The 81st Golden Globes ceremony was boring and even tiring.. This is despite efforts to inject more dynamism into one of the most criticized awards ceremonies in decades. Not only has the voting base changed (there are now 300 showbiz journalists choosing the winners), but it has also become more diverse. At least that was the goal after we survived the boycott, a year without live television and public criticism of several important celebrities such as Tom Cruise.
But in the end the ceremony partially achieved its goal. Demonstrate that there is change – its purpose – and at the same time that they are trying to best survive the new modern sensibility. Added to this is that it is seeking to restore its prestige through more transparent voting and a more inclusive voter base. The result was a celebration of cinema, which left behind some surprises and some defeated favorites on stage.
However, it was clear that many details remained to be clarified. The ceremony is full of awkward moments, gaffes – physical and in front of microphones – and even unpleasant situations that leave much to be desired. We leave you with the worst and best of the awards, kicking off months of competition in which Hollywood shows off its might and the results of a brilliant year. Or at least that’s what it needs to do to last long.
Worst
Awkward Presenter
American comedian Jo Koy made his debut at the awards ceremony. And perhaps this will also be his farewell. From the unfunny opening monologue to the nasty comments throughout the ceremony. The comedian found it difficult to enliven an evening known for its reliance on a central figure performing in front of the cameras.
In this case, something is more than obvious. Moreover, as the evening progressed, it became obvious that neither Coy’s sense of humor nor his comments resonated with the audience. With aggressive and inept jokes about the nominated films and ambiguous jokes that no one understood, The experience of working with an animator became tedious.
Things got a little worse – if that was possible – when Jo Koy immediately stopped trying and looked upset and tired on camera. He even went so far as to mention that the live audience, who were surprised by his comments several times, were exceptionally difficult. As a result, the last half hour of performance on stage was full of extraordinary tension.
Production that needs modernization
The spaces of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills (California) seemed too small for the celebration. Delivery maintained an intimate format at small tables. Including meager space to access the main staircase. But either because the organization had real problems using the room size, or because of general organizational disarray. The truth was that the ceremony seemed to have problems functioning.
Award-winning actors often had to walk between crowded tables and standing staff to get to the stage. Meanwhile, production managers tried to move chairs and make the trip easier. All of the above in front of cameras and an anachronistic visual staging that was painfully boring.
However, the real problem lies behind the camera. Presentation speeches, word games and other plot twists baffled those responsible for presenting various statuettes. The infamous incident happened to actors Ray Romano and Kerry Russell. Both presented the award for Best Supporting Actor on Television. They looked nervous, tense and had no idea what they were about to read on the screen.
Unfunny jokes and awkward moments
Host Jo Koy featured in some of the evening’s most embarrassing moments with his jokes about the nominated films. Looking for a light laugh, he called Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” a “story about a doll with big breasts.”
Which caused a noticeable silence and discomfort at the filmmaking table. Another moment that bordered on the grotesque was when he directly talked about actor Barry Keoghan’s penis, alluding to his role in Saltburn. No one noted the joke, and silence reigned, which embarrassed the artist.
The best
Big surprises at the awards ceremony
From Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s performance award in Those who remaineven the best scenario for Anatomy of a fall Justine Triet. The surprises on stage made it clear that at least the award’s updated voting system makes its results less predictable. But it also showed that there is a whole new generation of actors and actresses who have more opportunities to succeed.
Another great moment of triumph was filmed in the series Row from Netflix, winning Best Actor and Actress in a Television Series. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun received praise from critics, and They finally received significant recognition on Golden Globe night.
An Anthology of Moving Moments
A highlight of the evening was the triumph of actress Lily Gladstone as the first Indigenous winner of the Best Actress award. And also his emotional speech, in which he recalled that this feat was not only his triumph, but also that of his entire people and heritage. He also explained the importance of studying history and its lessons for the future. So he mentioned, directly, the plot of the film Moon Killers, remembering atrocities against the Osage people. Therefore, he dedicated the prize he won to the latter.
Winner in the category “Best Supporting Actor” Robert Downey Jr. He had an emotional moment as he recalled his long journey until that night. Also, celebrate your achievement with laughter. The same Kieran Culkin who received his gratitude for his role in the main winner of the evening series Continuity. The actor joked with fellow nominee Pedro Pascal and thanked the cast for supporting him in a particularly challenging character.
A great forgotten man gets the recognition he deserves
Finally, Christopher Nolan was awarded the title of best director for the first time. Oppenheimer. So far, the Golden Globes have consistently ignored him, and there have actually been comments about whether the same thing will happen this year. But the film director collected his first figurine. Which shows what the film will become, of course, in the most award-winning awards season that has just begun.
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