Golden Globe WINNERS

*Britt’s blog on the Golden Globes is below*


Best Motion Picture - Drama
WINNER
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Other Nominees:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Frost/Nixon (2008)

The Reader (2008)

Revolutionary Road (2008)

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
WINNER
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Other Nominees:
Burn After Reading (2008)

Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

In Bruges (2008)

Mamma Mia! (2008)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
WINNER
Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler (2008)

Other Nominees:
Leonardo DiCaprio for Revolutionary Road (2008)

Frank Langella for Frost/Nixon (2008)

Sean Penn for Milk (2008)

Brad Pitt for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
WINNER
Kate Winslet for Revolutionary Road (2008)

Other Nominees:
Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married (2008)

Angelina Jolie for Changeling (2008)

Meryl Streep for Doubt (2008)

Kristin Scott Thomas for Il y a longtemps que je t’aime (2008)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
WINNER
Colin Farrell for In Bruges (2008)

Other Nominees:
Javier Bardem for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

James Franco for Pineapple Express (2008)

Brendan Gleeson for In Bruges (2008)

Dustin Hoffman for Last Chance Harvey (2008)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
WINNER
Sally Hawkins for Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

Other Nominees:
Rebecca Hall for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Frances McDormand for Burn After Reading (2008)

Meryl Streep for Mamma Mia! (2008)

Emma Thompson for Last Chance Harvey (2008)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
WINNER
Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight (2008)

Other Nominees:
Tom Cruise for Tropic Thunder (2008)

Robert Downey Jr. for Tropic Thunder (2008)

Ralph Fiennes for The Duchess (2008)

Philip Seymour Hoffman for Doubt (2008)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
WINNER
Kate Winslet for The Reader (2008)

Other Nominees:
Amy Adams for Doubt (2008)

Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Viola Davis for Doubt (2008)

Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler (2008)

Best Director - Motion Picture
WINNER
Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Other Nominees:
Stephen Daldry for The Reader (2008)

David Fincher for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Ron Howard for Frost/Nixon (2008)

Sam Mendes for Revolutionary Road (2008)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
WINNER
Slumdog Millionaire (2008): Simon Beaufoy

Other Nominees:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Eric Roth, Robin Swicord

Doubt (2008): John Patrick Shanley

Frost/Nixon (2008): Peter Morgan

The Reader (2008): David Hare

Best Original Song - Motion Picture
WINNER
The Wrestler (2008)(”The Wrestler”)

Other Nominees:
Bolt (2008)(”I Thought I Lost You”)

Cadillac Records (2008)(”Once in a Lifetime”)

Gran Torino (2008)(”Gran Torino”)

WALL·E (2008)(”Down to Earth”)

Best Original Score - Motion Picture
WINNER
Slumdog Millionaire (2008): A.R. Rahman

Other Nominees:
Changeling (2008): Clint Eastwood

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Alexandre Desplat

Defiance (2008): James Newton Howard

Frost/Nixon (2008): Hans Zimmer

Best Animated Film
WINNER
WALL·E (2008)

Other Nominees:
Bolt (2008)

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Best Foreign Language Film
WINNER
Vals Im Bashir (2008)

Other Nominees:
Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008)

Maria Larssons eviga ögonblick (2008)

Gomorra (2008)

Il y a longtemps que je t’aime (2008)

Best Television Series - Drama
WINNER
“Mad Men” (2007)

Other Nominees:
“Dexter” (2006)

“House M.D.” (2004)

“In Treatment” (2008)

“True Blood” (2007)

Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
WINNER
“30 Rock” (2006)

Other Nominees:
“Californication” (2007)

“Entourage” (2004)

“The Office” (2005)

“Weeds” (2005)

Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
WINNER
“John Adams” (2008)

Other Nominees:
Bernard and Doris (2007)

“Cranford” (2007)

A Raisin in the Sun (2008) (TV)

Recount (2008) (TV)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
WINNER
Paul Giamatti for “John Adams” (2008)

Other Nominees:
Ralph Fiennes for Bernard and Doris (2007)

Kevin Spacey for Recount (2008) (TV)

Kiefer Sutherland for 24: Redemption (2008) (TV)

Tom Wilkinson for Recount (2008) (TV)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
WINNER
Laura Linney for “John Adams” (2008)

Other Nominees:
Judi Dench for “Cranford” (2007)

Catherine Keener for An American Crime (2007)

Shirley MacLaine for Coco Chanel (2008) (TV)

Susan Sarandon for Bernard and Doris (2007)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
WINNER
Alec Baldwin for “30 Rock” (2006)

Other Nominees:
Steve Carell for “The Office” (2005)

Kevin Connolly for “Entourage” (2004)

David Duchovny for “Californication” (2007)

Tony Shalhoub for “Monk” (2002)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
WINNER
Tina Fey for “30 Rock” (2006)

Other Nominees:
Christina Applegate for “Samantha Who?” (2007)

America Ferrera for “Ugly Betty” (2006)

Debra Messing for “The Starter Wife” (2008)

Mary-Louise Parker for “Weeds” (2005)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama
WINNER
Gabriel Byrne for “In Treatment” (2008)

Other Nominees:
Michael C. Hall for “Dexter” (2006)

Jon Hamm for “Mad Men” (2007)

Hugh Laurie for “House M.D.” (2004)

Jonathan Rhys Meyers for “The Tudors” (2007)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
WINNER
Anna Paquin for “True Blood” (2007)

Other Nominees:
Sally Field for “Brothers & Sisters” (2006)

Mariska Hargitay for “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1999)

January Jones for “Mad Men” (2007)

Kyra Sedgwick for “The Closer” (2005)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
WINNER
Tom Wilkinson for “John Adams” (2008)

Other Nominees:
Neil Patrick Harris for “How I Met Your Mother” (2005)

Denis Leary for Recount (2008) (TV)

Jeremy Piven for “Entourage” (2004)

Blair Underwood for “In Treatment” (2008)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
WINNER
Laura Dern for Recount (2008) (TV)

Other Nominees:
Eileen Atkins for “Cranford” (2007)

Melissa George for “In Treatment” (2008)

Rachel Griffiths for “Brothers & Sisters” (2006)

Dianne Wiest for “In Treatment” (2008)



Britt’s 2 cents.

First off…yay Heath Ledger! Yay Anna Paquin! Yay Tina Fey! and Yay Kate Winslet! This was a pretty unpredictable Globes in my opinion, I found myself being surprised more then being spot on when it came to the winners of each category. This was a very interesting telecast, and offered alot to blog about. Here are my hits and misses of the eveing. Whether it be someone’s speech, facial expression, wardrobe or how they acted on the red carpet, things definet stood out.

Hits:

Slumdog Millionare - This little indie that could took home 4 Globes last night including the coveted Best Picture. Danny Boyle has done some great films in the past (28 Days Later, Trainspotting) so it’s great to see him take home the best director trophy as well. Now, the last time the GG’s gave away Best Picture to a film that actually took home the Best Picture Oscar was in 2003 for Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. GG’s are known to show love to certain films that the Oscars like to turn a cold shoulder to, (see Atonement) But let’s hope this film continues it’s impressive streak right on to the Oscars. Extra points go to star Freida Pinto and her beautiful dress!

Kate Winslet - After being nominated 5 times before she FINALLY won….twice! Her speeches were so heartfelt and humble. Forgetting crabby Angelina Jolie’s name was pretty damn funny as well.

Heath Ledger - What a great way to honor the late Heath Ledger awarding him his much deserving Best Supporting Actor. Demi Moore looked like she was about to cry when she announced his name, and director Christopher Nolan gave a great speech when excepting his award. The Camera panned to fellow nominees Robert Downey Jr, Tom Cruise and Ralph Fiennes..and they didn’t look the least bit disappointed. They looked like they were proud after a clip of Heath’s Joker was shown. Great sportsmanship

Darren Aronofsky - The director of ‘The Wrestler’ flipping off his star Mickey Rourke when he mentioned him in his speech..not blowing him a kiss or waiving, but flipping him the freaking bird! Awesome.

Speaking of awesome, how about Tina Fey’s awesome acceptance speech for Best Actress in a TV comedy? Telling all her internet haters to “suck it”. She deserves an award just for saying that, and she’s probably the only person that could get away with it..and seriously, who hates Tina Fey? Really.

Misses

Miley Cyrus - Sticking your toungue out when the camera pans to you after announcing your nomination? That seemed a little immature. You should be proud that you were nominated, and show some respect..kudos to the eye rolling when the Jonas Brothers were on stage, at least that was some what amusing.

Speaking of which… The Jonas Brothers have got to be the most overrated band in history. They seemed so out of place at the Golden Globes with their tight pants and abstance of annoying, shrieking female tweens. I try to be understanding, I mean..I too was once a tweener who was obssessed with Hanson back in my day, but Hanson, Nsync, BSB…they never had two back to back tours, then a movie, then a tv show, then another movie..sorry girls, that’s a little to much Jonas for me. I’d rather them be off my television.

Zac Efron should stick to acting and singing instead of presenting. He looked like he was just staring at himself in the monitor rather than present his category. At least Hayden Panieterre looked lovely.

Dustin Hoffman - Way to look like an asshole while Emma Thompson is up there making jokes! His reaction to her “we come at a discounted rate” joke was just mean.

The crowd snearing at Sascha Baron Cohen for making a joke about Guy Ritchie. - Apparently I’m in the minority here, because I thought it was funny.

Renee Zellwegger’s Dress -wtf? That’s literally all I can say..

Kristin Scott Thomas - Maybe not everyone noticed this, but Joe Fatone interviewed her on the red carpet before the Globes and she could not have been more cold. She came off as so stuck up that I wasn’t too disappointed when neither she, nor her film “I’ve Loved You So Long” went home empty handed.