Tinsel & Tine’s

RECAP of the Hollywood Foreign Press

76th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor

It was nice to return to the revelry of lighter spirits at the Golden Globes, after last year’s all black red carpet, women’s movement take over; not that I didn’t approve, but the seriousness of what was happening didn’t exactly make for a party. This year the emphasis was back on the free flowing champagne, where it ought to be.  Hosted by Andy Sandberg and Sandra Oh, the pair delivered a cute opening bit consisting of supposedly dissing on the celebrities, with effusive praise.  There was a lot of congratulations on the diversity in the room, on stage and nominated. And a number of gorgeous gowns, so let’s get to our red carpet picks…

The red carpet for me is ageless, if you are slaying, you are slaying! I absolutely fell in love with Patricia Clarkson in this tangerine confection by Georges Chakra Couture. It’s not only a spectacular dress, but it’s perfect for her spirit and figure.  Congrats Patty on your Golden Globe for Sharp Objects.

On first look at both of these choices I said not feeling it. Then looked again and was like, ya know what? these do work for each of the actresses and the designs themselves.  Good job Julia Roberts in Stella McCartney and Constance Wu in Vera Wang

No one is going to deny Lady Gaga won the red carpet hands down. It’s just too easy to give her best dressed, but yes, Gaga wearing that larger-than-life periwinkle Valentino dress will not soon be forgotten.  And I like that she did not forget one of her Star is Born, predecessors by wearing a gown inspired by one Judy Garland wore to the Oscars in 1954.

I guess we’ll never know what spell of magical whimsy got into Glenn Close (Armani Privé) and Melissa McCarthy (Reem Acra) to inspire these choices on the red carpet, but any way, Congrats Glenn on the Golden Globe for Best Actress – Drama for The Wife

Anne Hathaway (Elie Saab) usually comes correct on the red carpet, so I don’t mind chastising her on this trailer park trash comes to Hollywood look, which I’m sure she regrets. I do feel bad about putting Elisabeth Moss (Christian Dior Haute Couture) on this list 1) because I love her and 2) because all the designers who dressed her gave a donation to a charity called RAD, however, she looks damn awkward in this dress, it’s just not flattering. I know it’s wrong to make fun of a kid on her first red carpet outing, but who decided Elsie Fisher (Kenzo/Lonchamp) would look good as one of Santa’s Elves out on Epiphany. I have no sympathy for Judy Greer, this was not a fun risk, this was made for ridicule.

It goes without saying these women of color only know how to bring it on the red carpet Regina King In Alberta Ferretti – Congrats on Supporting Actress win for If Beale Street Could Talk, Kiki Layne In Dior Haute Couture, Danai Gurira In Rodarte, Halle Berry Zuhair Murad

Those who have followed my annual Golden Globe recaps (see below for links) know that I normally put out a crazy spread for awards night. But this year, I didn’t invite over any friends for a watching party. Plus, I’d been out to brunch earlier, so I kept it to a reasonable size picnic this year:

I can’t say honoree Jeff Bridges speech had people chanting Bridges for 2020, like Oprah’s last year. Still, in his own way, it was very inspiring and zen like, but what else would you expect from “The Dude”?

ANNUAL Hijinx

I thought the Flu Shot bit was a bit lame, and it turns out it was fake anyway, they weren’t really giving out celebrity flu shots. A guy in my office said they should have made it Botox, then everyone would have been excited about a needle coming at them – LOL

Flu shots (shots, shots, shots, shots, shots) everybody? #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/GY1U2lP1gJ

— Access (@accessonline) January 7, 2019

CAROL BURNETT GETS IMMORTALIZED

Of course, Carol Burnett’s ground breaking variety show already did that, but now to have an Annual Best in TV Award named after her, in her lifetime, no wonder she was “Gobsmacked”, it’s quite an honor, and one she truly deserves.

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