Monday, January 17, 2011

FILM & TV/ "SOCIAL" & "GLEE" TOP GOLDEN GLOBES

"The Social Network" was the big winner Sunday night at the 68th annual Golden Globe Awards, where it collected 4 trophies, including best dramatic picture. Its director David Fincher was hailed as best director, and the film also took home prizes for Aaron Sorkin's screenplay and its score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. However, the Globes distributed their top movie acting honors among a quintet of other films. And, on the TV side, "Glee" was the dominant force, with 3 prizes, including best comedy series, while "Boardwalk Empire" was named best dramatic series. This years winners were:
MOTION PICTURES:
Picture, Drama: "The Social Network."
Picture, Musical or Comedy: "The Kids Are All Right."
Actor, Drama: Colin Firth, "The King's Speech."
Actress, Drama: Natalie Portman, "Black Swan."
Director: David Fincher, "The Social Network."
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Annette Bening, "The Kids Are All Right."
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Paul Giamatti, "Barney's Version."
Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, "The Fighter."
Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, "The Fighter."
Foreign Language: "In a Better World."
Animated Film:"Toy Story 3."
Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, "The Social Network."
Original Score: "The Social Network."
Original Song: "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me," (written by Diane Warren), "Burlesque."
TELEVISION:
Series, Drama: "Boardwalk Empire," HBO.
Actor, Drama: Steve Buscemi, "Boardwalk Empire."
Actress, Drama: Katey Sagal, "Sons of Anarchy."
Series, Musical or Comedy: "Glee," Fox.
Actor, Musical or Comedy: Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory."
Actress, Musical or Comedy: Laura Linney, "The Big C."
Miniseries or Movie: "Carlos," Sundance Channel.
Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes, "Temple Grandin."
Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino, "You Don't Know Jack."
Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jane Lynch, "Glee."
Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Chris Colfer, "Glee."
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert De Niro.
Host Ricky Gervais ruffled more than a couple of feathers. He rattled off a series of comedic zingers during the telecast, often targeting certain celebrities. And often, the one-liners elicited moans from the crowd. Robert Downey Jr, Charlie Sheen, Tom Hanks and Scientology were among his targets. In its review of the show, The Hollywood Reporter said: "Gervais was scathing and hilarious in a way that made for entertaining television but no doubt bruised some egos and all but killed any chance he'll host again". The British comedian even left the podium for nearly an hour, prompting viewers to question if he was being reprimanded for his jokes about the stars. But in a statement, Gervais, pictured above, said: "I did every single introduction I was meant to. There just happened to be a long gap. The atmosphere backstage and at the after show was great," he added. Gervais also said he doubted he would be asked back again, but if  he is invited back, he said, "I'll go fucking mental". Critics appeared divided, with The Los Angeles Times saying his jokes set "a corrosive tone" for the night. But Entertainment Weekly praised "the sort of funny rudeness and effrontery... that make an awards show such as the Golden Globes engaging to watch".

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