What the Nominees Are Saying About Their Golden Globe Noms

Edgar Ramirez, who is nominated for his performance as international terrorist Carlos the Jackal in Sundance’s Carlos, says he was drawn to the “complexity” of the character. Noting the critical support the movie has garnered since its premiere earlier this year at Cannes, Ramirez praised director Olivier Assayas. “Olivier is a genius, in my opinion,” he said. Carlos was also nominated for best miniseries or motion picture made for television. Commenting on audiences’ love affair with anti-heroes, Ramirez added: “I think it’s the contradictions. That’s what defines us as human beings. We are walking contradictions; we have the best a worse at the same time. I think that that somehow creates a connection for the audience. I think that any well built, well-written, multi-layered character allows that connection to happen. There’s something alive and real about it.” -- Marisa Guthrie