The biggest TV takeaway from the Golden Globes 2016 full coverage can be summed up in two words: “Wait, what?” Vikander was nominated against Winslet at the Golden Globes. So, who won best-dressed on the Golden Globes Hollywood catwalk last night?
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DiCaprio, who won a Golden Globe as best dramatic actor for his role in The Revenant, dedicated his award to the First Nations communities and indigenous people. Sure, go ahead – and throw in The Martian as Best Comedy while you’re at it! Inarritu’s movie Birdman won four Oscars last year including for Best Picture and Best Director, and many critics believe the Mexican director could emerge triumphant again this year. Other films that vied for the Best Drama prize – and should figure in the Oscars conversation – were 1950s-based Carol, harrowing kidnap tale Room, and the summer action blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road.
When the Oscar nominations are announced on Thursday, industry experts will be eager to see whether the film nabs a nomination aside from editing and visual effects. And it was. I mean, it’s Dolce & Gabbana so what else would you expect?
Gervais’ snark aside, the Golden Globes have worked for years to shed an image of eccentric selections made by a group of little-known worldwide journalists.
Despite some outliers in the nominee ranks, the film acting awards went to a more expected lot. According to PEOPLE, this includes Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer sharing a friendly hug off camera, and Lawrence running into Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt.
I want to say something nice about Mel before he comes out.
One of the most striking things about the evening was that the low points brought out the ability of some of the presenters to instantly lift audience spirits.
In the supporting actor category, Globe victor Sylvester Stallone is expected to ride a wave of popular support for “Creed”, in which he reprised his iconic role of boxer Rocky Balboa, straight to an Oscars nod. The crowd greeted his win with a standing ovation.
The Golden Globes also allow for the opportunity to shine the light on two actors’ performances.
This will be the second year Amazon Studios has won both major awards in TV comedy categories.
You can blame that on our new era of Peak TV; given that there are now hundreds of scripted shows on networks and streaming services, that leaves a big knowledge gap for even the most devoted television viewer.
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Denzel Washington took to the stage with his family to collect the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement. From the marvelous hosting of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the past three years to glorious little moments like Emma Thompson tossing her shoes in the air, the Globes were starting to get a little bit of air under them – a fun diversion during awards season.
