I didn't have a problem with the monologue, but I kinda love awkward speeches? Sure, it woulda been better with a bit more comedy/warmth, but I think he had to address the elephant and I was cheering him on. Bring on the awkward, I say.
What I REALLY want to know about, though, is how his Miscavige comment went over! It sounded like the audience was shocked (as I was, on my couch), but did people keep talking about it during the night? Or was it too taboo? Richard, you know I'm here for the hot goss!
It seemed that Jerrod's monologue style/energy was a mismatch for the event. Definitely had some great moments, but the quiet, thoughtful style of his standup was tough with the more boisterous GG atmosphere.
Hard disagree with the article and these comments so far. Carmichael was far and away the best part of the show. The comedic honesty was incredibly refreshing. The disaster is takes like these, where the truth is labeled awkward and the press wants to follow the industry into the abyss of shallow copycat remakes and sequels in the name of box office.
From the standpoint of a viewer and movie/TV fan - not in the industry - the show was fine and fun, but the monologue was an awkward and uncomfortable way to open it. However, I understand why Jerrod did it. He thinks that, as a Black man, he was a token pick for host - and he probably was. So he’s saying, “I won’t play your game. You picked me, now you’ll have to hear what I have to say.” And good for him, I say.
The “monologue” was off putting and snarky. Who is Jerrod? Hadn’t even heard of him before the GGs. HFPA and NBC trying to check as many boxes as possible?
The monologue was the first impression many of the general public had of Jerrod Carmichael. Not good for his career. He seemed less like an entertainer and more like a scold.
Rushfield: In the Room Where It Kinda Happened
I didn't have a problem with the monologue, but I kinda love awkward speeches? Sure, it woulda been better with a bit more comedy/warmth, but I think he had to address the elephant and I was cheering him on. Bring on the awkward, I say.
What I REALLY want to know about, though, is how his Miscavige comment went over! It sounded like the audience was shocked (as I was, on my couch), but did people keep talking about it during the night? Or was it too taboo? Richard, you know I'm here for the hot goss!
Tough to stay on the moral high ground while stooping to take their lucre.
It seemed that Jerrod's monologue style/energy was a mismatch for the event. Definitely had some great moments, but the quiet, thoughtful style of his standup was tough with the more boisterous GG atmosphere.
Hard disagree with the article and these comments so far. Carmichael was far and away the best part of the show. The comedic honesty was incredibly refreshing. The disaster is takes like these, where the truth is labeled awkward and the press wants to follow the industry into the abyss of shallow copycat remakes and sequels in the name of box office.
From the standpoint of a viewer and movie/TV fan - not in the industry - the show was fine and fun, but the monologue was an awkward and uncomfortable way to open it. However, I understand why Jerrod did it. He thinks that, as a Black man, he was a token pick for host - and he probably was. So he’s saying, “I won’t play your game. You picked me, now you’ll have to hear what I have to say.” And good for him, I say.
Very good essay by Rushfield. My impression: the host made his point, but his monologue went on far too long.
The “monologue” was off putting and snarky. Who is Jerrod? Hadn’t even heard of him before the GGs. HFPA and NBC trying to check as many boxes as possible?
The monologue was the first impression many of the general public had of Jerrod Carmichael. Not good for his career. He seemed less like an entertainer and more like a scold.