Why Ricky Gervais’s jokes—and the reaction to them—were predictableJamie Weinman: The British comedian mostly played it safe in his monologue at the 2020 Golden Globes. Plus, ’Cancel Culture’ has already peaked.
Steve Coogan: British comedy’s secret weaponHe inspired Ricky Gervais, now he’s waiting for his close-up
Is Ricky turning into the Globes’ Billy Crystal?While Gervais coated his barbs with a spoonful of sugar, Seth Rogen and even George Clooney trumped him on the outrage front
Oh, Ricky, you’ll say anythingWhy Gervais is a good fit for the Golden Globes, and might someday be a good fit for the Oscars
NewsmakersMartha Stewart gets a fat lip, Stieg Larsson’s successor, and a Seattle superhero discovers he’s human
’Social Network’ rules, but Colin and Natalie are prom king and queenFincher and Sorkin friend Zuckerberg; Giamatti thanks "the great nation of Canada"
’The King’s Speech’ tops Golden GlobesNon-fiction dramas of a royal, a geek and a boxer lead the field, but what’s up with ’Burlesque’ and ’The Tourist’?
Spinning global guilt from the Golden GlobesAs Ricky Gervais tears a strip off Hollywood, the stars strive for sincerity at a bash overshadowed by Haiti.