I said in my nominations post that the Golden Globes are useless. I still believe this. However, there’s something about awards ceremonies that always peak my interest. Darn it all if I didn’t get really in to the Golden Globes again this year, as I do most every year. Now that it’s all over, I look back surprised that I once again sat through through three hours of an awards show that ultimately doesn't matter. But sit through it I did.
We’ll go through the winners in a second, but let’s talk about Ricky Gervais. People will no doubt be talking about how “mean” he was, but come on, people. How many awards shows do we have to sit through where over-privileged celebrities go around patting themselves on the back? Gervais simply came in to shake that all up, but the stars just seemed like they couldn’t take it. He’s kidding, people. When Tim Allen made a crack about Gervais being fat and mean, I know Gervais was backstage laughing, not offended in the slightest. I have a lot of respect for the people in that room, but to all celebrities that can’t get past a few jabs: get over yourselves.
But forget all that. Let’s talk about the winners, shall we?
FILM
Best Motion Picture (Drama): The Social Network
Not much surprise here, and if you’ve read this blog at all you know I don’t object to this choice in the slightest. Just a reminder this should not be seen as a guarantee of Oscar victory. Far from it. For now, though, a good enough win.
Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical): The Kids Are All Right
Considering the rest of the nominees, this was all but a guarantee. When three of the other four nominees are some of the worst movies of the year, it can’t be all that hard to win this category. But still, should The Kids Are All Right be considered a comedy/musical?
Best Actor (Drama): Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
I tend to agree. In a year of strong performances, Firth definitely stands out. For me, Eisenberg would come in close second.
Best Actress (Drama): Natalie Portman, Black Swan
You think she was good in Black Swan? Wait until No Strings Attached! But again, I can’t disagree with this choice.
Best Actor (Musical or Comedy): Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version
I haven’t seen Barney’s Version, so I can’t really say for sure what I think of this choice. The rest of the nominees are pretty weak, though.
Best Actress (Musical or Comedy): Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
Excellent choice, Hollywood Foreign Press! But, again, should this movie be seen as a comedy or musical?
Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter
Bale gets my vote for best performance of the year overall, so I definitely approve of this choice. However, Andrew Garfield definitely gets a shout out as well, but given his presentation of The Social Network’s clip reel he likely would have melted into a puddle onstage had he won.
Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter
I don’t have much of an opinion on this choice. Don’t get me wrong, Leo is positively fantastic in The Fighter, but I almost suspect I would have gone in the direction of Mila Kunis or Amy Adams. It’s a rough, rough choice.
Best Director: David Fincher, The Social Network
I agree. So yeah.
Best Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network
See: “Best Director.”
Best Original Score: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, The Social Network
This award pleasantly surprised me. The work of Reznor and Ross definitely gets my vote, but I thought ultimately the Globes would have chosen Inception or The King’s Speech. All the nominees were terrific, though.
Best Original Song: “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” – Burlesque
Uh…
Best Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3
As unsurprising a choice as there could ever be, but deservedly so. Toy Story 3 is another Pixar masterpiece.
Best Foreign Language Film: In a Better World
If you’ve seen this movie, I’ll send you a check for $1,000.
TELEVISION
Best Series (Drama): Boardwalk Empire
Intriguing choice here. Of the five nominees, it likely would have been my choice as well. However, I think there were a few shows that were snubbed. (see: Breaking Bad)
Best Series (Musical or Comedy): Glee
I don’t watch Glee, so I don’t have much of an opinion. However, if I hear a clip of “Don’t Stop Believin’” one more time I’m going to scream.
Best Actor (Drama): Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Should Bryan Cranston have won? Probably. But Buscemi would have been my second choice, so I can’t put up much of a fight.
Best Actress (Drama): Katey Sagal, Sons of Anarchy
Piper Perabo didn’t win?! What is this devilry?
Best Actor (Musical or Comedy): Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
I don’t watch it, so no real opinion on this choice.
Best Actress (Musical or Comedy): Laura Linney, The Big C
Again, I don’t watch it, but The Big C is a show I really have no desire to ever watch.
Best Actor (Mini-series or TV Movie): Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack
At long last, Al Pacino gets the recognition he so richly deserves.
Best Actress (Mini-series or TV Movie): Claire Danes, Temple Grandin
Between the Emmys and the Golden Globes, it has become clear that the real Temple Grandin should go to every awards show ever from now on.
Best Supporting Actor (Anything TV Ever): Chris Colfer, Glee
I can neither agree nor disagree with this choice, as Colfer seemed like a nice enough recipient of the award. My beef: how was Aaron Paul not even nominated?
Best Supporting Actress (Anything TV Ever): Jane Lynch, Glee
I love Jane Lynch to death, so I have absolutely no problem with this win at all, even if I don’t watch the show she’s on.
Best Mini-series or TV Movie: Carlos
Carlos is definitely on my “To See” list, as many critics had it on their best movies of the year overall. This win just confirmed that.
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As with most awards shows, the Golden Globes were a long haul, particularly with the lack of surprises thrown at us as far as winners are concerned. Yes, they’re ultimately pointless, but they’re fun while they last, and Gervais made the entire event more compelling than it has any right to be. It’s likely he will never be back to host because he hurt too many feelings, so next year expect the Golden Globes to return to intolerable normalcy.
For now, we wait until the Oscar nominees are announced next week. Expect a post analyzing the nominees when that happens. Awards season marches on!
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