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With the Golden Globes' recent respectability, don't expect any surprises in the nominations

Where have all the weirdos gone in the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn., the ones who'd nominate "Burlesque" for best motion picture or think that Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie both deserved nods for the complete lack of chemistry they displayed in "The Tourist"?

The last few years, the Golden Globes have been far too respectable. And where's the fun in that? Don't look for these freshly minted pillars of good taste to change course this year. Nominations will be announced Dec. 11.

RESPECTABLE PREDICTIONS

ACTRESS, DRAMA

Frances McDormand, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"

Sally Hawkins, "The Shape of Water"

Meryl Streep, "The Post"

Jennifer Lawrence, "mother!"

Jessica Chastain, "Molly's Game"

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