Calm Down People

There has been much speculation over the fate of "Milk" and "The Dark Knight" when it comes to Oscars now that they've been (mostly) snubbed by the Globes. This fear isn't completely warranted, but I understand where it comes from. Since the Globes are considered the "predecessor" of the Oscars, people are afraid these two good films won't get a Best Picture nomination come January 22nd. There's just something we need to remember folks: The Globes and Oscars aren't exactly always on the same page. The Globes gave the "Green Card" the Best Picture award in 1992, and that wasn't exactly an Oscat darling (it only received a nomination for it's screenplay, which it then went on to lose). In fact, the last time the Globes and Oscars agreed on anything was back in 2003, with "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King." So yeah, they didn't nominate two of the most loved films of the year, but I'm not too worried.

In fact, contrary to what the Globes suggest, not only do I believe these two films will be nominated, I believe these two films are going to be the big competition. These are the only two movies that have loyal supporters who are willing to go to great lengths to prove to other people that they are great films. These other films, while having good reviews and word-of-mouth, simply don't have the passion behind them that these two have. So while this whole business with the Globes is disappointing, I think we'll have the last laugh when, come Oscar night, these two critical darlings go head-to-head for the top prize.