Golden Globe Awards...Winner's circle! Avatar, Meryl Streep, Up in the Air...

Dexter actor scoops up gold!

The Hollywood Foreign Press gave the nod to the almighty buck, an usher stepped on the beautiful train of a young starlett's evening gown, and a couple of presenters raised an eyebrow or two with odd-ball behaviour that didn't sit well with the audience.

There weren't too many surprises when the gold trinkets were hauled out, either, at the 6th Annual Golden Globe Awards televised last night on NBC.

For me, there was much to crow about, though.

A number of the nominees I was pulling for - and raved about in movie reviews over the past few months - landed on top of the Hollywood Tinsel (and won out despite fierce competition).

For example, on the heels of the release of Julie & Julia, I raved about Meryl Streep's performance early last year.

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After all, her portrayal of legendary chef - Julia Child - was a stand-out entertaining performance.

"I just want to say that in my long career, I've played so many extraordinary woman that I'm getting mistaken for one," Streep laughed on stage after scrambled up to accept the coveted honor.

"It's clear that I'm the vessel for other people's stories and other people's lives."


Jeff Bridges also got the nod for best actor (Crazy Heart) for one of the most remarkable acting stints of his entire career.

The crowd gave a standing ovation to Bridges, a veteran actor much-loved by fans and insiders-alike.

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Of course, the big splashy moment of the star-studded night, belonged to James Cameron.

With AVATAR, Cameron firmed up the notion that the Foreign Press is not only impressed by big bucks box office receipts - but inclined to single-out studio-backed blockbuster films - as well.

I was rooting for AVATAR (the remarkable imagery, imaginative technology, and execution completely wowed me) in spite of the fact the Sci-Fi action-thriller was flawed along crucial plot-lines.

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At the podium, the "King of the World" excitedly gushed:

"'Avatar' asks us to see that everything is connected, all human beings to each other, and us to the Earth. And if you have to go four and a half light years to another, made-up planet to appreciate this miracle of the world that we have right here, well, you know what, that's the wonder of cinema right there, that's the magic," Cameron said.

Although I felt Colin Firth deserved a Golden Globe for his insightful nuanced performance in Ford's - "The Single Man" - I was also pulled in the other direction by the competition.

Next year, Colin!

I was thrilled that screenwriter - Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner - won for the their offering "Up in the Air".

The George Clooney film was timely and well-written, after all.

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Chrisoph Waltz was hilarious in Inglourious Basterds & the Foreign Press recognized that.

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Regular readers of the Tattler are keenly aware that I am always plugging "Dexter".

Michael C. Hall is the only actor who looks fabulous! darling with splatters of blood on his delicious person from head to toe!

I raved about Robert Downey Jr. in "Sherlock Holmes", too, so that bow was anticipated also (to say the least).

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"The Hangover" took the prize for best comedy, a surprise to some.

Sandra Bullock, as expected, was honored for her well-acted role in "The Blind Side."

"The White Ribbon" which sold out early yesterday afternoon at the theatre at the Embarcadero mall nabbed Foreign Language Film kudos.

Mo'Nique accepted her Golden Globe for a performance (Precious) that many found heartbreaking.

"Up" received a statuette for Animated film & for Michael Giacchino's score.

"The Weary Kind" ("Crazy Heart) - a haunting beautiful ballad - won for best song (written by Ryan Bingham & T Bone Burnett).

Wnnner's Circle

Television

Series Drama:
 "Mad Men" (AMC)

Drama Actress:
Julianna Margulies
"The Good Wife"

Series Musical or Comedy:
 "Glee" (Fox)

Actor Musical or Comedy:
Alec Baldwin
 "30 Rock"

Actress Musical or Comedy:
Toni Collette
"United States of Tara."

Miniseries or Movie:
 "Grey Gardens" (HBO)

Actor Series Miniseries or Movie:
 Kevin Bacon
"Taking Chance"

Actress Series Miniseries or Movie:
Drew Barrymore
"Grey Gardens"

Supporting Actor Series Miniseries or Movie:
 John Lithgow
"Dexter"

Supporting Actress Series Miniseries or Movie:
Chloe Sevigny
 "Big Love"

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