Golden Globe challengers for comedy and musical

A variety of 2011 dramedies could validly compete either in from the Globes' top groups. Pix producers make individuals determinations, so when the dust forms the very best challengers for the best film comedy or musical would be the following.The ArtistClassic precursor: Splashy, Gallic show biz nostalgia a la Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!"Chances for any nom: Embodying the Globes themselves (worldwide flavor + Hollywood glamour), pic looks tres bien for Jan. 15.Otherwise the large one: Quiet star Jean Dujardin should make large noise. * * * BeginnersClassic precursor: Intergenerational poignancy inside a vein much like 2007's "The Savages."Chances for any nom: Possibly too much outdoors the mainstream for HFPA tastes.Otherwise the large one: Two-time nominee Christopher Plummer has received buzz all seasons -- third time's the charm? * * * BridesmaidsClassic precursor: Like 2009's champion "The Hangover," laffer boasts heart and point beyond its ewwww-inducing bits.Chances for any nom: Mighty good, though could just get edged by the elegant records.Otherwise the large one: Melissa McCarthy's comedy styling designed for among the year's most memorable supporting turns. * * * CarnageClassic precursor: Two married people clash in most imaginable combinations, just as with "Who's Scared of Virginia Woolf?"Chances for any nom: Does not inspire exactly the same laughs as did the play.Otherwise the large one: Likeable, schlubby John C. Reilly might be due for jerk # 4. * * * Crazy Stupid LoveClassic precursor: A more youthful player helps his older friend seem sensible from the dating scene, similar to 2004 champion "Sideways."Chances for any nom: Foreign press includes a factor for romantic comedies, which was among 2011's classiest.Otherwise the large one: Nominated this past year for "Easy A," Emma Stone could repeat for either this or "The Assistance.Inch * * * FootlooseClassic precursor: The initial did not result in the cut back in 1984, but last year another Vital hit including youthful people who'd give almost anything to dance did: "Flashdance."Chances for any nom: The HFPA loves to sneak a tuner in to the mix whenever it may, even underperforming ones like "Nine" or "Burlesque."Otherwise the large one: Among eight new tunes may be designated, maybe "Fake I.D." or "In which the River Goes." * * * Night time in ParisClassic precursor: Echoes Allen's previous, nominated Paris love letter, "Everybody States I Really Like You," using the time-travel conceit changing the musical amounts.Chances for any nom: They love Woodsy when he takes his wry camera overseas, cf. 2008's champion "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."Otherwise the large one: Kathy Bates bakes an indelible impression as Gertrude Stein. * * * My Week With MarilynClassic precursor: A youthful showbiz aspirant discovers stardom's heartaches close up and private shades of 1982's "My Personal Favorite Year."Chances for any nom: Insider look at bygone filmmaking is appropriate in the HFPA's alley.Otherwise the large one: Kenneth Branagh's place-on supporting turn as Olivier is both wicked and poignant. * * * Youthful AdultClassic precursor: Relentless romantic obsession around the order of Truffaut's "The Storyline of Adele H.," transposed to the shores.Chances for any nom: A cynic might predict Mavis Gary's materialism and self-absorption will have in to the foreign press's preferred American stereotypes.Otherwise the large one: Could Charlize Theron look for a role more uncomfortable than GG-winning "Monster," Aileen Wuornos? Watch and marvel. * * * GOLDEN GLOBES RACETops in tubthumps? Best Picture: Drama Best Picture: Comedy or Musical Television Animation Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com