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All My Children Discussion Group
At the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Ricky Gervais is back to destroy (heh) host. He reads rules he was given by the Hollywood Foreign Press that if he doesn't follow them he WILL be invited back. He starts by saying where was I? Lots of Kim Kardashian jokes and jabs at - everyone. I already knew Johnny Depp was guest starring on his new show about comments from last year (can't wait) so.....
Johnny Depp: Ricky asks him if he's SEEN The Tourist and Johnny says no then pretends to go at Ricky. He introduces clips nominated movie - HUGO.
Gerard Butler & Mila Kunis: Best Supporting Actor Motion Picture - CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER (oh my if you haven't seen Beginners - please do). Thanked Ewan McGregor - that scene stealing swine from the Hebrides. His wife went home a very happy women as he said (after 43 years of marriage) 'her bravery and beauty haunts me still.'
Ashton Kutcher & Elle McPherson: Best Supporting Actress TV Series comedy/musical - LAURA DERN.
Julianne Moore & Rob Lowe: introduce the second generation Miss Golden Globe (as the teleprompter misfires they must do a cold reading, lol). Andie McDowell's daughter. Best Mini-Series/TV Movie - DOWNTON ABBEY.
Best Actress in Mini-Series/TV Movie - KATE WINSLET (Mildred Pearce).
Freida Pinto: introduces clips nominated movie - MIDNIGHT IN PARIS.
Jeremy Irons & Dr. Aida: introduce philanthropy fund for HFP.
Jake Gyllenhaal: introduces clips nominated movie - MY WEEK WITH MARILYN.
Melissa McCarthy & Paula: Best Actor TV Series/Drama - Kelsey Grammar BOSS. Didn't think they'd say his name and I'm thrilled - great show!!
Best Mini-Series Drama - Homeland (Yes, yes, yes!!).
Jimmy Fallon & Adam Levine: Jimmy is very funny doing Mick. Best Song and Score - Ludovic Bource THE ARTIST. (so deserved - fab movie and the music made it).
Original Song - Masterpiece - from (drum roll please) W.E. (hee heee) accepted by Madonna.
An International Turkish actress is introduced (didn't catch her name). she says the Golden Globes air in 199 countries then says Peace at home and peace in the world.
Elle McPherson & Debra Messing: Best Actor Mini-Series or Made For TV Movie - Idris Elba - LUTHER. Is it the night that every show I watch and movie I love wins? Love him, love Luther!!
Brad Pitt: introduces clips nominated movie - THE IDES OF MARCH.
Kate Beckinsale & Seth Rogen: he says he's concealing a massive erection!! Best Actress Motion Picture Comedy or Musical - Michelle Williams - MY WEEK WITH MARILYN. Wonderful tribute to her (and Heath Ledger's) daughter. She thanks the HFP as Marilyn won the same award 50 years ago.
Sarah Michelle Gellar & Piper Pirabo: Best Supporting Actor Mini-Series TV movie - (as Eric Stonestreet's name is called Jesse Tyler Ferguson holds up a card that says whatever) - Peter Dinklage - GAME OF THRONES. Said his mom told him have you seen Guy Pearce in Mildred Pearce - he's gonna win and she keeps him humble.
George Clooney: introduces clips nominated movie - MONEY BALL (awww he and Brad introduced each other's movies).
Jessica Alba & Channing Tatum: Best Animated Feature - The Adventures Of TinTin - Spielberg.
Ewan McGregor: Says (to Christopher Plummer) bravo Chris - nice one pops - introduces clips nominated movie - 50/50.
Clive Owen & Nicole Kidman: Best Direction - Woody Allen. He is not in attendance so Nicole says 'come and get it Woody.'
Felicity Huffman & William Macy: they sing a cute little ditty. Best Sopporting Actress Mini-Series or TV Movie - Jessica Lange - AMERICAN HORROR STORY.
Madonna: Ricky has had a few as he introduces her using her song titles ending with (she's not) Like A Virgin. She says 'if I'm not like a virgin Ricky do something about it - I haven't kissed a girl in a few years.' Best Foreign Language Film - A Separation - Iran. Nice acceptance as he says the people of Iran are truly lovely.
Dustin Hoffman: thanks his wife and agent for the ability to announce the nominations. Best Actress TV Series/Drama (as he says Madeleine Stowe's name - ah my generation). - Clare Danes - HOMELAND. (great show)!! Says she won at 15 and forgot to thank her parents and burst into tears - she thanks them now.
Emily Blunt: introduces clips nominated movie - BRIDESMAIDS.
Tina Fey & Jane Lynch: funny quips and they high five their penis joke. Best Actor TV Series Comedy or Musical - Matt LeBlanc (how you doon). Nice win as he's quite wonderful playing a version of himself.
Bradley Cooper: Best Supporting Actress Motion Picture - Octavia Spencer - THE HELP.
Reese Witherspoon: introduces clips nominated movie - THE DESCENDANTS.
Cecil B. DeMille Award: Helen Mirren and Sidney Poitier give tribute to this year's recipient Morgan Freeman, You couldn't hear a pin drop as Sidney spoke and Helen was tres amusing. She had a few glasses of wine and wondered why she was only in one movie with Morgan - RED. She then introduced many clips that she is not in. Morgan gave a lovely speech saying 'if you do what you love you will never work a day in your life.' Honored he was considered worthy.
Robert Downey Jr.: names famous directors including the name Downey (pause) his father. Introduces clips nominated movie - THE ARTIST.
Angelina Jolie: Best Director Motion Picture - Martin Scorsese - HUGO. He made a film his 12 year old daughter could see.
Salma Hayek & Antonio Banderas: Ricky has just met them but language barrier - he is bleeped. Antonio goes off (on Ricky) in Spanish. Best TV Series Comedy or Musical - Modern Family - truly an International program. Sophia Vergara thanks in Spanish as producer does funny translation.
Michelle Pfeiffer: introduces clips nominated movie - WAR HORSE.
Jessica Biel & Mark Wahlberg: Best Actor Motion Picture Comedy or Musical - Jean Dujardin - THE ARTIST. Just saw it yesterday and he's incredibly talented. Gives his acceptance then mouths the ending (silent film). Woof!!
Colin Firth: Ricky 1/2 way in the bag tells the audience that Colin is racist and he saw him punch a blind kitten. Colin talks about protesters outside 'but we have Ricky.' Best Actress Motion Picture/Drama - Meryl Streep - THE IRON LADY. We can say it each time but this really is the best performance she's ever given (imo). She tries for humor but admits she's not good at it. She rambles a bit as only she can and then the music starts and she says oh no (I'd listen to the iron lady conductor). Tells fellow nominee Viola Davis she loves her. Thanks her agent and God - Harvey Weinstein.
Queen Latifah: introduces clips nominated movie - THE HELP.
Jane Fonda: Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical - The Artist - well deserved and then some. (the dog!!)
Natalie Portman: Ricky says she won this and an Oscar last year and then nothing this year because she had a baby. Who puts family first? Best Actor Motion Picture/Drama - George Clooney- THE DESCENDANTS. Praises pal Brad Pitt's acting and humanitarian work.
Harrison Ford: Best Motion Picture/Drama - The Descendants.
...and that's all folks. Ricky was very funny and I feel he pulled it back a little which I didn't expect him to do. Read a number of articles since last year. Let's see what he does next year. Tonight? He's sleeping it off.
I didn't watch the GGs but thought I'd weigh in here with my own reviews of some of the movies of 2011 in case anyone might be interested in seeing any of them:
The Help - very entertaining, some great acting
The Ides of March - anything with Clooney is worth seeing; he is very good at choosing material.
J. Edgar - aside from the cheesy aging makeup, it was very good. But this kind of movie (like Frost/Nixon) is an acquired taste and not for everyone.
Midnight in Paris - another fun Woody Allen romp. Reminded me of The Purple Rose of Cairo. The actor (Tom Hiddleston) with whom I had my scenes in The Avengers is in this film (as F. Scott Fitzgerald) as well as War Horse (I think he plays a general or military officer).
The Descendants - another fine GC vehicle, really shows his acting range in this picture.
Hugo - fun and unique, cute story. See it in 3D.
The Artist - something completely different. Superb acting all around. A take-off on films of the 20s & 30s -- Nick & Nora meets Fred & Ginger on Sunset Boulevard. Shot entirely in black & white, almost completely silent. I'm amazed this film ever got made in this day and age. Wow!
(Mr. Ingy also saw Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but I opted out)
Next on our list:
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
W.E.
The Iron Lady
I've heard good things about War Horse but I'm going to skip it. I know myself -- I'd be a nervous wreck worrying about the horse the whole time.
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Sometimes I think Clooney and Streep are picked just because of who they are. If it's a hard catagory the voters just say oh too hard to pick, let's just go with them. Think other actors were overlooked as usual.
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I didn't get to watch so thank you W.E. for your wonderful recap, makes me feel like I saw it (almost)! Sorry I missed Morgan Freeman's speech, I really like him.
Question - did Matt LeBlanc win for his portrayal of himself in the Showtime original series "Episodes?" I just happened to come across that while I was on vacation and watched the whole first season, it was cute. Do you know if it will be coming back for a second season?
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I love Meryl Streep but was so disappointed for Viola Davis. I haven't seen Streep's Thatcher but she better be fantastic to beat Viola, who made me so emotional. I hope the Oscars see it differently. JMO
Most beautiful and best dressed....Michelle Pfieffer. Stunning. Always.
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Thank you W.E. for your recap - always so well done. I love Ricky Gervais; I saw an episode a few years back of The Office on the BBC and it was hilarious, better than the one over here. These things can be a drag to watch when they take themselves too seriously. A lot of the TV shows I have not seen, although I have heard good things about them.
I am anxious to see Iron Lady and the Artist before the Oscars; also the Descendants. Meryl Streep is always so gracious and lovely in her demeanor - a true living legend IMO. I was torn between her and Viola Davis, who was also wonderful in The Help. I remember their scene together in Doubt a few years back and how impressed I was by Viola. Loved that Octavia Spencer won.
As far as fashion goes, a lot of the ladies looked beautiful and some of the gowns were amazing, but my jaw dropped when I saw Angelina Jolie who looked positively spectacular. The gown, makeup, hair - everything was perfect.
The show itself is so much more fun than the Oscars, which I often find dull and tedious.
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Well, as often happens, I totally forgot the GG Awards! I'm so glad you did your usual excellent recap (I can find fashion stuff elsewhere online).
Yes, the dog in The Artist was fantastic! It was a delightful movie as well. I kinda wanted Midnight in Paris to win though . . . also charming but in addition it had all those Parisian scenes.
The Descendants was also a worthy movie, but I preferred Ides of March and Money Ball. Just a matter of personal preference.
Thanks so much, WE, for making me almost feel like I saw the show last night!
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It was a really good show. I watched the pre-show as well and there was lots of excitement. You could feel the buzz right through the screen. There were some lovely gowns ... lots of texture this year. I thought Jane Fonda looked stunning. I liked Ricky much better this year ... he was tamer. He completely turned me off last year. Morgan was great. So humble. Such a gentleman. So touched by Sidney Poitier's speech. Another beautiful, humble gentleman. I haven't seen The Descendants yet. We're seeing War Horse tomorrow.
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