Since the Writers' Guild still hasn't come back to work yet, tonight's Golden Globes have essentially been reduced to a one-hour press conference, leaving NBC searching for more programming. And what has it chosen: another episode of "American Gladiators"!
As someone who's watched no more than three hours combined of the Academy Awards in his life -- and even less of the Golden Globes -- I wonder why people tune in. Why not just read reputable newspapers' and magazines' reviews, see the movies you want to see, and hope those actors, directors, writers, etc, who choose rewarding, enriching content are ultimately rewarded for it? It seems the only reason so many TV programs cover it is to even more greatly exaggerate the life of a celebrity. ("Who are you wearing?" "Will you be in Milan next weekend too?" "I love your hair!") Does "Access Hollywood" or "Entertainment Tonight" really care about the quality of our country's films or who wins best supporting actress, let alone best costumes in an animated feature? (OK, I made the last one up?) And the actual awards shows, from afar, seem to follow suit.
That said, all the "Golden Globes" coverage in Monday's celeb-news programs will probably only exist to subtly demonize writers for lobbying for better wages.
Go Wolf!
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