By Liv Maxwell & Jay Beam
Hollywood.com Staff
The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards offered up several surprises — some good, some bad — as stars from the worlds of movies and TV primped and partied on one of Hollywood’s biggest nights. Movie reviewers Liv Maxwell and Jay Beam shift their focus from the big screen to the small screen to offer their critique of the three-hour telecast.
Hollywood.com: So, did anything strike you two as exceptionally shocking?
Liv Maxwell: The song at the show’s beginning, a parody of Ricky Martin‘s “She Bangs,” was fairly shocking — shockingly awful. What an incredibly banal show.
Jay Beam: Jessica Alba‘s cleavage was quite shocking. What a babe. Seriously, though, I really thought Tom Hanks‘ win was a total surprise.
Maxwell: It’s always about the cleavage with you. Well, I thought Ang Lee‘s win as best director was a surprise. This year, there really was no lock — except maybe Julia Roberts, who could have used a little more “Brockovich” cleavage in that very plain dress.
Hollywood.com: Interesting. Was Roberts among the worst dressed? Who was among the best?
Maxwell: Roberts could have done better, but Charlize Theron takes the prize for worst dress, which is surprising since she is usually the most stylish. For best, I thought Sigourney Weaver looked radiant in red.
Beam: Sigourney Weaver? Good lord… Angelina Jolie gets my vote — gotta love that top-heavy woman. She’ll never drown. Worst dressed? I’d say Sarah Michelle Gellar. Looked like she was going to the mall.
Hollywood.com: What are your thoughts on the fairly interesting blunders of the night?
Maxwell: Poor Elizabeth Taylor. I have to say that was the most I’ve ever cringed watching an award show. I really thought she was going to blow it by reading the winner first.
Beam: I found that sickly amusing. Added some much-needed humor to the bland occasion. It was especially nice seeing Dick Clark rush up there more hysterical than Liz was. Run, Dick, run
Hollywood.com: Did any of those acceptance speeches stand out?
Beam: Clooney‘s was quite funny. I hope it enraged John Ashcroft to no end.
Maxwell: George is just too damn cute. His was by far the best. Julia Roberts was good too, very heartfelt. But when will Tom Hanks stop acting like he’s about ready to cry. Come on, Tom. You’ve won enough times now to be a big boy about it.
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