Whining about the Golden Globes

By: Charbarred | in: Movies, TV |

I bet that while everyone wants to get an Oscar and become a huge star, receiving a Golden Globes means a bit more. Yeah, there was no glitzy show, but plenty of talk of the lack thereof. More so, everyone is constantly bitching…so I thought I’d join in.

Best Drama – Atonement
I have not seen “There will be Blood”, so I’m not equipped to complain with everyone else. I have, however, enjoyed Atonement immensely, and despite not being a huge Ian McEwan fan and preferring the non-inclusion of Keira Knightly in films, it was a great treat.

Actress (Musical or Comedy) - Marion Cotillard - La Vie en Rose
I doubt anyone can hold a candle to Cotillard’s performance this year. The problem is, La Vie en Rose was not a musical. Calling it a musical because of its subject is like naming a movie a western because it takes place in California. I know they were looking for an excuse to give her the award, but they robbed Nikki Blonsky and Ellen Page in the process.

Coen Brothers

Supporting Actor - Javier Bardem - No Country for Old Men
Bardem definitely stole the show this year. Why do they split the best actor category into comedy and drama but not the supporting actor? This is where you’d often find the best performances, and John Travolta deserves a big nod for Hairspray.

Screenplay - Joel and Ethan Coen - No Country for Old Men
If I had to sit down and actually read the screenplays, I’d be very grateful for the Coens for the 5 page treat they’ve thrown my way. No Country for Old Men had great direction, cinematography and acting, but of all things the script was a bit lacking, especially when you consider other Coen brothers scripts. In a year when an Aaron Sorkin script is up for an award, I think you’re supposed to give it to Sorkin, aren’t you?

Actress – Television – Glen Close – Damages
Glen Close is great, and was tremendous in Damages. I personally would have given it to Minnie Driver or Sally Field, but hey, Glen Close is great and was tremendous in Damages.

Best Musical or Comedy – Television – Extras
Rickie Gervais is funny, really funny…for the first ten minutes. Then it’s all about how to survive the rest of the episode. Granted it’s an interesting show, but not as interesting as Pushing Daisies.

Best Actress – Comedy – Tina Fey – 30 Rock For me this was the weirdest win. Yeah, Tina Fey is funny at times and did a great Seinfeld impression, but come on, Christina Applegate is pure genius in Samatha Who.

Full list of 2008 Golden Globe Winners

Film
Best Motion Picture, Drama – Atonement
Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama - Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama - Julie Christie, Away from Her
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy - Sweeney Todd
Best Actor, Musical or Comedy - Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd
Best Actress, Musical or Comedy Marion - Cotillard, La Vie en Rose
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture -Cate Blanchett, I’m Not There
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture - Javier Bardem, No Country for Old Men
Best Director - Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Best Screenplay - Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, No Country for Old Men
Best Foreign Language Film -The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (France/U.S.)
Best Animated Film - Ratatouille
Best Original Score - Dario Marianelli, Atonement
Best Original Song - “Guaranteed,” Into the Wild
Television

Best Series, Drama - Mad Men
Best Actor, Drama Series - Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Best Actress, Drama Series - Glenn Close, Damages
Best Series, Comedy or Musical - Extras
Best Actress, Comedy or Musical Series - Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Best Actor, Comedy or Musical Series - David Duchovny, Californication
Best Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or TV Movie - Samantha Morton, Longford
Best Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or TV Movie - Jeremy Piven, Entourage
Best Miniseries or TV Movie -Longford
Best Actress, Miniseries or TV Movie - Queen Latifah, Life Support
Best Actor, Miniseries or TV Movie - Jim Broadbent, Longford

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Posted on January 14, 2008