Final Golden Globe Winner Predictions

I’m always excited for the Golden Globes, the first major awards ceremony of the season, and Oscar nominations haven’t yet come out, so we still have the chance to see some big surprises that won’t actually affect the nominations since ballots are already past due.

The best part for me is that I think I've seen more than ever before at this point or even long after the ceremony. I managed to catch all but three nominated films in any category. I missed "The Peanuts Movie" while it was in theatres, but I'm not too broken up about that. I haven't heard anything about U.S. releases for Foreign Film nominees "The Brand New Testament" and "The Club," so I didn't have a chance to see any of those. I consider myself lucky and excited to have seen all the rest in every race, so hopefully these are the most informed predictions yet!

Last year, there were clear frontrunners - “Birdman” and “Boyhood” - and I unwisely and unsuccessfully bet against the former. This year, “Spotlight” seems like the frontrunner but I’m predicting a different film for Best Director, as are many others. What the Globes will do is solidify who the leaders are and whether it’s those who have appeared everywhere, like Mark Rylance or Helen Mirren, or if others shouldn’t be underestimated. Many of the probable winners feel like locks, but are they? I’m excited to see - I think this is a fun year and we could have some good winners. Click on category headings for analysis. Leave your thoughts in the comments. Let’s hope for a great show! Head over to TVwithAbe.com for predictions in all of the TV races, and enjoy the show!

Best Motion Picture - Drama
Spotlight

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
The Martian

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Brie Larson (Room)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Matt Damon (The Martian)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Jennifer Lawrence (Joy)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight)

Best Animated Feature Film
Inside Out

Best Foreign Language Film
Son of Saul

Best Director - Motion Picture
George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Spotlight

Best Original Score - Motion Picture
The Danish Girl

Best Original Song - Motion Picture
“See You Again” (Furious 7)