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!