82nd Golden Globe Awards: Two Unconventional Films Take Top Honors
The 82nd Golden Globes, still finding its footing after years of scandal and makeover, awarded top honors to two wildly audacious films. The winners, "The Brutalist" and "Emilia Perez," are part of a field of contenders that has been uncertain this season.
"The Brutalist" and "Emilia Perez" Win Top Honors
"The Brutalist," a 215-minute post-war epic, was crowned best film, drama, making it a major contender at the Academy Awards. The film, shot in VistaVision and released with an intermission, also won best director for Brady Corbet and best actor for Adrien Brody. Corbet spoke about filmmakers needing approval on the final cut, saying, "I was told that this film was un-distributable. No one was asking for a three-and-a-half-hour film about a mid-century designer in 70mm. But it works."
"Emilia Perez," a Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical, won best film, comedy or musical, elevating the Oscar chances of Netflix’s top contender. It also won best supporting actress for Zoe Saldaña, best song ("El Mal"), and best non-English language film. Director Jacques Audiard made way for Karla Sofía Gascón, the film’s transgender star, to speak on behalf of the film, saying, "The light always wins over darkness. You can maybe put us in jail. You can beat us up. But you never can take away our soul or existence or identity. I am who I am. Not who you want."
Other Winners and Surprises
Demi Moore won her first Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical for her comeback performance in "The Substance," about a Hollywood star who resorts to an experimental process to regain her youth. Moore, who was last nominated by the Globes for a film role in 1991 for "Ghost," said, "I’m just in shock right now. I’ve been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first thing I’ve ever won as an actor."
Best actress, in a drama film, was an even bigger surprise, going to Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres for her performance in "I’m Still Here," a based-on-a-true-story drama about a family living through the disappearance of political dissident Rubens Paiva in 1970s Rio de Janeiro.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Hosts the Ceremony
Comedian Nikki Glaser kicked off the ceremony, promising not to roast the attendees. However, she did make her way around the ballroom, picking out plenty of targets in her opening monologue, which was a dramatic improvement over last year’s host, Jo Koy.
TV Prizes
Most of the TV winners were oft-awarded series, including the Emmy champ "Shōgun," which won four awards, including best drama series and acting wins for Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Tadanobu Asano. Other repeat winners were "Hacks" (best comedy series, actress for Jean Smart), "The Bear" (Jeremy Allen White for best actor), and "Baby Reindeer" (best limited series).
Conclusion
The 82nd Golden Globes have awarded two unconventional films, "The Brutalist" and "Emilia Perez," top honors, marking a bold move in a season with a field of contenders. The ceremony, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, was a dramatic improvement over last year’s event, with ratings rebounding to about 10 million viewers. The Globes have found their footing, and it will be exciting to see what the future holds for the award show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What were the top winners of the 82nd Golden Globes?
A: "The Brutalist" and "Emilia Perez" won top honors in the film category, while "Shōgun" dominated the TV categories.
Q: Who won the award for best actress in a comedy or musical?
A: Demi Moore won her first Globe for her performance in "The Substance."
Q: Who won the best actress, in a drama film award?
A: Fernanda Torres won for her performance in "I’m Still Here."
Q: Who hosted the 82nd Golden Globes?
A: Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony, promising not to roast the attendees but still managed to poke fun at the Hollywood crowd.
