Golden Globes hangover

Director James Cameron poses with the award for best motion picture drama for "Avatar" backstage at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Director James Cameron poses with the award for best motion picture drama for "Avatar" backstage at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

A while ago, a  fellow writer friend mentioned she enjoys watching the Golden Globes because everyone gets drunk.   Last night definitely lived up to the billing.   Even the greats including Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford seemed as though they’d indulged in more than a few cocktails during the event, and there was lots of  giggling during post-show interviews.

Avatar“ was the big winner, snagging both Best Director and Best Motion Picture Drama.   Although this style of movie seldom gets the big awards, I was not surprised at the win.   Avatar fits perfectly with Hollywood’s political views of the day; it represents the future of movie making and it’s making quite a lot of money.  The Golden Globe judges (Hollywood Foreign Press Association) aren’t usually concerned with the amount of money a film makes, but this year it seems they kept it top of mind.

Sandra Bullock walked away with her first Globe for her role in the mega-hit “Blind Side.” Blockbuster movies did well all night. Other mainstream winners included:

Meryl Streep – Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical for “Julie and Julia“

Robert Downey Jr. – Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical for “Sherlock Holmes”

The Hangover“ – Best Motion Picture Comedy Musical

Does this mark the end of the independent film?   The independent film has been dying a slow death for years.   As bigger and bigger names got involved in so-called independent projects, the genre has taken on a much less indie-feel.

Jeff Bridges did pick up a Best Actor in a Drama Golden Globe for his role in “Crazy Heart,” the story of a broken down country music singer.    “Crazy Horse”  isn’t really an independent film, but  it has had a much more limited release than the other winners, playing mostly at theaters such as the Esquire in Denver.

As far as Golden Globe fashion, I was rather under-whelmed.   It seemed the eighties are back, including shoulder pads, which should only be worn by football players.   Hopefully the Academy Awards, airing on March 7, will prove to be a better night for fashion and perhaps a better night for the great films of 2009, including “An Education“ and “Up in the Air.”

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3 Comments


  1. Why didn’t you or I get a GG? Surely we each deserve one for our wonderful musings about the entertainment industry. Dangit, I’m gonna make up an award and give it to you. I mean, why do all these rich people who have a bazillion awards get more? I want some dangum appreciation, you know? 🙂

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  2. Yet another second-hand quote of mine used for Heiditown. I’d send an invoice if I wasn’t deliriously flattered.
    I agree about the lines between indies and mainstream movies being blurred more each year. Can’t believe Avatar and the Hangover won. Granted I didn’t see either yet, but they’re both clearly more commercially than critically successful. Shame on you Hollywood Foreign Press – tipsy decisions are okay, but this year was pickled!

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  3. Suz, maybe I need to give you a title… Assistant to the Mayor, perhaps? 🙂

    The Hangover was really funny, so I’m not surprised it won. It really wasn’t up against a strong field of candidates.

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