At this year’s 70th annual Golden Globes Awards, Hollywood sparkles as former host Ricky Gervais was replaced by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and if they piss off the Hollywood Foreign Press the punishment could be tragic like having to host this train wreck two more times. I found the felines to be witty, with playful banter. The opening monologue was charming, as well as, poked a bit of fun at the industry they were here to celebrate.

“Argo” was the night’s biggest surprise, as director Ben Affleck was honored despite his Oscar snub earlier in the week and went on to win a Globe for Best Director and one for Best Motion Picture – Drama. Now, I have heard critics say “Les Miserables” is a shoe-in for some of the top awards this season, but where were they when the film was begging for financing. The film’s style and rhythm is daring and many then said it just wouldn’t work. It did work and very well indeed. The film, based on Victor Hugo’s iconic novel, took home statues for Best Actor (Hugh Jackman), as well as, Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway) and Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

With tales from the TV side, “Homeland” did rather well with Best Actor (Damien Lewis) win to its repeats for Best Drama Series and Best Actress in a Drama Series (Claire Danes). HBO’s “Girls” and creator Lena Dunham took home wins for best comedic actress and Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.

So let’s get to the other statue holders for Hollywood’s big night.

Best Motion Picture – Drama, 
WINNER: “Argo”
» “Django Unchained”
» “Life of Pi”
» “Lincoln”
» “Zero Dark Thirty”

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
, WINNER: “Les Miserables”
» “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
» “Moonrise Kingdom”
» “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”
» “Silver Linings Playbook”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
, WINNER: Daniel Day-Lewis – “Lincoln”
» Richard Gere – “Arbitrage”
» John Hawkes – “The Sessions”
» Joaquin Phoenix – “The Master”
» Denzel Washington – “Flight”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
, WINNER: Jessica Chastain – “Zero Dark Thirty”
» Marion Cotillard – “Rust and Bone”
» Helen Mirren – “Hitchcock”
» Naomi Watts – “The Impossible”
» Rachel Weisz – “The Deep Blue Sea”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, 
WINNER: Hugh Jackman – “Les Miserables”
» Jack Black – “Bernie”
» Bradley Cooper – “Silver Linings Playbook”
» Ewan McGregor – “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”
» Bill Murray – “Hyde Park on Hudson”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, 
WINNER: Jennifer Lawrence – “Silver Linings Playbook”
» Maggie Smith – “Quarter”
» Emily Blunt – “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”
» Judi Dench – “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”
» Meryl Streep – “Hope Springs”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, 
WINNER: Christoph Waltz – “Django Unchained”
» Alan Arkin – “Argo”
» Leonardo DiCaprio – “Django Unchained”
» Philip Seymour Hoffman – “The Master”
» Tommy Lee Jones – “Lincoln”

 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
, WINNER: Anne Hathaway – “Les Miserables”
» Amy Adams – “The Master”
» Sally Field – “Lincoln”
» Helen Hunt – “The Sessions”
» Nicole Kidman – “The Paperboy”

Best Director – Motion Picture
, WINNER: Ben Affleck – “Argo”
» Kathryn Bigelow – “Zero Dark Thirty”
» Ang Lee – “Life of Pi”
» Steven Spielberg – “Lincoln”
» Quentin Tarantino – “Django Unchained”

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture, 
WINNER: Quentin Tarantino – “Django Unchained”
» Mark Boal – “Zero Dark Thirty”
» Tony Kushner – “Lincoln”
» David O. Russell – “Silver Linings Playbook”
» Chris Terrio – “Argo”

Best Original Song – Motion Picture
, WINNER: “Skyfall” – “Skyfall”
» “For You” – “Act of Valor”
» “Not Running Anymore” – “Stand Up Guys”
» “Safe and Sound” – “The Hunger Games”
» “Suddenly” – “Les Miserables”

Best Original Score – Motion Picture
, WINNER: “Life of Pi”
» “Argo”
» “Anna Karenina”
» “Cloud Atlas”
» “Lincoln”

Best Animated Film
, WINNER: “Brave”
» “Frankenweenie”
» “Hotel Transylvania”
» “Rise of Guardians”
» “Wreck-It Ralph”

Best Foreign Language Film, 
WINNER: “Amour”
» “A Royal Affair”
» “The Intouchables”
» “Kon-Tiki”
» “Rust and Bone”

Best Television Series – Drama
, WINNER: “Homeland”
» “Breaking Bad”
» “Boardwalk Empire”
» “Downton Abbey”
» “The Newsroom”

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
, WINNER: “Girls”
» “Big Bang Theory”
» “Episodes”
» “Modern Family”
» “Smash”

Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
, WINNER: “Game Change”
» “The Girl”
» “Hatfields & McCoys
» “The Hour”
» “Political Animals”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
, WINNER: Damien Lewis – “Homeland”
» Steve Buscemi – “Boardwalk Empire”
» Brian Cranston – “Breaking Bad”
» Jeff Daniels – “The Newsroom”
» Jon Hamm – “Mad Men”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama, 
WINNER: Claire Danes – “Homeland”
» Connie Britton – “Nashville”
» Glenn Close – “Damages”
» Michelle Dockery – “Downton Abbey”
» Julianna Margulies – “The Good Wife”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
, WINNER: Don Cheadle – “House of Lies”
» Alec Baldwin – “30 Rock”
» Matt LeBlanc – “Episodes”
» Louie C.K. – “Louie”
» Jim Parsons – “Big Bang Theory”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
, WINNER: Lena Dunham – “Girls”
» Zooey Deschanel – “The New Girl”
» Julia Louis-Dreyfu – “Veep”
» Tina Fey – “30 Rock”
» Amy Poehler – “Parks and Recreation”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
, WINNER: Kevin Costner – “Hatfields & McCoys”
» Benedict Cumberbatch – “Sherlock”
» Woody Harrelson – “Game Change”
» Toby Jones – “The Girl”
» Clive Owen – “Hemingway & Gellhorn”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
, WINNER: Julianne Moore – “Game Change”
» Nicole Kidman – “Hemingway & Gellhorn”
» Jessica Lange – “American Horror Story”
» Sienna Miller – “The Girl”
» Sigourney Weaver – “Political Animals”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television,
 WINNER: Ed Harris – “Game Change”
» Max Greenfield – “New Girl”
» Danny Huston – “Magic City”
» Mandy Patinkin – “Homeland”
» Eric Stonestreet – “Modern Family”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
, WINNER: Maggie Smith – “Downton Abbey”
» Hayden Panettiere – “Nashville”
» Archie Panjabi – “The Good Wife”
» Sofia Vergara – “Modern Family”

So for all those who were not invited to the after parties as we were, let me give you a recap of Hollywood’s drunkest awards ceremony after the cameras were turned off… The after parties.

After the awards ceremony, the Beverly Hilton Hotel was just one of the must stops in the evening’s celeb hopping tour. HBO’s p.a.r.t.y at the downstairs Circa 55 restaurant, as well as, The Weinstein Company’s party at the old Trader Vic’s, was a sure good time. Afterwards, we stopped by the NBC-Focus Features-Universal’s rooftop soiree. InStyle’s annual party in the Oasis Courtyard outshined Fox’s tented bash this year. HBO continued its years-long streak of sophisticated decorations — this year, black-and-white themed tablecloths and vases of pink flowers greeted slightly drunk guests. The party was a bit of a yarn to be honest.

One of the nights best parties was the Soho House in West Hollywood who really rolled out the big red rug waiting for the guests to arrive as they were making their way from party to party. This year’s list of honored attendees, included hosts Tina Fey looking dam gorgeous in a burgundy ball gown, as Amy Poehler also dazzled in her lovely ivory and gold dress.

Robert Pattinson arrived alone but with a drink or two soon went out the door with Kristen Stewart.  The partygoers continued to crawl in, Julianna Margulies, Michael J. Fox, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt, Ty Burrell, Zooey Deschanel, Aziz Ansari, Max Greenfield, Michelle Dockery, Jon Hamm, Rashida Jones, Judd Apatow, Seth Meyers, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Adam Driver made the party a glowing success. As the night progressed other thirsty, hungry and barely walking well marinated a-listers are found standing on tables adorning torn dresses and garments giving shout outs to fellow actors.  Hollywood let its professionally styled hair down. The attendees, like this years award show, went out on a high note.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! We are looking forward to next year’s Golden Globe Award ceremony.

 

Lou Ceffer

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