The Big Winners of the Golden Globes

The Golden Globes, the prelude to the Oscars, took place last Sunday January 15 in Los Angeles to recognize the excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.

The French silent, black and white film “The Artist” (with six nominations), was the most awarded of the night with three awards, while the family drama “The Descendants” got two awards.

Michelle Williams took the award for Best Comedy Actress for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in “My Week with Marilyn.” Meanwhile, Gearge Clooney beat Leonardo DiCaprio (J. Edgar), Michael Fassbender (Shame) Ryan Gosling (The Ides of March), and Brad Pitt (Moneyball).

On the other hand Martin Scorsese won Best Director for “Hugo” while Woody Allen won recognition for his screenplay of “Midnight in Paris”.

Film:

• Best Movie Drama: “The Descendants”
• Best Comedy or Musical: “The Artist”
• Best Director: Martin Scorsese – “Hugo”
• Best Screenplay: “Midnight in Paris” – Woody Allen
• Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama: George Clooney – “The Descendants”
• Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama: Meryl Streep – “The Iron Lady”
• Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical: Jean Dujardin – “The Artist”
• Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical: Michelle Williams – “My Week with Marilyn”
• Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer – “The Help”
• Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer – “Beginners”
• Best Foreign Film: “A Separation” (Iran)
• Best Animated Film: “The Adventures of Tintin”
• Best Soundtrack: “The Artist” – Ludovic Bource
• Best Original Song: “Masterpiece” – “W.E.” – Music and lyrics by Madonna, Julie and Jimmy Frost