...and if you're curious what the group they assembled went with, you can find their picks here. I think that they spread themselves out well, and agree with them for the most part, but I think things could end up very interesting, especially if there's an upset or two.-Thoughts?
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I'm still not sure how I see the Globes turning out, but I'm working on it...
ReplyDeleteFinally saw Up In The Air yesterday and i was blown away. It's by far the best picture of the year, the questions that it asks and the anwsers that it gives are just amazing. Anything but the win for Up In The Air will be a huge disappointment for me. But we got to stay real, I mean how many oscars can it ACTUALLY win? It will get 7 noms at best, out of that best supporting actress doesn't stand a chance, neither does editing. So we're left with only 4. Clooney is a longshot for a win, Bridges will be hard to beat and as much as i love Reitman's direction, it's highly likely that Bigelow will win in the director race. So all we're left with is the screenplay and I think that 1 oscar isn't enough for a win at best pic, whil THL will get editing, direction, possibly screenplay and cinematography, maybe even more, who knows? And don't get me started on Avatar. At this point I think that only the DGA & Globe win can do the magic for Reitman, the PGA will probably go to Avatar. Or a DGA/PGA/WGA snub for Avatar/THL could really help Up In The Air. I think that this year's best pic race will be won in Cinematography and Editing categories (if THL gets both, then we know where we are). Clooney's win could also help a bunch, also Kendrick. Boy, it sure looks close this year.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, what happened to "Help Yourself", it's a wonderful song but it isn't on the shortlist for best song?
Help Yourself isn't eligible for a silly reason.
ReplyDeleteand that is...
ReplyDeleteNot 100% of it was written specifically for the movie in association with Reitman, which wouldn't make it eligible, sadly.
ReplyDeleteThe Globes will be really important this year to the Best Picture race. Last year they were kind of irrelevant, since everyone pretty much knew at that point that Slumdog would clean up. This year any of the Big Three winning could give it the edge. The Hurt Locker has most of the Critic's awards, with Up in the Air right behind, plus the fact that its stars and director are well-liked in Hollywood. Avatar meanwhile is pummeling the box office with a good shot at the all time record. I think if Avatar wins Best Drama its going all the way. If one of the other two wins it is the favorite, but not quite locked. Best Musical/Comedy is crap this year. I wouldn't be surprised if all five of the nominees don't make the final 10.
ReplyDeleteI'm still predicting (500) Days of Summer for a filler spot, but you could be right about Musical/Comedy...
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