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First and foremost, I have to note Ricky Gervais’s work as emcee. Last year’s stint was a bit stale, I thought, but this year the gloves were off. Way off. Which, for whatever reason, I was okay with tonight. The difference between Gervais and Armond White, though, if you want to go there, is that one is expected (and paid) to act like a clown. The other is not.
And I have to think “That was my favorite film of the year” was a subtle joke. Not that subtle was in his toolbox.
Anyway, kicking things off, Christian Bale’s speech in acceptance of yet another Best Supporting Actor trophy slid off the rails a bit toward the end as he rushed an impromptu shout-out to actor Robert De Niro. Apparently in the press room he said the legend was “the shit,” so maybe that’s similar to what was censored from the telecast. Earlier in the speech, though, he paid lovely homage to “The Fighter” actor and producer Mark Wahlberg. “You can only give a loud performance like mine when you have a quiet, stoic anchor,” he said.
His co-star, Melissa Leo, also took down another televised Best Supporting Actress award, but the speech was a lot less graceful than Friday night’s, I’d say. Still, I thought Helena Bonham Carter had a shot at that one, so chalk it up to another likely inevitability.
I thought Lee Unkrich did a nice job of at least trying to present Toy Story 3″ as a film that deserves a place at the table by noting “historic” box office numbers and that it “beat with a human heart.” And that “were you two even born when the first ‘Toy Story’ came out” joke aimed at presenters Hailee Steinfeld and Justin Bieber was another nice touch in that vein. As was seeing Tom Hanks and Tim Allen on stage together.
When Annette Bening’s name was inevitably announced as winner of the award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, my immediate thought was, “This is her chance to turn the corner on this season, if at all.” Playing the Hollywood royalty card so emphatically might have slayed them. Or brought the race tighter. No, seriously…
One almost thinks the HFPA actively voted for anyone BUT Johnny Depp in the comedy actor field, given the added attention paid to perennial star-f***ing this year, but I might have expected Kevin Spacey before Paul Giamatti. So a fresh change of pace was appreciated there.
I had heard going into the night that Susanne Bier’s “In a Better World” was the one to watch for an upset in the Best Foreign Language Film category but didn’t bother making a predictions (10/14, by the way) change. Lo and behold…
But the original score win for “The Social Network” was the early sign that the film would dominate the evening. Wins for Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture (Drama) soon followed. Lined up like dominoes through February 27 at this point.
I don’t think words can do justice to Robert De Niro’s Rupert Pupkin-esque monologue in acceptance of the Cecil B. De Mille Award. Yeesh. And the HFPA got its TV moment after all with Michael Douglas presenting Best Picture (Drama) after losing the supporting actor category.
Meanwhile, bravo to Michelle Pfeiffer, Bruce Willis and Megan Fox for announcing “Alice in Wonderland,” “Red” and “The Tourist,” respectively, as Best Picture nominees while maintaining a straight face. Could “The Kids Are All Right” have lucked out any sweeter?
And by the way, did Brangelina look like Caesars wondering why the lions were taking so long to kill the Christians to anyone else? Just me? Okay, just wondering.
Anyway, onnward. Check out tonight’s full list of film winners at The Circuit.
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181 responses to “Frontrunners stay strong at the Golden Globes”
Do you know when they announce the Best Director?
Off Topic from movies, TV noms are really boring this year. Its either the same old stuff, or Boardwalk which I didn’t get into.
Watching the Patriots choke is probably more entertaining than the Golden Globes will be.
J-E-T-S!
@Free- I would think it would be one of the last 2 or 3.
Finally a team figures out you play Man to Man vs. the small wideouts of New England……
Way do I have the feeling that the Tourist Table is likely going to be centerstage….
Yeah, Supporting Actor is listed at 1 & 18, so my guess is Director is #18 maybe.
Also, #11 they’ll announce Best Actor AND Best Actress for TV Movie or Miniseries.
As for TV there was nothing were special that was new this year (through I just cathing up with Deriot 187 was is very good for a topcial cop show, ) It a same that Poor Country Cox can’t get any love…..
Thanks for the tips Paul8148 and Justin. I figure it’s one of the final 5. I just wanted to know if we knew exactly when. I’m doing a family ballot at home, and if I knew when each award was presented, it’d be helpful.
I will have to guess either right before or after Drama actress…
J-E-T-S-!-!-!
Now I can really enjoy the Globes. Aaahhh.
That second Best Supporting Actor was supposed to be Best Director. Adjusted.
1. Bale
2. Moss
3. Temple Garden
4. Choffer
5. Hamm
6. Mad men
7. Something Song from Tangled
8. The King Speech
9. Toy Story 3
10. Benning (or Hathaway in shocker of the night)
11. Al
12. The Social Network
13. Jane
14. I’m Love
15. Laura Linney
16. Jim Parsons (Voting my heart not my brian here)
17. Mila Kaus
18. The Social Network (if this is directing)
19. Morden Family
20. Depp
21. Portman
22. The Kids are alright
23. Colin Firth(Drama)
24. The Social Network
I’d say Ricky is killing it, but I love the guy so he’s always killing in my mind.
Ricky Gervais doesn’t do much for me normally, but he’s great at these awards shows.
Christian Bale, no surprise.
Gervais is awesome. Bale, yay.
And Bale takes the opportunity to promote Mark Wahlberg’s overlooked sort of acting; classy.
Gervais is great, through not sure is belove by anyone within the room there……
What did Bale say regarding De Niro?
Yeah what did he say????
Damn. I was late to the party so the only thing I saw of Bale was when he left the stage. I didn’t hear his speech on Friday either. Oh well, hopefully it will be on YouTube or something.
Bale was basically just calling De Niro “the shit”.
Carlos!
Carlos beating The Pacific has to be considered quite the shocker.
Really! what was it?
Guessed Carlos.
Wauw. Carlos!
I did not see that coming. I just received it on DVD and can’t wait to see the enitre 5½ hours.
Carlos. Nice
Man, Ricky’s looking to get himself hurt.
I really want to see Carlos but I can only find the shorter theatrical cut, not the mini-series version. Ugh.
Graysmith@
If you can watch region 2 DVD’s then it’s out in both versions in England. I bought mine from amazon.co.uk
“…please welcome Ashton Kutcher’s dad, Bruce Willis!”
lols and roflmaos. xD
Happy for Chris Colfer! Still lovin’ Gervais; and I normally don’t.
Wow, the celebs are letting ’em fly! I think I’ve caught the censor being used at least 4 times so far.
So far, Gervais is doing incredibly well (although I feel he’s being underused…it’s still early, so that may change).
Don’t really have any stake in the TV categories this year…the only thing I’m hoping for (even though it’s a longshot) is a win for “The Walking Dead.”
I guess “Boardwalk Empire” is good? I don’t have HBO (or cable) so I haven’t heard a lot about it.
For all those still bitching about Armond White – I give you Ricky Gervais – the most classless, obvious host in the industry.
I’ve never seen a guy who had this little idea of when to stop.
Mark Wahlberg gets a Globe tonight, if not likely his acting nomination.
Maxim: With that much ammunition aimed toward the HFPA, I’ll deal.
Also, the difference between White and Gervais is that the latter is MEANT to be a clown.
andrew garfield is the cutest thing!! =)
Social Network picks up its first prize of the evening.
Garfield stumbles, and he’s endearing.
TSN for score. Okay. A wave about to come?
Yesssss. This will probably be my favorite win. Go Trent and Atticus.
Awesome for Reznor and Ross! ☺
It must be said, the room I’m in …. not loving Gervais, AT ALL.
I’m laughin’.
Kris, would you argue that TSN is the frontrunner for Score, now that it’s won BFCA and GG?
First sign of a TSN night there, I think.
How dare they pair Hailee Steinfeld with Justin Bieber!
anon: Highly possible. I still think Zimmer could put up a fight, though. But yeah, I think it might be worth considering it that now. It becomes about the movie, not the work. And I mean that not as an insult to Reznor and Ross, who both deserve to be one of two contenders in serious consideration for score awards this year (the other being Daft Punk). It’s still not what the Academy votes for, but one feels like a sweep could materialize because the momentum the film has built is so very impressive.
“Toy Story 3” wins, to the surprise of no one.
Of course, freaking “TS3” wins the award. I’m actually a little sick of that movie.