The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards was a night full of shocking winners, music ending basically every speech, and a little too much to drink. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey brought their much expected mischief with Amy Poehler playing “Mr. Golden Globe” (or Tina Fey’s son) and an award winning George Clooney joke regarding his nominated film “Gravity” (“A story about how George Clooney would rather float away into space and die than spend one more minute with a woman his own age.”).
The night started off with Jennifer Lawrence being awarded her second Golden Globe in a row with Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for “American Hustle”. Beating out “12 Years a Slave” hopeful Lupita Nyong’o.
As the night went on Amy Adams snagged another award for “American Hustle” with Best Lead Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical. However, Bradley Cooper broke the “American Hustle” trend when Jared Leto from “Dallas Buyers Club” took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
But, despite that small loss, “American Hustle” still won the award for Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical. A win over the other popular comedy in the running – “The Wolf of Wall Street”.
Even so, the wolf still had a reason to howl. Leonardo DiCaprio took home an award he never thought he’d be fit for – Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical.
The comedy awards continued to rage on with wins from the newbie of the night “Brooklyn 99”. The Andy Samberg starring TV show not only snagged the Best Actor in a TV Series, Comedy award for Samberg himself, but also won Best TV Series, Comedy over favorites “The Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family”.
However the biggest comedic award of the night had to be the one given to one of the night’s very own hosts! The SNL alumnus continued to dominate the night with Amy Poehler winning Best Actress in a TV Series, Comedy for “Parks and Recreation”.
The Drama categories rolled around with “Breaking Bad” taking home the much expected award for Best TV Series, Drama. And Bryan Cranston ending the show with the Golden Globe for Best Lead Actor in a TV Series, Drama.
One of the most shocking categories was Best Lead Actress in a TV Series, Drama – going to “House of Cards” star Robin Wright despite popular lean towards the very pregnant Kerry Washington (“Scandal”).
The other big leading lady of the night was Cate Blanchett – who won Best Lead Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine”. Of which Woody Allen did not show up and support his leading lady despite the win and earning the Lifetime Achievement Award accepted by Diane Keaton.
As for the men, Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama was given to Matthew McConaughey for “Dallas Buyers Club”. Leaving “12 Years a Slave” fans wondering whether it will get recognized at all! But only then did “12 Years a Slave” sweep in and take the award for Best Motion Picture, Drama.
Other big winners of the night include Alfonso Cauron winning Best Director for “Gravity”, Spike Jonze winning Best Screenplay for “Her”, “Frozen” winning Best Animated Film, and “Behind the Candelabra” winning Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television.
However, one of the lesser known winner’s of the night left the greatest impression. Jacqueline Bisset won for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for “Dancing on the Edge”. But it was her speech that left everyone…well, speechless! She was so in shock by her win it took her about 20 seconds just to start speaking (and just under a minute walking to the stage)! Then once she started, she spoke for approximately two whole minutes. Which for an awards speech feels like a lifetime.
Other memorable moments include Lupita Nyong’o’s red caped dress, Emma Thompson kicking off her heels and downing a drink on stage, Amy Poehler kissing Bono, and the countless jokes and camera cuts to Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
It definitely was a night to remember. And a – very interesting – jump into award season. Let the final countdown to the Oscars begin! (Even though I’ve been counting since last year).