Golden Globes - This Sunday
Best Motion Picture, Drama:
The Social Network
This is a tough call, with some strong contenders in this category, as an overall film, The Social Network looks set to take the top prize, especially seeing as it has been picking up the same award in nearly every award ceremony that has happened so far. The King's Speech seems like the most likely contender, but expect to see that to take the prize at the BAFTAs on our side of the pond.
Again, another tough call, with some very strong contenders, however, after being snubbed in the director nominations for the very brilliant The Wrestler, Aronofsky looks like he could clinch it. David Fincher is another likely winner, but expect him to win Best Picture and for Aronofsky to take the director's prize.
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:
Colin Firth, The King's Speech
Colin Firth was nominated for most Best Actor awards going last year for A Single Man, expect him to take the top prize this year for his role in The King's Speech. James Franco could edge in there with his portrayal of Aron Ralston, the trapped climber. The safe bet would be to go with Colin Firth though.
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama:
Natalie Portman, Black Swan
The Best Actress award looks set to go to Natalie Portman, Black Swan centres on her, and she had to train long and hard to get in the right shape for the role. Her dedication will win the day for her, looking at the list, it's hard to choose anyone other than her to win this award.
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:
Christian Bale, The Fighter
It would be a travesty if Christian Bale didn't win this award, he has consistently had good performances and shows a dedication to roles like very little actors working today. This should be one of the most certain categories.
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:
Helena Bonham Carter, The King's Speech
In the Supporting Actress category, there's no real stand-out winner, but expect Helena Bonham Carter to take the award for her role in The King's Speech and for her consistent performances throughout her career.
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture:
The Social Network
The Social Network should be a certainty for this category, Aaron Sorkin's script powers the film, the dialogue is quick and Fincher's Facebook story has everything to thank Aaron Sorkin for, much like Christian Bale's Supporting Actor nomination, it would be a travesty if this didn't win.
Best Animated Feature Film:
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3 is a fairly safe bet for this category, Pixar's third installment in the franchise was funny, moving, emotional and downright beautiful. Capturing the tone of the previous films perfectly, bringing it to a close perfectly and making it perfect for children along with making it perfect for the teens who grew up with the first two films.
Best Foreign Language Film:
Biutiful
This is the fourth film from Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who has previously directed critically acclaimed hits Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel. The film has so far gathered massive critical acclaim, provided buzz at the Cannes Film Festival and looks set to take this prize.
Best Original Song - Motion Picture:
I See The Light, Tangled
Disney have a knack for getting their title songs right on the money. In the 1990s alone they took around half of the Best Original Songs. This looks like the best bet for this category too, Mandy Moore sings a song in a Disney film, it's near-perfect Disney animation fodder.
Best Original Score - Motion Picture:
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network
This is another tough category, with Inception and 127 Hours providing incredible scores, that without them, the films just wouldn't be close to the quality that they are. However, my prediction has to be for The Social Network, an understated score which feels so naturally ingrained in the film, yet so unique.
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