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Dennis Quaid’s Most Subtle Performance Since Jaws 3-D
Last night we sat down for the Golden Globes, the one Hollywood award show almost worth watching. Mostly because the stars are drunk. In some ways the best part of the show is the red carpet walkup. Sure, it provides the mandatory observance of how low-cut Scarlett Johansen’s dress will be, but even better are the uncomfortable moments between celebrities and the Nancy O’Dells of the universe sent to track them down for interviews.
There wasn’t much humor or grandstanding during this year’s Globes. Not surprisingly, Will Farrell had the best facial reactions to the pan cam while Steve Carell was funny/sweet joking with his wife on stage. George Clooney won early and got in his Jack Abramoff joke. When Clooney dedicated his award to Abramoff the crowd was mostly silent. Realizing most had no idea who or what he was referencing, Clooney added, “What kind of parents would name their kid ‘Jack’ when his name ends in “off.”
Throughout the show, presenters would introduce a clip for one of the best picture nominees. Dennis Quaid got to introduce eventual winner Brokeback Mountain. After a few platitudes about the film’s depth and meaning, Quaid explained the film’s premise, “It rhymes with chick flick.”
Quick Witted Stars Keep Viewers in Stiches [Chicago Sun-Times]
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Gossip Roundup: Condi’s Size 6
• Reliable Source: The Bush twins celebrated their 24th birthday in Austin… USA Today’s Barbara Slavin presses Condoleezza Rice on her dress size, hopes for her “castoffs”… Harold Ickes was hospitalized for two weeks after crashing his Vespa… Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) offers to hold a hearing on the unfair treatment of Terrell Owens. [WP]
• Inside the Beltway: DNC to post “Shame on You” poster in Rep. Jean Schmidt’s (R-Ohio) district. [WT]
• Under the Dome: Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) former drivers have used the job as a jump-start to political careers… A loser from season two of “The Apprentice” is considering a congressional race… What did Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) learn from her controversial comment on Murtha? Not to wear that red dress. [The Hill]
• Cindy Adams: The Clintons are going on public outings together. [NYP]
• Rush & Molloy: John Belushi’s wife turns on Bob Woodward… The Clintons are reportedly interested in a home in the Dominican Republic. [NYDN]
• The Scoop: Dennis Quaid spoofs the presidency in upcoming film; William Dafoe plays a Cheney-like vice president and Marcia Gay Harden is the first lady. [MSNBC]
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