But the HFPA has made an effort in recent years to be more than just a televised party.
Lets break it down category by category (for television predictions,head here).
What we want to happen: Give it toMad Max: Fury Road.
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Does that hurt its chances on Sunday?
Maybe, though theres a lot of goodwill for Matt Damon and Ridley Scott.
If so, the group could hand the best comedy prize toThe Big Short.
Best Actress, Drama
What will happen: The HFPA loves a good discovery.
They first nominated Leonardo DiCaprio back when he was still a wet-behind-the-ears 19-year old.
Angelina Jolie won two Golden Globes before she finally had her Oscar breakthrough.
So it would make sense that they extend their generosity to Brie Larson for her performance inRoom.
Could anyone else sneak in?
Perhaps Saoirse Ronan for her turn inBrooklyn.
(The HFPA first nominated her back in 2008 forAtonement).
What we want to happen: Schumer for the win!
And the theory goes that hell be rewarded again for the torture he endured making the never-endingRevenant.
What we want to happen: Could Bryan Cranston take it from Leo for his role as Dalton Trumbo?
Stranger things have happened and we all know how much the HFPA already loves Cranston he won forBreaking Bad.
Now that would make for some stellar TV.
Best Actor, Comedy
What will happen: Matt Damons got this one in the bag.
He looks like the winner.
What we want to happen: Jane Fonda.
Like Mirren, shes an HFPA favorite, with three previous wins.
And what other celebrity has the wherewithal to deliver a provocative and political speech that will get people talking?
Neither Ridley Scott nor George Miller have ever won either an Academy Award or a Golden Globe.
What we want to happen: Like Matt Damon, its hard to vote against Ridley Scott.
Best Original Song
What will happen: This category is a toss-up.
I think 1960s nostalgia wins out with this crowd.
Best Animated Film
Inside Out, done and done.
Best Foreign Language
What will happen: It will be hard to beat HungarysSon of Saul.
