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All up,there were winners in 27 categories and more than 40 presenters on the stage at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles,all of whom walked away with one of 83 gift bags curated by billionaire men’s glossy magazineRobb Report,containing about $US500,000 in swag. (What happened to the roughly 16 bags in the shortfall is anyone’s guess.)
The night also played out as a clearer predictor of the upcoming Oscars,following changes to the Globes’ voter base,expanding it from less than 100 to about 300,including a larger group of international film journalists and critics.
But despite the changes to the voting structure of the awards,and a gentle shift from unpredictable results to something more in parallel with their more serious sibling the Oscars,the Globes retained one of their historic knacks:the ability to nose out an audience favourite.
Snook’s co-stars Kieran Culkin and Matthew Macfadyen also won their categories,andSuccession claimed best television drama,making the show’s haul four from four.
“It’s been said it’s a team effort,this show,which is one of the reasons it’s so lovely to do,” creator Jesse Armstrong said,thanking the “extraordinary,supple and subtle cast and crew who have worked so dedicatedly and brilliantly”.
Two television comedies also swept their categories with three-for-three wins:Beef won best performances by an actor and actress and best limited series,whileThe Bear won best performances by an actor and actress and best series in comedy.
“It’s unreal. I love this show,”The Bear star Jeremy Allen White said in his speech. “I must have done something right in this life to be in your company,” he added,referring to the show’s cast and crew. “I feel so lucky I get to do this.”
Beef star Steven Yeun reflected on the value of the win to an actor who had spent much of his career outside the spotlight. “The story I usually tell to myself is one of isolation,separateness,and then you come up here and have this moment,and you can only just think about everyone else,” Yeun said. “And that feels like the plot ofFrozen.”
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Beef creator Lee Sung Jin said the series,about a road rage incident that escalates into a feud between two people,was based on a real incident that happened to him.
“I would be remiss not to thank that driver,” he said. “Sir,I hope you honk and yell and inspire others for years to come.”
The softest part of the telecast was American comedian Jo Koy’s opening monologue,historically one of the key elements in an awards night telecast. Koy had a lot to live up to;in previous years comedian Ricky Gervais and duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler won wide acclaim for their cut-to-the-bone scripts.
“We all dreamt of this moment. This is a good night and I got the best seat in the house,” Koy said,in a speech that lacked zingers and any real risk. Gags aboutSaltburn actor Barry Keoghan’s penis,and Barbie’s “big boobies” fell flat,as did barbs aimed at easy targets such as Prince Harry and his wife,Meghan.
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The Globes marks the beginning of the busiest part of the film awards season,which began in November with New York’s Gotham Awards.
The key dates remaining in the 2024 awards season are the Critics Choice Awards (January 14),Directors Guild Awards (February 10),AACTA International Awards (February 10),the BAFTA film Awards (February 18),Screen Actors Guild Awards (February 24),Producers Guild Awards (February 25) and,finally,the Academy Awards on March 10.
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