2014 - Golden Globe Winners (My Predictions)

So what can we expect from this year’s Golden Globe Awards? Only time will tell. However I have my guesses. After review of the films and the nominees I have made my best predictions as to whom will be taking home the statue tonight.

Under each category I have listed the nominees, however I placed an asterisk (*) before the name of the film or Actor that I believe will win the Golden Globe tonight.

UPDATE: Actors, Directors and Films with a bracket [ ] around their name are the actual 2014 Golden Globe WINNERs.

Let’s get started!

Best Drama

[“12 Years a Slave”] - WINNER

“Captain Phillips”

* “Gravity” - Groundbreaking in it’s cinematic techniques, Gravity is a milestone for filmmaking, especially for science-fiction movies. And we can’t forget about Sandra Bullock’s unbelievable moving performance tied in with the film’s emotional storyline.

“Philomena”

“Rush”

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

* [Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine”)] - WINNER Full of grace, elegance, self-delusion, and a mental breakdown all at one time, Cate Blanchett’s performance was awe-inspiring. There is really not much else I can say, other then the fact that I believe the Hollywood Foreign Press will likely agree.

Sandra Bullock (“Gravity”)

Judi Dench (“Philomena”)

Emma Thompson (“Saving Mr. Banks”)

Kate Winslet (“Labor Day”)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

* Chiwetel Ejiofor ("12 Years a Slave") - Even though Robert Redford is the critics sure bet for the Golden Globe, I believe Ejiofor’s performance in 12 Years a Slave can pull a win. If you aren’t for Redford or Ejiofor then you are most likely stunned by Matthew McConaughey’s transformation and performance in Dallas Buyers Club.

Idris Elba ("Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom")

Tom Hanks ("Captain Phillips")

[Matthew McConaughey ("Dallas Buyers Club")] - WINNER

Robert Redford ("All is Lost") 

Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

* ["American Hustle"] - WINNER David O. Russell is on a roll, with his last film, Silver Linings Playbook, winning this category last year and its predecessor, The Fighter, cleaning up on the awards circuit as well. His star-packed American Hustle, which scored the most nominations this year, looks like it will edge out "The Wolf of Wall Street" – a film beloved by the cult of Martin Scorsese, and a fan favorite.

"Her"

"Inside Llewyn Davis"

"Nebraska"

"The Wolf of Wall Street”

Best Actress In A Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

* [Amy Adams ("American Hustle")] - WINNER Amy Adams pulled off some daring necklines and a whole lot more in "American Hustle." Even critics lukewarm on the film have raved about her performance, and she has the fan support and industry momentum to carry her right to the podium. 

Julie Delpy ("Before Midnight")

Greta Gerwig ("Frances Ha")

Julia Louis-Dreyfus ("Enough Said")

Meryl Streep ("August: Osage County")

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy

Christian Bale ("American Hustle")

Bruce Dern ("Nebraska")

[Leonardo DiCaprio ("The Wolf of Wall Street")] - WINNER

* Oscar Isaac ("Inside Llewyn Davis") - Isaac’s performance as the talented but listless folk artist was magical. This actor sure has been working his behind off to get the film the award-season attention that it surely deserves. Even with DiCaprio and Dern’s amazing fan backed performances, I believe  Oscar Isaac will walk away with the trophy today. 

Joaquin Phoenix ("Her")

Best Director - Motion Picture

* [Alfonso Cuarón ("Gravity")] - WINNER Alfonso Cuaron, Alfonso Cuaron, Alfonso Cuaron. I can’t say his name enough. While the industry crowd is split on Gravity as a best picture nominee, almost everyone can agree that best director has Alfonso Cuaron’s name all over it. This film took nearly five years, with many of those years just waiting for technology to catch up to his vision. The film’s stunning execution took audiences and critics on a thrill ride. 

Paul Greengrass ("Captain Phillips")

Steve McQueen ("12 Years a Slave")

Alexander Payne ("Nebraska")

David O. Russell ("American Hustle")

Let me know who you think will take home the Globes tonight.

Always,

Kirsten Nicole