Golden Globe is over but it is only a beginning. I am creating this topic for all post-GG discussion for your thoughts, reactions, and any media coverage for BBM.
Thank you for your support!
Hey Ethan----
I was supposed to be putting together syllabi for classes, so what did I do instead? I watched the Golden Globes. [/b]
I am in the same boat. Classes start tomorrow. I wish I could just lead the discussion for Brokeback Mountain.
I have to admit that I didn't expect BBM to win. I guess that I am a bit skeptical of these awards. I remember a number of years ago when the critics were discussing the Oscar Awards and they were stating their personal preferences. They made a comment to the effect that they did not think the best picture would win because of its controversial subject matter or because it was not a politically good move. My thoughts were, "If you can't give it to the best, then that negates the signifcance of the award itself." After Heath Ledger lost (and he looked damn cute!) to the fellow who played in Capote I almost turned off the TV, but I must say that I am impressed that the Award committee had the gumption to give it to the best and not be intimidated by the subject matter. I am just so happy. Why it's almost as if I were celebrating the birth of my first child (which would be sort of an impossibility, by the way!) It's a great night!
First off -I can't thank you all enough for keeping up this "live " GG coverage. Now, I'm STOKED-think of the buzz that will be created by this evening. Even without the acting awards-BEST: Screen Play, Song, PIC & DIRECTOR-THE GOLDEN GLOBES think about it -Brokeback for the WORLD! Now fellow Brokeback Posse members-we have a date with ... Oscar
Dennis Crack, what was he thinking when he made that comment that "BBM rhymes with chick flick"? That is so unnecessary and rude. What do you guys think?
I agree with you, a great night for BBM. I also think that Ledger should have won because he outdid himself in that character.
Also noticed that Jake G wasn't there. When you add to the fact that he was uneasy at Jay Leno's and that he continually takes his distances from Ledger and the movie, I wonder about him.....
Dennis Crack, what was he thinking when he made that comment that "BBM rhymes with chick flick"? That is so unnecessary and rude. What do you guys think?
Yes, it was rude, and the other crack that Will (from Will & Grace) made in the preGG segment where he said "Brokeback was HILARIOUS" didn't make sense. Was that supposed to be wise crack? I don't get it.
Fashion Queens of the Night: Charlize Theron, Kiera Knightely, ...
Ooh really? I don't dispute that choice.Fashion Queens of the Night: Charlize Theron, Kiera Knightely, ...
Kiera Knightely was the best dressed woman that night, IMHO.
Ooh really? I don't dispute that choice.Fashion Queens of the Night: Charlize Theron, Kiera Knightely, ...
Kiera Knightely was the best dressed woman that night, IMHO.
Those were my own personal opinions up there though "Natalia's Picks and Pans" maybe I should become an award show correspondant ;)
Also, someone I missed...
Worst dressed list: DREW BARRYMORE. ouch. ouch. ouch. honey, you need to put a bra on before you blind us all and those eyebrows!
Ok, I'm done :-*
Ooh really? I don't dispute that choice.Fashion Queens of the Night: Charlize Theron, Kiera Knightely, ...
Kiera Knightely was the best dressed woman that night, IMHO.
Those were my own personal opinions up there though "Natalia's Picks and Pans" maybe I should become an award show correspondant ;)
Also, someone I missed...
Worst dressed list: DREW BARRYMORE. ouch. ouch. ouch. honey, you need to put a bra on before you blind us all and those eyebrows!
Ok, I'm done :-*
Yes she really was beautiful. I think over the past few years she's come to be my favourite actress. None of Hollywood's pretentiousness but all of the glamour!Ooh really? I don't dispute that choice.Fashion Queens of the Night: Charlize Theron, Kiera Knightely, ...
Kiera Knightely was the best dressed woman that night, IMHO.
Those were my own personal opinions up there though "Natalia's Picks and Pans" maybe I should become an award show correspondant ;)
Also, someone I missed...
Worst dressed list: DREW BARRYMORE. ouch. ouch. ouch. honey, you need to put a bra on before you blind us all and those eyebrows!
Ok, I'm done :-*
Hello natalia. This was just my opinion. ;) But I did see that an informal poll during the pre-award ceremonies on the E channel put her on top. She was so radiant, and very very elegant.
To answer dougl's question, the thing that rhymes with Chick Flick is "Dick Flick", right?
I was ecstatic that BBM won the awards it did and was literally jumping up and down. They definitely deserved the awards they got and I only wish that Heath's groundbreaking performance was reckognized with a Golden Globes. Well, there's always the Oscars and as one of my friends pointed out maybe the man that won for Capote got the award in part because he was getting on in his years and it was one of the last chances to earn an Oscar whereas Heath still has his whole career in front of him. Still, I share Toadily's sentiment of "which performace will be remembered in 10 years, hmm?"
Ang's speech was so touching, as was Diana's and I only wish Jake had been able to attend, I know he would have wanted to.
I was pretty much outraged by Dennis Quaid introduction, isn't the point of the 'for your consideration' person to illuminate the greatness of the movie, not to belittle it?
Oh it was great Diana's speech really got to me, when she called the cast her family and like her kids. And Ang was so gracious saying how all cinema this year was better than before (I agree...) Sorry about Heath but maybe not....it might work to his advantage later.
Do you think Annie Proulx *might* attend the Oscars? That would be neat.
Do you think Annie Proulx *might* attend the Oscars? That would be neat.
The Globes make me wonder if BBM is indeed the front runner for the Oscars. I couldn't get over the Homophobia that covered that room. Heath was robbed. Nothing against Philip S. Hoffman; but Heath deserved the honor.
The Globes make me wonder if BBM is indeed the front runner for the Oscars. I couldn't get over the Homophobia that covered that room. Heath was robbed. Nothing against Philip S. Hoffman; but Heath deserved the honor.
I'm waiting to see Denzel's comment..apparently he looked disappointed! I really wanna see the audience's reactions to the BBM wins!
The Globes make me wonder if BBM is indeed the front runner for the Oscars. I couldn't get over the Homophobia that covered that room. Heath was robbed. Nothing against Philip S. Hoffman; but Heath deserved the honor.
I'm waiting to see Denzel's comment..apparently he looked disappointed! I really wanna see the audience's reactions to the BBM wins!
Youknow I love Dennis Quaid but his joke was so weird....
Funny, I did not notice Denzel; but I noticed that Eastwood had trouble saying Brokeback Mountain. Makes you kind of wonder if Hollywood is really 'gay friendly. There are many Gay people of power in Tinseltown; but it has taken so long to get anyting decent with gay characters. You begin to wonder. I'm still counting on BBM winning Oscars for Picture, Director and Adapted Screenplay at least; but I will be disappointed if the enthusiasm continues to be this dreary for it.
To the Dennis Q remark:
Someone please help me with how someone could come out on a stage in front of virtually millions of viewers and make a completely irresponsible, disrespectful, and offensive comment about a film in which his own brother was cast? Even if you are thinking it, what possesses one to feel compelled to make some type of public remark like that? The way he delivered the rude remark smacked of arrogance and "I'm so clever to come up with something that folks have to stop and think about". One can only conjecture that perhaps he and his brother had a falling out over something and so wanted to use the awards forum to get back at his brother? (Yes, I'm probably stretching for something here.) Maybe he had too much liquor? Hmmm....if memory serves me....Isn't it true that during his relationship with Ms. Ryan that there were regular issues with chemical dependence? A sad testimony to have him stoop to such low extremes for the purposes of a cheap and desperate attempt at humor. I hope the Academy gently whispers into Mr. DQ's ear that he'd be better off watching the Oscars from home rather than presenting them this year.
stationbbm--No, I'm not bitter....
After watching the red carpet and GG awards, I didn't feel that BBM had 7 nominations, the one receiving the most.
I felt BBM was an underdog and finally climbed to the top to snap 4 wins. I don't think GG or the Red Carpet program did a justice for BBM.
Is it just me or everyone else feels the same way?
I have to say - the crew and cast from BBM are very humble and probably told to stay low key (did you see those from Desparate Wives?). The BBM wins last night was pretty much like Ennis's character - unattached most of time and only shined occasionally.
As soon as I heard "gay cowboys" from Dennis Q - I was already upset. He needs to be boooooooooooooooed. Also why did he say BBM as "controversial" movie?
It may be controvisal but it is not for him to say as a presenter of the movie.
After watching the red carpet and GG awards, I didn't feel that BBM had 7 nominations, the one receiving the most.
I felt BBM was an underdog and finally climbed to the top to snap 4 wins. I don't think GG or the Red Carpet program did a justice for BBM.
Is it just me or everyone else feels the same way?
I have to say - the crew and cast from BBM are very humble and probably told to stay low key (did you see those from Desparate Wives?). The BBM wins last night was pretty much like Ennis's character - unattached most of time and only shined occasionally.
As soon as I heard "gay cowboys" from Dennis Q - I was already upset. He needs to be boooooooooooooooed. Also why did he say BBM as "controversial" movie?
It may be controvisal but it is not for him to say as a presenter of the movie.
Im 99 percent certain it will win an Oscar, I mean it's an epic for one thing. Good Night and Good Luck and Walk and Line don't have the sweeping epic quality. And if they accept Jake as a supporting actor I think he is in, HEath is may be tight, but ah...like he doesn't have the damndest great career and life ahead of him regardless. Ang will also win for sure, for the film and out of respect for his contribution to cinema in general. Munich isn't that popular a movie and Clooney is a rookie in that.
Those are my predictions.
Oh, I wanted to slap Dennis Quaid! >:(
I don't understand why they always have to try to be "funny" at these awards shows anyway. They never are, no matter how hard people may try! Just give out the awards and shut up! ;D
Oh, I wanted to slap Dennis Quaid! >:(
I don't understand why they always have to try to be "funny" at these awards shows anyway. They never are, no matter how hard people may try! Just give out the awards and shut up! ;D
Yes that was really infuriating. I just can't figure out whether that joke was written by the show writers or made up by Quaid. I can't imagine the show greenlighting such a innappropriate comment but maybe I'm wrong. And even if it was written that way Quaid could have not said it. Very dissapointing.
Good question, was that pre-arranged? I hope not for their sakes. I really do think he thought it was funny and he is in this satirical comedy coming up and wants to be associated with funny. But ugh what a bomb! And the thing is he appeared in "Far from Heaven" which was a beautiful movie that addressed homophobia.
To the Dennis Q remark:
Someone please help me with how someone could come out on a stage in front of virtually millions of viewers and make a completely irresponsible, disrespectful, and offensive comment about a film in which his own brother was cast? Even if you are thinking it, what possesses one to feel compelled to make some type of public remark like that? The way he delivered the rude remark smacked of arrogance and "I'm so clever to come up with something that folks have to stop and think about". One can only conjecture that perhaps he and his brother had a falling out over something and so wanted to use the awards forum to get back at his brother? (Yes, I'm probably stretching for something here.) Maybe he had too much liquor? Hmmm....if memory serves me....Isn't it true that during his relationship with Ms. Ryan that there were regular issues with chemical dependence? A sad testimony to have him stoop to such low extremes for the purposes of a cheap and desperate attempt at humor. I hope the Academy gently whispers into Mr. DQ's ear that he'd be better off watching the Oscars from home rather than presenting them this year.
stationbbm--No, I'm not bitter....
It was weird, I wonder if cause he is in this satirical funny movie coming out he felt he had to be "funny" or something? I mean it wasn't funny at all.
Sadly, Dennis Quaid was a little jealous..I mean, he put out Sky High and the remake of Yours, Mine and Ours this year...his brother was in BBM, Dennis loves westerns and great roles. He probably would have jumped at the chance to play one of these cowboys---had he been young enough to get a part in BBM...more sad than mean...too bad for him.
I am beginning to wonder if Hollywood is jealous of BBM's overwhelming success. It really came out of nowhere and took assumed glory from films like Munich, Walk The Line, Syriana, King Kong etc.
BBM is already considered a "SMASH". This 14 million dollar film has already grossed $32. million on no more than almost 700 screens; and its potential is almost limit less.
After watching the red carpet and GG awards, I didn't feel that BBM had 7 nominations, the one receiving the most.
I felt BBM was an underdog and finally climbed to the top to snap 4 wins. I don't think GG or the Red Carpet program did a justice for BBM.
Is it just me or everyone else feels the same way?
I have to say - the crew and cast from BBM are very humble and probably told to stay low key (did you see those from Desparate Wives?). The BBM wins last night was pretty much like Ennis's character - unattached most of time and only shined occasionally.
As soon as I heard "gay cowboys" from Dennis Q - I was already upset. He needs to be boooooooooooooooed. Also why did he say BBM as "controversial" movie?
It may be controvisal but it is not for him to say as a presenter of the movie.
I am beginning to wonder if Hollywood is jealous of BBM's overwhelming success. It really came out of nowhere and took assumed glory from films like Munich, Walk The Line, Syriana, King Kong etc.
BBM is already considered a "SMASH". This 14 million dollar film has already grossed $32. million on no more than almost 700 screens; and its potential is almost limit less.
It will go down in history as "Gay Gone With The Wind" ... and remember You saw it when it was new!
Jim
I love this quote so much I had to post it....Haha that as an awesome moment!
"As I was coming in I felt a little tug at my skirt and I looked and there was a little girl maybe 8 or 10 in her first party dress and she said, 'Because of you I want to be president someday.' And I just well, that didn't actually happen (Awwww) but it could have." Geena Davis, best actress in a TV drama for "Commander in Chief."
I love this quote so much I had to post it....
"As I was coming in I felt a little tug at my skirt and I looked and there was a little girl maybe 8 or 10 in her first party dress and she said, 'Because of you I want to be president someday.' And I just well, that didn't actually happen (Awwww) but it could have." Geena Davis, best actress in a TV drama for "Commander in Chief."
I quickly saw GG again last night - FFing non-BBM parts. A few reactions -
Did you notice that Heath was applauding for himself when his name was announced in the award of best actor?
After Hilary Swank announced "Heath Ledger" - Heath just applauded with everyone else for 2 seconds then realized he should not have. He turned to Michelle and said something like (from reading his lips) - Did I applaud myself? Leno also mentioned this last night in his interview with Heath. Heath responded - it was kinda embarrassing to applaud yourself. He did it because the award lasted for about 6 hours and he just kept applauding throughout the show. When it came to his name, he just applauded.
Too bad that Michelle and Heath didn't win. I could feel their disappointment at the end when BBM won the Best Picture. For the movie like BBM who succeeded by the portrayals of characters, it is hard to imagine that it didn't get any acting award.
I hope BBM will follow the example of Million Dollar Baby last year at Oscar which won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor.
I quickly saw GG again last night - FFing non-BBM parts. A few reactions -Aw, I usually hate when actors applaud for themselves but the fact that he didn't even realize he was doing it and then caught himself is too cute- and real too!
Did you notice that Heath was applauding for himself when his name was announced in the award of best actor?
After Hilary Swank announced "Heath Ledger" - Heath just applauded with everyone else for 2 seconds then realized he should not have. He turned to Michelle and said something like (from reading his lips) - Did I applaud myself? Leno also mentioned this last night in his interview with Heath. Heath responded - it was kinda embarrassing to applaud yourself. He did it because the award lasted for about 6 hours and he just kept applauding throughout the show. When it came to his name, he just applauded.
Anne was just adorable. Heath and Michelle made a lot of eye contact as they spoke to each other. Great couple I would say.
A lot of people have been wondering why Jake didn't show up for the Golden Globes.
"Well, he wasn't nominated and the Globes made a decision on their own not to include him in the Supporting Actor category which we felt was a real disservice to Jake. Of course, he's been nominated in that category by the SAG awards, the BAFTA awards, and — knocking on wood here for you know what. So, it's been great. But he came to our pre-Globes party. He's been a good sport."
from the interview with BBM producer.
http://towleroad.typepad.com/towleroad/2006/01/interview_with_.html
from the interview with BBM producer.
http://towleroad.typepad.com/towleroad/2006/01/interview_with_.html
from the interview with BBM producer.
http://towleroad.typepad.com/towleroad/2006/01/interview_with_.html
Great interview! Very well articulated ideas/opinions!
Is it possible that Ledger could win Oscar if he didn't win Golden Globe???
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