Guylian
Junior Movie Mark
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Post by Guylian on Dec 15, 2005 8:13:02 GMT -5
The GGA's have always been about kissing ass - no big surprises there. Haven't seen it yet because it hasn't been released here, but I expect Brokeback Mountain will get a bunch of awards, Ang Lee is a bit of a darling (somewhat deservingly so, but still).
As for Narnia, it's only the first one of the films - I'm guessing it's an LOTR thing where they'll save up the accolades for the last episode. There's only like, another six episodes/eight years to wait.... :\
Guylian
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Post by Rhiannon on Jan 17, 2006 11:36:57 GMT -5
So did anybody watch? I watched the first 45 minutes or so, and I have to say I really enjoyed the acceptance speeches. Geena Davis cracked me up! "Ok. That didn't really happen. But if we were in Kansas, it could have!"
I was glad BBM got some awards to go with all the nominations. I guess I need to see the movie again just to hear the song that won, because I really don't remember there being moer than two chords to the whole musical score.
and it was weird to see Hugh Laurie without a limp.
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Post by Laslo Hollyfeld on Jan 17, 2006 11:44:46 GMT -5
I personally hate this time of year, when all the Hollywood types gather incessantly to give each other self-congratulatory pats on their collective backs. One awards show after another, after another, after another till they all become a blur of pretention and self-aggrandizement.
That being said, I at least give the Golden Globes credit for having enough sense to recognize that comedies deserve attention as well. In fact, anyone who has ever done any sort of acting will tell you that comedy is infinitley harder that drama. Anyone can yell and act angry--not everyone can be genuinely funny. This is one of the many reasons I give less and less creedence to the Oscars every year (speaking of pretention run amok!)
Anyway, I saw snippets here and there, but I was too busy watching 24 to really care who won what.
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Post by The Movie Mark on Jan 17, 2006 13:11:00 GMT -5
I fast-forwarded through most of it. I already knew who was going to win because it's all politically charged. Cinderella Man should've won as Best Drama yet wasn't even nominated, and Crowe should have won as Best Dramatic Actor, but we knew that wouldn't happen.
George Clooney winning for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for Syriana is the biggest joke I've seen in quite a while. Not only was the movie horrible, but all he did was sleepwalk through the role. It should've gone to Matt Dillon or Paul Giamati.
At least Lost, Walk the Line, and Steve Carrell (who had the best acceptance speech, by far) got some credit.
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Post by Rhiannon on Jan 17, 2006 13:19:23 GMT -5
How can you say what should have won as Best Drama when you haven't even seen the competing films?
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Post by MsCali on Jan 17, 2006 13:32:43 GMT -5
I missed most of the globes because Mr. Cali insisted we watched the second half of the FOUR HOUR premier of 24. I really hate that show - especially since the entire first two or three hours were based on a completely unbelievable premise. But he's a huge fan, so watch it we did. I did get to see Hugh Laurie's acceptance speech during commercials, and I was so happy he won! I love House, and he was pretty funny during his speech. I saw all the big winners since they were on after 24 was over, and I'm happy Walk the Line is getting so much attention (even though I haven't seen it yet). I don't like that Philip Seymore Hoffman beat out Heath Ledger for best actor in a drama, but I haven't seen either of their movies yet, so I'm only basing that on the fact that I heart Heath and his Aussie accent and the only thing I know Hoffman from is his annoying character in Twister. I do have to say, I called most of the winners that I saw - surprising because usually I am wrong.
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Post by The Movie Mark on Jan 17, 2006 13:51:55 GMT -5
How can you say what should have won as Best Drama when you haven't even seen the competing films? The same way Ms. Cali can complain about Heath Ledger not winning for Best Actor. I've seen The Constant Gardener and A History of Violence, so I can say that neither of these should've been nominated, especially over Cinderella Man. They're two of the most overrated movies of the year, along with Syriana.
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Post by Rhiannon on Jan 17, 2006 14:00:12 GMT -5
Ok, makes sense. For the record, I don't think Heath should have won. He is the only one of them that I have seen - but I didn't think it was WIN quality. He was magnificent, but not a win. I do think Michelle Williams gave a win-quality performance for supporting actress - but since I don't know anything about the competition I can't say she was any better than the others.
And while I haven't seen the competition, I do think that Brokeback Mountain was of a quality that I would expect to win for best drama.
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Post by MsCali on Jan 17, 2006 14:14:07 GMT -5
Mr. Cali thought both Constant Gardener and History of Violins (sorry, I can't call it anything else) were great, and the nominations were well-deserved.
I think the one nomination that I was surprised at was Pride & Prejudice. I really loved the movie, but it didn't really strike me as one that would be award-winning.
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Post by The Movie Mark on Jan 17, 2006 14:21:23 GMT -5
I do think Michelle Williams gave a win-quality performance for supporting actress - but since I don't know anything about the competition I can't say she was any better than the others. And while I haven't seen the competition, I do think that Brokeback Mountain was of a quality that I would expect to win for best drama. The thing with me is regardless of the quality, it's one of those movies that I don't see how I would ever think it was a better drama than Cinderella Man or Crash. Same thing with The English Patient. It won the Oscar for Best Picture, but I don't know what planet I'd have to on to watch that and think it was the Best Drama of '97. Speaking of Michelle Williams, I barely recognized her on the Golden Globes last night. That's the best I've ever seen her look. Still nothing I'd drool over, but she's not as rough as she was during the Dawson's Creek days.
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Post by The Movie Mark on Jan 17, 2006 14:28:27 GMT -5
Mr. Cali thought both Constant Gardener and History of Violins (sorry, I can't call it anything else) were great, and the nominations were well-deserved. Tell Mr. Cali that he is obviously blinded by his love for Rachel Weisz in regard to The Constant Gardener. Didn't he also like Lost in Translation? As you know, that was one of the most overrated movies in recent history. The Constant Gardener and A History of Violence aren't quite that bad, but they both employ similar slow paces and are in the same overrated category. Stephanie, Mr. Shade, and my cousin all saw A History of Violence with me and agreed it wasn't very good. The thing I get tired of hearing is how great the "subtext" was. There's no subtext. Seriously, it's as meaningful as an Arnold Schwarzeneggar revenge flick.
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Post by AustralianAnn on Jan 18, 2006 6:38:09 GMT -5
GG have no cred. Charlie Sheen best comedian nom? Teri Hatcher best actress nom? Keira Poutly? Scarlett 'prozac' Johannson? Good God!
It's funny Cinderella Man didn't get any accolades. It was an awesome film and, after I saw it, I thought Russell would sail away with all the awards (along with Paul G - who I think will get an Oscar).
I haven't seen Capote but I bet PSHoffman wins the Oscar over Joaquin Phoenix this year and I'm almost certain Reese Witherspoon will get the actress Oscar.
Johnny, Michelle Williams is cute little elfin munchkin. I always found Jen far more appealing than Joey Potter.
I thought there were some surprisingly funny acceptance speeches on the night but Gina Davis gave me the most laughs - though didn't like her dress.
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Post by Rhiannon on Jan 18, 2006 10:02:45 GMT -5
Johnny, Michelle Williams is cute little elfin munchkin. I always found Jen far more appealing than Joey Potter. I thought there were some surprisingly funny acceptance speeches on the night but Gina Davis gave me the most laughs - though didn't like her dress. Jen Rawked. /DC dorkiness Gina Davis made me wonder why people that have thousands to blow on a dress would be wearing one that DOESNT FIT. I loved the color - but if I can get a $167 bridesmaids gown that makes my fatass look good - she can find one that keeps her from looking like a stuffed sausage as well.
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Post by The Movie Mark on Jan 18, 2006 16:18:09 GMT -5
I've never cared for Geena Davis. Too manly. However, her line about the little girl coming up to her was funny. As soon as she said that I commented, "Yeah right, I bet she's making that up." So it was a nice little twist to admit it wasn't true. Nominating every single cast member of Desperate Housewives in the same category is pretty much a joke. I'm not a member of the Mary Louise Parker fan club, but I'm glad she won just on principle alone. Oh, and could someone explain to me how Kiefer Sutherland got nominated for Best Actor in a TV Drama when 24 JUST NOW started its season? Hmm....
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Post by MrShade on Jan 19, 2006 10:03:13 GMT -5
He's just that good. What is the time period they are supposed to be judging? The seasons go from August to May so are they voting on the first half of each season? Does the second half of the TV season get voted on at all?
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