The Annual Golden Globes - General Discussion

[Inquisitionist]

I found the weird overlong bodice combined with the cutouts to be very unflattering.

 

The cut-out trend, along with v-necklines that plunge to the waist, can go away. Right. Now.

[mojoween]

I hated everything about Jennifer Lawrence's look, including the hair. ESPECIALLY the hair. I thought she was Juliette Lewis when she was turned to the side, no offense to Juliette.

[Thumper]

Regarding who attends these shows:  I was just glad we didn't have to see Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton!!  They are wayyyyyyyyy overexposed in the media!!  (As were he and his ex.)  lol

[mansonlamps]

I didn't see the actual show, but am commenting on the shallow, fashion end of things, based on photos I've seen:

 

There's been a lot of mention of Jennifer Lawrence's dress as being one of (if not THE) best of the night.  Personally, while I thought the color was good on her, I found the weird overlong bodice combined with the cutouts to be very unflattering.

I absolutely loved her dress, so I am stunned to see that it was a favorite. I usually never seem to agree with the experts on this sort of thing.

Though I loved her outfit, I wish she and her BFF Amy Schumer would have a fight or break up or whatever. I hate them together and the friendship doesn't seem at all genuine.

[Chas411]

 

Though I loved her outfit, I wish she and her BFF Amy Schumer would have a fight or break up or whatever. I hate them together and the friendship doesn't seem at all genuine.

It's so fake. I've no doubt that it will fizzle eventually. They come across like they've been reading all of the hype about them and are now revelling in it.

[Ohwell]

It's so fake. I've no doubt that it will fizzle eventually. They come across like they've been reading all of the hype about them and are now revelling in it.

I think they're trying to come across as the younger version of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, but the difference is that the Tina/Amy friendship seems real to me while Jennifer/Amy doesn't.  

[Princess Sparkle]

We've got a host: Jimmy Fallon.  I actually thought he did a good job of hosting the Emmys a few years back, but it'll be interesting to see what he does here.

[DollEyes]

This Year's Nominees

[sally-can-wait]

13 minutes ago, DollEyes said:

This Year's Nominees

This feels like a weak year for movies. The only thing that has stood out to me so far is Hell or High Water. I've yet to see Moonlight, La La Land, or Manchester by the Sea though so maybe one of those will blow me away. 

As far as TV, I'll go ahead and say it, I don't get the Stranger Things or Mr. Robot hype. I watched both and was left wondering what I was missing. But otherwise pretty solid choices. 

[Ohwell]

The only movie I saw is Hell or High Water and I thought it was great.  I might go see Moonlight. Otherwise, I don't care about the rest.

[BlackberryJam]

2 hours ago, double-elvis said:

This feels like a weak year for movies. The only thing that has stood out to me so far is Hell or High Water. I've yet to see Moonlight, La La Land, or Manchester by the Sea though so maybe one of those will blow me away. 

As far as TV, I'll go ahead and say it, I don't get the Stranger Things or Mr. Robot hype. I watched both and was left wondering what I was missing. But otherwise pretty solid choices. 

Stranger Things has nostalgia going for it. If you're not feeling that, it probably doesn't seem very good.

Mr. Robot S1 was fantastic. S2 was a mess. 

There are so many scripted dramas nowadays that it always seems something is getting snubbed.

[Inquisitionist]

Quote

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Rachel Bloom, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, VEEP

Sarah Jessica Parker, DIVORCE

Issa Rae, INSECURE

Gina Rodriguez, JANE THE VIRGIN

Tracee Ellis Ross, BLACK-ISH

 

Only the HFPA would put Sarah Jessica Parker in that company for a mess like Divorce while overlooking the total goodness of Brooklyn Nine-Nine in every freakin' category.  Yeesh.

Edited December 12, 2016 by Inquisitionist

[Princess Sparkle]

3 minutes ago, Inquisitionist said:

Only the HFPA would put Sarah Jessica Parker in that company for a mess like Divorce while overlooking the total goodness of Brooklyn Nine-Nine in every freakin' category.  Yeesh.

I will never understand how the HFPA could give a win to Andy Samberg and the show for the first half of its first season (a well deserved win, but the weakest run of episodes) and then continually forget it exists for every year after that. But then again, I also don't understand how Andre Braugher doesn't run away with the Best Supporting Actor category in every tv awards show and why Andy Samberg is repeatedly snubbed for doing really great work. 

[ABay]

Anyone around for this? I am currently TV-less and wondering if I'll be able to stream the red carpet and awards.  E and NBC might have live streaming but my connection might not be up to it.

[ebk57]

Stopping by to say I'll miss watching this with everyone tonight, but I got a free ticket to see Wicked.  So I guess I have to go...  

Hope it's a fun night for everyone!

[ProudMary]

1 hour ago, ABay said:

Anyone around for this? I am currently TV-less and wondering if I'll be able to stream the red carpet and awards.  E and NBC might have live streaming but my connection might not be up to it.

I don't know if this will be of any help to you or not but the GG Red Carpet will be streaming live on Twitter here.

[ShadowHunter]

I'd love to see a reunion picture of Christian Slater and Winona Ryder . Heathers is a great 80's favorite of mine. 

[truthaboutluv]

It'd be an awesome picture too because they've both aged pretty well.

[Wings]

I'm here and watching E! red carpet now.  Is Gulianna still around?  I haven't seen her in awhile.  Kris Jenner is doing a good job.  I like her when I have seen her do anything or be a guest.  I don't watch the Kardashians so my exposure is limited. 

[Arynm]

I have my ballot filled out and am waiting eagerly for the globes. This awards show is always fun. Giulianna is there in a huge dress designed to mask the fact that she is a stick figure.

[Browncoat]

The huge dress isn't working.  Gulianna still looks like a lollipop.  And suuuuuure, that tan is natural.

[Fostersmom]

Good god, I know Natalie's pregnant, but did she have to wear a baby shit yellow dress? 

[Thumper]

Kris Kardashian?????   Ugh.  And click!

[Chas411]

I just don't get the This Is Us hype. I think it's awful. So overemotional.

[Browncoat]

Amy Adams' dress is very shiny.  The style is okay, though.

[Chas411]

Did Amy Adams have a second child? She just gave a shout out to her daughter and another name...

[Browncoat]

Good god, what is Drew Barrymore wearing?

ETA: That really is a hideous color Natalie Portman's wearing.

Edited January 8, 2017 by Browncoat

[ShadowHunter]

Everyone finds away to mention Merly Streep lol. Always.

I am a fan of Drew Barrymore but don't understand her look here. Even her hair looks like it needed to be combed one more time.

[Fostersmom]

I always forget how annoying Drew is until she interviews. I can ignore it when she's in character, in interview, not so much. 

Natalie looks possessed. What the hell? And again, such an ugly color. 

[Chas411]

Natalie always comes off like she has a stick up her ass...

[ShadowHunter]

Just now, Chas411 said:

Natalie always comes off like she has a stick up her ass...

I agree 100%. I also think she is overrated.  A few roles I liked but that was it.

[Fostersmom]

The dress is ugly, but Carrie looks so pretty in that shade of pink. 

[Arynm]

Carrie's dress is terrible.

[Browncoat]

Not a fan of Michelle Williams' dress, either.  Don't care about Busy Phillips.

[Thumper]

Michelle Williams was so good in Manchester -- especially that one scene; brought me to tears.

[Chas411]

I feel like Michelle brings Busy with her to these kind of events to help her deal with the intrrviews. She seems nice but really socially awkward..

[ShadowHunter]

Don't care for Michelle Williams dress either. I like she brings Busy with her though its nice the friendship between them.

[Fostersmom]

Is it just me, or do all those limos look like hearses? 

Jessica's dress is hideous. WTF look is that going for? 

[Browncoat]

The Halloween outfit looks better.

[Chas411]

The top part of her dress seems to be a popular trend this year in a lot of the dresses. Personally I hate it..

[Browncoat]

It really isn't flattering to the boobage.  More like flattening.

[Avaleigh]

I guess I haven't seen Hugh Grant for awhile because wow, he looked so much older. Not criticizing, it just made me want to look in the mirror because I remember thinking he was hot way back when I first saw him in Sense and Sensibility. 

[Refresh]

omg, enough will all the plunging necklines! aka missing necklines, or thick suspenders etc.

not sure why but a lot of the fashion is giving me 90s. Esp. Michelle Williams.

Edited January 8, 2017 by Refresh
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[Fostersmom]

1 minute ago, Refresh said:

omg, enough will all the plunging necklines! aka missing necklines, or thick suspenders etc.

not sure why but a lot of the fashion is giving me 90s. Esp. Michelle Williams.

The hair and ribbon around her neck screamed 1995. 

[Thumper]

Jessica Biel -- I thought she was so pretty in the TV show she was on when younger ( sorry, forgot the name).  Since then, I don't see it.  She has a good shape.   I think she and Justin are cute together.

[Arynm]

I think Michelle Williams hates the red carpet. She is always so awkward and uncomfortable at these things. Her dress was not great

[Neurochick]

I haven't seen Sienna Miller in a long time.  Don't like her dress.

[ProudMary]

9 minutes ago, Thumper said:

Michelle Williams was so good in Manchester -- especially that one scene; brought me to tears.

That scene is one of, if not THE best acted scenes ever filmed.  I adore Viola Davis and I'm fairly certain she's going to win tonight and probably the Oscar too, but Michelle Williams acting in THAT scene was absolutely stunning.

As for fashion, my favorites tonight are Lily Collins and Tracee Ellis Ross.  Just saw Janelle Monae getting out of the limo and the top half of her looks adorable; can't wait to see the bottom!  I love her style.

[Chas411]

Winona looks like she's off to a funeral disco

[Browncoat]

I agree about Janelle Monae.  I even liked the dresses she wore in Hidden Figures.