Your egregious snub of what was, quite possibly, one of the finest seasons of television ever -- a season demanding not just a Golden Globe nomination for Best TV Series (Drama), but also a win -- should not go overlooked. If legions of Ryan Gosling fans can take to the offices of People magazine to decry his loss of the Sexiest Man Alive crown while wearing paper cutouts of his face, then the rest of us should wear Hazmat suits, half-blown-off Gus Fring masks, Los Pollos Hermanos t-shirts, and Heisenberg glasses and hats while we storm the HFPA's headquarters in protest. I'm willing to shave my head on behalf of fixer Mike if you are.

For any fan of the dramatic TV series, in general, Breaking Bad has consistently pushed the boundaries of both content and form. Vince Gilligan's ingenious story of a family-oriented chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine producer fueled by advanced-stage cancer, and later by his power-hungry Mr. Hyde alter-ego, Heisenberg, has delivered four seasons of thrilling twists, unforeseeable character turns -- not to mention spectacular character assassinations -- as well as an anti-hero who will go down in history wearing nothing but his tighty-whiteys. In short, it's the best of the novel-as-TV-series bunch offering an audience experience that has no rival.

But other than that, season four of Breaking Bad, in particular, was insane. What show in the current selected Best TV Series (Drama) crop has done everything from show you your worst nightmare involving a box cutter to the best way to laugh when finding out your spouse gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to her former lover, who ended up spending it on a Mercedes? Now, we know Bryan Cranston is deservedly nominated in the Best Actor in a TV Series (Drama) category for his portrayal of lead character Walter White, but that isn't enough. Here are ten reasons why Breaking Bad should be nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Television Series (Drama) (and consequently Aaron Paul and Giancarlo Esposito in the Best Supporting Actor category). Warning: there are spoilers ahead.

1. Because Breaking Bad is shot on 35mm film and features stunning on-location cinematography that showcases the deserts of New Mexico.

2. Because the female characters are complex, brave, hilarious, and surprising. While we laugh at Marie's obsessive use of purple in her home décor, we also feel for her unfailing spousal support of Hank, even when he's being a self-pitying jerk.

3. Because Hank's obsession with minerals is oddly touching.

4. Because Vince Gilligan earned the violent writing award for the most vicious, out-of-nowhere, unflinching murder scene involving the aforementioned box cutter that took the audience, and Walt and Jesse, by surprise.

5. Because actor Giancarlo Esposito's expressionless mask as drug kingpin Gustavo "Gus" Fring was revealed to be a complex mask of revenge for the murder of his former partner in a Mexican business deal gone wrong. This season showed us who Gus truly was, and for a moment we sympathized with him, even cheering when he pulled off the mass murder of an entire cartel. Not only was that entire scene bad-ass, but Esposito's explosive exit, while straightening his tie and offering that same calm Gus countenance, was bad-ass, too.

6. Because Aaron Paul is so fantastic in the role of Jesse Pinkman that Vince Gilligan chose not to kill him off after the first season. And he keeps delivering season after season as the second banana to Walter White, albeit one with a bewildering backbone. This season saw Jesse react to the aftermath of committing his first murder, the return to his drug addiction, the utter destruction of the house that his cancer-stricken aunt left him, and the subsequent character turn in which we saw him take control of himself and realize his purpose. Oh, and then there was his devotion to fellow addict Andrea and her young son Brock -- and that showdown scene between Jesse and Walt, which alone is worthy of a nomination.

7. Because the subplot involving Walter White as drug producer and his brother-in-law Hank as a DEA agent putting the pieces together was riveting. We know this storyline will be major in season five, thanks to the foreshadowing and suspense in season four.

8. Because Walt got drunk and turned into Heisenberg at the dinner table right to Hank's face in front of his whole, unsuspecting family. Except for his wife Skyler, of course.

9. Because Skyler can lie her pants off better than any other character, and she hasn't completely broken bad yet. And we know she will.

10. Because Walt "won" this season, and now he just needs his show to do the same.

Is MAdM your new moniker?
Since I joined Hole and had to sign my first autograph, I've always just done my initials, MAdM, like "Mad M" or a strange typo for madam. It's kind of Victorian in tradition, and it's just an alternative way to refer to me.

How did OOOM come together?
When the music industry began to shift, Capitol Records went through a firing spree. At that moment, the structure was pulled from under me, and it kick-started a creative instinct to make as much art as possible to survive. I began as a visual artist. Me joining Hole was like a walk through the looking glass. I felt very loyal and obligated to continue my career in music once I was given that opportunity. When I made my first solo record, it was the first step to get to where I am now, bringing all of these elements — the visual, conceptual, and musical — all into one project. I've never worked so hard on anything in my whole life.

In the music video and film there are bleeding trees, Vikings, and you’re dressed in forties noir. How did you and director Tony Stone come up with the concept?
I've always had a thing for Vikings, since I was a young girl. I saw a rough cut of Tony's Viking film [Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America] and understood right away that was the guy who could bring this project with me to another place. I saw the film, met him, and I said, “Will you make a fantasy film component to my album?” And the story began. I knew [in my film] there would be time travel, Vikings, witches, the forties, women on the eternal hunt for the heart …

And giant fireballs.
Tony's the kind of guy who's like, “We're going to crash a car, we're also going to make trees bleed, and we're going to make a fireball kite. The more outrageous the better!” There's a lot of blood and fire, and I see them as substances that are life forces. To me it makes total sense, but I leave the viewer to wander through the puzzle.

I was reading your blog and came across a recent trip you took to Los Angeles. You wrote that you said good-bye to your past there. Did you mean your time in Hole?
Definitely. My L.A. days were my Hole days. The ghosts of that are all over L.A.

So there have been some rumors about Hole and the new “reunion.” For the record, did you contribute backing vocals on the new Hole album, Nobody’s Daughter?
No, I didn’t. Courtney Love jumped the gun and said I did when didn't. It's her world; it's her decision — it's her way of doing things.

How do you feel about her using the band name with a completely different lineup?
Even in rock and roll, I believe there's a right and wrong. I'm still close friends with Eric [Erlandson, co-founder and former guitarist of Hole], and he's the only one who can do anything on his end about it. He's a peaceful man who has made great efforts in his own life to find peace. I feel protective of the legacy of Hole and my memories in it. It wasn't even so much about doing a reunion. I told Courtney, "I support the retrospective of everything done in that time. If and when you're ready to look at that, I'll support it.” What's so funny is that she can come out and say that I asked her to do a reunion. That's not exactly what was said. What I said was that I think a retrospective would be incredibly valuable right now and that's obviously not where she's at.

She’s been playing your old songs. How does that feel?
It feels confusing. Most of all, I've always wished the best for her. I want her to be happy. I want her to be musical. I care about her well-being. When she gets an idea in her mind, that's what she stays with regardless of what other people think or feel. I put my foot down when she shockingly declared Hole was playing its first shows. All I was really trying to say was that I hope it doesn't blow the opportunity for a real reunion and retrospective. You can’t just do Hole Two again later.