The big winners of the 69th edition of the Golden Globe Awards, are “The Descendants” and “The Artist” movies. Both movies received many nominations this year and are also the favorites of movie critics.
The black and white movie directed by Michel Hazanavicius went home with three Golden Globe awards – Best movie comedy or music, best actor and best soundtrack while The Descendants wins the Best movie – Drama and Best actor in a Drama ( George Clooney ).
The actresses most movie critics bet on this year, Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams, won the Best Actress in A Drama award ( Margaret Thatcher ) and the Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy ( My Week With Marilyn ).
Martin Scorsese got the third Golden Globe of his career for directing Hugo. Scorsese thanked his daughter, Francesca, the one who made him read the Brian Selznick book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. The award for best script goes to Woody Allen for Midnight in Paris.
Offering few surprises – maybe only at the TV categories where the big winner this year was Homeland who’s leading actress also received the Golden Globe for best actress in a tv show – drama, this year’s ceremony of the Golden Globes didn’t stand out not even through the jokes of Ricky Gervais.
One of the surprises of this year’s Golden Globe Awards is the fact that Ricky Gervais, who caused a lot of controversy last year, was this time more serious and reserved in making acid statements.
Some of the few funny moments of the ceremony were the irony about the Bridesmaids scene where the protagonists of the movie felt the need of going to the bathroom while in a dress store.
But enough talk, let’s see the list of this year’s Golden Globe Awards winners
Best Movie – drama
The Descendants (2011)
Other nominees:
The Help (2011)
Hugo (2011)
The Ides of March (2011)
Moneyball (2011)
War Horse (2011)
Best Actor – Drama
George Clooney – The Descendants (2011)
Other Nominees:
Leonardo DiCaprio – J. Edgar (2011)
Michael Fassbender – Shame (2011)
Ryan Gosling – The Ides of March (2011)
Brad Pitt – Moneyball (2011)
Best Actress – Drama
Meryl Streep – The Iron Lady (2011)
Other nominees:
Glenn Close – Albert Nobbs (2011)
Viola Davis – The Help (2011)
Rooney Mara – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Tilda Swinton – We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
Best Movie – Comedy or Musical
The Artist (2011)
Other Nominees
Bridesmaids (2011)
50/50 (2011)
Midnight in Paris (2011)
My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Best Actor – Comedy Or Musical
Jean Dujardin – The Artist (2011)
Other Nominees:
Brendan Gleeson – The Guard (2011)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt – 50/50 (2011)
Ryan Gosling – Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Owen Wilson – Midnight in Paris (2011)
Best Actress – Comedy or Musical
Michelle Williams – My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Other Nominees
Jodie Foster – Carnage (2011)
Charlize Theron – Young Adult (2011)
Kristen Wiig – Bridesmaids (2011)
Kate Winslet – Carnage (2011)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Christopher Plummer – Beginners (2010)
Kenneth Branagh – My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Albert Brooks – Drive (2011)
Jonah Hill – Moneyball (2011)
Viggo Mortensen – A Dangerous Method (2011)
Best actress in a supporting role
Octavia Spencer – The Help (2011)
Bérénice Bejo – The Artist (2011)
Jessica Chastain – The Help (2011)
Janet McTeer – Albert Nobbs (2011)
Shailene Woodley – The Descendants (2011)
Best Director
Martin Scorsese – Hugo (2011/II)
Woody Allen – Midnight in Paris (2011)
George Clooney – The Ides of March (2011)
Michel Hazanavicius – The Artist (2011)
Alexander Payne – The Descendants (2011)
Best movie Script
Midnight in Paris (2011): Woody Allen
Moneyball (2011): Steven Zaillian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin
The Artist (2011): Michel Hazanavicius
The Descendants (2011): Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
The Ides of March (2011): George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon
Best Animation Movie
The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
Arthur Christmas (2011)
Cars 2 (2011)
Puss in Boots (2011)
Rango (2011)
Best Soundtrack
The Artist (2011): Ludovic Bource
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011): Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
Hugo (2011/II): Howard Shore
War Horse (2011): John Williams
W.E. (2011): Abel Korzeniowski
Best Song
W.E. (2011): Madonna, Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry (“Masterpiece”)
Albert Nobbs (2011): Brian Byrne, Glenn Close (“Lay Your Head Down”)
Gnomeo & Juliet (2011): Elton John, Bernie Taupin (“Hello Hello”)
The Help (2011): Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman, Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas (“The Living Proof”)
Machine Gun Preacher (2011): Chris Cornell (“The Keeper”)
Best TV Show – drama
“Homeland” (2011)
“American Horror Story” (2011)
“Boardwalk Empire” (2010)
“Boss” (2011)
“Game of Thrones” (2011)
Best TV Actor – Drama
Kelsey Grammer – “Boss” (2011)
Steve Buscemi – “Boardwalk Empire” (2010)
Bryan Cranston – “Breaking Bad” (2008)
Jeremy Irons – “The Borgias” (2011)
Damian Lewis – “Homeland” (2011)
Best TV Actress – Drama
Claire Danes – “Homeland” (2011)
Mireille Enos – “The Killing” (2011)
Julianna Margulies – “The Good Wife” (2009)
Madeleine Stowe – “Revenge” (2011)
Callie Thorne – “Necessary Roughness” (2011)
Best TV Show – Musical or Comedy
“Modern Family” (2009)
“Enlightened” (2011)
“Episodes” (2011)
“Glee” (2009)
“New Girl” (2011)
Best TV actor – Musical or Comedy
Matt LeBlanc – “Episodes” (2011)
Alec Baldwin – “30 Rock” (2006)
David Duchovny – “Californication” (2007)
Johnny Galecki – “The Big Bang Theory” (2007)
Thomas Jane – “Hung” (2009)
Best TV Actress – Musical or comedy
Laura Dern – “Enlightened” (2011)
Zooey Deschanel – “New Girl” (2011)
Tina Fey – “30 Rock” (2006)
Laura Linney – “The Big C” (2010)
Amy Poehler – “Parks and Recreation” (2009)