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Show THE SIGNPOST Page 9 TTGue DuoDBUQMaGDOiras ace ionS DCs flaoQsfleoi) (3 Go be QimnieS By Erica Anderson a&e writer The Signpost By Sari Dewsnup a&e editor The Signpost Friday, January 19, 2001 Lights, camera, action! It's time once again for Hollywood's glittering gowns, tuxedoes, red carpet and the excessive trimmings that go along with any top notch Tinseltown production. ' No it's not the little golden man named Oscar, but the 58th annual Golden Globe Awards. Sponsored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, working journalists around the world nominate movies, actors, actresses, and many more for extraordinary talent. HFPA was organized in the early 1940s when Americans were looking to the movie industry as a means to transport them to another world, a world away from the cold realities of World War II. For nearly six decades the HFPA has been responsible for setting trends and making stars in Hollywood.This year, not only will the best in movies and television be on display but there will also be the inevitable glitzy fashion show sauntering down the red carpet. Because after all, what you wear is just as important as how you act As usual, there are the television shows that seem to find space in every category: "Will and Grace," "The Practice" and "Frasier." "Gladiator" and "Traffic" promise strong showings in the motion picture category. This year, Al Pacino will be awarded the 2001 Cecil B. De Mille Award for his 'outstanding contribution to the entertainment field.' Pacino first received an Oscar for his performance in 'The Godfather," and took home one of the little gold men in 1992 for his performance in "Scent of a Woman." Other significant contributions were "Godfather II," "Godfather III," "Scarface," and "Sea of Love." Pacino is also the recipient of 12 Golden Globe nominations and two Tonys. This time of year there are always those who are brave enough to make predictions on the winners, most of the time they do a pretty good job. The strongest contender is "The West Wing" edging out older, more established favorites like "ER" and "The Practice." "The West Wing" is again thought to come out on top with Martin Sheen being voted as the Best Actor in a Drama Series and Alison Janney for Supporting Actress in a Drama. ' ( ") v - r 7 .V . f V v - - f ...s.-sW -f . - , : t f V ; 3 f- . f , . ? 3 1 I ' S J, : ' . J S . f V , v.. , i 5 I 2 j .- i , 5 , - s imi32??,?" 2 I v. - ininrir, - ff - ' I - - t 1 1 i.ihiki nw .mini 2 The Golden Globe award, pictured above left, is treasured by many actors and actresses. Tom Cruise, above right, has been one of the lucky winners in past years. The Best Dramatic Actress is guessed to be Sara Michelle Gellar from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." On the lighter side of things, "Will and Grace" has received a nod for Best Comedy Series, a Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for Debra Messing, Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Eric McCormack, Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie for Sean Hayes and the Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Made-for-TV Movie to Megan Mullally. Although not all of the cast of "Will and Grace" may win, the comedy definitely has its bases covered. The Best Actress in a Comedy category holds some strong contenders besides Debra Messing. Calista Flockhart from "Ally McBeal," Jane Kaczmarek from "Malcolm in the Middle," Bette Midler from Bette and Sara Jessica Parker, "Sex and the City." Many think that even though it is her sophomore attempt at television comedy, Midler will come out a winner. Although the nominations for cable television are sparse, cable television is not left out of the running in these awards. Both "Sex and the City" and "The Sopranos" have multiple entries in the nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy and Best Actress in a Drama, respectively. The movies counting multiple nominations are "Gladiator," "Chocolat," Traffic" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Although "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is listed in the Best Director Spot, don't expect it to win that category; only an American film may win this category. Instead, look for it in the Best Foreign Films category. Initially, some guessed that "Gladiator" would win in the Best Drama Category but with the recent release of "Traffic," prospects look dim for the once strong "Gladiator." Battling for the Best Male in a Drama are Tom Hanks in "Cast Away," Russell Crowe in "Gladiator," Michael Douglas in "Wonder Boys," among others. The Golden Globes will be aired on NBC Jan. 21, 2001 at 6 p.m. Do you want tojietnewpjeople and expense MUege Me? 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