Awards season is in full swing. Here are my picks for film awards for the Golden Globes.
I’m kind of torn between my obsession with the Greatest Showman soundtrack and love for Coco. But I’m going with “Remember Me” for this one.
This is a tough one. Molly’s Game was so great, but I would love Lady Bird to get recognition. (also feeling mad that Get Out isn’t nominated here.) I’m going with Greta Gerwig for this one.
It’s an idea whose time has come. Christopher Nolan for all the awards. Dunkirk is an incredible achievement of storytelling, action, and drama.
Willem Dafoe is the frontrunner for Florida Project, but I could see Christopher Plummer sneaking in there for All the Money in the World.
This is a really tough one. I would love to see any of these great actresses win. Mary J. Blige and Allison Janney make powerful transformations. I also would be great for Hong Chau to win. I’m just going to see what happens.
Best Actor- Musical or Comedy
James Franco is mesmerizing in the Disaster Artist. An incredible achievement as an actor and filmmaker. I would also love to see Danial Kaluya get some recognition here, but I have to go with Franco for the win.
Best Actress- Musical or Comedy
Lots of good choices here. For me it’s between Margo Robbie and Saoirse Ronan. Robbie brings a pathos and relatable context to a media villain in I, Tonya. Also the physical demands of those ice skating scenes puts her in the lead for me. But I’ve been a fan of Saoirse Ronan since Atonement. Would be happy if either win. I could also see a Dame Judi Dench surprise for her second turn as Queen Victoria.
Gary Oldman or bust! He soars as Winston Churchill. I was totally fired up by Darkest Hour and impressed by his transformation.
My pick is Jessica Chastain for Molly’s Game. She was born to say Sorkin dialogue. I could also see a Meryl Streep win. I wouldn’t mind another barn-burner speech.
Even though it’s not a comedy, I think Get Out should win. This movie captured the mood of the year perfectly. Jordan Peele directed the hell out of it, it has a perfect cast, and it’s the movie that has stayed with me the most over the course of the year.
DUNKIRK!!!! This is an incredible film about a compelling moment in history. The experience of the film puts you on the beach, the sea, and air with those fighting for survival.
