Golden Globe Presenters

Or maybe the prompters were just running behind.

Actually I like to think of winners at awards shows as 'nervous people.' It's not like they're actually performing at these shows. It's not like Al Pacino, a finely trained stage actor, blew us away with his eloquence when he spoke.

Acting isn't public speaking. Lots of people are good at one and not the other.

And it's Zellweger. Not Zelwegger.

Updated On: 1/26/04 at 03:04 PM

I can forgive a flustered winner who's nervous and excited not knowing whether they will be making a specch or not. Especially those not expecting to win. But have none of these presenters had any training in a cold reading? Even if the writing is poor, a good actor should have the training to interpret phrasing and intention rather than stringing a bunch of sentences together in a flat monotone like a text-voice computer program.

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Uh....This is the Off-Topic board. The same place where people post questions based on undergarments and the penises within. I really don't know why you're being so judgemental.

In no way am I trying to prove artistic seniority of the stage actor to the film. I noticed a difference between the presenters (not recipients) of those with legitimate theatre training and those with film training. While I enjoy watching the awards, it's difficult enough to sit through 3 hours of commercial interruptions after each award, but also the vapid dronings of those who get accolades from critics and fans cannot read one sentence with an iota of charisma or intelligence. Some did better than others, which made it all the more noticable. Personally, I thought Jim Carrey was one of the worst. He definitely tried to be funny, but his jokes landed flat, whereas Robin Williams actually was funny and incidentally, has a background in theatre (trained at Julliard).

I never implied is what the ONLY thing that theatre can hold over film or television, nor did I say they were the most sophisticated. I was speaking specifically about what I was watching last night. One isolated incident. Had any of the presenters last night worked heavily in industrials and audio or visual prompting, then I'm sure it showed in those that handled the material well.

Comfort should never be an issue. Another sign of a good actor. 90% of the time, an actor is never comfortable when performing, especially in film. The point is moot. I bet Jack Nicholson was much more comfortable than any of the stand-up comedians. He can win or lose and it really doesn't matter to him. He didn't have to present and he probably assumed he wouldn't have to give a speech (though I'm sure he could improvise in a pinch without batting an eye). He'll just be Jack and he'll always have millions and he'll always have work if he wants it.

PS - The Tony presenters are usually much better prepared than what was on the Golden Globes last night. But considering you find it a non-issue, then I'm sure you've never noticed. I never asked whether you personally found it to be an important issue or not. I simply asked if anyone else made the same obsevation as myself. I'm not sad at all. Just attentive.

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