Confessions of a Disney World Employee

While it's a bit long at 11-minutes, it's hilarious and entertaining throughout. My favorite part kicks in around the 9 minute mark.

My Golden Globe Predictions (Part 1)

This Sunday are the Golden Globes and while there have been a lot of awards given out from critics all over the nation, the Golden Globes are the biggest profile awards before the Oscars. While they aren't exactly predictors of what will win the Golden Statuette come February, it's still fun to predict and theorize. Below my predictions on who will win are in Underlined Italics.

BEST MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
a. BLACK SWAN
b. THE FIGHTER
c. INCEPTION
d. THE KING’S SPEECH
e. THE SOCIAL NETWORK

With THE SOCIAL NETWORK picking up award after award, I really think it will come out victorious for the Golden Globes and ultimately, the Oscar. Although, given that this is the Hollywood Foreign Press that votes for the winners, I could see the crowd pleaser, England centered THE KING'S SPEECH edging it out. 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE -DRAMA
a. HALLE BERRY, FRANKIE AND ALICE
b. NICOLE KIDMAN, RABBIT HOLE
c. JENNIFER LAWRENCE, WINTER’S BONE
d. NATALIE PORTMAN, BLACK SWAN
e. MICHELLE WILLIAMS, BLUE VALENTINE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
a. JESSE EISENBERG, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
b. COLIN FIRTH, THE KING’S SPEECH
c. JAMES FRANCO, 127 HOURS
d. RYAN GOSLING, BLUE VALENTINE
e. MARK WAHLBERG, THE FIGHTER

BEST MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
a. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
b. BURLESQUE
c. THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
d. RED
e. THE TOURIST

I really don't know how most of these movies were nominated. The HFPA strikes again! BURLESQUE, THE TOURIST, and ALICE IN WONDERLAND were all panned by critics. And while I enjoyed RED, I definitely don't think it should be a part of any award discussion. I think the winner here is obvious. 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR
MUSICAL
a. ANNETTE BENING, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
b. ANNE HATHAWAY, LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS
c. ANGELINA JOLIE, THE TOURIST
d. JULIANNE MOORE, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
e. EMMA STONE, EASY A

I'm glad to see Emma Stone and EASY A getting recognized, but again I think THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT is the only true award contender in this category. If the two leads end up splitting the vote, I could see Angelina Jolie grabbing a surprise win. She's an international star and the HFPA did love THE TOURIST. 

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY
OR MUSICAL
a. JOHNNY DEPP, ALICE IN WONDERLAND
b. JOHNNY DEPP, THE TOURIST
c. PAUL GIAMATTI, BARNEY’S VERSION
d. JAKE GYLLENHAAL, LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS
e. KEVIN SPACEY, CASINO JACK

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
a. DESPICABLE ME
b. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
c. THE ILLUSIONIST
d. TANGLED
e. TOY STORY 3

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
a. BIUTIFUL (MEXICO/SPAIN)
b. THE CONCERT (FRANCE)
c. THE EDGE (RUSSIA)
d. I AM LOVE (ITALY)
e. IN A BETTER WORLD (DENMARK)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. AMY ADAMS, THE FIGHTER
b. HELENA BONHAM CARTER, THE KING’S SPEECH
c. MILA KUNIS, BLACK SWAN
d. MELISSA LEO, THE FIGHTER
e. JACKI WEAVER, ANIMAL KINGDOM


I've only seen BLACK SWAN of the films these ladies are nominated for, but awards love when an actress breaks out and goes against type.

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A
MOTION PICTURE
a. CHRISTIAN BALE, THE FIGHTER
b. MICHAEL DOUGLAS, WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS
c. ANDREW GARFIELD, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
d. JEREMY RENNER, THE TOWN
e. GEOFFREY RUSH, THE KING’S SPEECH


BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE
a. DARREN ARONOFSKY, BLACK SWAN
b. DAVID FINCHER, THE SOCIAL NETWORK
c. TOM HOOPER, THE KING’S SPEECH
d. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, INCEPTION
e. DAVID O. RUSSELL, THE FIGHTER

This is a tough one because I think BLACK SWAN, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and THE KING'S SPEECH are all strong contenders for the major awards. Which is why I think they'll end up splitting them instead of one film sweeping the major categories. TSN will take Best Picture, BLACK SWAN will get Best Director, and Aaron Sorkin will get Best Screenplay. 

BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE
a. DANNY BOYLE, 127 HOURS
SIMON BEAUFOY
b. LISA CHOLODENKO, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
STUART BLUMBERG
c. CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, INCEPTION
d. DAVID SEIDLER, THE KING’S SPEECH
e. AARON SORKIN, THE SOCIAL NETWORK

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE
a. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT, THE KING’S SPEECH
b. DANNY ELFMAN, ALICE IN WONDERLAND
c. A.R. RAHMAN, 127 HOURS
d. TRENT REZNOR,THE SOCIAL NETWORK
ATTICUS ROSS
e. HANS ZIMMER, INCEPTION

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE
a. “BOUND TO YOU” — BURLESQUE
Music by: Samuel Dixon
Lyrics by: Christina Aguilera, Sia Furler
b. “COMING HOME” — COUNTRY STRONG
Music & Lyrics by: Bob DiPiero, Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges
c. “I SEE THE LIGHT” — TANGLED
Music by: Alan Menken
Lyrics by: Glenn Slater
d. “THERE’S A PLACE FOR US” — CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE
VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER
Music & Lyrics by: Carrie Underwood, David Hodges, Hillary Lindsey
e. “YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE LAST OF ME” — BURLESQUE
Music & Lyrics by: Diane Warren


This may be wishful thinking on my part, but TANGLED was the best non-Pixar Disney flick in a while and deserves to be recognized. While I think TOY STORY 3 has Best Animated on lock, this song captured a beautiful moment in the film. 


What are your predictions?  Check back tomorrow for my thoughts on the Television categories! 

11 Minute Preview of Off the Map

ABC really wants people to watch their midseason medical drama Off the Map. They've put the first 11 minutes up on hulu to lure you in to watching the premiere tonight. Watch the first act of the show below:



This isn't really my cup of tea, but if you're a fan of Grey's Anatomy this show is definitely for you!

Off the Map premieres tonight on ABC at 10pm.