Last night the People's Choice Awards were on. They were hosted by Queen Latifah. They were voted on by "the people". I don't watch them (which is saying alot because I will watch the MTV Movie Awards AND the Teens Choice Awards!). This awards show offers a tacky glass back-of-an-alley-trophy-shop prize that celebrates the best in mainstream mediocrity in film, television and music. It is a televised example of what the lowest common denominator of U.S. entertainment consumers enjoy.Anyway, to prove the point, this year "the people" crowned Jennifer Aniston as Favourite Movie Star Female. Ummm ... when did Jennifer Aniston become a movie star? I mean, she is IN the movies but none of them ever make lotsa millions or bust blocks or are any good. She was in ONE major film of 2006 - The Break-Up - and it is hardly a feat of cinematic glory even for a romantic comedy. I find that Aniston's entire movie career (not be confused with her lovely - but OVER - television career) survives on desperation. Her films are released at times when there is such a void of ANY female-based or feel-good flicks that you are forced to submit. But this does not make one a Movie Star. Goodness. Of course, "the people" do make the distinction between Movie Star and Leading Lady (Cameron Diaz this year) but that's a different blog.
You can check out the rest of the People's Choice Award winners here if you won't get too depressed by them.
1 comment:
If I had to vote for the best female movie star, I think I would choose Paris Hilton. She has a big future, lots of talent. I just saw House of Wax last night. And if that doesn't convince anyone, what will? Although I could definately see her in a remake of Kramer vs Kramer, maybe opposite Colin Hanks or Jason Priestly. (we need to start representing more talented canadians in film). Un.
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