When it comes to the Golden Globe awards, things can go a myriad of ways. Certain films and actors win or lose, surprising even the most certain film buff. It’s not like the Academy Awards when there is a close bet, there are always surprises every single year. 2011 will be no different, hopefully. These predictions have no “professional” merit to them whatsoever, though through a number of ratings, critic reviews, and word-of-mouth, an award can be presented to those most likely known:

This year in particular seems to have a good number of strong categories, meanwhile “Best Song” is without a doubt the weakest as you can see from the choice that is picked up top. Though one would love to see “Inception” win for best dram motion picture, it truly seems unlikely with the amazing bomb that is “The Social Network” being in that same category. Who should and will win for best musical/comedy is rightfully the film “The Kids Are All Right”, which is both hilarious and heartwarming, not to mention very true to life. No critic can withstand the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, and though it is  one of the strongest categories this year, “Toy Story 3” will win it no doubt. One could say that the depressing, “Biutiful” will win for Best Foreign Language film, though the criminally snubbed Italian melodrama, “I Am Love” is particularly amazing if not just for Tilda Swinton’s marvelous performance. Though James Franco should win the award, it is no doubt that most will look to the prestine film of which Colin Firth will most likely win.

Johnny Depp is most likely to win in this particularly weak category of Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy, for reasons that shall go unmentioned. Natalie Portman is the best bet for Best Actress in a Drama film, for reasons that have been mentioned since the film first surfaced. Annette Bening portrayed her character with grace in “The Kids Are All Right”, highlighting her as the best bet. Although Andrew Garfiled has a chance, Christian Bale will most likely knock out the competition for his intense role in “The Fighter”, as will Amy Adams as Best Supporting Actress.

Christopher Nolan is second runner up, but one cannot deny the great work Mr. David Fincher placed on the screen while making “The Socail Network”, a film that could have easily failed with the wrong man in charge. That being said, Mr. Aaron Sorkin will also grab an award for his fast-paced, witty script. As for best song, the aformentioned weakest category of the whole bunch will fall prey to a very common situation, as it is likely the critics will just pick one they think is cute. Which is exactly what I did. And lastly, “The Social Network” will agian cop another award for it’s tantilizing score by Trent Reznor Atticus Ross.

So, these predictions are just, well…far exteneded guesses of how the night wil go, film wise. As for television…you’ll have to read the next article!