Todd’s Movie Blog

I watched the Critics Choice Awards, the best predictor of the Oscars ( I know this because it was stated by a presenter at least every fifteen minutes), and the whole show came in at two hours.  It was nice and compact with everybody just winging it, some were good, like Eddie Izzard who was hilarious, while others like host D. L. Hughley were cringe inducing.  On the whole the show moved along smoothlywith out any over the top production numbers or lame comedy schtick from presenters; the awards were given out, people said thanks and then the show ended.  Perfect.  In the wake of the Golden Globes being cancelled due to the boycott by the Screen Actors Guild, the tons of Hollywood acting elite showing up here has delivered a major blow to the Hollywood Foreign Press’ ability to influence the entertainment community.