The Good, The Bad, and the Golden (Globes)

Yes, I'm jumping on the media bandwagon, and I'm gonna talk about last night's Golden Globe Awards.  I'm not going to review the whole show.  Personally, I was only paying attention to the nominees I have any interest in.  And that pretty much accounts for a few big-name stars, and Glee.

First of all, I am going to talk about the host.  I would like to preface this unfavorable review by stating that I happen to adore Ricky Gervais when he's making social commentary on things like nursery rhymes and fat people.  I think he's hilarious, and observant; I love his stand-up specials, I have even been known to quote him.  However, I think what he did last night was in very poor taste.  Yes, when you host an awards show, you are almost obligated to poke fun at the audience members.  You are not supposed to use it as an opportunity to make everyone in the room as uncomfortable as possible.  And especially don't insult the PRESIDENT of the association whose awards show you're hosting!

Robert Downey, Jr. had an excellent response to Gervais' ugly remark regarding his trips to jail and the Betty Ford Clinic.  He diffused the situation with humor and sarcasm, as only he could.  Tom Hanks' and Tim Allen's responses were also eloquent and funny.  However, I give major kudos to HFPA President, Phillip Berk, for stating the most wonderfully diplomatic response: “Ricky, next time you want me to help you qualify your movies, go to another guy.”  Well said, Sir.


To close up my first segment, my opinion of Ricky Gervais' hosting prowess can best be explained by paraphrasing something I once heard Mike Meyers say on an episode of Inside The Actors' Studio:  "There is no such thing as 'high comedy' and 'low comedy,' so much as there is 'funny' and 'not funny.'"  Ouch.


Secondly, (and most emphatically!) GLEE!!! Five nominations.  Three awards.  I was completely blown away when Glee won the Golden Globe for Best TV Series - Comedy or Musical!  I thought for sure it was gonna go to The Big C.  Jane Lynch won the Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a TV series, which was not so much a surprise to me as it was a wish that was granted.  But when Chris Colfer took home the Globe for best supporting actor, I actually cried.  My heart burst with pride and excitement when I watched him take in the information, and give a witty, and heartfelt speech.  And because I loved watching it SO much, I will leave you with a reprise of this exact moment!  Enjoy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

A new year, for new beginnings right?  Cross your fingers for me.  Haha.

If you are expecting an update on my new year's resolution, I don't have one.  I spent about 10 days on vacay in San Diego (and BOY, did I need it!) so I'm still coming up to speed back in LA.  More updates when I eventually have a place and my own kitchen.  So possibly not for another few months.

I will however recount my most favorite moments of my vacation (and I don't even have pictures... *facepalm*)

• Staying at "Chez Lisa" is awesome, no matter which way you swing it.  Queen size bed, fabulous pillow, TV and cable, a walk in closet, and an extra large shower.  And that's just the guest bedroom and guest bathroom.  She also has an amazing kitchen.  We're talking sub-zero freezer, polished stone counter-tops, and all new appliances.  Such a turn-on.

• Making my friend Scott his long-overdue pomegranate ice cream.  Blended a couple recipes, and it still could use a little tweaking.  But it worked.

• New Year's Eve.   The whole evening.  I haven't had that much fun in quite some time.  Got to see some of my favorite people all in one place, see the opening of a GREAT show (check them out on Facebook or at their website), drink too much, and ultimately make a few awesomely bad decisions.  Oh, and doing it all in style.  We were one good looking bunch.

• Lunching and shopping (more than once) with Ashley!  Heart to hearts with her are always refreshing, and fun!  And we always eat really tasty foods.  This time is was coffee and greek food.  Not together.  But YUM!

• One-on-one time with my favorite Scott.  Wine, movies, and drunk Wii.  A fantastically fun evening.

• Playing "roommates" with Lisa.  When we're together at her place in San Diego, it starts to feel like we're roommates again.  Which is a blast-and-a-half, and a great comfort on this much needed vacation.

• Returning to see my "little brother" in a musical showcase for his school.  Watching him perform is always a joy, but this time, to see him perform in "One" from A Chorus Line, a number my "brother" and I performed just 12 years earlier, brought so much joy to my heart that I couldn't stop smiling.  it made my face hurt. 

So... now it's time to snap back to reality, and get my life going again.