2012 Golden Globe Awards Contenders

Predicting the always unpredictable HFPA's Film and TV nominees

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RinTinTim

So Louie doesn't have a chance at best comedy? That's a shame.
December 13, 2011 at 6:25AM EST Reply to Comment
- RinTinTim - I don't think "Louie" is a very good match for the HFPA sensibilities, so I don't expect it to be nominated, but I still should have listed it as a "Dark Horse." It's been added...
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 1:04PM EST
James

Where's Jessica Lange for AHS??? Come on guys, she's PERFECT in every way!
December 13, 2011 at 8:36AM EST Reply to Comment
- James - You're totally right. Total oversight. While I may strongly disagree with you on the quality of her performance, she's a two-time Oscar winner on a "hip" new show. Complete oversight and I put her atop the "Strong Contenders" list. She has a VERY good chance of being nominated.
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 12:35PM EST
Observations

ANNA TORV, should be nominated but at least on your list of candidates.
She is far better then what you mention below the likely ones and dark horses.
Marionette, Entrada, Last Sam Weiss, Bell , this season the two new Olivia's together in one scene.
Awesome acting.

December 13, 2011 at 11:36AM EST Reply to Comment
- Observations - When I do my Emmy contenders galleries in the summer, those take into consideration personal preferences. Anna Torv will certainly be included there. This gallery was more about plausible possibilities. She may be *better* than people I listed as likely or dark horses, but she's less likely to be nominated. I wouldn't mind being wrong at all, but I suspect there's ZERO chance that Anna Torv is getting a Golden Globe nomination at this point in the run of "Fringe."
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 12:38PM EST
Ricardo

Wow. Beginners is a comedy and nobody told me.
December 13, 2011 at 12:27PM EST Reply to Comment
- Prettok I laughed.
  December 14, 2011 at 12:10AM EST
Zack

What movie did Zooey Deschanel do a song for? (Unless "Zooey Deschanel" really was the title of the movie, which would explain why she's so committed to behaving like a fictional character.)
December 13, 2011 at 12:34PM EST Reply to Comment
- Rolf I'm not sure if Dan wrote "Zooey Deschanel" by accident, but it made me laugh. He also has Betty White starring in "Got in Cleveland" which sounds like something that would've been said on The Wire.
  
  Anyways, the movie was Winnie the Pooh.
  December 13, 2011 at 7:11PM EST
dantrax

va a estar reñido, ya vieron? http://bit.ly/uPKAUq
December 13, 2011 at 4:06PM EST Reply to Comment
Will

Unless I am misremembering, I am pretty sure The Help WAS submitted as a Comedy/Musical, but the HFPA nixed that.
December 13, 2011 at 4:44PM EST Reply to Comment
Sarah

I'm surprised Stana Katic from Castle isn't included in that list after Kill Shot
December 13, 2011 at 4:47PM EST Reply to Comment
- Sarah - As I said on the commenter upset about Anna Torv's absence, Stana Katic, who has been pretty terrific all season, will certainly get a page in my Emmy Contenders gallery in the summer. But in terms of practical reality for this particular gallery, she's beyond a dark horse to get a Golden Globe nomination.
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 5:21PM EST
- Sarah Thanks for your honest answer. Just curious, but what makes someone or "it" a serious contender for a Golden Globe nomination? I know there's a tendency to nominate cable shows, what else makes the HFPA members tick?
  December 13, 2011 at 6:08PM EST
- Sarah - The HFPA members like being ahead of the curve and they like big stars. So if there's a hip new shows, they're going to want to be the first on their block to recognize it. If there's an attractive leading lady, they're going to want to honor them. But they also respect movie stars doing TV, so that's why I was wrong to forget Jessica Lange earlier.
  
  But it's really hard for somebody like a Torv or a Katic to break into a category after their shows have been on for four or five years. That being said, last year's winner for best actress was Katey Sagal, who got her first nom and her first win for Season *three* of "Sons of Anarchy." So it IS possible...
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 6:38PM EST
- Sarah I think the last time I showed some interest for The Golden Globes was when The X Files was still on the air which fits your as a "hip new show" they want to be the first to recognize it. The X Files won their first Golden Globe in its first season.
  
  Anyway, I'm not holding my breath for any of my favorites. Sadly "Sons of Anarchy" is a cable show.
  December 13, 2011 at 7:12PM EST
LJA

House? Seriously?
December 13, 2011 at 4:52PM EST Reply to Comment
- LJA - I cut and pasted my lists from last year's Contenders gallery and then trimmed the obvious dead wood. I decided to leave it there as a Dark Horse in case HFPA voters are similarly complacent. I don't expect it to be nominated.
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 5:20PM EST
Dylan

Uhhhhh...Where is Emilia Clark? 'TIS TREASON
December 13, 2011 at 5:13PM EST Reply to Comment
- Dylan - Um, EXCUSE ME! Emilia Clark is very much listed as "Somebody else from 'Game of Thrones.'" She's a dark horse!
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 5:19PM EST
Jonnybon

What about Naya Rivera? Much better than Lea Michele...
December 13, 2011 at 8:32PM EST Reply to Comment
- Jonnybon And God I wish Chris Colfer wasn't a probably nominee. He's one of the worst things about Glee.
  December 13, 2011 at 8:34PM EST
- JonnyBon - This is the Golden Globes. It's got nothing to do with "Better" or "Worse." It's about "more likely" and "less likely." Lea Michele's the lead on "Glee." Even if she isn't. And award voters like her. Naya Rivera's fantastic on "Glee," but she'll be supporting, which means Golden Globe voters would have to put her in the Top 5 of all supporting performances in drama, comedy and movies/miniseries. I just don't see any chance of that happening, though if Naya stole Jane Lynch's nomination slot, I'd be absolutely GIDDY.
  
  -Daniel
  December 13, 2011 at 9:19PM EST
Marianne

I figure the Globes would nominate Crazy Stupid Love for a Comedy nod. Not only did critics love it, but it also has the other thing the Globes love : a Stellar cast.
December 13, 2011 at 8:40PM EST Reply to Comment
MollyMc

The Golden Globes non-love for Breaking Bad has pretty much make be like the Emmys way more than the Globes. And I'm sure this year will be no different when I look at the people who get in before Aaron Paul and Giancarlo Espositio.
December 13, 2011 at 10:48PM EST Reply to Comment
Conrad Stapletwin

Im sad about this.
December 14, 2011 at 2:02AM EST Reply to Comment

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RinTinTim So Louie doesn't have a chance at best comedy? That's a shame.

RinTinTim - I don't think "Louie" is a very good match for the HFPA sensibilities, so I don't expect it to be nominated, but I still should have listed it as a "Dark Horse." It's been added...-Daniel

James Where's Jessica Lange for AHS??? Come on guys, she's PERFECT in every way!

James - You're totally right. Total oversight. While I may strongly disagree with you on the quality of her performance, she's a two-time Oscar winner on a "hip" new show. Complete oversight and I put her atop the "Strong Contenders" list. She has a VERY good chance of being nominated.-Daniel

Observations ANNA TORV, should be nominated but at least on your list of candidates. She is far better then what you mention below the likely ones and dark horses. Marionette, Entrada, Last Sam Weiss, Bell , this season the two new Olivia's together in one scene. Awesome acting.

Ricardo Wow. Beginners is a comedy and nobody told me.

Prettok I laughed.

Zack What movie did Zooey Deschanel do a song for? (Unless "Zooey Deschanel" really was the title of the movie, which would explain why she's so committed to behaving like a fictional character.)

Rolf I'm not sure if Dan wrote "Zooey Deschanel" by accident, but it made me laugh. He also has Betty White starring in "Got in Cleveland" which sounds like something that would've been said on The Wire.Anyways, the movie was Winnie the Pooh.

dantrax va a estar reñido, ya vieron? http://bit.ly/uPKAUq

Will Unless I am misremembering, I am pretty sure The Help WAS submitted as a Comedy/Musical, but the HFPA nixed that.

Sarah I'm surprised Stana Katic from Castle isn't included in that list after Kill Shot

Sarah Thanks for your honest answer. Just curious, but what makes someone or "it" a serious contender for a Golden Globe nomination? I know there's a tendency to nominate cable shows, what else makes the HFPA members tick?

LJA House? Seriously?

LJA - I cut and pasted my lists from last year's Contenders gallery and then trimmed the obvious dead wood. I decided to leave it there as a Dark Horse in case HFPA voters are similarly complacent. I don't expect it to be nominated.-Daniel

Dylan Uhhhhh...Where is Emilia Clark? 'TIS TREASON

Dylan - Um, EXCUSE ME! Emilia Clark is very much listed as "Somebody else from 'Game of Thrones.'" She's a dark horse!-Daniel

Jonnybon What about Naya Rivera? Much better than Lea Michele...

Jonnybon And God I wish Chris Colfer wasn't a probably nominee. He's one of the worst things about Glee.

Marianne I figure the Globes would nominate Crazy Stupid Love for a Comedy nod. Not only did critics love it, but it also has the other thing the Globes love : a Stellar cast.

MollyMc The Golden Globes non-love for Breaking Bad has pretty much make be like the Emmys way more than the Globes. And I'm sure this year will be no different when I look at the people who get in before Aaron Paul and Giancarlo Espositio.

Conrad Stapletwin Im sad about this.

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RinTinTim

So Louie doesn't have a chance at best comedy? That's a shame.

RinTinTim - I don't think "Louie" is a very good match for the HFPA sensibilities, so I don't expect it to be nominated, but I still should have listed it as a "Dark Horse." It's been added...

-Daniel

James

Where's Jessica Lange for AHS??? Come on guys, she's PERFECT in every way!

James - You're totally right. Total oversight. While I may strongly disagree with you on the quality of her performance, she's a two-time Oscar winner on a "hip" new show. Complete oversight and I put her atop the "Strong Contenders" list. She has a VERY good chance of being nominated.

-Daniel

Observations

ANNA TORV, should be nominated but at least on your list of candidates.
She is far better then what you mention below the likely ones and dark horses.
Marionette, Entrada, Last Sam Weiss, Bell , this season the two new Olivia's together in one scene.
Awesome acting.

Ricardo

Wow. Beginners is a comedy and nobody told me.

Zack

What movie did Zooey Deschanel do a song for? (Unless "Zooey Deschanel" really was the title of the movie, which would explain why she's so committed to behaving like a fictional character.)

Rolf I'm not sure if Dan wrote "Zooey Deschanel" by accident, but it made me laugh. He also has Betty White starring in "Got in Cleveland" which sounds like something that would've been said on The Wire.

Anyways, the movie was Winnie the Pooh.

dantrax

va a estar reñido, ya vieron? http://bit.ly/uPKAUq

Will

Unless I am misremembering, I am pretty sure The Help WAS submitted as a Comedy/Musical, but the HFPA nixed that.

Sarah

I'm surprised Stana Katic from Castle isn't included in that list after Kill Shot

LJA

House? Seriously?

LJA - I cut and pasted my lists from last year's Contenders gallery and then trimmed the obvious dead wood. I decided to leave it there as a Dark Horse in case HFPA voters are similarly complacent. I don't expect it to be nominated.

-Daniel

Dylan

Uhhhhh...Where is Emilia Clark? 'TIS TREASON

Dylan - Um, EXCUSE ME! Emilia Clark is very much listed as "Somebody else from 'Game of Thrones.'" She's a dark horse!

-Daniel

Jonnybon

What about Naya Rivera? Much better than Lea Michele...

Marianne

I figure the Globes would nominate Crazy Stupid Love for a Comedy nod. Not only did critics love it, but it also has the other thing the Globes love : a Stellar cast.

MollyMc

The Golden Globes non-love for Breaking Bad has pretty much make be like the Emmys way more than the Globes. And I'm sure this year will be no different when I look at the people who get in before Aaron Paul and Giancarlo Espositio.

Conrad Stapletwin

Im sad about this.