Golden Globes

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

I was chiefly surprised by the "Closer" supporting wins. Though I called the Portman win after Owen won.

I also had swapped director and film. I was sure Million Dollar Baby would take film and Aviator would take director... there's been all kinds of buzz about Scorsese winning his first Oscar, and I thought M$B to be a far better film. I wouldn't rule out a split that way for the Academy, though.

Totally expected, but I was glad to see wins for Foxx and Sideways.

Huh, I wasn't that surprised by Owen's and Portman's wins. And I never really get a Director win going one way, and the Best Picture win going another. Feels incongruous to me.

Saw Million Dollar Baby with my parents. It was a very well made movie, but much like Mystic River, I think I let the hype get my hopes up too high. I wasn't amazed by it, though Swank gave another incredible performance, and I agree with her that Eastwood gave the performance of his career. I love what he can do with actors, but over all, I still prefer my affinity for Eteranl Sunshine over Eastwood's effort.