The Globes want so hard to seem relevant, especially after last year when they were openly mocked by their own host for nominating The Tourist, among other awful decisions. And yet, they brought that same host back. While I've stopped believing the Globes are good for determining who will win the Oscar -- winner of the BP Globe has won the Oscar only once since 2004 -- it's about finding similarities. If many groups are nominating the same people, that's who you bet on for the Oscar.
So here are a few "Huzzahs!" and "Boos!" about this year's nominees. You can read the list in the post below. These are in no particular order; just the order I thought them in.
Harry Potter is dead. No Ensemble nod at the SAG. No Picture nod from the Critics Choice. No screenplay nods, no directing nods. Warners might still try to funnel energy into this campaign, but it's not happening. No one really cares about the franchise in the awards circuit. Besides, they already have a "kids" movie, and it's called Hugo. And it's better.
What's up with Melissa McCarthy? The Globes nommed Bridesmaids for Picture and Wiig for Actress, but the scene-stealing supporting role goes without a mention. The same week, she gets nominated for Critics Choice and SAG awards. She's quite the big question mark as far as the Oscars are concerned.
George Clooney's winning a Golden Globe. The man got four nominations. Producing, directing, and co-writing The Ides of March, and acting in The Descendants. If that's not proof that the Globes want stars to feel loved, I don't know what is. Oh yeah, Ryan Gosling got a Best Actor nod for Crazy, Stupid Love. I really like that movie, but c'mon guys. C'mon.
Hugo is coming. I still can't believe how well it's doing. Usually movies that I feel strongly about either don't play in the big game, or are minor players. Hugo is poised to go toe-to-toe with The Artist at the Critics Choice and the Globes. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if HFPA gives Marty another statue. They love him a lot more than the Academy.
Swinton and Mara are wild cards. Because Michelle Williams was in "Comedy" at the Globes, both Rooney Mara and Tilda Swinton got in "Drama Actress." I suspect only one will make it to the Oscar ballot in that fifth slot. Game on. Also, there's that whole Charlize Theron thing to worry about -- will the Academy care at all for "Young Adult"?
Thanks, Globes, for Viggo. For some reason, no one else has nominated Viggo Mortensen for Best Supporting Actor. So, if nothing else, I really like the Globes for this. It's one of the best performances anyone gave all year, in my book. Especially as a supporting role to Fassbender's Jung.
Midnight in Paris makes its case. With a SAG Ensemble nod and four Globes nods including Picture, Director, and Screenplay, Woody Allen's best movie in twenty years has its cards on the table. It will either just make the race in the Oscars or get shut out entirely.
Extremely Loud is on mute. Even though I haven't seen it, I have no desire to. Completely shut out at the Globes, only a few nods at the Critics Choice (even if one was a Best Picture), it definitely takes a tumble. Of course, the Academy loves Stephen Daldry for reasons unknown. So I'm not totally basking in this shut-out just yet.
Tinker is nowhere. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is one of the best reviewed movies of the year, so why no Globes love? Why no love from virtually anywhere? Will Gary Oldman even get an Oscar nomination at this rate? Color me confused.
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