Regina's So-Called Blog

So I've finally reserved a little space on the "interweb" to record my random musings. The real challenge will be stepping away from my rampant pop culture consumption to actually write down my thoughts regarding said pop culture tidbits or anything else that crosses my mind. Or will it just become like my Facebook page that I never visit? Only time will tell.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Golden Globes 2016



Either Jane Fonda really hated Jonah Hill’s “bear from The Revenant” bit (it kinda sucked) or she has a serious case of RBF (resting bitch face). Or that ruffle monstrosity around her neck and shoulders was about to swallow her whole. Anything’s possible.

Not loving my girl-crush J.Lo in yellow. I think she could use a different color. But Fashion Police says she was best dressed, so what do I know?

Brad Pitt is looking good. Short hair, clean-shaven. Me likey. Seriously it’s the best I’ve seen him in a long time. He’s looking downright boyishly handsome. Swoon.

Rachel Bloom of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend wins best actress in a tv comedy. You’ve probably never watched it, but I actually really like it. It’s quirky fun, but Rachel Bloom is not fully Hollywood-ready. Sorry, Rache, but you need better hair and makeup. The dress was pretty good (though an A-line probably would’ve been better since she’s also not quite Hollywood-skinny).

The Amazon sitcom Mozart in the Jungle, which I just heard of for the first time like two weeks ago, wins best sitcom. There are some weird choices tonight.

The president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has been trotted out to speak. I still don’t understand who HFPA is…

Oh, look is Mrs. Johnny Depp, Amber Heard. I’m finally starting to recognize her. I find her to be rather nondescript, like Connie Nielson (Gladiator) and Sienna Miller (American Sniper) before her.

Oscar Isaac (super pilot Poe in the new Star Wars) just won for some tv movie/miniseries. I like him. He’s cute. That’s all.

OMG I completely forgot about Harrison Ford and Callista Flockhart being a couple! But there they are, still together, Han Solo and Ally McBeal.

Why is Tom Ford presenting? He’s a designer.

Christian Slater just won an award. Thanks to Mr. Robot, he is no longer a tv curse. P.S. his wife is lovely (and looks very young).

Jamie Foxx just announced his daughter as Miss Golden Globe tonight. I remember when she made the awards circuit with him when he won for Ray twelve years ago. I thought it was so sweet that he brought his cute little 10-year-old to the Oscars. And now she’s all grown up and beautiful.

Eva Longoria and America Ferrera just did a very funny bit about how several Latina actresses have recently been randomly and unfortunately interchanged. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g32j52NRqd0

I want to like Amy Schumer more than I do. Like she’s okay and all, but I’m just not that into her. I'm not that into her bestie-lovefest with J.Law either.

Ooh, now here’s an Amy I do like: Amy Adams. Where has she been since American Hustle? I’ve missed her.

Matt Damon wins best actor in a comedy for The Martian. He is such a charmer. I love you, Will Hunting. He’ll always be Will Hunting to me.

Kate Hudson is presenting with her common-law stepdad Kurt Russell. Awww.

Seeing last year’s supporting Oscar winners Patricia Arquette and JK Simmons on stage reminds me that I still haven’t seen the movies for which they won (Boyhood and Whiplash, respectively). Damn.

My 80s/90s movie crush Sly Stallone just won supporting actor for Creed, and what a wonderful moment. He is so genuinely touched, and he received the most heartfelt standing ovation. Everyone seems sincerely happy for him. (Not so sweet sidenote: Sly is a little too tan.)

Okay, there are way too many nominated movies that I haven’t seen.  Steve Jobs, The Room, The Big Short. I’m stressing! Some of them aren’t even in theaters anymore!

Mozart in the Jungle wins again, this time for start Gael Garcia Bernal (tv comedy actor). I don’t wanna watch this show. Do I need to watch this show??? Last year, Transparent won best comedy and actor, this year Mozart. Why is HFPA sweating Amazon original programming? They just love shiny, new things.

Helen Mirren’s hourglass figure is a marvel. Her sleek blond bob is fabulous too.

Ricky Gervais: “When Brad and Angelina see the next two little adorable presenters, they’re gonna want to adopt them. Kevin Hart and Ken Jeong.” Ha, ha, ha. (It’s funny because they’re so short. And of course because they’re not white.)

I don’t know what kind of heels Gaga is wearing to accept her award, but she towers over Kevin and Ken. (IMDB says she’s 5’1”—how short are Kevin and Ken OR how tall are her shoes?!) Another shiny, new thing for HFPA.

Katy Perry is becoming unrecognizable. She changes her hair, and I have trouble recognizing her.

Wow, Sam Smith (who just won for the Spectre theme song) really did slim down.

Okay, Ricky just said something to Mel Gibson on-camera that had to be fully bleeped. I’m talking like a full sentence. I sure hope they have the direct quote online tomorrow. Can’t wait!

Sam Esmail, creator of Mr. Robot (best drama winner) is engaged to Emmy Rossum (Day After Tomorrow, Shameless). Interesting. 

Denzel receives the Lifetime Achievement Award. Great, revered actor. How is his hairline still that good at 61? Inquiring minds want to know. And get this—he’s been with his wife Pauletta for almost 40 years, married for 34 years. In Hollywood. That’s incredible. His speech leaves something to be desired. He forgot it or can't read it without his glasses or something. The result is underwhelming. Does Denzel have to be saying someone else's words in order to be interesting?

Ick, Chris Evans (Captain America) is sporting a beard again. Why would you cover up that jawline with a beard? The hair and the tux are flawless though.

Alejandro G. Innaritu directed Leo D’s new film The Revenant? Well that’s a strike for  me because he also directed Birdman, and I was distinctly not a fan of Birdman.

Kate Bosworth is presenting. She is so shiny (her face, her arms, her décolletage) and skinny.

Taraji P. Henson is a mess but in a fun way. In honor of her win as Cookie Lyons on “Empire,” she actually passed out cookies on her way up to the stage to accept. Classic.

Okay this is where the Globes’ credibility get shaky: the comedy/musical film category. The Oscars doesn’t do that. Tonight in the best actress – comedy category, Jennifer Lawrence wins for Joy (which was a decent but not great movie and only semi-funny), and Amy Schumer was also nominated for Trainwreck (funny movie, but was Amy a good actress in it???).

Jim Carrey (presenting best comedy/musical) is rocking a very full beard. I hope that’s for a role. He’s still funny though. (For the record, The Martian wins, and while it had some very funny moments, I’d hardly classify it as a comedy.)

Why is Katy Perry at the table front and center? She’s at the same table as Denzel and Jamie Foxx. Huh? Random pop star, not nominated for anything, seated with the Lifetime Achievement honoree and the father of the Miss Golden Globes. Hmm.

Oh crap, Brie Larson (Amy Schumer’s sister in Trainwreck) wins best actress – drama for Room. That movie definitely isn’t playing anywhere in my vicinity. Dammit. She’s nominated for SAG too.

Leo wins best actor – drama for The Revenant and gets a standing O…though I’m unclear as to why. Denzel got the O for his body of work over many decades. Sly got his because he’s never won an acting award in his life. But Leo has won Globes before—a couple years ago for Wolf of Wall Street most recently—so what’s the big deal? Is the industry deeply in love with this movie? HFPA clearly is.

The Revenant also wins best picture – drama. HFPA gives no love to Spotlight even though it’s won most of the critics’ awards. The Globes just confuse matters with their highly subjective choices.

One of the funniest moments for me was when Ricky introduced (and gave a backhanded apology to) Mel Gibson. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhGGCCmbwvc

And Ricky Gervais’ closing words: “From myself and Mel Gibson, Shalom.” LMAO!