On Sunday, January 7th the 2018 Golden Globes will be taking place. Below are my predictions. Please note that I will only be making predictions for the film side of things.
BEST MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
Call Me by Your Name
Dunkirk
The Post
The Shape of Water
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Should win: Call Me by Your Name
Will win: The Shape of Water
While I think Call Me by Your Name has a legitimate shot at winning, it's hard to ignore the amount of love and hype behind The Shape of Water.
While I think Call Me by Your Name has a legitimate shot at winning, it's hard to ignore the amount of love and hype behind The Shape of Water.
BEST MOTION PICTURE - MUSICAL OR COMEDY
The Disaster Artist
Get Out
The Greatest Showman
I, Tonya
Lady Bird
Should win: Get Out
Will win: Get Out
Look, there is absolutely no reason why Get Out should be nominated in this category since it is neither a comedy nor a musical, but here we are now. While I wouldn't argue with anyone who thinks Lady Bird will win, I think that Get Out's social relevance will give it an extra boost.
Look, there is absolutely no reason why Get Out should be nominated in this category since it is neither a comedy nor a musical, but here we are now. While I wouldn't argue with anyone who thinks Lady Bird will win, I think that Get Out's social relevance will give it an extra boost.
BEST DIRECTOR
Guillermo del Toro - The Shape of Water
Martin McDonagh - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Christopher Nolan - Dunkirk
Ridley Scott - All the Money in the World
Steven Spielberg - The Post
Should win: Guillermo del Toro
Will win: Guillermo del Toro
You can never really count out someone of Nolan or Spielberg's stature, but I think this is del Toro's year. This is an undeniably beautiful world that he created and he deserves the recognition for everything that this film accomplished.
You can never really count out someone of Nolan or Spielberg's stature, but I think this is del Toro's year. This is an undeniably beautiful world that he created and he deserves the recognition for everything that this film accomplished.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
Jessica Chastain - Molly's Game
Sally Hawkins - The Shape of Water
Frances McDormand - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Meryl Streep - The Post
Michelle Williams - All the Money in the World
Should win: Sally Hawkins
Will win: Sally Hawkins
This is a very close one. I think Sally Hawkins should and will win, but Frances McDormand gave such a strong performance that if she wins, I wouldn't be surprised. However, I think that the performance that Hawkins is able to give without ever speaking a single word is truly exceptional.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
Timothee Chalamet - Call Me by Your Name
Daniel Day-Lewis - Phantom Thread
Tom Hanks - The Post
Gary Oldman - Darkest Hour
Denzel Washington - Roman J. Israel, Esq.
Should win: Daniel Day-Lewis
Will win: Gary Oldman
Should win: Daniel Day-Lewis
Will win: Gary Oldman
If I had to rank the top three from top to bottom, it would go like this: Day-Lewis, Chalamet and then Oldman. The Darkest Hour didn't do much for me and Oldman's performance, while very good, didn't move me in the same way that the performances by Day-Lewis and Chalamet did. Most people lost their minds over Oldman's performance, though, so I don't think he will lose.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Judi Dench - Victoria & Abdul
Margot Robbie - I, Tonya
Saoirse Ronan - Lady Bird
Emma Stone - Battle of the Sexes
Helen Mirren - The Leisure Seeker
Should win: Saoirse Ronan
Will win: Saoirse Ronan
This is Saoirse Ronan's year. Margot Robbie will put up a fight, for sure, but Ronan is not losing this one.
This is Saoirse Ronan's year. Margot Robbie will put up a fight, for sure, but Ronan is not losing this one.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - MUSICAL OR COMEDY
Steve Carell - Battle of the Sexes
Ansel Elgort - Baby Driver
James Franco - The Disaster Artist
Hugh Jackman - The Greatest Showman
Daniel Kaluuya - Get Out
Should win: James Franco
Will win: Daniel Kaluuya
This one is tough. James Franco should absolutely win this category, but the amount of support behind Get Out makes me think that Kaluuya might actually steal this one.
This one is tough. James Franco should absolutely win this category, but the amount of support behind Get Out makes me think that Kaluuya might actually steal this one.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE
Mary J. Blige - Mudbound
Hong Chau - Downsizing
Allison Janney - I, Tonya
Laurie Metcalf - Lady Bird
Octavia Spencer - The Shape of Water
Should win: Laurie Metcalf
Will win: Allison Janney
This is a toss-up and I don't really know who will win. Both are great in their own right and even though I would prefer it if Metcalf won, I wouldn't be mad at a Janney win.
This is a toss-up and I don't really know who will win. Both are great in their own right and even though I would prefer it if Metcalf won, I wouldn't be mad at a Janney win.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE
Willem Dafoe - The Florida Project
Armie Hammer - Call Me by Your Name
Richard Jenkins - The Shape of Water
Christopher Plummer - All the Money in the World
Sam Rockwell - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Should win: Sam Rockwell
Will win: Willem Dafoe
I never really cared for The Florida Project. Willem Dafoe was very good, but I don't think he would make it onto my top 5 best supporting actors. I think that Sam Rockwell in Three Billboards is absolutely phenomenal but I find it hard to bet against Dafoe and the love around that film.
BEST ANIMATED FILM
The Boss Baby
The Breadwinner
Ferdinand
Coco
Loving Vincent
Should win: Coco
Will win: Coco
I still sincerely believe Coco can and should be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. No other animated movie will come close to Coco this year.
BEST ORIGINAL SONG IN A MOTION PICTURE
"Home" - Ferdinand
"Mighty River" - Mudbound
"Remember Me" - Coco
"The Star" - The Star
"This Is Me" - The Greatest Showman
Should win: "Remember Me"
Will win: "Remember Me"
Coco's "Remember Me" is very dear to my heart. The moment of the film that finally broke me to pieces revolves around this song. "Remember Me" is a beautiful song that deserves to win this award.
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE IN A MOTION PICTURE
The Boss Baby
The Breadwinner
Ferdinand
Coco
Loving Vincent
Should win: Coco
Will win: Coco
I still sincerely believe Coco can and should be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. No other animated movie will come close to Coco this year.
BEST ORIGINAL SONG IN A MOTION PICTURE
"Home" - Ferdinand
"Mighty River" - Mudbound
"Remember Me" - Coco
"The Star" - The Star
"This Is Me" - The Greatest Showman
Should win: "Remember Me"
Will win: "Remember Me"
Coco's "Remember Me" is very dear to my heart. The moment of the film that finally broke me to pieces revolves around this song. "Remember Me" is a beautiful song that deserves to win this award.
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE IN A MOTION PICTURE
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
The Shape of Water
Phantom Thread
The Post
Dunkirk
Should win: Phantom Thread
Will win: Phantom Thread
To be completely honest, I very rarely pay attention to a film's score. Only those that I think are exceptional actually stand out to me. The only score from this list that I actually remember and that I really noticed in the film was that of Phantom Thread. I think it added a lot to the film and should be the one that wins.
BEST SCREENPLAY IN A MOTION PICTURE
The Shape of Water
Lady Bird
The Post
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Molly's Game
Should win: Lady Bird
Will win: Lady Bird
I would have loved to have seen the screenplays to Wind River, Get Out and Logan on this list. I'm not surprised that Wind River and Logan were left out, but I am shocked at Get Out's omission. With the list that we have, I think it will be a toss-up between The Shape of Water and Lady Bird with Lady Bird ultimately winning.
Should win: Lady Bird
Will win: Lady Bird
I would have loved to have seen the screenplays to Wind River, Get Out and Logan on this list. I'm not surprised that Wind River and Logan were left out, but I am shocked at Get Out's omission. With the list that we have, I think it will be a toss-up between The Shape of Water and Lady Bird with Lady Bird ultimately winning.
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