GLEE REVIEW: YES YES YES!

It’s about time that Glee came back from a break with an episode that isn’t such a stinker!

The Good

Marriage is what brings us together…

I don’t think they talked about getting married enough times in this episode! From Emma’s adorable “Wedding Bell Blues” wedding proposal to Will, to the “We Found Love” synchronized swimming routine to Emma, even to the shocking Finchel proposal, there certainly was a lot of wedding fever going around.

Summer loving is in the air!

I just loved the Grease tribute (taking it back to my parents’ alma mater, Venice High even to make it real and authentic). Let’s not forget about the beautiful version “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and the precious first impression moments. There was a lot of loving to spare, and it’s hard to imagine that it wasn’t the Valentine’s Day episode yet.

Queen Becky

How hilarious was it to have Becky’s inner monologue spoken by Dame Helen Mirren?!! It’s always endearing to have Becky with a main storyline in the episode. Because after all it means that we’ll see a softer side from Sue too!

Oh the music!

I’ve never really been a fan of Glee covering current songs on the radio (case in point: anything by ADELE). But I have to say that “Moves Like Jagger” and “We Found Love” sounded amazing! I’m so happy that Glee is getting their groove back where the music is concerned.

SHOUT OUT!

 To ma girl Nene who did tha damn thang as the new synchronized swim coach!

The Bad

Season Finale time already?

Nothing was too bad. Except for the fact that it felt like a season finale, which made me upset. The reality of characters leaving the show and graduating is hitting closer to home.

What to Look Forward To

Another tribute episode!!! Madonna ruled the first season, and Britney ALMOST came close in the second. Here’s to hoping that with someone as iconic and important as Michael Jackson, they took the time to carefully tie in the songs with the characters and story (a la Madonna, na la Britney).

2012 Golden Globe Winner Predictions (Best Television Show and Motion Picture, Musical, Comedy, or Drama)

Best Television Show – Musical of Comedy

Enlightened

Episodes

Glee

Modern Family

New Girl

WHO SHOULD WIN: New Girl. It’s smart, light-hearted, and absolutely hilarious!

WHO WILL WIN: Modern Family. But I am pulling for a Golden Globe win for Modern Family finally!

Best Television Show – Drama

American Horror Story

Boardwalk Empire

Boss

Game of Thrones

Homeland

WHO SHOULD WIN: American Horror Story. This phenomenal new show (and addiction of mine) deserves some big time recognition for a superb first season!

WHO WILL WIN: Homeland. One of the most buzzed about shows this season should be going home with this big award tonight.

 

Best Motion Picture – Musical of Comedy

50/50

The Artist

Bridesmaids

Midnight in Paris

My Week With Marilyn

WHO SHOULD WIN: Bridesmaids. No other film on this list can match the amount of humor packed into this genius ensemble film!

WHO WILL WIN: The Artist. But people are gaga-googoo over The Artist and it’s quiet performances. So I can expect this one to take the big prize home!

Best Motion Picture – Drama

The Descendants

The Help

Hugo

The Ides of March

Moneyball

War Horse

WHO SHOULD WIN: The Help. With a strong ensemble, and a wonderful adaptation of a terrific book, this film deserves every amount of recognition that they can!

WHO WILL WIN: The Descendants. I have a feeling that the Clooney love is going to spill over in this category. And I am perfectly ok with that decision too.

2012 Golden Globe Winner Predictions (Motion Picture Supporting Actor, and Best Actor for Drama, Musical, or Comedy)

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Kenneth Branagh – My Week with Marilyn

Albert Brooks – Drive

Jonah Hill – Moneyball

Viggo Mortensen – A Dangerous Method

Christopher Plummer – Beginners

WHO SHOULD WIN: Christopher Plummer for Beginners. There’s no denying just how much I love Drive, so secretly I want a win for Drive (seeing as how the film wasn’t nominated for Best Motion Picture, Best Director, or Best Actor). But it’s clear that Plummer went above and beyond and deserves this award compared to the rest of the gang here.

WHO WILL WIN: Christopher Plummer for Beginners. ‘Nuff said!

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Jean Dujardin – The Artist

Brendan Gleeson – The Guard

Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50

Ryan Gosling – Crazy, Stupid, Love

Owen Wilson – Midnight in Paris

WHO SHOULD WIN: Ryan Gosling for Crazy, Stupid, Love. How can you not root for the man of the year? (and without a doubt, the standout of Crazy, Stupid, Love) It was all about Gosling this year!

WHO WILL WIN: Jean Dujardin for The Artist. Seeing as how Dujardin doesn’t stand a chance when pinned up next to George Clooney, I’m expecting him to finally get some recognition on his own.

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

George Clooney – The Descendants

Leonardo DiCaprio – J. Edgar

Michael Fassbender – Shame

Ryan Gosling – The Ides of March

Brad Pitt – Moneyball

WHO SHOULD WIN: Michael Fassbender for Shame. Fassbender was raw, honest, and delivered such a strong performance. I can’t see any other actor doing what he did in Shame.

WHO WILL WIN: George Clooney for The Descendants. But people love Clooney (as do I), so I expect him to win once again.

2012 Golden Globe Winner Predictions (Motion Picture Supporting Actress, and Best Actress for Drama, Musical, or Comedy)

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Bérénice Bejo – The Artist

Jessica Chastain – The Help

Janet McTeer – Albert Nobbs

Octavia Spencer – The Help

Shailene Woodley – The Descendants

WHO SHOULD WIN: Octavia Spencer for The Help. After years of having a career filled with supporting comedic roles on the side, Spencer took charge as Minny, and she certainly held her own among a cast of such strong performers. Although Jessica Chastain does deserve some recognition for the insane amount of films she’s starred in in 2011.

WHO WILL WIN: Octavia Spencer for The Help. Eat my shit…

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Jodie Foster – Carnage

Charlize Theron – Young Adult

Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids

Michelle Williams – My Week with Marilyn

Kate Winslet – Carnage

WHO SHOULD WIN: Kristen Wiig for Bridesmaids. Out of this list, she is utterly the funniest woman. She kept my attention throughout the entire film (never mind the fact that she wrote the film as well).

WHO WILL WIN: Michelle Williams for My Week with Marilyn. Come on now. With all of the hype and attention Williams is getting, this is a pretty easy decision. The real-life roles always win big.

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

Glenn Close – Albert Nobbs

Viola Davis – The Help

Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Meryl Streep – The Iron Lady

Tilda Swinton – We Need to Talk about Kevin

WHO SHOULD WIN: Viola Davis for The Help. She’s strong, demanding, and such a talented woman. She deserves big time recognition for her years of performances much like Octavia Spencer. Although Meryl Streep is always pretty deserving for any role she takes on.

WHO WILL WIN: Viola Davis for The Help. You is kind, you is smart, you is important…

2012 Golden Globe Winner Predictions (TV Supporting Actor, and Best Actor for Drama, Musical, or Comedy)

Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film

Peter Dinklage – Game of Thrones

Paul Giamatti – Too Big To Fail

Guy Pearce – Mildred Pierce

Tim Robbins – Cinema Verite

Eric Stonestreet – Modern Family

WHO SHOULD WIN: Peter Dinklage for Game of Thrones. I haven’t seen a lot of the made-for-TV films this year, other than Too Big To Fail, and Paul Giamatti always has amazing performances. But Peter Dinklage has had great performances in the past too, and seeing as how he just won the Emmy, it should be going to him.

WHO WILL WIN: Eric Stonestreet for Modern Family. The Golden Globes always pulls out some kind of surprise, so I wouldn’t be shocked if it went to Stonestreet this time.

Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock

David Duchovny – Californication

Johnny Galecki – The Big Bang Theory

Thomas Jane – Hung

Matt LeBlanc – Episodes

WHO SHOULD WIN: Johnny Galecki for The Big Bang Theory. First of all, why on earth does the unfunny Thomas Jane keep getting nominated? And over Steve Carell’s final season of The Office? AND Louis C.K.? BLASPHEMY! And seeing as how Jim Parsons (the two-time Emmy winner) isn’t in this category, I’m hoping Galecki sneaks in for the win.

WHO WILL WIN: Matt LeBlanc for Episodes. Of course, the Golden Globes will surprise us and choose the winner of an underestimated comedy performance (a la Katey Segal’s win last year for Sons of Anarchy). Or maybe even going to Duchovny for Californication?

Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire

Bryan Cranston – Breaking Bad

Kelsey Grammer – Boss

Jeremy Irons – The Borgias

Damian Lewis – Homeland

WHO SHOULD WIN: Jeremy Irons for The Borgias. Very strong, solid performance from Irons on this show. 

WHO WILL WIN: Kelsey Grammer for Boss. I have a feeling they’ll be giving this award to another underrated drama performance to someone who finally scored a good job on a decent show.