Monday, 11 January 2016

The Revenant wins big at Golden Globes

'The Revenant' was the big winner at last night's (10.01.16) Golden Globes.

The adventure thriller - which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as frontiersman Hugh Glass, a man on a desperate bid to be reunited with his family after being left alone in the wilderness following a bear attack - picked up the big prize of the night, Best Picture (Drama).

There was also an award for film's director Alejandro González Iñárritu whilst leading man Leonardo also picked up a gong for Best Actor (Drama).

In his acceptance speech, the 41-year-old told the crowd: "I want to share this award with all the First Nations peoples represented in this film and all the indigenous communities around the world.

"It is time that we recognize your history and that we protect your indigenous lands and corporate interests. It is time that we protected this planet for future generations."

Other big winners at the ceremony - which was hosted by Ricky Gervais - included 'The Martian', which picked up the Best Picture (Musical or Comedy) award, whilst the film's star Matt Damon took home the Best Actor (Musical or Comedy) gong.

Kate Winslet secured the fourth Golden Globe of her career, this time the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, for her portrayal of Joanna Hoffman in the 'Steve Jobs' biopic.

In her speech, she spoke of the "girl power" in Hollywood and praised fellow actress and Golden Globe nominee Cate Blanchett for her distinguished and long-running career.

She shared: "I really am so shocked right now. So shocked! I'm never ever going to get used to it. I'm standing here, thinking really this is not happening. I honestly, truthfully did not expect this at all.

"A lot of us out there still in the game. I've been doing this for 23 years, Cate Blanchett probably longer. There's a real sense of girl power this year."

Other notable winners were pop sensation Sam Smith, who received the Best Original Song award for his 'SPECTRE' theme 'Writing's on the Wall', and Lady Gaga, who won Best Actress (Limited Series or TV Movie) for 'American Horror Story: Hotel'.

Full list of winners at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards:

Best Picture (Drama) - 'The Revenant'

Best Picture (Comedy or Musical) - 'The Martian'

Best Director (Motion Picture) - Alejandro G. Inarritu, 'The Revenant'

Best Actress (Motion Picture Drama) - Brie Larson, 'Room'

Best Actor (Motion Picture Drama) - Leonardo DiCaprio, 'The Revenant'

Best Actress (Motion Picture Comedy) - Jennifer Lawrence, 'Joy'

Best Actor (Motion Picture Comedy) - Matt Damon, 'The Martian'

Best Supporting Actress (Motion Picture) - Kate Winslet, 'Steve Jobs'

Best Supporting Actor (Motion Picture) - Sylvester Stallone, 'Creed'

Best Screenplay (Motion Picture) - Aaron Sorkin, 'Steve Jobs'

Best Foreign Language Film - 'Son of Saul'

Best Animated Feature Film - 'Inside Out'

Best Score (Motion Picture) - Ennio Morricone, 'The Hateful Eight'

Best Song (Motion Picture) - 'Writing's on the Wall' from 'SPECTRE' by Sam Smith

Best TV Series (Drama) - 'Mr. Robot'

Best Actress (TV Series, Drama) - Taraji P. Henson, 'Empire'

Best Actor (TV Series, Drama) - Jon Hamm, 'Mad Men'

Best TV Series (Comedy) - 'Mozart in the Jungle'

Best Actress (TV Series, Comedy or Musical) - Rachel Bloom, 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'

Best Actor (TV Series, Comedy or Musical) - Gael Garcia Bernal, 'Mozart in the Jungle'

Supporting Actress (TV Series, Miniseries or Limited Series) - Maura Tierney, 'The Affair'

Supporting Actor (TV Series, Miniseries or Limited Series) - Christian Slater, 'Mr. Robot'

Limited Series or TV Movie - 'Wolf Hall'

Best Actor (Limited Series or TV Movie) - Oscar Isaac, 'Show Me a Hero'

Best Actress (Limited Series or TV Movie) - Lady Gaga, 'American Horror Story: Hotel'