This week’s edition of the Notebook Pages is entirely dedicated to the 71st Golden Globe Awards.
This is my favourite photograph from the Golden Globes. Now, if you were wondering what took me so long to share my highlights of the ceremony, the reason is that I first wanted to see American Hustle, which premiered only yesterday evening in our cinemas. There were four things that I liked about it: Amy Adams’ acting and costumes, Christian Bale’s performance, and the music. Apart from that, I have to say that the movie was a total disappointment. Maybe I have watched too many films, but I found the plot so predictable and lacking consistency. And I have to ask: was Jennifer Lawrence’s role created especially for her? Because that’s the impression I had, and I don’t mean it as a compliment. Once again, it seems that I fail to see why everybody else considers her such a good actress. Sally Hawkins, for example, deserved much more to win for her role in Blue Jasmine.
• As much as I loved to see Cate Blanchett win for Blue Jasmine, I hated to see Emma Thompson lose for Saving Mr. Banks. I wish they both could have won.
• My favourite look was Naomi Watts in her Tom Ford metallic gown and simple hair style. I also loved Amy Adams in a bold Valentino dress (so American Hustle) and Cate Blanchett in a cut-out back Armani Privé.
• Robin Wright winning for House of Cards (I’ve told you she does the role of her career in the series).
• My favourite speech was easily Michael Douglas’. Apart from a couple more, they were all boring and uninspired and many of the winners seemed so unprepared and nervous.
• Leonardo Di Caprio winning for The Wolf of Wall Street – it is one of his good roles. I also liked his classy tribute to Bruce Dern, nominated in the same category for Nebraska.
• Emma Thompson’s funny moment on the scene, with her shoes in one hand and a martini in the other.
• The low-key appearance of Gwyneth Paltrow (in a beautiful Valentino dress accented with a classy chignon) and her husband, Chris Martin. I’ve always respected their choice for privacy and never doing the Red Carpet thing together.
• Diane Keaton (dressed in a made-to-measure Ralph Lauren tuxedo, white shirt and wide black tie – how else, it’s Diane after all) accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award on behalf of her friend, Woody Allen. I loved her. Her zest for life is infectious. By the way, I’m one of those, many I hope, who is celebrating Woody Allen. And I will just leave it at that.
photo: Getty/Frederic G. Brown (edited) | Leonardo Di Caprio and Emma Thompson
I actually really enjoyed American Hustle. I didn’t see the other movies in the supporting actress category, but I didn’t think Jennifer Lawrence should have won. I was surprised Jonah Hill didn’t get nominated for supporting in Wolf. He was hysterical and upstaged Leo in their scenes together. I didn’t watch the Globes, but my best dressed of the night is the actress from 12 years a slave. She looked absolutely radiant.
Yes, Lupita Nyong’o looked beautiful in Ralph Lauren. And I think Jonah Hill should have been nominated too. He was better than Bradley Cooper in American Hustle anyway.
I love this photo you choose for the post.
Have a great day.
what a great photo. i have not seen saving mr. banks but i am wanting too, i adore emma thompson. i have seen a lot of films too and i loved AH, i think it’s just fun, it was just a really fun, eye catching movie that also happened to have great acting and i don’t think that happens all that often. i just loved christian bale in it (i think he was the best in that movie). the diane keaton thing confused me, but i mostly focused on how excellent she looked in that suit. and for me, i love woody allen’s movies, i have been a fan since i was still in single digits. in fact he was probably the person who made me take notice of directors and follow a directors work. but him on a personal level. not so much at all.
American Hustle did have its funny moments, but, no, I don’t see it as the breakthrough movie of the year. And I really wanted to like it. The screenplay, for one, left room for a lot better, in my opinion. And the fact that it was so predictable, maybe this was part of the comedy, I don’t know. As I said, I loved Christian Bale (he is a talented actor) and Amy Adams, they both did great roles, but I can’t judge AH without noticing Jennifer Lawrence’s mediocre acting, I’m sorry, but how exactly is she considered a good actress? It may become a cliche coming from me, as it seems I am always expressing my constant consternation about her being nominated and awarded for some roles that I don’t find special at all, but it’s because I am truly confused. The “Jennifer Lawrence phenomenon” escapes me.
As for Woody Allen, I am only discussing his work. Since when have film awards, which, by definition, acknowledge an artist’s WORK, become a question of morality?
That photo … what a wonderful moment. I’m a huge Emma Thompson fan. In my opinion, she simply cannot go wrong. Deciding between her and Cate must be difficult!
I haven’t watched the entire show. I meant to watch a rerun of it but never got round to it. I have seen some clips online and I loved Emma with the shoes and martini. She’s just fabulous 😉
I hadn’t seen the picture of Gwyneth until now – she looks beautiful! (of course) I’ll have to see if I can find a full length picture of her dress. I haven’t seen the show, it’s come and gone and I was on holidays and missed the moment; but I will be seeing Blue Jasmine before the Oscars come around because now Cate is nominated, and I do think Emma Thompson is fabulous nonetheless! As for American Hustle; have only seen advertisements on tv for it; it kind reminds of Goodfellas I think. But your critique makes me want to see it anyway.:)
Helen, Gwyneth’s dress is Valentino Pre-Fall 2014 and it’s actually a short dress, but if there is anyone who knows how to wear a mini dress and still keep it classy, that’s Gwyneth.
Oh, thank you for the picture of Gwyneth – I missed this one and I think you picked such a perfect shot! As far as the movie goes, I haven’t seen it and will most likely wait for the DVD. To be honest, the only thing I am curious about when it comes to it is the DVF dresses they used. Somehow the movie itself doesn’t push any buttons in me. Have a wonderful weekend! x
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