COWBOY HIGH 'BROKEBACK' WIN UPS OSCAR ANTE; 'LINE' CASHES IN.Byline: Valerie Kuklenski Staff Writer The 63rd annual Golden Globes went country and Western on Monday, with ``Brokeback Mountain'' and ``Walk the Line'' divvying up the bulk of the top movie prizes. ``Brokeback Mountain,'' a much-discussed love story between two cowboys, claimed four of its seven nominations, including best dramatic motion picture. Its Globe wins boost its chances with Academy Award voters, who for years have favored dramas over musicals for best picture. The ``Brokeback'' awards included director (Ang Lee), screenplay (Larry McMurtry Larry McMurtry (born June 3, 1936 in Wichita Falls, Texas) is a novelist, screenwriter and essayist. McMurtry is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning 1985 novel Lonesome Dove and Diana Ossana Diana Ossana is an American Academy Award-winning writer who has collaborated on writing screenplays, teleplays, and novels with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry since they first worked together in 1992, on the semi-fictionalized biography Pretty Boy Floyd. ) and best original song for the ballad ``A Love That Will Never Grow Old'' by Gustavo Santaolall and Bernie Taupin Bernie Taupin (born May 22, 1950) is an English lyricist most famous for his collaboration with Elton John. Birth and childhood Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin . ``Walk the Line,'' about country legend Johnny Cash Noun 1. Johnny Cash - United States country music singer and songwriter (1932-2003) John Cash, Cash and his romance with June Carter, won best musical or comedy motion picture as well as acting prizes for stars Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. ``This film is really important to me,'' said Witherspoon, praised for her spirited performance and vocals. ``It's about where I grew up, it's about the music I grew up listening to, so it's very meaningful.'' Felicity Huffman was bypassed in the TV actress category but claimed best actress in a dramatic motion picture for ``Transamerica,'' in which she plays a man preparing to undergo gender-changing surgery. ``I know as actors our job is usually to shed our skins, but I think as people our job is to become who we really are,'' Huffman said. ``And so I would like to salute the men and women who brave ostracism ostracism (ŏs`trəsĭz'əm), ancient Athenian method of banishing a public figure. It was introduced after the fall of the family of Pisistratus. , alienation and a life lived on the margins to become who they really are.'' The best actor in a drama honor went to Philip Seymour Hoffman For other persons named Philip Hoffman, see Philip Hoffman (disambiguation). Philip Seymour Hoffman (born July 23, 1967) is an Academy Award-winning American actor. Biography Early life Hoffman was born in Fairport, New York to Gordon S. as the title author in ``Capote.'' George Clooney was chosen supporting actor in a motion picture for ``Syriana,'' in which he plays a dedicated CIA CIA: see Central Intelligence Agency. (1) (Confidentiality Integrity Authentication) The three important concerns with regards to information security. Encryption is used to provide confidentiality (privacy, secrecy). agent who questions his country's role in the Middle East amid dark and deceitful oil business dealings. Clooney, also nominated in writing and best picture categories for ``Good Night, and Good Luck,'' thanked ``Syriana'' writer-director Stephen Gaghan for a movie ``that asks a lot of difficult questions, and also a studio that was willing to take this on.'' Rachel Weisz was named best supporting actress in a motion picture for ``The Constant Gardener,'' as a humanitarian aid worker whose husband is drawn into her murder investigation. ``I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. if he's ever had a shot of adrenaline like that before,'' Weisz said of her baby, due in four months. On the TV side, ABC's ``Desperate Housewives'' won the Golden Globe for best television musical or comedy series, its second consecutive win. But in the battle of suburban hausfrau haus·frau n. A housewife. [German : Haus, house (from Middle High German h on the brink, Mary-Louise Parker emerged to take the Globe for best actress in a musical or comedy TV series for Showtime newcomer ``Weeds,'' leaving the four nominated ``Desperate Housewives'' - Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria and Emmy winner Huffman - in the potting soil. ``I know everyone thinks they have the best cast,'' Parker said. ``I just get to work with such great actors who are so talented, especially Elizabeth (Perkins). You are so wonderful and kind and good and wonderful and sexy and sweet, and I just want to make out with all of you.'' ABC's ``Lost'' picked up the best dramatic TV series honor in its second season. Hugh Laurie nabbed the best actor in a drama series prize as the abrasive physician in Fox's ``House.'' ``I can't pretend it's something I've actually sought out,'' he said. ``Maybe I'll develop a taste for it and become a huge egotist.'' The season's top-rated new drama, ABC's ``Commander in Chief,'' scored the best actress award for fictional president Geena Davis. ``This is really wonderful for a fledgling little show like ours,'' Davis said. She told of a little girl who stopped her as she came to the ceremony and said, ``Because of you I want to be president someday. ``Well, that didn't actually happen,'' Davis joked. ``But it could have.'' The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which previously saluted Ricky Gervais in the BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. version of ``The Office,'' this year gave Steve Carell the award for best actor in a musical or comedy TV series for NBC's Americanized version of the show. In keeping with the looseness of the ceremony, Carell said he hadn't expected to win but that his wife had. The actor then proceeded to thank his wife four times for, among other things, giving him two wonderful children ``as painful as her labor might have been.'' ``Empire Falls'' was selected best miniseries or TV movie, and its co- star Paul Newman was chosen best supporting TV actor. S. Epatha Merkerson claimed best actress in a miniseries or TV movie for ``Lackawanna Blues,'' having already picked up an Emmy for the role. She's best known as the lieutenant in ``Law & Order.'' ``I feel like I'm 16,'' said Merkerson, 53. ``And if I weren't in the middle of a hot flash, I'd believe that.'' Elvis was in the room as Jonathan Rhys Meyers Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born 27 July, 1977) is an Irish actor and Golden Globe winner. Biography Early life Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe in Dublin, Ireland to Geraldine Meyers and John O'Keeffe. collected the award for best actor in a miniseries or television movie as the title character in ``Elvis.'' A flustered flus·ter tr. & intr.v. flus·tered, flus·ter·ing, flus·ters To make or become nervous or upset. n. A state of agitation, confusion, or excitement. Sandra Oh accepted the TV supporting actress for ABC's ``Grey's Anatomy.'' ``I feel like someone set me on fire,'' she said with a stammer stam·mer n. A speech disorder characterized by hesitation and repetition of sounds, or by mispronunciation or transposition of certain consonants, especially l, r, and s. v. To speak with a stammer. . ``Thank you to my team, who supported me for so many years ... Oh, God! I don't remember any of your names.'' Oft-honored composer John Williams was recognized with best original score honors for ``Memoirs of a Geisha.'' Film veteran Anthony Hopkins was celebrated with the Cecil B. DeMille Noun 1. Cecil B. DeMille - United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959) Cecil Blount DeMille, DeMille Award for lifetime achievement. ``This industry has been really good to me, and I've worked with such great stars,'' Hopkins said. ``It's been a great life. I'm not through yet. Ready when you are, Mr. DeMille!'' The award season marches on from here, with the Screen Actors Guild awards The Screen Actors Guild Awards are an annual award given by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) to recognize outstanding performances by members. SAG Awards have been one of the major awards events in Hollywood since 1995. Jan. 29. Oscar nominations will be announced Jan. 31, with the awards presented March 5. Staff Writers Greg Hernandez and Evan Henerson contributed to this report. Valerie Kuklenski, (818) 713-3750 valerie.kuklenski(at)dailynews.com THE WINNERS FILM DRAMA Picture: ``Brokeback Mountain'' Actress: Felicity Huffman, ``Transamerica'' Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman, ``Capote'' Supporting Actress: Rachel Weisz, ``The Constant Gardener'' Supporting Actor: George Clooney, ``Syriana'' Director: Ang Lee, ``Brokeback Mountain'' Screenplay: Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana, ``Brokeback Mountain'' Original Score: John Williams, ``Memoirs of a Geisha'' Original Song: ``A Love That Will Never Grow Old'' from ``Brokeback Mountain'' MUSICAL OR COMEDY: Picture: ``Walk the Line'' Actress: Reese Witherspoon, ``Walk the Line'' Actor: Joaquin Phoenix, ``Walk the Line'' Foreign Language: ``Paradise Now,'' Palestine TELEVISION DRAMA Series: ``Lost,'' ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. Actress: Geena Davis, ``Commander in Chief,'' ABC Actor: Hugh Laurie, ``House,'' Fox MUSICAL OR COMEDY Series: ``Desperate Housewives,'' ABC Actress: Mary-Louise Parker, ``Weeds,'' Showtime Actor: Steve Carell, ``The Office,'' NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. MINISERIES OR MOVIE ``Empire Falls,'' HBO Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) A form of oxygen therapy in which the patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Mentioned in: Ozone Therapy Actress: S. Epatha Merkerson, ``Lackawanna Blues,'' HBO Actor: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, ``Elvis,'' CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. Supporting Actress: Sandra Oh, ``Grey's Anatomy,'' ABC Supporting Actor: Paul Newman, ``Empire Falls,'' HBO CAPTION(S): 9 photos, 2 boxes Photo: (1 -- color) Actress Geena Davis, who won for her role as ``Commander in Chief,'' arrives at the Golden Globes ceremony Monday. Gus Ruelas/Staff Photographer (2 -- color) The cast of ABC's ``Desperate Housewives'' celebrates winning the Golden Globe for best television comedy series at the Beverly Hilton on Monday. (3 -- color) Sir Anthony Hopkins Noun 1. Sir Anthony Hopkins - Welsh film actor (born in 1937) Anthony Hopkins, Sir Anthony Philip Hopkins, Hopkins was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for outstanding career achievement by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association at the Golden Globes. (4 -- color) Ang Lee won the Golden Globe for best director for his work on the cowboy romance ``Brokeback Mountain.'' (5 -- color) Philip Seymour Hoffman Actor ``Capote'' (6 -- color) Felicity Huffman Actress ``Transamerica'' (7 -- color) Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix Actress and actor, ``Walk the Line'' Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer (8 -- color) - Hugh Laurie (9 -- color) - Mary-Louise Parker Box: (1) THE WINNERS (see text) (2) QUOTES |
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