Happy Monday everyone! Did you watch the Golden Globes last night? I was late to watch the telecast, so I missed the entire opening monologue. Here it is…
Ricky Gervais full opening monologue at the #GoldenGlobes
No one was safe. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/4P1jNS8PWE— PopNews & Facts (@popnewsandfacts) January 6, 2020
Well he did say ‘Let’s all have a laugh… at your expense.’ Ok I don’t exactly subscribe to Ricky Gervais‘ beliefs and his brand of comedy can be brutal, but I have to agree about keeping politics off acceptance speeches.
I don’t have the energy to do a lengthy post this time so I’m just going to post 20 commentaries in tweets/gifs … starting with THIS:
Before the start of the 2020 #GoldenGlobes, @womenahollywood, @womeninfilm, & @NYWIFT would like to remind everyone, including Academy members of the incredible films created by women. #VoteForWomen pic.twitter.com/tRw1p4ykRK
— Women and Hollywood (@WomenaHollywood) January 6, 2020
First winner of the night happens to be one of my favorite actors… who I hope will get a cinematic comeback real soon! My heart goes out to him and Australians who are impacted by the devastating bush fires.
How odd that I actually just saw John Lithgow portrayed Roger Ailes in #Bombshell movie this afternoon, now I’m super curious to see #RussellCrowe‘s performance in the same role. #GoldenGlobes2020 https://t.co/XPDr0wXGr3
— FlixChatter (@FlixChatter) January 6, 2020
In any case, I thought John Lithgow was good as Roger Ailes, though he’s far more memorable to me as Churchill in The Crown.
Tom Hanks‘ reaction to Gervais’ brutal opening monologue… definitely the first popular meme of 2020.
I would like to thank Tom Hanks for providing this brand-new meme for 2020 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/2frzvP2baQ
— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) January 6, 2020
Mr. Aquaman just raised the temperature of the room by his um, unconventional black tie attire…
Sleeves gone, hair up. We want to sit with Jason Momoa at tonight’s #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/iftgsJ7wWe
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 6, 2020
The great news: Jason Momoa was presenting.
The bad news: He already put his jacket on.
But hey, the Queen aka Olivia Colman always gave such a delightful speech!!
olivia colman i love you pic.twitter.com/txWR1oQDce
— x (@justanothertown) January 6, 2020
“Once you overcome the one-inch tall barriers of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” – ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho #GoldenGlobes winner for Best Foreign Film pic.twitter.com/4fItCq5f8l
— MTV NEWS (@MTVNEWS) January 6, 2020
As an Indonesian growing up watching mostly Hollywood/European films, I’m so used to subtitles. I’d take that any day over dubbed movies!!
“I think we use only just one language, the cinema.” Bong Joon Ho accepts the award for best foreign-language film for #Parasite https://t.co/b81GHqk4Qo #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/03fQn3RhdR
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 6, 2020
Everyone’s favorite ‘everyman’ deservedly won the Cecil B. DeMille award… and crying over how blessed he feels for his family. Tom Hanks is not just the nicest guy in Hollywood, he’s a class act.
“A man is blessed with a family sitting down front like that.” – Tom Hanks getting emotional accepting his honorary #GoldenGlobes award. pic.twitter.com/0UWpWVtaMT
— Lights, Camera, Pod (@LightsCameraPod) January 6, 2020
Former Bond-turned-Colonel-Sanders Pierce Brosnan had turned up earlier introducing his two sons as Miss, er Mr. Golden Globes (???)… but it’s his second appearance with Will Ferrell that’s far memorable. Suddenly I’m hungry for some fried chicken!!
Will Ferrell with the man crush on Pierce Brosnan.. “gosh you smell good!” #GoldenGIobes pic.twitter.com/GdRHVyNl23
— Matt Rappaport (@nyactor) January 6, 2020
Ok so yeah Brad Pitt won Best Supporting Actor in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, but all people were waiting for was Jen Anniston‘s reaction during his speech, so here we go…
Exact moment when cameramen focus on Jennifer Aniston when talking about Brad Pitt’s career. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/z5UHJRjaup
— Tommy (@Tomm_MaStar) January 6, 2020
Yaaassss!!! #Awkwafina!!! 🥳🎉🏆👏🏽 #TheFarewell #GoldenGlobes2020 pic.twitter.com/aDT81Patjj
— FlixChatter (@FlixChatter) January 6, 2020
“I would like to dedicate this to my dad Wally, I told you I would
get a job, dad. To my grandma, my best friend, the woman who raised me. And to my mother, Tia, who I always hoped was watching from somewhere above” – Awkwafina #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/IIfJgpCAml— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) January 6, 2020
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I haven’t even seen a single episode of Fleabag yet I’m glad to see it won!! (that show is on my to-watch list!)
“He can have chemistry with a pebble.” Phoebe Waller-Bridge thanks #Fleabag co-star Andrew Scott while accepting the award for best performance by an actress in a television series — comedy or musical at the #GoldenGlobes https://t.co/b81GHqk4Qo pic.twitter.com/Ie8X1ikYRI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 6, 2020
If I have to make a comment about fashion at the Globes last night, it’d be that I LOVE Ana De Armas‘ sparkly sapphire dress.
ana de armas and daniel craig at the 77th golden globes ✨✨ pic.twitter.com/knZAZCwllz
— calrissian of rivia (@anadearwas) January 6, 2020
I enjoyed seeing her and Daniel Craig in Knives Out, so it’s cool that they’re working together again in No Time To Die.
I have to say I didn’t quite love the JOKER’s score but I’m thrilled to see a female composer win last night!!! It still doesn’t make up for the lack of any female director nominated though, HFPA! Not even a little bit.
Hildur Gudnadóttir is the first woman to win the Golden Globes for best original score solo, and the second in 19 years https://t.co/RnCEsH2M48 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/72cBAiFWZh
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 6, 2020
Thank you Ellen DeGeneres for all you do… and for constantly making us laugh. That was a wonderful montage that showcased why she absolutely deserved the Carol Burnett Award.
I’ve had an incredible life full of wonderful moments. This one was something really special. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/AgS6hcmrd5
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 6, 2020
Note to self: Must. Watch. Succession.
“It’s a team show.” The cast and producers of #Succession take the stage to accept the award for best drama series at the #GoldenGlobes https://t.co/b81GHqk4Qo pic.twitter.com/MSnsdTSPIm
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 6, 2020
Can’t believe I just realized Sarah Snook is on that show!! Been a fan of this Aussie actress since Predestination.
May I present to you Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson, the newlywed couple.#GoldenGlobes #GoldenGlobes2020 pic.twitter.com/6Z1HTd6Epi
— luci morningstar 🥑 (@iamchristevans) January 6, 2020
Ha!! We all want to SHIP these two!!
I’m happy to see Taron Egerton‘s continued meteoric rise! He’s a fun bloke and obviously super duper talented! Even in a frivolous action flick like KINGSMAN he was so watchable. LOVE his gracious, genuinely emotional acceptance speech… he acknowledged the young fellow nominee Roman Griffin of Jojo Rabbit AND thanked his mom… classy! Elton John’s reaction pure joy of seeing him win said it all.
🎥 Full video of Taron’s accepting speech for winning Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy for @rocketmanmovie! pic.twitter.com/llKLOFNsgr
— Taron Egerton (@DailyTaronNews) January 6, 2020
I so wanted #MarriageStory to win Best Original Screenplay… #NoahBaumbach deserved it #GoldenGlobes2020 pic.twitter.com/XOUcJwjiKS
— FlixChatter (@FlixChatter) January 6, 2020
I predicted Joaquin Phoenix would win and I think he deserved it. I do think he’s rambling on his speech but he did make Adam Driver laugh (the only actor in the room who I’d believe doesn’t have any beef with anyone if he lost an award).
“We all know there’s no f—ing competition between us.” #Joker star Joaquin Phoenix shouts out to his fellow nominees while accepting his award for best actor in a drama at the #GoldenGlobes https://t.co/D5vyLW1nz2 pic.twitter.com/PJBuRsuO8W
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 6, 2020
And the last award goes to…
Congratulations to #1917Movie, winner of Best Motion Picture- Drama! 👏 #GoldenGlobes2020 pic.twitter.com/ccZBpq2CzA
— IMDb (@IMDb) January 6, 2020
I haven’t seen 1917 yet but I’m now really curious to see it! Looks like a real innovative filmmaking style, and I sure hope Roger Deakins FINALLY win Best Cinematography at the Oscar!!
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So, what are YOUR thoughts on the 2020 telecast?
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Didn’t watch the show but enjoyed your highlight post. I agree Marriage Story deserved to win for screenplay. Wasn’t Tarantino’s best but voters tend to love films about the entertainment industry. Deakins actually did win an oscar for Blade Runner 2049 but would be cool if he wins again! Hope I can catch 1917 on the big screen.
Hi Chris! You’re so right that voters tend to like films set in Hollywood but Marriage Story also has connections to the entertainment industry and man the dialog is simply amazing!
Oh right I forgot Deakins finally won for BR 2049 but he should win again!
As always, I appreciate your recap of these award shows since i don’t watch them. Lol!
I personally don’t have any issue with celebrities talking politics during their acceptance speech but I do have issues with some who don’t really believe what they’re saying. Most of the time some of these celebrities don’t care about anything but themselves but if they want to stay relevant, their PR people would recommend they say some politics stuff to get people talking about them again.
Glad Bong Joon Ho won best director, he’s been one of my favorite directors ever since I saw his early work back in the 2000s. Good to see he’s finally getting some love from film geeks here in the west. Unfortunately, I don’t think his encouragement for people to watch films with subtitles is going to deaf ears to a lot of people here in the States. I’ve recommended many foreign films to people I know here but many would tell me they hate reading subtitles, so they’ll just accept all the same junk that Hollywood has been feeding them year after year.
I highly recommend SUCCESSION, just finished season two and it’s becoming one of my favorite shows right now.
Yeah that’s the thing Ted, most celebs don’t seem genuine in their political speeches and honestly it’s not their place to lecture people, they should use a different platform to do so. I mean it’s an event to celebrate their work right, they should focus on that instead of rambling on about politics.
I’m thrilled Bong Joon Ho and Awkwafina won, but it’s still a looooooong way for Asians to get equal footing with other minorities in Hollywood. As for subtitles, I think most English-speaking people just aren’t used to that unless they seek out foreign films. I just much prefer that than dubbed films which I absolutely refuse to watch.
I wish Succession is available in other platform outside of HBO, I just can’t pay another streaming service in addition to Netflix and Prime.
I don’t see them lecturing people when it comes to political stuff, they’re public figures and if they’re truly believe in helping a cause then I don’t have problem with them speaking about it during these sort of awards. They can shine lights on causes or things that people don’t know or care about and help whatever causes they believe in. But unfortunately many of them don’t believe in the cause but they’ll just say whatever cause they think will make them more popular or be part of the “movement”.
To be honest with you, I don’t really care if more Asians have equal footings in Hollywood or not. Before I came to States, I’ve been watching mostly Asian films and didn’t care much for Hollywood stuff. I still watches a lot of Asian produced films and I don’t think many of the filmmakers likes working with Hollywood studios because of their restrictions. If they come over and work here, they have to compromise their creative process and their work is not their true vision. I think if you’re an Asian person and only pay attention to Hollywood then yeah you’re going to be disappointed that they’re not going to have a lot of Asians in front or behind the cameras. I say seek out Asian produced films from South Korean or Chinese films. Lots of good stuff out there with all Asian cast and crew. 🙂
I have Hulu and I get pretty good discount with by adding HBO to it. But I hear you about having too many streaming services. Since I watched all of the episodes of The Mandolorian, I cancelled my Disney + subscription.
I too ship Evans and Scar-Jo. They’ve been in so many films together. I didn’t watch the awards. I was busy cleaning my house.
Hey, good that you’re cleaning your house! I just think Evans + Scar-Jo have been friends for so long they’re like siblings. Too cute!
Yeah, they must be really good friends. My house hadn’t been clean since the holidays and seeing dust on my desk was freaking me out. I usually like to clean every week.
I saw most of the show and enjoyed it. I was suprised no female films or directors. I’m not surprised about who won what–wasn’t a huge fan of Hollywood, but I was shocked The Irishman was snubbed. Fleabag is marvelous –however, I blushed a lot. My favorite character was Fleabag’s older, neurotic sister.