The Biggest Golden Globes Upsets and Surprises
The 67th Annual Golden Globes are a wrap. By now, Hollywood’s finest are well on their way to getting more shitfaced than they were at the actual ceremony. Oh to be a fly on the wall at a Globes after party. Watching a plowed Colin Farrell awkwardly hit on Sophia Loren has to be worth the price of admission. But I digress. Back to the show itself. Naturally, there were a few categories that didn’t go the way we thought. It wouldn’t be an awards extravaganza without a few upsets and surprises. Here are the biggest.
Ricky Gervais Wasn’t Funny
He wasn’t bad, but he wasn’t great either. A couple jabs at the American Office and a humdinger about Mel Gibson being a raging alcoholic were the highlights. Other than that, it was… meh. I expected more from one of the funniest guys on the planet.
Sandra Bullock Won Best Actress in a Drama
Give me a break. The Blind Side was average at best, and Bullock was her normal less than credible self. She shouldn’t have been nominated, let alone win. But she was the “name” in the category, so she gets the nod. Go watch Carey Mulligan in An Education if you want to see a real actress nail a nuanced performance.
The Hangover Won Best Comedy/Musical
I liked The Hangover. It was damn funny. That being said, it was nowhere near the film that (500) Days of Summer was. A ribald comedy about dudes having a bender in Vegas isn’t on the same level as an intelligent, witty story about young love gone wrong. It could’ve been worse though. They could’ve given it to Nine or It’s Complicated. Ugh.
Robert Downey Jr. Won Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical
Again, I have zero problem with Downey. He’s one of my favorite actors working today and was jolly good fun as Sherlock Holmes. Was he better than Joseph Gordon-Levitt in (500) Days of Summer? No. Hell, I think Matt Damon deserved it more than Bob. However, he did deliver a killer acceptance speech.
Up in the Air Won Best Screenplay
Even though this was an upset, I’m happy about the results. It was assumed Quintin Tarantino would take the prize for Inglourious Basterds. Well, Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner knocked off the king. They penned a smart, touching script which has the added benefit of being relevant to our times.
The Hurt Locker Got Shut Out
The consensus “Best Reviewed” flick of the year walked away with bupkis. It’s a shame because it’s worthy of recognition. However, the runaway train that is Avatar was too tough to tame. Kathryn Bigelow must have felt great losing to her ex-husband… just great.
Michael C. Hall Won For Best Actor in a TV Drama
One from the TV side of the room. Hall bested the likes of Hugh Laurie and John Hamm. I say good for Michael. He’s excellent in Dexter playing, of all things, a sympathetic serial killer. Now that’s what I call quality acting.
Christina Hendricks’ Breasts
WOW! I’ve known for a couple years that Hendricks had the best boobies in the game, but holy shit they looked extra inviting last night. They are real, and they are spectacular. For more of Hendricks’ lovely bosom, check out our photo gallery. It’s a must-see.
