Golden Globes

Whilst I don't agree that Avatar should've won best picture, I can't say The Hurt Locker was any more deserving. Whilst it was a good film, it was set-piece after set-piece all with a similar feel. It was a great film, don't get me wrong, but wasn't Best Picture quality. I thought IB should've won it (though I am yet to see (and have high hopes for) Up in the Air).

(._Y_.) wrote:James Cameron seems like such a pompous douche. I really like all of his movies, but can't stand the guy. Just because a movie made the most money, doesn't mean it's the best movie. Anything with Michelle Rodriquez in it, should NOT win best picture. I haven't seen The Hurt Locker yet, but I'll watch it before the Oscars for sure. Inglorious Basterds was only alright in my opinion.

I hate Michelle Rodriguez, but judging a whole movie just because she had a supporting part in it? Eh... I even tolerated her in this role.

(._Y_.) wrote:Also Mad Men? Wtf? Does anyone even watch that show?

I watch and love Mad Men. I'm surprised it didn't take acting awards, but Michael C. Hall and John Lithgow deserved their awards nonetheless, while their show didn't.

(._Y_.) wrote:Also Mad Men? Wtf? Does anyone even watch that show?

I don't watch it on AMC (my poor DVR has enough to contend with as it is), but I have the first two seasons on Blu-Ray and love it. It's a fantastic show that never quite seems to go the way you're expecting it to. You should really check it out.

(._Y_.) wrote:James Cameron seems like such a pompous douche. I really like all of his movies, but can't stand the guy.

I feel the same way way about Tanratino, that guy is so irritaing

on the contrary, I love James Cameron

melvinlikechris wrote:

(._Y_.) wrote:James Cameron seems like such a pompous douche. I really like all of his movies, but can't stand the guy.

I feel the same way way about Tanratino, that guy is so irritaing

My sentiments exactly.

I'm thinking Precious or Hurt Locker is being saved for Oscars. Golden Globes has always come off as consolation prize when it comes to movies, IMHO. Christoph Waltz better when Best Supporting, though. That guy was frickin' awesome as Hans Landa.

MikeSabian wrote:"I like a drink as much as the next man... unless that man is Mel Gibson!"

I saw that. I'm wondering if that was improv on Gervais' part. Gibson seemed a bit uncomfortable.

melvinlikechris wrote:

(._Y_.) wrote:James Cameron seems like such a pompous douche. I really like all of his movies, but can't stand the guy.

I feel the same way way about Tanratino, that guy is so irritaing

on the contrary, I love James Cameron

I'm not a huge Taratino fan as well. I like his movies but I can't stand listening to the man.

BlueMaxx wrote:I'm thinking Precious or Hurt Locker is being saved for Oscars. Golden Globes has always come off as consolation prize when it comes to movies, IMHO.

95% of the time, whatever wins the Globe for Best Picture - Drama wins Best Picture at the Oscars. Plus, all of Hollywood is all gaga over Cameron.

Debaser77 wrote:

BlueMaxx wrote:I'm thinking Precious or Hurt Locker is being saved for Oscars. Golden Globes has always come off as consolation prize when it comes to movies, IMHO.

95% of the time, whatever wins the Globe for Best Picture - Drama wins Best Picture at the Oscars. Plus, all of Hollywood is all gaga over Cameron.

Historically speaking, this is true.

jaydee74 wrote:

Debaser77 wrote:

BlueMaxx wrote:I'm thinking Precious or Hurt Locker is being saved for Oscars. Golden Globes has always come off as consolation prize when it comes to movies, IMHO.

95% of the time, whatever wins the Globe for Best Picture - Drama wins Best Picture at the Oscars. Plus, all of Hollywood is all gaga over Cameron.

Historically speaking, this is true.

Just in case anyone was wondering:

Supporting Actor: 13 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Supporting Actress: 12 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Actor: 15 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Actress: 19 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Director: 16 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Picture: 17 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar

melvinlikechris wrote:that list is huge... can someone sum it in one word please?

Thundermatts wrote:AWARDS!

melvinlikechris wrote:that'll do nicely thankyou

If only this smiley was frowning, it'd be perfect.

I think I'll check out Madmen.

melvinlikechris wrote:

(._Y_.) wrote:James Cameron seems like such a pompous douche. I really like all of his movies, but can't stand the guy.

I feel the same way way about Tanratino, that guy is so irritaing

on the contrary, I love James Cameron

Cameron seems like a nice guy to me.

Tarantino seems like a lot of my friends rolled up into one person, so personally I like him. Also I have a lot of the same opinions on film that he does.

^ Cameron seems like a good guy. I've never met anyone who disliked Tarantino until WUMB and here. Like you said, he's got a lot of my opinions, or how I'd explain things/have a conversation with word usage. Now, don't get me wrong, his persona can be overbearing at times, coming off as annoying. Hence the parodies of the guy on sketch comedies.

He still makes some of the best movie commentary as far as I'm concerned.

jaydee74 wrote:

Debaser77 wrote:

BlueMaxx wrote:I'm thinking Precious or Hurt Locker is being saved for Oscars. Golden Globes has always come off as consolation prize when it comes to movies, IMHO.

95% of the time, whatever wins the Globe for Best Picture - Drama wins Best Picture at the Oscars. Plus, all of Hollywood is all gaga over Cameron.

Historically speaking, this is true.

Combo Mo wrote:

jaydee74 wrote:

Debaser77 wrote:

BlueMaxx wrote:I'm thinking Precious or Hurt Locker is being saved for Oscars. Golden Globes has always come off as consolation prize when it comes to movies, IMHO.

95% of the time, whatever wins the Globe for Best Picture - Drama wins Best Picture at the Oscars. Plus, all of Hollywood is all gaga over Cameron.

Historically speaking, this is true.

Just in case anyone was wondering:

Supporting Actor: 13 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Supporting Actress: 12 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Actor: 15 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Actress: 19 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Director: 16 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar
Picture: 17 of the last 24 Globe winners won the Oscar

Well, damn. Heh. Crow-foot in mouth-hole. Cameron did give the studios one and a half billion, double what they spent. So, being a good investment, I wouldn't scoff if he won.

Celeb Journalists....you figure before they write something they would know all the facts!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6989229/Dexter-star-Michael-C-Hall-diagnosed-with-cancer.html

Spider-Man wrote:Celeb Journalists....you figure before they write something they would know all the facts!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6989229/Dexter-star-Michael-C-Hall-diagnosed-with-cancer.html

???

Are you talking about the story about the NY Post writer who tweeted about his hat?

Silent K wrote:

Spider-Man wrote:Celeb Journalists....you figure before they write something they would know all the facts!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6989229/Dexter-star-Michael-C-Hall-diagnosed-with-cancer.html

???

Are you talking about the story about the NY Post writer who tweeted about his hat?

yep

You linked the wrong story, bud.

I'm not much into awards shows, but I'm happy The Hangover, Robert Downey Jr., and Meryl Streep won.