Thoughts On The Golden Globes

The Golden Globes have come and gone, and we're a step closer to the Oscars. The Globes are in a lot of ways though of as the "warm up" for the Academy Awards, a sort of preview as to who might be nominated and who might win big.

But even though it's the Oscars little brother, it holds its own esteem and winning a Globe is a good achievement.

Ricky Gervais hosted once again this year, bringing his sharp humor and natural wit to the ceremonies. Read on after the break for the big winners and my thoughts!

Review: The Fighter

It's Oscar season...and that means the release of a lot of dramas that include redemptive true life stories, period pieces, and examinations of the human psyche in war/the holocaust/other bad times in history. Some of it feels like it was put out there just to win awards, but you also find those films that are truly quality and possibly worthy of said awards.

The Fighter seems like one of those Oscar bait movies at first glance-it's the true life story of a boxer from a small, blue-collar Massachusetts town who overcomes the odds to win a title and be called a hometown hero. Luckily, it falls into the category of a film that is actually good quality. Read on for my review!