Golden Globes special
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Good things come to those who wait.
The comingofage opus “Boyhood” — which took more than 12 years to film — starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette won the award for Best Motion Picture, Drama at the 72nd annual Golden Globes on Sunday night. The movie, directed by Richard Linklater, follows the life of one young boy for more than a decade, chronicling his journey into adulthood.
The Globes also gave accolades to the underdogs by honoring onlinestreaming services with two major acting awards for comedy, as well as rookie actress Gina Rodriguez, of The CW’s “Jane the Virgin.”
The awards show, which is usually rife with industry gags and selfdeprecating Hollywood humor, took a more sober tone as issues such as Ferguson, LGBT rights and the massacre at a French newspaper were on the minds of those in attendance.
“To our brothers, sisters, friends and family in France, our hearts are with you tonight,” Jared Leto said as he presented an award.
And George Clooney, on hand to receive the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award for his “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment,” donned a “Je Suis Charlie” pin in solidarity with the people of France.
Jeffrey Tambor was emotional as he received the award for Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy for his role in the Amazon series “Transparent,” which follows a family striving to deal with the discovery that their father is transgender.
“I would like to dedicate my performance and this award to the transgender community,” he said while hoisting his trophy. “Thank you for letting us be part of the change.”
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association also named “Transparent” as Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy. Producercreator Jill Soloway dedicated the award to Josh Leelah Alcorn, a transgender teen from Ohio who was rejected by her parents and committed suicide last week.
Common, who won best original song along with John Legend for writing “Glory” for “Selma,” made a reference to slain NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, who were gunned down in their squad car last month.
“I felt this was bigger than a movie,” Common said. “I am the unarmed black kid who maybe needed a hand, but instead was given a bullet. I am the two fallen police officers fallen in the line of duty. ‘Selma’ has awoken my humanity.”
Comedy duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, hosting together for their third and final time, did their part to lampoon Hollywood sitting ducks — including taking a shot at Bill Cosby over the ceaseless rape allegations.
“Fargo” took top honors as Best TV Movie or MiniSeries, beating out fan favorite “True Detective.” And Billy Bob Thornton won Best Actor in a MiniSeries or TV Movie for his role in “Fargo.”
J.K. Simmons won for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in “Whiplash,” beating out Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Edward Norton and Robert Duvall.