The drama at Sunday’s 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards beginning with a off-colour monologue by Ricky Gervais, went down as the big awards of the night, Best Motion Picture Comedy and Best Motion Picture Drama, went to The Martian and The Revenant respectively. The latter film, which is a bloody frontier thriller set in the 1820s, also won best director for Alejandro Inarritu and best actor in a motion picture drama for Leonardo DiCaprio. The win by The Martian in the comedy category raised eyebrows, including those of its director, Ridley Scott. “Comedy?” Scott wondered aloud after taking the podium to accept the award before answering with a sceptical wave of his hand.
Awkward!
Gervais also took a swipe at Ben Affleck when introducing Matt Damon, calling him “the only person who [Affleck] hasn’t been unfaithful to.” Damon, who later won Best Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for The Martian, shrugged and laughed uncomfortably as he took to the stage to present.
But the most awkward moment of the night came when Gervais and Gibson stood on stage for several minutes of uncomfortable ribbing, during which Gibson said that seeing Gervais host the show every three years “reminds me to get a colonoscopy.”
Jennifer Lawrence calls out reporter for not looking up from his phone
“You can’t live your whole life behind your phone, bro,” said the best actress winner while waving her finger in the Golden Globes press room. Jennifer Lawrence called out a reporter for not looking up from his phone while asking her questions in Sunday evening’s Golden Globes press room. Following her best actress in a musical or comedy win, the Joy star took the microphone in front of a sea of journalists. “How did you see yourself for the Oscars,” a reporter asked. But Lawrence was distracted by his actions. “You can’t live your whole life behind your phone, bro,” she interrupted, waving her finger. “You can’t do that. You gotta live in the now,” she continued. The reporter quickly apologised and then began the same question a second time. “How do you see yourself for the Oscar night?” he tried questioning again, to which Lawrence responded, “We’re at the Golden Globes. If you put your phone down, you’d know that.”
Others
Though Steve Jobs failed to win over many critics or moviegoers, Danny Boyle’s drama about the Apple co-founder earned best screenplay for Aaron Sorkin and best supporting actress for Kate Winslet. Winning her fourth Globe in 11 nominations, Winslet triumphed over Alicia Vikander, who missed out on both supporting actress for her role in Ex Machina and best drama actress for her turn in The Danish Girl.
On the TV side, Taraji P Henson of Fox’s Empire was awarded Best Television Series Actress in a Drama. Jon Hamm took home the award for Best Television Series Actor in a Drama for AMC’s Mad Men. Meanwhile, Best Drama Series went to USA Network’s Mr Robot, and Best Comedy Series went to Amazon’s Mozart in the Jungle.
Other winners of the night included Inside Out, which won Best Animated Motion Picture, and Lady Gaga, who won Best Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries for FX’s American Horror Story: Hotel.
Sources: Foxnews, Hollywood Reporter
The winners at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards:
Best motion picture, drama: The Revenant
Best motion picture, musical or comedy: The Martian
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, drama: Brie Larson, Room
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy: Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, drama: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a motion picture: Sylvester Stallone, Creed
Best performance by actress in a supporting role in a motion picture: Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs
Best director, motion picture: Alejandro González Iñárritu, The Revenant
Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy: Matt Damon, The Martian
Best original song, motion picture: Writing’s on the Wall, Spectre
Best motion picture, foreign language: Son of Saul
Best performance by an actor in a television series, drama: Jon Hamm, Mad Men.
