Plenty more where they came from! Christopher Nolan,left,and Emma Thomas with their Golden Globes.

Plenty more where they came from! Christopher Nolan,left,and Emma Thomas with their Golden Globes.Credit:Invision

Everyone expectedBarbie to be up there with it,because of its nine nominations (the most of all films honoured at the Globes this year) and the cultural phenomenon it set off worldwide. But,alas,Yorgos Lanthimos’Poor Things seemed to swoop in and steal the spoils,claiming best actress in a comedy or musical for Emma Stone (RIP Margot Robbie) and the coveted best musical or comedy motion picture.

On the other hand,Successionperformed about as well as everyone expected it to,scooping four awards,including one for our very own Sarah Snook.Beef andThe Bear also excelled,as fan favourites Ali Wong,Steven Yeun,Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri claimed wins.

Alas,it was not to be Bradley Cooper’s night.

Alas,it was not to be Bradley Cooper’s night.Credit:Invision

But with every award show,there are the victors claiming their reward on stage and the runners-up (calling them “losers” seems rather harsh),who are left seated at the table,perhaps licking their wounds. Martin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon had only a single win (for the much-deserving Lily Gladstone) and Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut,Maestro,left with nothing.

It may not be the nicest feeling in the world,but you know what they say:it’s an honour just being nominated.

Oppenheimer wins best motion picture drama

ByNell Geraets

Continue bracing yourself because it’s another big one,folks! The award for best motion picture drama – the film that will drive into the sunset alongsidePoor Things – went toOppenheimer.

Not only was this arguably the most coveted award of the ceremony,but it was alsoOppenheimer’s fifth win,making it the most decorated production of the night. It’s an impressive feat for an equally impressive masterpiece.

Cillian Murphy portrays Oppenheimer.

Cillian Murphy portrays Oppenheimer.Credit:Universal Pictures

Accepting the award on behalf of the entire cast and crew,producer Emma Thomas said making the film was one of the most incredible experiences of her life.

“Everybody did their best on this film and I think that Chris sort of brings the best out of people by being the very best himself,” she said of her husband,who also happens to be the director of the movie.

Up againstOppenheimer were other worthy contenders,including Bradley Cooper’sMaestro,Martin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon(which surprisingly only won one award tonight),Celine Song’sPast Lives,Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Falland Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest.

What a way to end the night:with a deserving bang.

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Lily Gladstone takes home best actress in historic win

ByLauren Ironmonger

Newcomer Lily Gladstone has won her first Golden Globe for her formidable performance as Osage woman Mollie Burkhard inKillers of the Flower Moon. Despite being a hot favourite,the historical adaptation is,rather shockingly,the film’s first win for the night.

Gladstone holds her own opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. She plays the wife of a man involved in the systemic killings of multiple Osage on the American frontier in the early 1900s.

Lily Gladstone in custom Valentino.

Lily Gladstone in custom Valentino.Credit:Getty Images

The actress started her speech in Osage. “I just spoke a bit of Blackfeet language,a beautiful community nation that raised me,that encouraged me to keep going keep doing this,” she said.

“I’m so grateful that I can speak even a little bit of my language which I’m not fluent in up here,” she continued. “Because in this business,native actors used to speak their lines in English and then the sound mixers would run them backwards to accomplish native languages on camera.”

In a history-making victory,Gladstone is the first Indigenous person to be awarded a Golden Globe for best actress,which she acknowledged in her speech. “This is a historic win. It doesn’t belong to just me. I’m holding it right now. I’m holding it with all my beautiful sisters in the film.”

Barbie misses out to Poor Things for best musical or comedy

ByNell Geraets

OK everyone,buckle up because this is a big one. It’s the best comedy or musical and,as always,the competition is hot... But evidently not hot pink.

Our very own Margot Robbie was once again snubbed by Emma Stone andPoor Things,which was officially crowned the best picture (musical or comedy) of the night.

It was another shock loss for the Barbie crew considering the cultural phenomenon it set off,but it was not the only “loser”.Poor Things also beat out Ben Affleck’sAir,The Holdovers,May DecemberandAmerican Fiction.

Evidently,critics warmed to unorthodox scientists and fantastical monsters more than Ken and the beach.

Timothee Chalamet and Nicolas Cage lose out on best actor

ByLauren Ironmonger

We’re getting into the big leagues now people. American actor Paul Giamatti beat out nominees that include Timothee Chalamet,forWonka (who else was looking forward to Kylie Jenner’s reaction if he won),and birthday boy Nicolas Cage for his role in A24’sDream Scenario.

Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham in The Holdovers.

Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham in The Holdovers.Credit:Courtesy of FOCUS FEATURES

This is Giamatti’s third Golden Globe,which he’s been awarded for his leading role in Christmas comedyThe Holdovers as an unlikeable classics teacher marooned with his students at a prep school in the 1970s.

Presenting the award was Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig,who reprised their comedic partnership after teaming up to award the best actress in a comedy or musical award at the 2013 Golden Globes.

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Another Succession win and a Suits reunion? I can die happy now

ByNell Geraets

Did we travel back in time to 2011? Gabriel Macht and Patrick Adams took to the stage to present the best television drama award,and honestly,everyone was blown away by the miniSuits reunion we didn’t know we needed until now.

Suits co-stars Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres joined Macht and Adams on stage to present the award.

Succession creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong.

Succession creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong.Credit:Screenshot

This enjoyable stunt is not all that surprising given themassive popularitySuits reclaimed when it landed on Netflix and American streaming service Peacock earlier this year. Ah,it feels good to be back in the courtroom.

OK,but back to business. The award went to (pause for effect):Succession. That’s two awards in a row,quickly following Sarah Snook’s well-deserved win. It’s a banner ceremony for the drama hit.

Accepting the award on behalf of the cast,Jesse Armstrong said ending the show was an extremely bittersweet moment,particularly given this could be the last time he will stand on the Globes stage to accept an award for the show.

“Particularly for me because I finally bought a pair of shoes that are appropriate for these kinds of award shows and this might be the last time I ever get to wear them,” he laughed. “It’s bittersweet,but things like this[award] make it sweeter.”

The show beat other hits such asThe Crown,The Last of Us,The Morning Show,1923andThe Diplomat.It just goes to show – you shouldn’t mess with the Roys.

Beefing up the awards:Netflix series wins third prize of the night

ByNell Geraets

I hope you’re not a vegetarian becauseBeefis raking in Globe after Globe. It has taken its third award of the night,this time for best limited series,anthology series or motion picture made for television.

The Netflix production had both critics and fans on the edge of their seats for its seemingly insane twists and turns. What made it even better is that it was actually based on a real-life road rage incident between the show’s creator,Lee Sung Jin,and a stranger.

Beef actors Steven Yeun and Ali Wong with their Golden Globes.

Beef actors Steven Yeun and Ali Wong with their Golden Globes.Credit:Invision

“I’d be remiss not to thank that driver,” Sung Jin laughed. “Sir,I hope you can yell and inspire others for years to come.”

The series beat out a list of hot contenders,includingLessons in Chemistry,Daisy Jones&the Six,All the Light We Cannot See,Fellow TravelersandFargo.

It proves that flipping another driver the bird could end in one of two ways:in total chaos,or in an award-winning television series. Still a bit of a gamble,I’d say.

Sarah Snook takes home best actress in another win for Aussies

ByLauren Ironmonger

She’s done it! Our very own Sarah Snook,has taken out her second Golden Globe for her portrayal of Shiv Roy in the Rupert Murdoch-inspired family dramaSuccession (and special mention to her excellent strawberry blonde bob in the latest season).

Sarah Snook arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.

Sarah Snook arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.Credit:AP

The actress joins fellow winners Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie in a night that is shaping up well for Australian women in Hollywood.

“This show,it’s changed my life,” Snook said in her acceptance speech,before giving credit to the rest of the cast and crew. “This was a team effort,it was always that was what made the show amazing.”

Snook was adorably modest in her speech,laughing,“this room is so intimidating!” before spinning off stage.

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Australia’s Margot Robbie snubbed for best actress but scores Barbie win

ByLauren Ironmonger

Despite missing out on the best actress in a motion picture – comedy or musical,Margot Robbie is still heading home with a win afterBarbietakes out the newly-created award for cinematic and box office achievement.

Robbie,who was a co-producer of the 2023 smash hit,took to the stage with writer and director Greta Gerwig and co-stars America Ferrera and Ryan Gosling. She was also joined by its other producers David Heyman,Tom Ackerley (also her husband) and Robbie Brenner.

Margot Robbie.

Margot Robbie.Credit:Getty

Barbie, the highest-grossing box office film of 2023,beat out Taylor Swift’s concert documentary of her hugely successful world tour.

“We want to dedicate this to every single person on the planet who dressed up and went to the greatest place on Earth:the movie theatres,” Robbie said in her speech.

Robbie also acknowledged the fact the film’s box office success defied early concerns about its marketability. “I want to thank the brave individuals at Warner and Mattel for taking an extraordinary risk and literally inventing numbers to justify greenlighting it and standing by it every step of the way.

“Thank you for creating an award that celebrates movie fans... we made it for you and we made it with love,thank you for loving it back.”

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