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January 13, 2014 By iluvcinema 4 Comments

Golden Globes 2014 Redux

Image © HFPA
Image © HFPA

Every year I say the same thing – I will NOT be tuning in to see celebs get stuffed on fine food and bevvies. And still, like clockwork, I find myself, hours later, bleary eyed and staring at my computer screen foraging for whatever after-party pics and BTS intel I could procure from sites I would never normally publicly declare visiting.

With that boisterous introduction, I must admit that for the most part, I quite enjoyed this year’s Golden Globes ceremony, like the actual show itself.

If there is any reason for me to tune in next, it is a credit to hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. These ladies are on it. Their jokes were simultaneously laugh out loud funny and also had a biting yet subtle undercurrent that may have washed over quite a number of people. But I am here for it. All of it.

Admittedly, I had the television intermittently on mute and would glance up when I saw someone I was interested in hearing from. Once such person was Emma Thompson, who simply stated, is a goddess who walks among us. From running across the red carpet (shoeless), the routine continued on the stage of the Beverly Hilton, courtesy of a pair of Louboutins in one hand and martini in another. Priceless.

But hey I decided to write this post, so I guess I must touch upon the awards, particularly in the film categories:

  • The highlight for me was 12 Years a Slave winning Best Motion Picture: Drama, after getting shut out in the acting and directing categories,
  • Speaking of which, the most disappointing loss for me was being Lupita Nyong’o not winning for her moving portrayal as Patsy. Not to cast aspersions on dear JLaw, her performance in American Hustle is fine (more on the movie tomorrow), but I did not think it was the equal of Lupita’s.
  • Nice to see Leo winning. Is this possibly his year to take home the bald, golden dude?
  • Leo’s The Wolf of Wall Street co-star, Matthew McConaughey’s acceptance speech was my favorite. He is that dude.
  • Like Cate Blanchett, still have yet to see Blue Jasmine. #YeahIAdmitIt
  • Don’t know how, but I wish that Her could of received some more recognition; but the honor IS in the nomination, right?

I have obviously left a lot of bits out, but these are the things that stick out most in my memory (credit to the aforementioned Golden Globes hangover).

Now onto you. What were your favorite moments? What (if anything) does this mean for next month’s Academy Awards ceremony?

Exactly was the Comments section is for, folks! Have at it!

Television Post Script: Tatiana Maslany needs some award for playing a whole bunch of people in Orphan Black. #JustSayin

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January 11, 2013 By iluvcinema 6 Comments

Weekend Viewing

Happy Friday everyone! Now that the Academy Award nominations are out, I am certain that a whole bunch of contenders will be getting a sweet box office bounce.

I for one, plan on entering the fray this weekend by feasting a double-bill of Silver Linings Playbook and Lincoln.

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How about you all – what (if anything) are you planning on heading out to the theaters to see this weekend? If you are not going to catch one of the several films that are in Awards contention, how about the other films currently on release?

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Oh and I almost forgot – The Golden Globes are on Sunday! Will you be watching? I will probably give them a pass as per usual. Although I am torn since I got love for Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, who will be teaming up on the hosting duties … (maybe I will catch the highlights).

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January 16, 2012 By iluvcinema 6 Comments

Golden Globes Recap (from a non-viewer)

I have made it no secret – in recent years, I have developed an ambivalence towards awards shows of all kind (not just the film and TV ones). That said, I still do have a level of curiosity of who the winners are.

So at around 10:30PM Eastern Standard Time, I visited a couple of sites, including the Internet Movie Database to get a glimpse of who was taking home a Golden Globe.

In TV Land, I would like to congratulate  two of my favorite actors – Idris Elba and Kate Winslet for their wins  (Castor – do I get HFL points for Elba?).

Here is the list of winners in all the film categories:

Category

Winner

Best Motion Picture – Drama The Descendants
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy The Artist
Best Director – Motion Picture Martin Scorcese, Hugo
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama George Clooney, The Descendants
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Octavia Spencer, The Help
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Best Foreign Language Film A Separation (Iran)
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Best Animated Film The Adventures of Tintin
Best Original Song – Motion Picture Madonna, Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry, Masterpiece from the film W.E.
Best Original Score Ludovic Bource, The Artist
Cecil B. DeMille Award (Lifetime Achievement) Morgan Freeman

I would feel horrible if I gave an analysis on this list of winners for two reasons (1) what is considered ‘the best’ is obviously subjective (but I guess that is why consensus votes are all about) and (2) I have not seen all the films nominated so I clearly cannot give my personal take whether or not someone was “robbed” or not.

You know how this next part goes; tell me:

  • Did you watch the ceremony? Even if you didn’t, let me know what you think about the winners.
  • Did I miss anything exciting?
  • Do you think this a harbinger for the remaining awards ceremonies?

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