Golden Globes and Oscars!

DGMacphee · Mon 26/01/2004 02:30:51

I'm writing this as they're announced, but there have been a few winners that have made me very happy -- like:

Best Actor in a Comedy: Bill Murray -- Lost In Translation (YAY!)

Best Comedy series: The Office

Best Comedy Actor: Ricky Gervais -- The Office

Best Supporting Actor: Tim Robbins -- Mystic River

Best Drama Series: 24

LOTR just won best music

And Best Song!

Best Screenplay: Sofia Coppola -- Lost In Translation (Living up to her Dad's good name!)

Now all the hardcore film geeks at the Oscarwatch forums are having an argument over whether LOTR should win Best Drama or not while Michael Douglas wins the lifetime achievement award.

Best Director: Peter Jackson -- LOTR: ROTK (Third time's a charm!

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Best Actor in a TV movie: Al Pacino -- Angels in America (Hoo-haa!!!)

Best Actor in a Drama: Sean Penn -- Mystic River

Best Actress in a Drama: Charlize Theron - Monster (Haven't seen the movie yet, but heard Theron delivers one of the best performances in movie history ever!)

Best Comedy: Lost in Translation (YAY!!!)

Best Drama: LOTR: ROTK (Like I said, third time's a charm!)

Darth Mandarb · Mon 26/01/2004 05:19:57

Quote from: DGMacphee on Mon 26/01/2004 02:30:51
Best Actress in a Drama: Charlize Theron - Monster (Haven't seen the movie yet, but heard Theron delivers one of the best performances in movie history ever!)

And she makes out with Christina Ricci ... might just be the best movie of all time

Quote from: DGMacphee on Mon 26/01/2004 02:30:51
Best Drama: LOTR: ROTK (Like I said, third time's a charm!)

And well deserved!!

All in all I was happy with tonight's awards. I would have liked to have seen somebody from Will & Grace win just because they're becoming the Susan Lucci of the Golden Globes but oh well.

It was interesting (and nice) to see 'The Office' win 2 awards.

I liked hearing Devito talking about the 60's with Michael Douglas ... I can't imagine what those two got into back then!

Ahhh ... memory lane.

Was anybody pissed about any of the awards? Think anybody undeserving won? (just curious) Usually I feel that way at least about somebody at Oscar time ... but that's just me!

In closing, thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press.

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remixor · Mon 26/01/2004 08:50:10

I just saw Lost in Translation yesterday (finally) and it was absolutely gorgous. Bill Murray deserved his award, for sure, as did Sofia Coppola. Man, I was pleased with that film.

Peter Thomas · Mon 26/01/2004 10:10:31

FINALLY!!! Lord of the Rings gets Best Drama!! I have been waiting for this to happen for so long!! (Yes, the extra exclamation marks ARE necessary

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Sure, I loved the last movies that took out best film (The Hours, blah blah, whatever the others were), but I was kinda angry that they got it over over LotR. But that's more to do with my love of the book, rather than P.J's adaption (which is fantastic, nonetheless).

But this year I am truly happy!! But, of course, we all know the Golden Globes is not the LAST big test....

so pray people.... pray...

DGMacphee · Mon 26/01/2004 10:52:07

I wasn't unhappy with anything really this year -- I think all the awards for films I've seen were well-deserved.

Last year, i was very bitter because I hated The Hours -- I found it a depressing film with a very shallow message.

But I think everyone who won seem to deserved their win this year.

Which brings me to my next point: When I was reading the winners on the Oscarwatch forums, a lot of people said that it was the most boring ceremony this year becasue everything was so predictable and there were no surprises (except for Osama winning best foreign film).

However, I think this only furthers the fact that each winner deserved their win because the fact that people can see some frontrunners means that the majority of their views matches the majority of voters' views.

It's different when they say there were surprises but then say a second later so-and-so doesn't derserve it.

Marisa Tomei, anyone?

shbaz · Mon 26/01/2004 14:47:06

I hate award shows so I didn't watch. There are way too many of them. One award show is plenty for me. Unfortunately there are way more than one so I don't watch any.

EDIT (didn't think it proper to post again)

The lower post brings up another thing that I don't like about award shows, they make it out like there must be one best actress, one best actor, etc. There are always equivelant actors that don't get any awards, which I believe is the reason there are so many award shows. Johnny Depp is an incredible actor in every movie I've seen him in, and people who get awards over him seem over dramatic in their roles to me.

Barcik · Mon 26/01/2004 14:54:12

Quote from: remixor on Mon 26/01/2004 08:50:10
I just saw Lost in Translation yesterday (finally) and it was absolutely gorgous. Bill Murray deserved his award, for sure, as did Sofia Coppola. Man, I was pleased with that film.

It's a pity Scarlett Johansson missed on the award, she really deserved it. And with all due respect to Bill Murray (who really was excellent), Johny Depp should have taken that award.

DGMacphee · Mon 26/01/2004 15:55:45

I was rooting for Murray, but a Depp win would be more deserving.

I like Murray's role better because, for me, he gave a little more depth to his character.

That's not to say Deep didn't do a good job -- If Murray wasn't on the list, Depp would be a shoo-in.

As for Johansson, I haven't seen Something's Got To Give yet, so I can't really make that decision.

Though, Johansson was good.

Also, I like awards ceremonies.

Forget all the glitz and glamour and who's-paid-so-much-on-marketing.

It's fun and exciting.

You got five nominees and only one will walk away with the trophy -- It's a tense moment watching it happen!

Darth Mandarb · Mon 26/01/2004 17:58:41

My favorite thing about it is when you see the person win who you can tell totally didn't expect to win. They get on stage and are struck 'dumb' by the moment.

Now of course, they're actors, so they could be 'acting' like they totally didn't expect to win but hey ...

I also love watching the 'losers' reactions when their name isn't called. The Oscar's coverage does a better job 'cause they split the screen so you can see all the nominees at once and you really get to see all their reactions. (though I put losers in quotes 'cause in my opinion if they're nominated they're not really losers!)

Johnny Depp has been on my 'Under-rated Actors' list for many many years. I've always said Hollywood didn't give the man enough credit. He's excellent in everything I've ever seen him in. (Even Crybaby ... which wasn't a good movie)

You could tell Bill Murray deserved to win because of the 'losers' reactions. They were all on their feet and genuinely smiling and cheering for him. It was heart warming.

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Igor · Mon 26/01/2004 23:19:04

Quote from: Darth Mandarb on Mon 26/01/2004 05:19:57
And she makes out with Christina Ricci ... might just be the best movie of all time
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Mmm, got to see that movie...

Robert Eric · Mon 26/01/2004 23:35:13

Yes, I watched Pirates of the Caribbean last night; Johnny Depp is great. Not just in that movie, but all he has been in. I almost didn't realize it was him.

Edit: Igor, I think you may want to see a movie called "Prozak Nation."

Darth Mandarb · Tue 27/01/2004 00:12:44

Quote from: Robert Eric on Mon 26/01/2004 23:35:13Edit: Igor, I think you may want to see a movie called "Prozak Nation."

Click link below: (Warning: Rated 'R' - not for minors!)
Christina Ricci - Prozak Nation

Yeah ... we should all definately see this movie!!

LordHart · Tue 27/01/2004 00:28:46

What the hell happened with Monster anyway, she said in an interview she was naked in pretty much every scene she was in... disappointed = me. $:-\$

Prozac Nation = VERY HAPPY ME!

BerserkerTails · Tue 27/01/2004 05:21:07

The thing that entertained me watching the Golden Globes was Sting. He just looked so, generally displeased to be there. Especially after the person who did the score for the LOTR movies won. As he walked to the stage, he went to give Peter Jackson a hug. As Peter go up, the camera cut to Sting, whispering something in the person beside him's ear. My brother and I laughed for hours on what he might be whispering.

He looked pretty miffed when he didn't win too

Barcik · Tue 27/01/2004 14:51:27

Here are the Oscars Nominations:

Best picture

The Return of the King
Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World
Lost in Translation
Seabiscuit
Mystic River

Best director

Fernando Meirelles, City of God
Peter Jackson, The Return of the King
Peter Weir, Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World
Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation
Clint Eastwood, Mystic River

Best actor

Jonny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean
Bill Murray, Lost in Translation
Sean Penn, Mystic River
Jude Law, Cold Mountain
Ben Kingsley, House of Sand and Fog

Best supporting actor

Tim Robbins, Mystic River
William H Macy, Seabiscuit
Alec Baldwin, The Cooler
Benicio Del Toro, 21 Grams
Djimon Hounsou, In America
Ken Watanabe, The Last Samurai

Best actress

Diane Keaton, Something's Gotta Give
Samantha Morton, In America
Charlize Theron, Monster
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Whale Rider
Naomi Watts, 21 Grams

Best supporting actress

Shohreh Aghdashloo, House of Sand and Fog
RenÃ©e Zellweger, Cold Mountain
Holly Hunter, Thirteen
Patricia Clarkson, Pieces of April
Marcia Gay Harden, Mystic River

Best adapted screenplay

American Splendor
City of God
Return of the King
Mystic River
Seabiscuit

Best animation

Brother Bear
Finding Nemo
Belleville Rendez-Vous

Art direction

Girl With A Pearl Earring
The Last Samurai
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King
Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World
Seabiscuit

Cinematography

City Of God
Cold Mountain
Girl With A Pearl Earring
Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World
Seabiscuit

Costume design

Girl With A Pearl Earring
The Last Samurai
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King
Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World
Seabiscuit

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Hoorah! The Academy proved not to be an old conservative whore by nominating Johny Depp.
Boo! The Academy proved to be an old conservative whore by ignoring Scarlett Johansson and Kill Bill.

DGMacphee · Tue 27/01/2004 15:14:49

Might fine surprises, especially Depp and Fernando Meirelles -- didn't see that one coming for Best Director.

Pity about Johansson, I agree.

Also, after having a look at the full list, it's great to see Errol Morris up for an Oscar (finally) -- If you've ever seen his often-overlooked doco "The Thin Blue Line", you'll know why!

Another good highlight -- NZ actress Keisha Castle-Hughes up for best actress in Whale Rider!

In fact, all of NZ are really going to be partying!

Also, Barcik, William H Macy didn't get nominated.

Some facts and records broken (from oscarwatch);

* I think Keisha's case is also the first time in my memory that an actor has been nominated in a lead character after being heavily campaigned in supporting and even receiving a SAG nomination for best supporting actress.

* This is the first year since 1994 that all five best actress nominees are in movies not nominated for best picture.

* Keisha Castle-Hughes youngest best actress nominee ever at 13.

* First time ever at least one african american is nominated three years in a row.

* Sofia Coppola is now the first American female ever nominated for Director

* This year, for the first time since 1969, the MAJORITY of the Best Picture nominees have no acting nominations! ROTK, Master & Commander, Seabiscuit -- zip. The last time there were three out of five was in 1969 (Butch Cassidy, Z, and Hello Dolly), and the only other time was in 1962. (It's not fair to compare the pre-1944 years when there were 10 Best Picture nominations.)

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Also, the Golden Raspberry Awards were announced:

WORST PICTURE

CAT-IN-THE HAT (Universal/Dreamworks/Imagine)
CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE (Columbia)
FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY (20th Century-Fox)
GIGLI (Columbia/Revolution)
THE REAL CANCUN (New Line)

WORST ACTOR

Ben Affleck / DAREDEVIL, GIGLI and PAYCHECK
Cuba Gooding, Jr. / BOAT TRIP, FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS and RADIO
Justin Guarini / FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY
Ashton Kutcher / CHEAPER by the DOZEN, JUST MARRIED and MY BOSS'S DAUGHTER
Mike Myers / THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT

WORST ACTRESS

Drew Barrymore / CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE and DUPLEX
Cameron Diaz / CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE
Kelly Clarkson / FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY
Angelina Jolie / BEYOND BORDERS
and LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE of LIFE
Jennifer Lopez / GIGLI

WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Anthony Anderson / KANGAROO JACK
Alec Baldwin / THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT
Al Pacino / GIGLI
Sylvester Stallone (Whose 5 Roles Could Fill This ENTIRE Category!) SPY KIDS 3-D: GAME OVER
Christopher Walken / GIGLI and KANGAROO JACK

WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Lanie Kazan / GIGLI
Demi Moore / CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE
Kelly Preston / THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT
Brittany Murphy / JUST MARRIED
Tara Reid / MY BOSS'S DAUGHTER

WORST SCREEN COUPLE

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez / GIGLI
Eric Christian Olsen & Derek Richardson / DUMB AND DUMBERER
Justin Guarini & Kelly Clarkson / FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY
Ashton Kutcher & EITHER Brittany Murphy (JUST MARRIED)
or Tara Reid (MY BOSS's DAUGHTER)
Mike Myers & EITHER Thing One OR Thing Two / THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT

WORST EXCUSE for an ACTUAL MOVIE (All Concept/No Content!) (New Category)

2 FAST, 2 FURIOUS
CHARLIE'S ANGLES: FULL THROTTLE
THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT
FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY
THE REAL CANCUN

WORST REMAKE or SEQUEL

2 FAST, 2 FURIOUS
CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE
DUMB & DUMBERER: WHEN HARRY MET LLOYD
FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY (Remake of WHERE THE BOYS ARE â€˜60 and WHERE THE BOYS ARE â€˜84)
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE

WORST DIRECTOR

Martin Brest / GIGLI
Robert Iscove / FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY
Mort Nathan / BOAT TRIP
The Wachowski Brothers / Both MATRIX Sequels
Bo Welch / THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT

WORST SCREENPLAY

THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT, Screenplay by Alec Berg, David Mandel and Jeff Schaffer
CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, Screenplay by John August and
Cormac & Marianne Wibberley, â€œStoryâ€ by August
DUMB AND DUMBERER, Screenplay by Robert Brener and Troy Miller, â€œStoryâ€ by Brener
FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY, Written by Kim Fuller
GIGLI, Written by Martin Brest

NOMINATIONS PER PICTURE:

GIGLI â€" 9
CAT-IN-THE-HAT â€" 8
FROM JUSTIN TO KELLY â€" 8
CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE - 7
BOAT TRIP, DUMB & DUMBERER, JUST MARRIED, MY BOSS'S DAUGHTER
and THE REAL CANCUN â€" - 2 Each

rodekill · Tue 27/01/2004 17:43:34

Ever notice how everyone always thanks god, but no one ever thanks themselves for working hard and getting themselves to that point?

Give yourselves a little credit, for facks sake.

Well, not Halle Berry or any of those useless fools who don't deserve the praise they get.

I vote Ben Stiller in all categories.

Barcik · Tue 27/01/2004 19:07:27

Quote from: DGMacphee on Tue 27/01/2004 15:14:49
WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR

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Al Pacino / GIGLI

Argh! That's it, the world is coming to an end.

Matt Brown · Tue 27/01/2004 19:46:38

hmmm...and to think that I thought cuba gooding jr. did a goob job in Radio...thats the only movie listed with the rassberries that I liked...or even saw of that matter

Igor · Tue 27/01/2004 21:55:25

Quote from: Darth Mandarb on Tue 27/01/2004 00:12:44
Christina Ricci - Prozak Nation

Thanks for making my day

She's too cute.

Also, good to see Depp being nominated!