Beware of Double Agents

The Hollywood Foreign Press is at it again. Confusing us with their eclectic choices for recognition but again that’s what makes the Golden Globes puzzling and fun. The categories are put together with child-like precision. They separate drama from comedy and pair comedy with musical, which is great because it allows varied winners in the acting categories and gives musicals a venue.

I love that Apocalypto was nominated as Best Foreign Language, which gives it a distinct home since he can’t be honored by the Academy as Best Foreign film. Letters from Iwo Jima is also in this category but is a USA/Japan production that might allow it to be nominated for Best Foreign Film by the Academy.

Here’s the Diva’s take on the noms:

They Work Hard for Their Money

Move over Jude Law, several actors are doing double time. Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood and Helen Mirren face stiff competition- themselves. This has to be some kind of record. I'm not sure if this helps their chances of victory or not. Emily Blunt, Toni Collete, Beyonce Knowles and Chiwetel Ejiofar are also double nominees. Ejiofar was fantastic in Kinky Boots. The story was amusing, the movie was mediocre but she, I mean, he was magic.

The Ms. Ross Award

Beyonce benefits from the comedy/musical acting category here. She was also a co-writer on Listen. I can’t knock her hustle. Her rise to stardom will be studied in marketing classes along the likes of Madonna. Her father has mapped her career with strategic mastery. She works hard and is talented but dazzling good looks and business smarts will take you to the moon. Hello, Diana Ross.

Get Out of My Way Bitch

America Ferrera, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Julia Louise-Dreyfus and Mary-Louise Parker make the Best TV Actress in a Comedy or Musical the category to watch. Cross is a bit of a question for me but my money is on Felicity or America. Don’t count out Globe darling Mary-Louise.

You Get It

I was encouraged to see great actors nominated. They may not have a snow ball’s chance in hell but they are spot on to be acknowledged. Sacha Baron Cohen has stolen the show in every movie I’ve seen him in. Still haven’t seen Borat but loved him in Talledega Nights and Madagascar. Alec Baldwin is hilarious in 30 Rock while Jeremy Piven still makes with want to hug it out in Entourage. Katherine Heigl deserves her nom for her devastating portrayal of a grieving med student. Sarah Paulson’s character is complex and well-written. That alone deserves recognition even if she is grating. Hugh Laurie is still my favorite doctor with piercing blue eyes and Vicodin addiction. Rinko Kikuchi gives Jennifer Hudson a run for her money. I told you so. Masi Oka is the best in Heroes.

Move over 24

I was pleased to see Big Love and Heroes given a chance in Best TV Drama. Big Love was an oddly inventive and inspiring family drama. Heroes sucked me into its fantasy world and cliffhanger endings. It dangles information in front of you like a drug dealer and makes you want more.

Okay You Dropped the Ball a Little

Matthew Perry did receive a nomination for The Ron Clark Story but he deserved one for Studio 60. Chole Sevigny was overlooked for her unstable Mormon second wife in Big Love. She’s amazing in that role.

What was your opinion of the nominations?