Golden Globe nominations, because of their comedy/drama split, are always a mixed bag. Despite the fact that some excellent movies have come out in the last year, it's been more miss than hit, so we're going to try to pare it down to an essential viewing/incredibly biased predictions. Here we go:

Film

Drama

Black Swan, The Fighter

Last week's Gossip Girl, "Goodbye Columbia," offered the usual scheming and machinations by Chuck and Blair, eye-popping stupidity for Vanessa and Nate, and stupendous lack of awareness for Serena. I would complain, but this (and the insane clothes) is why we watch the show, is it not?

Scheming: I Almost Forgot How Much I Used to Enjoy Your Pie

Blair's deluded herself into thinking that Columbia's campus will provide an oasis from her war with Chuck. Naturally, this incantation summons Chuck to campus: he's "auditing a few classes" for . . . something . . . related to the Bart Bass Memorial Rotunda. Amazingly, Blair's reaction is pretty much, "Buh?", so Chuck starts explaining a rotunda in a way not dissimilar to the time he cut Gabriel (who's amazing in The Social Network, btw) off with "I think we all know what a Ponzi scheme is." Blair's shock, however, is to seeing her oasis so quickly revealed as a mirage, and this will not be the last time this episode the Chuck has to explain the concept of war to Blair.

For those of you just tuning into the blog (we love you, too!), here's what you've been missing so far this month in (Cult)ure proper:
Roxy Munro offers tips for keeping life sexy when there's no time for sex.

Why it doesn't matter if The Social Network is factually accurate.

Reviews of Arcade Fire, Armin van Buuren Ft. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Marina & the Diamonds.

Crash Course in Inner Peace: Chakras

The art and sport of vaulting demands not only strength but also grace, and, of course, a well-trained horse.    

Best Season of Mad Men Ever? From Miss Blankenship to Joan and Peggy's power in the office, Season 4 has been really boss.