As for Golden The Globes are on for a week and no one is watching, does it still matter? That’s the question that was asked when the Oscars’ cousin returned to television on Tuesday evening after a one-year absence.
The awards show, a cash cow for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association – a group of strange international journalists from obscure books with obscure ethics that LOVE asking celebrities for autographs and photos at press junkets to the amazement of almost everyone — was aired last year, and via Twitter only announced the award, embarrassingly, after a series of famous disputes.
These include the investigation that found that the HFPA has no black members; Its former president Philip Berk called Black Lives Matter a “racist hate movement” and stands accused of activist actor Brendan Fraser, who left this year’s ceremony in protest despite being nominated for it. he is not. The whale; and the unabashedly ridiculous allegations of corruption, such as Netflix taking HFPA members on a luxury vacation in Paris Emily in Paris which resulted in several Globe nominations for the often satirical series.
And now it’s back, proving that it exists whatever it will stop Hollywood from giving itself a glittering party with free booze and snacks.
Go live NBC 80 from the Beverly Hilton in quiet Beverly Hills, Californiafirst The annual Golden Globes is hosted by Jerrod Carmichael, a very talented black comic who recently came out with his own special event. Rotaniel.
During his opening monologue, Carmichael joked that he was “immeasurable” as the Globes’ first black host and faced controversy over the organization’s racism, explaining why he was chosen HFPA is his — and why he chose to accept the most thankless gig.
“Hi. Welcome to 80first Golden Globe Awards every year. I’m your host, Jerrod Carmichael. And I’ll tell you why I’m here. I’m here because I’m Black,” he began.
“This show, the Golden Globe Awards, didn’t go on last year because the Hollywood Foreign Press Association – which I wouldn’t say is a racist organization, but they had no black members until death. George Floyd. with that information you want.”
After comparing himself to the black FBI informants who spied on civil rights leaders in the 1960s, Carmichael eventually said he accepted the hosting gig because of its $500,000 salary and “it’s worth it.” the industry is as dark as these”, whatever that means.
That’s pretty much it for Carmichael, except for a few semi-funny interstitial jokes about how Rihanna should ignore the haters and take her time with that new album (Queen attended her co-star A $ AP Rocky), digging Tom. Cruise the Scientologist for his performance at his Golden Globe trophy return (which was absent, which lessened the impact), and a jab at Steven Spielberg for bringing Kanye West to book. The Fabelmans and changing his entire view of the Jews – as well as an incredible one that says that Will Smith is closed, a la Rock Hudson. Carmichael, who is better known for his brand of dark and funny comedy, stepped out of his comfort zone for the night, focusing more on developing a general sense of unease than sitting down. the farmer.
He never had a good time. Jennifer Coolidge pokes fun at her own self-deprecation before giving an emotional acceptance speech about hitting middle age, and Colin Farrell curses in the middle of thanking Little Donkey’s co-star Jenny after winning Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Musical. FOR The Banshees of Inisherin. Michelle Yeoh tearfully recounts her decades-long journey in Hollywood, and all the obstacles she’s overcome, while accepting the award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. Everything everywhere at once – before telling the Globes, “Shut up, please! I can beat you,” when they tried to play him.
Another major performance highlight was the number of black actors who won awards, including Best Actress for the legendary Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series (Abbott Elementary) for Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson won Best Television Actress Musical/Comedy Series (Abbott Elementary), Zendaya for Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama (happiness), and Brunson’s Abbott Elementary take home Best Television Series Musical or Comedy. Eddie Murphy was also awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement. While all of these winners are deserving, the Globes have a lot more work to be done to make up for the racism of the past.
Meanwhile, fellow comedian Tracy Morgan introduced Murphy and proceeded to call a “drag game” for ten parents, getting some of the biggest laughs of the night. In a short acceptance speech, Murphy gave the audience three tips on how to get through life.
“There is a definite plan you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind. It was a plan, and I followed it my whole career,” Murphy said. “Pay your taxes, mind your own business and keep the name of Will Smith’s wife out of your mouth!”
Well played, sir. Ryan Murphy singled out LGBTQ+ actors Billy Porter and MJ Rodriguez while accepting the Carol Burnett Television Achievement Award, calling them “role models,” and a tearful Sean Penn appeared to introduce the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, who interrupted the wonderful gala event. to convey a message to those watching at home about Russia’s war on Ukraine. (This happens at almost every major awards show these days.)
“The war in Ukraine is not over, but the tide is turning.” And it is clear who will win,” he said. “There are still fights and tears to come, but now I can tell you who was the best of the previous year: it’s you. Free people in the free world. Those who gathered around the support of the free Ukrainian people in the common struggle for freedom, democracy. For the right to live, to love.’
Home of the Dragon Martin McDonagh’s Best TV Drama Performance The Banshees of Inisherin won Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical drama The Fabelmans was awarded Motion Picture Drama. In a standard move, Spielberg shouted out every movie PA during his acceptance speech.
“I was John Cassavetes’ PA on one of his movies,” says Spielberg. “I got him some coffee. I gave them what they wanted. I ran around this set, which was like a 16mm camera and a lot of noise, and whatever they wanted, I ran into the deluge and brought them stuff. And that’s why I treat my PA with kindness, because I know what it’s like.”
Of course, there was the aforementioned cloud hanging over the court — and I’m not just talking about the HFPA’s racism, or its corrupt practices, or its failure to appoint women. in the Best Director category (a different historical issue, and something McDonagh pointed out during his acceptance speech). I’m talking about Brendan Fraser.
As previously mentioned, Fraser sat out this year’s Golden Globes even though he was nominated for Best Actor for Best Performance in a Motion Picture. The whale (lost to ElvisAustin Butler). In an interview in 2018 GQFraser first opened up about how he was groped by former HFPA president Philip Berk at an HFPA dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 2003.
“I was sick. I felt like a little kid. I felt like I had a ball in my neck. I thought I was going to cry,” Fraser said. “I felt like someone threw invisible paint at me.” (Berk called the incident a “total fabrication,” while Fraser says the HFPA made it a “joke” in a written apology.)
Spotlight Award winner Brendan Fraser sits backstage during the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center on January 05, 2023 in Palm Springs, California.
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Fraser said GQ in November of last year, he will not attend this year’s Golden Globes if he is nominated for The Whale.
“I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association than I have respect for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association,” Fraser said. “No, I won’t participate.”
He also said: “Because of the history I had with them. And my mother did not raise hypocrites. You can call me many things, but I’m not. “
It would have been nice to see more actors (who?) and other members of the Hollywood community standing in solidarity with Fraser, or at least validating his name and why he wasn’t there for the night. Fraser’s ordeal, however, is hardly mentioned.
Historically, the Golden Globe Awards have been a night of fun — your favorite actors in eye-popping gowns and tuxedos hopped on booze, toasted by the likes of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler or the more flamboyant Ricky Gervais. The Golden Globes 2023 was no exception. Stars in the crowd and presenters appeared on the sidelines, although they weren’t sure why they were there in the first place. There were a few jokes that brought down these A-listers (save for Regina Hall’s delightful riff on Kevin Costner’s absence winner, bless him), and even a less-than-stellar reaction shot. even funny. Overtime lasted almost 30 minutes. And Carmichael, as the host, not only kept the excitement going but cleverly resolved the list of controversies surrounding the HFPA invitation. So, if the Golden Globes are just going to be another boring awards show, what’s the point?
Maybe it’s time to let him die.
