Things To Do When You're Lonely

As you may or may not know, the Golden Globe awards broadcast has been canceled because of that nefarious, utterly useless, Godless, Communist writers strike. Sigh. I had things planned, ballot sheets to fill out, fun prizes! (OK, I maybe more had plans to make plans, but whatevs.) So I wallowed for a day or two, did some "work", watched Freaks And Geeks. And, well, it just wasn't working. I was still disappointed. So, I've decided to persevere and celebrate anyway. And so should you! Here's a handy list of fun awards-show related activities you can enjoy on Sunday, in between crying in the bathroom and staring at a blank television screen (I know you all love lists!):

1) Like Christine Lahti did on the Globes 10 years ago, be in the bathroom at inopportune times. I suggest getting up in mid sentence and just walking away.
2) Keep saying offensive words. May I suggest "Dago" or "Quatroon"
3) Fill out a ballot sheet on who you think is going to win on Real Housewives Of Orange County. Trust me. There's a clear winner at the end of each episode. (It's rarely her.)
4) Watch this on repeat.
5)Write a thank you speech. Murmur it quietly to yourself as you fall asleep. Lord knows I do. Every night.

OK, so maybe you'll do this and it will be fun! If not, you're probably jerks or have better things to do. Hey, who won the New Hampshire Caucuses? The Iowa Primaries?

Golden Globes Nominations Announced!

Round about the time the Broadcast Film Critics Association announces their meaningless list of nominees, you know that the Golden Globes can't be far behind. And, like clockwork, here they are a day or so later!

Most of the movie choices are unsurprising. Though I don't understand why Laura Linney hasn't been getting much recognition for her wonderful work in The Savages. I thought she stood out more than her estimable co-star. I think the biggest thing of note is that there are seven nominees for Best Female Lead in a Drama Series. I think that's pretty great news for women on television, that they are headlining some of the better stuff being made, so much so that the HFPA has to add two extra places. So, cheers to you ladies. Now take your shoes off and relax, you're pregnant.

So here we go, hurtling on ahead until it all comes to a grinding halt on February 24th, 2008 when this year's Oscars are announced. Ah, the most wonderful, depressing time of year.

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Full List of Nominees