN CRIME
c. LAURA LINNEY – JOHN ADAMS
d. SHIRLEY MACLAINE – COCO CHANEL
e. SUSAN SARANDON – BERNARD AND DORIS
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these
23. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. RALPH FIENNES – BERNARD AND DORIS
b. PAUL GIAMATTI – JOHN ADAMS
c. KEVIN SPACEY – RECOUNT
d. KIEFER SUTHERLAND – 24: REDEMPTION
e. TOM WILKINSON – RECOUNT
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these
24. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. EILEEN ATKINS – CRANFORD
b. LAURA DERN – RECOUNT
c. MELISSA GEORGE – IN TREATMENT
d. RACHEL GRIFFITHS – BROTHERS AND SISTERS
e. DIANNE WIEST – IN TREATMENT
My Comments in this Category: Haven't seen any of these, nor do I know any of the actresses
25. BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
a. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS – HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
b. DENIS LEARY – RECOUNT
c. JEREMY PIVEN – ENTOURAGE
He is great but he has won this award for this role too many times, time to pass on the torch.
d. BLAIR UNDERWOOD – IN TREATMENT
e. TOM WILKINSON – JOHN ADAMS
My Comments in this Category: I haven't seen anything but Entourage, but I'm rooting for Neil Patrick Harris because of his Performance in "Dr. Horribles Sing Along Blog"
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