Thoughts on the 2011 Golden Globes

Okay, a bit of a disclaimer. I've always thought that the Golden Globes (and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association) wasn't really a great rewards show. I mean, they force films (like The Tourist) into the awards race, while neglecting more deserving films. Same goes with actors. They rely on star power rather than power in the performance (as noted by Johnny Depp's two nominations). But, they are reliable, at least when considering ramifications on the Oscars. So I guess that kinda balances it out. But tonight was a weird night. So here are some thoughts on the 2011 Golden Globes.

1) Wait...did they seriously just win?

Tonight was full of surprises. It got started early with Katey Sagal winning for her role in Sons of Anarchy. Two notes on Sagal: 1. She is really, really hot. She may be 55 (or so), but she is really beautiful. 2. She may have deserved to win, in all honesty. Sagal is one of those actors who gets overlooked a lot and she puts in great performances on Sons of Anarchy. Do I think that someone else in that category deserved to win? Maybe, but overall, the Best Actress-TV Drama category was pretty much stacked. Anyone who won in that category deserved it. Next surprise was Carlos beating out both The Pacific and Temple Grandin for Best TV Movie, Miniseries, etc. I don't really care about this category, but it's a great water cooler topic. But the biggest surprise is the love for Glee. Now I am a self-professed Gleek, but I will agree that this season has been rather weak all-around. And Chris Colfer and Jane Lynch, as talented as they both are, were not necessarily the most deserving. But this is more of a gleeful (sorry) shock than anything else. I am very happy for Colfer, Lynch, and Glee, but I was more surprised at their success.

2) Wait...did he just say that?

Ricky Gervais tiptoed the line between hilarious and insulting all night. He made jabs at Charlie Sheen's alcoholism, Robert Downey Jr.'s former criminal life, The Tourist, and Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic tendencies. He knew no bounds, even going as far as to insult the entire HFPA by questioning how The Tourist squeaked into the Best Movie-Comedy ("they also accept bribes"). And then we got a look at Johnny Depp's reaction. Priceless. And of course you have Robert De Niro. I love him to death, but he had one joke that just crossed the line. He talked about how the waiters were deported. Most awkward silence ever.

3) Best Dressed is...

I don't care. I'm a guy. Even though January Jones was absolutely, positively stunning in her dress. As was Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman. And Megan Fox looked very, very confused on stage. And that slit in her dress probably says a lot about her.

4) The big winner is...

The Social Network. Best Movie-Drama, Best Director (David Fincher), Best Screenplay (Aaron Sorkin), and Best Score. Not a bad take. Undoubtedly the favorite to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
Boardwalk Empire. Best TV Show-Drama, Best Actor-Drama (Steve Buscemi)
Glee. Best TV Show-Comedy, Best Supporting Actor (Chris Colfer), Best Supporting Actress (Jane Lynch)
These two shows weren't expected to do much. But they came in as dark horses and won the race (pardon the pun).

Well those are my thoughts. If you have your own, which I'm sure you do, sound off in the comments.