I feel like a total fish out of water because I have only seen four or five of the movies that are up for nomination, and there are a few new TV shows that I haven't gotten around to watching yet, but I am still going to make some predictions for tonight.
Best Motion Picture - Drama
I've got to go with The King's Speech to support my man Colin Firth. The only one of the movies up for nomination that I have seen is Inception, and I hope beyond hope that it doesn't win. Sure, it was an entertaining movie, but it was purely a summer escape movie. Even though I haven't seen the other movies, I can guarantee that at least one of them is better than Inception. (FYI - I am seeing The King's Speech tomorrow seems as how it has finally been released in my local area.)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
I'm going to narrow it down to Natalie Portman in Black Swan and Nicole Kidman in Rabbit Hole. I've heard that both Portman and Kidman's performances are among their best, but I'm going with Natalie Portman for the win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
James Franco's portrayal of Aron Ralston getting stranded in the middle of Utah was one of the most disturbing performances I have ever seen. It just goes to show that Franco is incredibly talented in that he can be playing the funniest drug dealer of the decade one moment and then switch to sawing his own arm off and making it seem realistic the next. Not to mention his stint on General Hospital as a serial killer named Franco. With that said, I have to go with my man Colin Firth. I will forever be under his magic spell since seeing him in London.
Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
It's embarrassing that I've seen more movies in this category than in the Drama category seems as how I'm a super serious individual. I saw Alice in Wonderland - which was entertaining, but a little disappointing - and The Tourist - which was a pleasant surprise. To those of you that didn't like The Tourist, let me just ask you this one question: Did you go into the movie expecting a serious spy action film, or did you realize that it was a comedy? If you went in thinking it was going to be an action film, then of course you would be disappointed. As for the winner tonight, I'm going with The Kids Are All Right. I wanted to see this, but I just never got around to it.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Even though I didn't see it, Annette Bening for The Kids Are All Right. Please don't let it be Googly-Eyed Anne Hathaway.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Johnny Depp - Alice in Wonderland. He and Tim Burton have such great chemistry and I always look forward to any collaborations between the two. And Depp's depiction of the Mad Hatter was one of the highlights of the movie.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Amy Adams - The Fighter. I want the Ginger to win. And I'll have you know that my brother and I spontaneously decided to go to The Fighter one Friday, but ended up not going when we realized that the next show was in three hours. That wouldn't have been very spontaneous and would have lost all gimmick value.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
This is a tough one. The field is full of great actors. The only performance I saw was Jeremy Renner in The Town (fabulous film BTW), but I doubt he will win. I would say Christian Bale for The Fighter or Geoffrey Rush for The King's Speech, but I wouldn't be surprised if Michael Douglas got the award after beating his throat cancer. Final prediction: Geoffrey Rush.
Best Animated Feature Film
I didn't see any of these seems as how I don't have any children, but I heard everyone rave over Toy Story 3, so I'll go with that.
Best Foreign Language Film
Russia's The Edge
Best Director - Motion Picture
Darren Aronofsky - Black Swan. If Christopher Nolan wins, I am going to be beyond disappointed in the Hollywood Foreign Press. The guy relies way too much on dramatic music to create tension.
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
I'm narrowing it down to Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman, with the final prediction Danny Elfman.
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
hmmmm... You Haven't Seen the Last of Me sounds promising.
TV NOMINATIONS!!! Finally (to all that don't know, I'm a TV junkie).
Best Television Series - Drama
I love Dexter, Mad Men and The Good Wife. The only reason I'm hesitating on predicting Mad Men is that I have heard some praise for Boardwalk Empire and I could see that sneaking in at the last moment. In the end, I'm rooting for my peeps at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Julianna Margulies - The Good Wife
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
I love me my Jon Hamm. However, I'm going with Brian Cranston for Breaking Bad.
Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical
Modern Family. It's disturbing how much the Dunfey's remind me of my own family. And if Glee wins, I might go insane. I hate to break it to all you Glee lovers, but the show isn't actually good, and the renditions are mediocre at best. Finn looks like he walks around with a stick up his butt, and he is a horrible singer. Rachel is absolutely insane. The only character that I really like is Kurt, and I think it's more because he reminds me of a friend from high school. So the lesson is, if you like Glee, reach deep down into your soul and ask yourself if you actually think it's good. When you watch it, does that hour fly by or does the time never seem to pass? And 30 Rock, sadly, is not nearly as funny as it has been in seasons past. Where is Tracy Jordan saying, "Would you like some grenadine or some fried rice?"?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
Even after me just dissing 30 Rock in the above prediction, I have to go with Tina Fey.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
Alec Baldwin. He's a genius.
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
I'm going to say The Pacific. From the sounds of it, it's an edgy version of Band of Brothers. And it was the hot Christmas gift for Dads this year.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jennifer Love Hewitt. She's making a comeback!
Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Dennis Quaid for The Special Relationship. My dad raves about this movie, so I can't wait to see Dennis Quaid portray Bill Clinton. My only question is: where is the guy that always plays Tony Blair? I feel like he should be rewarded sooner or later for what seems to be like a lifetime of portraying Tony Blair in various productions.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Sofia Vergara - Modern Family
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Chris Noth - The Good Wife. You can't go wrong with a veteran of the industry.
