It’s January, so you know what that means in Hollywood – it’s awards season! Kicking off the big ones is the Golden Globes, airing THIS Sunday, Jan. 16, and I for one cannot WAIT!

The Golden Globes merge television and movie awards and are sure to bring out some truly fabulous celebs. It’s (almost) goes without saying that this is the best awards show out there.  But we all know what’s most important (besides the fashion) and that’s not who’s presenting: it’s who will be taking home the awards. Which movie will be crowned Best Drama or Best Comedy? Which actress impressed everyone the most? Who will make the drunkest acceptance speech?

So, with no further ado, here are my predictions on who will most likely win and who SHOULD win the biggest categories of the night:

Best Motion Picture – Drama:

Nominees: Black Swan; The Fighter; Inception; The King’s Specch; The Social Network

Who WILL Win: The King’s Speech

Who SHOULD Win: The Social Network or Black Swan

Black Swan is a huge favorite with everyone right now, so I honestly don’t see why it SHOULDN’T win. But who knows? The King’s Speech is getting a lot of good reviews, and really… it just seems like one of those movies that would win a Golden Globe.

Best Actress – Drama:

Nominees: Halle Berry for Frankie & Alice; Nicole Kidman for Rabbit Hole; Jennifer Lawrence for Winter’s Bone; Natalie Portman for Black Swan; Michelle Williams for Blue Valentine

Who WILL Win: Natalie Portman or Michelle Williams

Who SHOULD Win: Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman was awesome in Black Swan – most people are saying it’s been her best role yet, and I couldn’t agree more. She absolutely deserves the award, especially for what she went through in order to play the role (intense dance training and hardly eating – ouch). But Michelle Williams did a great job in Blue Valentine, and she’s always been a favorite, so… I feel like it could go either way.

Best Actor – Drama:

Nominees: Jesse Eisenberg for The Social Network; Colin Firth for The King’s Speech; James Franco for 127 Hours; Ryan Gosling for Blue Valentine; Mark Wahlberg for The Fighter

Who WILL Win: Colin Firth

Who SHOULD Win: James Franco or Jesse Eisenberg

Let’s be clear: I really, really want James Franco to win. Not only because I think he’s gorgeous, but also because he really did do an amazing job in 127 Hours. Who else could make that so interesting? And Jesse Eisenberg played his character perfectly in The Social Network. But I’m hearing a lot of good things about Colin Firth, and like I said before, this just seems like one of those roles that would win.

Best Motion Picture – Comedy:

Nominees: Alice in Wonderland; Burlesque; The Kids Are All Right; Red; The Tourist

Who WILL Win: The Kids Are All Right

Who SHOULD Win: The Kids Are All Right

Okay, first of all, why was Burlesque even nominated? But seriously… The Kids Are All Right is a better movie than all of these noms put together.

Best Actress – Comedy:

Nominees: Annette Bening for The Kids Are All Right; Anne Hatahway for Love and Other Drugs; Angelina Jolie for The Tourist; Julianne Moore for The Kids Are All Right; Emma Stone for Easy A

Who WILL Win: Annette Bening or Emma Stone

Who SHOULD Win: Emma Stone

I want Emma Stone to win because I will just be so happy for her. It’s possible, because Easy A did really well and I’ve pretty much only heard good things about Emma’s performance. But Annette Bening also did a really good job convincing me she was a lesbian. It’s kind of hard to say.

Best Actor – Comedy:

Nominees: Johnny Depp for Alice in Wonderland; Johnny Depp for The Tourist; Paul Giamatti for Barney’s Version; Jake Gyllenhaal for Love and Other Drugs; Kevin Spacey for Casino Jack

Who WILL Win: Johnny Depp for Alice in Wonderland

Who SHOULD Win: Jake Gyllenhaal

Okay, I know Jake Gyllenhaal probably doesn’t REALLY deserve this award. But, just look at him. Anyway, a lot of critics are confused as to why Johnny Depp was nominated twice in this category – it seems a bit excessive. That hints that he might win, and also, he’s Johnny Depp.

Best Supporting Actress:

Nominees: Amy Adams for The Fighter; Helena Bonham Carter for The King’s Speech; Mila Kunis for Black Swan; Melissa Leo for The Fighter; Jacki Weaver for Animal Kingdom

Who WILL Win: Helena Bonham Carter or Melissa Leo

Who SHOULD Win: Mila Kunis

Helena Bonham Carter always does a good job, and she’s a critic favorite, so it’s really possible she could win. However, Melissa Leo is getting tons of recognition for her role in The Fighter, and I’m hearing that she’s the favorite to win this.

Best Supporting Actor:

Nominees: Christian Bale for The Fighter; Michael Douglas for Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Andrew Garfield for The Social Network; Jeremy Renner for The Town; Geoffrey Rush for The King’s Speech

Who WILL Win: Christian Bale

Who SHOULD Win: Andrew Garfield

It’s actually kind of a toss up between Christian Bale and Michael Douglas. Some feel Michael Douglas will take it because he was so sick this year – but that could be totally untrue. I have a feeling Christian Bale will win this one, although I do think Andrew Garfield did an excellent job and would deserve it just as much.

Best Animated Film:

Nominees: Despicable Me; How To Train Your Dragon; The Illusionist; Tangled; Toy Story 3

Who WILL Win: Toy Story 3

Who SHOULD Win: Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3 should win hands down. No arguments. Try and tell me you didn’t cry during this movie. I dare you.

Best TV Show – Drama:

Nominees: Boardwalk Empire; Dexter; The Good Wife; Mad Men; The Walking Dead

Who WILL Win: Dexter or Boardwalk Empire

Who SHOULD Win: Dexter

I have probably never heard one bad thing about Dexter, which leads me to believe it should take the award. However, Boardwalk Empire has also gotten great reviews – I just feel like it may be a little early in the game for it to win.

Best Actress – TV Drama:

Nominees: Julianna Margulies for The Good Wife; Elisabeth Moss for Mad Men; Piper Perabo for Covert Affairs; Katey Sagal for Sons of Anarchy; Kyra Sedgwick for The Closer

Who WILL Win: Julianna Margulies

Who SHOULD Win: Elisabeth Moss

I’m sorry, I don’t even want to explain this one.

Best Actor – TV Drama:

Nominees: Steve Buscemi for Boardwalk Empire; Bryan Cranston for Breaking Bad; Michael C. Hall for Dexter; Jon Hamm for Mad Men; Hugh Laurie for House

Who WILL Win: Michael C. Hall or Steve Buscemi

Who SHOULD Win: Michael C. Hall

As I said before, Dexter is amazing. And Michael C. Hall does a great job as the lead character. He would definitely deserve the award, although it might be nice to see Steve Buscemi win after he’s finally the star in something so great.

Best TV Show – Comedy:

Nominees: 30 Rock; The Big Bang Theory; The Big C; Glee; Modern Family; Nurse Jackie

Who WILL Win: Nurse Jackie, Modern Family, or Glee

Who SHOULD Win: Glee or Modern Family

Obviously, it was difficult for me to make a decision here. Nurse Jackie won big at the Emmy’s which leads me to believe it might do the same here. But Modern Family and Glee will definitely be tough competition. They’re both huge fan and critic favorites.

Best Actress – TV Comedy:

Nominees: Toni Collette for United States of Tara; Edie Falco for Nurse Jackie; Tina Fey for 30 Rock; Laura Linney for The Big C; Lea Michele for Glee

Who WILL Win: Edie Falco

Who SHOULD Win: Tina Fey

Just like I said before, Nurse Jackie could be winning big during this show – and Edie Falco has always been a favorite choice. But so has Tina Fey! I’m so….torn!

Best Actor – TV Comedy:

Nominees: Alec Baldwin for 30 Rock; Steve Carell for The Office; Thomas Jane for Hung; Matthew Morrison for Glee; Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory

Who WILL Win: Steve Carell

Who SHOULD Win: Steve Carell

Steve Carell has won before, and for good reason. And while he’s got some stiff competition, this being his last season on The Office has most people thinking that he could take it one last time.

Best Supporting Actress – TV:

Nominees: Hope Davis for The Special Relationship; Jane Lynch for Glee; Kelly MacDonald for Boardwalk Empire; Julia Stiles for Dexter; Sofia Vergara for Modern Family

Who WILL Win: Jane Lynch

Who SHOULD Win: Jane Lynch or Sofia Vergara

Jane Lynch is SO GOOD as Sue! But Sofia Vergara is so good as Gloria! I need a brownie.

Best Supporting Actor – TV:

Nominees: Scott Caan for Hawaii Five-O; Chris Colfer for Glee; Chris Noth for The Good Wife; Eric Stonestreet for Modern Family; David Strathairn for Temple Grandin

Who WILL Win: Eric Stonestreet

Who SHOULD Win: Eric Stonestreet

Come on, this guy is the bomb.com. Yeah, I said it.

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If only I had someone to take me to see it.

For those of you who haven’t turned on the TV in 3 months (or fast-forward through commercials), the movie is about a married couple who’s date night goes totally awry. Now, I’m not married (sorry mom), but I’ve had my fair (or not so fair) share of really bad dates that ended in total disaster. Like the time my then BF wanted to take me out for a really nice date to a sushi restaurant and there was something wrong with my food. Three hours later, we were working together to plunge the toilet and soak up the overflow before it hit the hallway. Talk about romance.

In honor of the movie’s release, and to make me feel a bit better about my cursed love life, this week I asked the CollegeCandy writers to share their own dating horror stories. Tell us about your worst date in the comments section below.

Charlsie – Hollins University: I once dated this guy who thought he was good at everything. When I invited him over to hang out with my friends, we ended up playing the board game Candyland. Mr. I Am The Best At Everything lost, and he ended up getting so upset that he actually threw the Candyland pieces around. The kicker was that his guy thought his greatest attribute was his maturity.

Rachael – University of Miami: The guy I was seeing last semester brought me to his frat’s semi-formal and let his brother hit on me all night for his amusement. Then was annoyed when I asked if I could borrow his coat for the walk home (he had long sleeves and an undershirt, I had a sleeveless dress). Then, to finish off the night, when I asked for help unzipping my dress before he left – making it clear, especially the way things had been going, that I genuinely needed help and that was all – he told me that if I had been implying something, it was okay. So I asked if he wanted to stick around. He thought and responded, “Not tonight.”

Lauren – University of Michigan: It was a first date. And he excused himself to go to the bathroom by saying, “You got a magazine in that purse? I need to take a dump.” It was also a last date.

Emmy-Loyola University Chicago: We went downtown for dinner and, as per usual, there was a long wait at most of the restaurants. He was really hungry and decided that he wanted to go to McDonald’s instead. I so wish I was kidding.

Christie – NC State University: Let’s just say I had to make out with him for two hours because it was better than talking with him. Not that he wasn’t a nice guy; I liked him, he was just awkward and said weird things like “if you were a pirate, would you put your parrot on this shoulder or this one?” and put his arm around me. We were better off as friends…

Noa – CU Boulder: My freshman year boyfriend lived on my hall so our relationship lost any sort of excitement pretty early on. After much hinting he finally planned a real date. I was so excited I got all dressed up and met him in his room. He ended up taking me to the campus food court… and used a gift certificate to buy me my Wendy’s.

Jackelyn – San Francisco University: My worst date experience? We went out to eat at Burger King, he didn’t pay for my meal off of the dollar menu, and to top it all off, he didn’t share his fries with me. You can’t NOT share your fries with me! Are you kidding?! 3 strikes & you are out, buddy.

Sara C- Fordham: I have never even seen one episode of Sex and the City, but for whatever reason my boyfriend of three years is a BIG fan. So when the movie came out in 2008, he dragged me to see it. When we were standing in line to buy tickets, the male half of a couple in front of us turned to my boyfriend and said, “Yo, man, she got you whipped, too?” And my boyfriend replied (a little too enthusiastically), “NO WAY! I love this show! She’s never seen it!”  I’m not sure which was worse: the guy giving me the “homegirl, your man is gay” look, or having to ask my bf to explain all the inside jokes I didn’t understand from the movie.

Sarabeth – University of Texas: My worst date, by far, was when a guy decided to take me to our dorm’s game night and ignored me the entire time. I ended up playing Taboo with my friends while he was off playing something else with other people.

Jasmine – Northern Arizona University: Last year an acquaintance invited me on a date. Our bar time went well enough to justify going home with him. He needed “space” to sleep, so he oh-so-chivalrously offered me the floor. Then, the next morning, before I could escape, he woke up and told me that he peed on himself during the night. I’m sure Liz Lemon would co-sign with me that the whole night was one long series of deal breakers.

Kelly – University of Iowa: I don’t exactly “date” but this is a close second. It was two and a half years ago, my freshman year, when I had first met my current boyfriend. One day after an hour and a half of getting my swell on at the dorm fitness center, I ran into him in the lobby. With all of his friends. They were heading out to dinner and he asked if I wanted to come. Obviously I did but I looked a mess so I had to decline. He told me I looked fine (greasy ponytail, Jump Rope for Heart shirt with the sleeves cut off…) so I believed him and went. Everything was fine until I got back to my dorm and looked in the mirror. I was bright red. Like fresh-cooked lobster red. I had hit the tanning bed for the first time in months and the burn fully developed while we were eating. Luckily, he had a sense of humor about and called me “Kool-Aid Man” for a few days instead of not calling at all.

Carly – Grinnell: In high school I went to some major trouble to organize an elaborate scavenger hunt for my boyfriend. The last clue led him to my house, where I had cooked his favorite meal. I had literally spent hours putting everything together, but he just looked really dour when he finally showed up. I asked him what was wrong and he said that the hunt had been “kind of annoying.” He also didn’t compliment my food. Should have dumped him on the spot.

Elizabeth – UC Berkeley:  I went out with this guy my freshman year who was kind of an alcoholic.  On our 2nd date, I wore heels and my feet were really starting to hurt.  He offered me a piggy back ride and I skeptically took it since he had pregamed for our date.  Within one step, he fell and my face planted into the cement.  I had a chipped front tooth and scraped up face for 2 weeks during finals.

Brittany – University of Saint Thomas: I went on a date once and the dude was so nervous he would not eat any of his entree. Then it made me nervous. Because the date was a bundle of nerves, things started looking up when we ordered dessert. But, his nerves didn’t engulf his exsistance anymore. Because he ate the entire thing.

Megan- Penn State: I’ve been on plenty of bad dates, but one definitely stands out as the worst. After we had dinner, I started the “let’s be friend speech,” because I wasn’t feeling him.  He then had a breakdown, and proceeded to mention that he was planning to make our relationship official, and wanted me to meet his family the next weekend. We had only met the night before. Talk about a disaster date!

The Office is already one of the funniest shows on television, so in theory, their blooper reel should be one of the funniest ones ever made, right?

Right.

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