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Looking ahead to other awards shows
By Mawunyo Gbogbo
Of course, the Golden Globes is the first awards show of the season and today nominations were announced for the 29th Screen Actors Guild awards (SAGs) and the Directors Guild of America Awards (DGA).
Babylon, The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans and Women Talking are contenders for the top award at the SAGs – Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Baz Luhrmann was snubbed for Elvis in the DGA's main feature film category. Those nominated are Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Todd Field (Tár), Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans).
Margot Robbie might find more success with audiences as BARBIE
By Shiloh Payne
This one's from Zak Hepburn:
Whist Margot Robbie did not win for her performance in BABYLON, I do think Margot has picked interesting films over this period that haven't found their audiences yet.
Babylon, which lands on Australian screens January 19th, is a brilliant but challenging film, bustling with big ideas and like ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, steeped in filmic history which the audience needs to be familiar with for the film to really work. I do really believe Margot's upcoming film BARBIE will be the beginning of her next phase as audiences currently are gravitating towards known properties rather than original narratives.
I think we will continue to see strong work from Margot and BABYLON will really get people talking once they get to see it.
Abbott Elementary wins big
By Mawunyo Gbogbo
The mokumentary Abbott Elementary won three Golden Globes:
Best musical/comedy series
Best actress — musical/comedy series: Quinta Brunson
Best supporting actor — television series: Tyler James Williams
If you haven't checked it out yet, now's the time. It's streaming in Australia on Disney+. It's about a group of teachers at a chronically underfunded Philadelphia public school. It also won three Emmys last year.
Who will take out Best Picture at the Oscars?
By Shiloh Payne
The Fabelmans won best drama and The Banshees of Inisherin won best comedy. What does this mean for Everything Everywhere All at Once’s best picture chances at the Oscars? I don’t want to live in the universe where it loses!
- Christopher
Hey Christopher, thanks for your question. We put it to film critic Zak Hepburn:
For Best Picture at the Oscars, the Globes are often the start of the journey. The real race is going to be between The Fabelmans, The Banshees of Inisherin and Everything Everywhere all at Once. Here is what each film has going for it.
The Fabelmans: A movie about the power of movies made by a filmmaker who re-wrote the rule book on movie making. The Academy loves a film about movies and particularly as this is a film about Spielberg's life, the piece feels like CODA to his career in some fashion – so it has a high chance of winning.
Everything Everywhere all at Once has the cool factor to it, released by A24 I in the USA, the Academy is always chasing younger audiences and this could be a way to engage them, showcase and award strong cultural representation on screen as well as acknowledge the film's massive success. I'd also like to see it win but think it might take out the performance awards over Best Picture.
The Banshees of Inisherin has the performance and writer/director pedigree and has been a huge hit with audiences who have loved the In Bruges re-team – but aside from writing awards, I think you'll find this film is limited in its Oscar chances.
Naatu Naatu beat Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Rihanna for best original song
By Shiloh Payne
Here's Zak Hepburn:
For the Best Original Song – Motion Picture category, "Naatu Naatu," the key song by Kala Bhairava, M.M. Keeravani, Rahul Sipligunj featured in the epic RRR bested fellow nominees Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Rihanna who were also nominated in the category.
If you haven't experienced RRR it is indeed a feast for the senses. The title "RRR" is short for "Rise Roar Revolt", with the narrative following a fearless warrior on a dangerous mission coming face to face with British forces in this over-the-top saga set in pre-independent India. It must be seen, and heard, to be believed.
A great win for the team which I don't think anyone saw coming considering the amount of star power competing in the category.
Top Gun: Maverick fell shy of the best picture in a drama prize
By Shiloh Payne
Zak Hepburn is here to explain the race in this category, which The Fabelmans won, to us:
This category was really any films to win, many believed Top Gun: Maverick may have taken home the award, but that film seems to have run out of fuel in the race — so in true form, movies about movies always do get the award attention and rightly so in this case with Spielberg's deeply personal film.
A quasi-biopic/filmic memoir addressing Spielberg's life growing up, the film engages with his family, devotion to cinema and the antisemitism he encountered in high school. The level of craft is undeniable, the performances top notch and matched with the director's requisite heart-felt touch all equate to a moving tribute championing the magic of movies.
Interesting that this film took out the top dramatic film award and yet no wins in performance categories showcasing that this film in voters' minds is very much about Spielberg's journey and drive to make this film, which he has struggled with getting on screen for several years. A journey that paid off for the globes and my tip for best picture at the upcoming Academy Awards.
Kevin Costner's big win a let down for Bob Odenkirk fans
By Shiloh Payne
We asked Zak Hepburn about Kevin Costner's big win for Yellowstone as the best actor in a drama series category.
I thought that Regina Halls's acceptance of his award was a highlight and I would love to see her host the ceremony next year — I hope Kevin is safe and well in Santa Barbara.
I will confess to Yellowstone being a guilty pleasure of mine, it's like Dallas but with machine guns — however, I am very sad that Bob Odenkirk was once again overlooked for Better Call Saul.
Here's what Mawunyo Gbogbo adds:
Yes, Better Call Saul missed out at the Emmys too. Odenkirk is brilliant as a dodgy lawyer. So convincing, it’s hard not to see him as Saul Goodman. I have to keep reminding myself he was playing a character.
Can we please get some love for Jenny the Donkey?
By Shiloh Payne
This is from Zak Hepburn:
Colin Farrell, who was awarded Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his work in The Banshees of Inisherin was a brilliant presence on stage, a charming speech, heartfelt and articulate, just like the film.
My only regret is the Globes don't have a best animal performance category to award "Jenny the Donkey" for her scene-stealing work in the film. Hopefully, the Oscars pay attention to cinematic Donkey work – it is long overdue – the dog from "The Artist" some years ago was robbed.
And Mawunyo Gbogbo adds:
Jenny the donkey was indeed a stand-out in a film ultimately about friendship and when friendships end. Farrell was outstanding in the film, which had quite a few bleak moments.
Films to watch before the Oscars
By Shiloh Payne
Who has time to watch every film nominated this awards season?
If you don't, that's okay! We got Zak Hepburn to narrow down his must-watch list:
I would suggest Tar, The Fabelmans, Triangle of Sadness and Everything Everywhere All At Once - for the animated films, do try and catch up with Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, which won best animation at the Globes.
Evan Peters is outstanding as serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer
By Mawunyo Gbogbo
Evan Peters stars as serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in the Netflix limited series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. He won Best actor — limited series, anthology series or television motion picture.
For a program about a notorious serial killer, I found Monster to be incredibly compelling, if not utterly disturbing. It's a much watch, in my humble opinion.
Peters said in his acceptance speech about the series: "I sincerely hope some good came out of It".
And from Zak Hepburn:
I thought Evan's performance was terrifying, it's a well-made series but my water bill went up after all the showers I had after each episode. Great musical score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis too — who also scored BLONDE.
Steven Spielberg's awards hit close to home
By Shiloh Payne
Here's Zak Hepburn:
Steven Spielberg's win as Director for his film The Fabelmans was also a highlight for me, whilst the film has underperformed at the box office (an indicator of this period in time where traditional dramas are struggling at the box office sadly) the film is a brilliant encapsulation of Spielberg as a director, engaging you with his family history which in turn makes you re-evaluate the family dynamics in his other works such as E.T, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and The Sugarland Express.
I believe you will see further awards for the master filmmaker and this deeply personal work.
His speech, acknowledging how hard it has been to tell his own story, was a sobering comment from the man who has brought so many emotional moments to cinema history.
Speaking of speeches, how about Eddie Murphy?
By Mawunyo Gbogbo
Comedy legend Eddie Murphy invoked last year's Oscars when accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
He knows all about longevity in show business.
His blueprint is: "Pay your taxes, mind your business, and keep Will Smith's wife's name out of your f****** mouth!"
Here's what Zak Hepburn adds:
I loved the montage of his films reminding viewers just what a comedic powerhouse he can be - great to see a Trading Places reunion with Jamie Lee too - could have done without the Will Smith joke to be honest.
How many people tuned in? And thoughts on whether the Globes have made a comeback
By Mawunyo Gbogbo
A reminder, we're taking your questions! This from Rosie:
Rosie: I thought, from the host to the winners, the Golden Globes had a pretty decent comeback. What are your thoughts? And do we have any viewership figures out of the US yet?
Great question, Rosie. It seems the Globes are steadily making a decent comeback as you said. While there were a few nominees absent, the room was filled with star power – a pretty good indication that Hollywood is willing to let the past be the past, for now.
As for viewers, about 6.3 million people watched the broadcast on NBC in the United States. That's a 9% drop from two years ago when the ceremony was last televised.
Cate Blanchett's Globe is the first of many awards for the season, Zak Hepburn says
By Shiloh Payne
Zak Hepburn is here to give us some insight into Cate Blanchett's win for best actress in a drama motion picture forTár, which is yet to be released in Australia:
Was there even a contest here? Having already released in cinemas across the USA, Australian audiences have a little longer to wait to see the incredible Tár which is only made more incredible by the incredibly complex and layered performance from Cate Blanchett. Trust me the film and performance is worthy of those three "Incredibles".
Tracking the downfall of a world-renowned composer who has misconduct allegations raised against her, Blanchett is the driving force of this cerebral film. It's the performance of the season for me, pitch-perfect in every way and one that you can't imagine any other performer delivering.
The film is challenging, offering the audience very little in the way of explanation, but Blanchett keeps the rhythm going, like any good conductor. An electrifying performance that will continue to take home awards. I can't wait for the film's general release in this territory from January 26th.
A great set of fellow nominees, but this category was always Blanchett's to win and once again if the Oscar statuette engraver wants to get a head start, this is a sure thing win for our Cate.
Other nominees included:
- Olivia Colman — Empire of Light
- Viola Davis — The Woman King
- Ana de Armas — Blonde
- Michelle Williams — The Fabelmans
Red Carpet Wednesday
By Shiloh Payne
This one is from Mawunyo Gbogbo:
Of course, the night began with the Red Carpet. How about Jenna Ortega's dress?
It was held together by two rings. Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday, an Addams Family spinoff.
Ortega's dance moves in Wednesday have gone viral. And her tan Gucci dress at the Golden Globes also turned heads.
How can these films and shows win awards when they're not even out around the world?
By Shiloh Payne
I put this question to Zak Hepburn, because I've heard Tár is amazing but we've still got a whole two weeks until it's released here:
The films need to be released in the USA across a number of key locations such as LA or New York, or have a significant presence on streaming or network television in order to be eligible — it is often the case that Australia sees a number of titles released very close to or after the awards season.
There are usually one or two titles a year this happens with.
Titles are usually held up in Australia due to the congested summer season of blockbusters - but this is becoming less and less a thing as release dates are usually global now for large releases - it's the smaller art-house releases that need time to brew an audience and the best way to do that is award pedigree.
Michelle Yeoh 'can beat you up' if you try to cut her off
By Shiloh Payne
Zak Hepburn says he's loving Michelle Yeoh's energy:
Michelle Yeoh during her acceptance speech for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, once again for Everything, Everywhere all at Once, told The Golden Globes resident piano player to "Shut Up" When They Tried To Cut Her Speech Short, and to be honest I really love that energy — "I can beat you up, okay?" she joked.
"And that's serious." – whilst no ill will was intended I am sure, it was a breath of fresh air as we usually see the playoff music reign over the speaker – but Michelle was having none of it – very fitting given her acerbic character in the film.
Will Austin Butler ever sound like himself again?
By Shiloh Payne
Here's Zak Hepburn's take on Austin Butler's big win for best actor in a motion picture — drama for his portrayal of Elvis:
A marvellous performance bringing the King of Rock n' Roll to the big screen in Baz's sprawling, operatic, frenetic biopic of Elvis.
Austin literally vanishes on screen during the film, so the award is well-deserved.
My one hope is he manages to get his own voice back at some point in the future as he seems to be stuck with the Elvis drawl… very method.
You can clearly tell that it is a labour of love for the team, emotions are sure to run high as I genuinely think they did not expect to win
Here's how Mawunyo Gbogbo puts it:
Yes, he conceded in interviews afterwards that the Elvis drawl must be a thing because he keeps getting asked about it. He explained that he was with the character for three years, so that may explain it.
Can you hear it too?
Ke Huy Quan delivered the speech of the evening
By Shiloh Payne
Here's Zak Hepburn:
The speech of the evening for me was Ke Huy Quan accepting his award for supporting actor in a Musical or Comedy for the film Everything Everywhere All at Once – Quan, absent from the screen for many years rose to fame as a child actor in films such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies – his impassioned speech noted that he thought that he had given all he could to the industry in his youth – but thankfully that was not the case as his work in the groundbreaking Everything Everywhere All at Once has shown his screen presence has not changed since his early appearances delivering a brilliant performance.
Fun fact, Jeffrey Cohen AKA Chunk from The Goonies is now a well regarded entertainment lawyer who inked the deal for Quan to appear in Everything Everywhere.
Next stop, The Oscars for Quan – and hopefully a cameo in the upcoming Indiana Jones film.
