I'm still trying to figure out the difference between the Emmys, Oscars, and Golden Globes.
Posted on 01/07/2019 2:31:41 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
Bohemian Rhapsody surprised Hollywood by winning the top drama prize at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, but the film’s big honor quickly turned awkward and controversial.
After cast and producers took the stage to accept the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, producer Graham King notably didn’t mention the film’s director, Bryan Singer. Neither did star Rami Malek when he took home Best Actor in a Drama for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury.
*SNIP*
Singer was reportedly fired from Bohemian Rhapsody roughly two weeks before filming was completed amid reports of on-set turmoil yet retained his directing credit.
Moreover, for years Singer has been repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct; in December 2017, he was sued by a man claiming the director raped him when he was 17 years old. (Singer has dismissed such reports as “false accusations and bogus lawsuits.”)
Within moments of the film’s win, people on Twitter were quick to notice both the lack of mention of Singer on stage and the fact his film was honored so heavily on a night when many celebrities vocally and visibly supported the Time’s Up and #MeToo movement (see some examples of the online reaction below).
Adding to the online debate was the film itself. Bohemian Rhapsody received mixed reviews from critics (even though Malek’s performance was widely praised), yet beat out Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, If Beale Street Could Talk and odds-on favorite A Star Is Born for the win.
Within moments of the film’s win, people on Twitter were quick to notice both the lack of mention of Singer on stage and the fact his film was honored so heavily on a night when many celebrities vocally and visibly supported the Time’s Up and #MeToo movement (see some examples of the online reaction below).
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Come on. We know why.
*QUEEN PING*
God will not be mocked.
Did Freddie Mercury ever engage in sexual misconduct?
Mercury was a full on hedonist, I have NO doubt he engaged in things with underaged folks of both genders.
Does anybody outside of the entertainment industry care?
Tempest in a teapot...
While I like Bradley Cooper, what on earth made him and other people think a remake of a remake would get Best Picture?...............
I turned it off when the first speaker started whining about how threatened she and her fellow journalists were. Given the way they were decked out and partying and doing it all on national TV, they didn’t look very worried to me.
Since he was born in Zanzibar, Freddie did qualify as an African.
One thing I don't get. The Johnny Cash biopic won in the musical or comedy category, and the Freddie Mercury biopic wins as a drama? Not enough songs in it or something?
Now I see that Green Book which won as best comedy was more of a drama. What's up with these people?
I'm still trying to figure out the difference between the Emmys, Oscars, and Golden Globes.
The movie was fantastic. The critics are morons.
Wrong
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I rarely go to the movies, but my BFFs wanted to see this one, so I went, too. Also, it was mid-day (we’re retired) so we had the theater to ourselves! Private screening. ;)
I thought it was really well done - and they kept the faggotry to a minimum. I would’ve taken a 13 year old (probably no younger) with me, no problem.
Would you agree that Mike Meyers inserting himself into the movie was a distraction? Granted, ‘Wayne’s World’ reintroduced Queen to a new generation, but I thought it gratuitous and unnecessary.
That was my one and only criticism of the film. *SHRUG*
You missed a remake.
I’ve enjoyed the music of Queen but never would consider myself a fan. The film was very enjoyable. It did show Freddie’s difficult times and his remorse for things he’d done, including the way he treated the band members. Otherwise it was a good old-fashioned biography.
I’ll be glad to see it again and I notice it’s now available for download.
Actually, I was surprised at how the film handled Mercury’s sexuality. It was pretty much portrayed as his downfall and the beginning and root of all things bad for him, obviously including his death. His gay lover/manager was the villain of the movie, and the gay lifestyle was portrayed as seedy, dark and overly promiscuous. Not the portrayal I expected at all. That was my take anyway. Good flick about a great frontman and band.
One song of theirs I will immediately change the channel for is "Another One Bites the Dust". Maybe because they played that song to death in 1980 and that beat (sampled in other songs since) gives me a dull headache.
That said, I do plan to see the movie when it becomes available on Netflix or some other streaming service I have access to.
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