My December 2007 Golden Globes Predictions

The nominations for the Golden Globes this month came with a few surprises, and I think the winners will come with a few surprises too.

(Not including Into the Woods, my bait)

Best Screenplay
Booth
***Day of the Jackal***
The Gift of Life
The Killer Eagles
Norjak
Reminiscence

Will Win: Day of the Jackal
Should Win: The Killer Eagles
Spoiler Alert: The Killer Eagles

Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams, Into the Woods
Lorraine Bracco, The Playground Factory
Taraji O. Henson, Silent Running
Virginie Ledoyen, Reminiscence
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, The Killer Eagles
***Patricia Neal, Norjak***
Hilary Swank, The Gift of Life

Will Win: Patricia Neal, Norjak
Should Win: Hilary Swank, The Gift of Life
Spoiler Alert: Hilary Swank, The Gift of Life

Best Supporting Actor
Kevin Bacon, The Killer Eagles
Paul Bettany, Reminiscence
***Jeff Bridges, The Killer Eagles***
George Clooney, Norjak
Djimon Hounsou, The Playground Factory
Hugh Jackman, Into the Woods

Will Win: Jeff Bridges, The Killer Eagles
Should Win: Paul Bettany, Reminiscence
Spolier Alert: Djimon Hounsou, The Playground Factory

Best Director
Martin Campbell, Day of the Jackal
***Clint Eastwood, The Killer Eagles***
Todd Field, The Gift of Life
Mel Gibson, Reminiscence
Rob Marshall, Into the Woods
Bryan Singer, Norjak

Will Win: Clint Eastwood, The Killer Eagles
Should Win: Martin Campbell, Day of the Jackal
Spoiler Alert: Todd Field, The Gift of Life

Best Actress (Comedy/Musical)
***Sharon Leal, Aida***
Patti Lupone, Songs for a New World
Michelle Pfeiffer, Follies
Meryl Streep, Follies
Renee Zellweger, Into the Woods

Will Win: Sharon Leal, Aida
Should Win: Sharon Leal, Aida
Spolier Alert: Michelle Pfefiffer, Follies

Best Actor Comedy/Musical
Alec Baldwin, Silent Running
Matthew Broderick, Into the Woods
***Victor Garber, Follies***
Johnathan Rhys Meyers, Aida
Kevin Spacey, Follies

Will Win: Victor Garber, Follies
Should Win: Victor Garber, Follies
Spoiler Alert: Alec Baldwin, Silent Running

Best Actress Drama
Amy Adams, Through the Monsoon
***Cate Blanchett, The Killer Eagles***
Lisa Tucker, The Coldest Winter Ever
Susan Sarandon, The Gift of Life
Meryl Streep, Through the Monsoon

Will Win: Cate Blanchett, The Killer Eagles
Should Win: Cate Blanchett, The Killer Eagles
Spolier Alert: Susan Sarandon, The Gift of Life

Best Actor Drama
***Daniel Craig, Day of the Jackal***
Clint Eastwood, The Killer Eagles
Ben Foster, Booth
Nick Nolte, Norjak
Stellan Skarsgard, The Playground Factory

Will Win: Daniel Craig, Day of the Jackal
Should Win: Daniel Craig, Day of the Jackal
Spolier Alert: Ben Foster, Booth

Best Picture Comedy/Musical
***Aida***
Follies
Into the Woods
Silent Running
Songs of a New World

Will Win: Aida
Should Win: Follies
Spoiler Alert: Silent Running

(Making a Bold Prediction Here)

Best Picture Drama
Day of the Jackal
The Gift of Life
The Killer Eagles
***Norjak***
Reminiscence

Will Win: Norjak
Should Win: The Killer Eagles
Spolier Alert: Day of the Jackal or Reminiscene

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