72nd Golden Globe Awards

72nd Golden Globe Awards. The 72nd Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 2014, were held on January 11, 2015, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The ceremony was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, who was making his second consecutive appearance as host. The nominations for the 72nd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 11, 2014, by Seth Rogen and Sarah Silverman.

Background

The Golden Globe Awards, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), recognize excellence in both international film and domestic television. The 72nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony was produced by Dick Clark Productions and CBS Television Studios, and was broadcast live on NBC.

Ceremony

The ceremony featured several notable moments, including a drag performance by Neil Patrick Harris and a tribute to Patti LaBelle. The show also included appearances by Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, and Bryan Cranston, among others. The ceremony was widely covered by media outlets, including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Entertainment Weekly.

Nominees and Winners

The nominees for the 72nd Golden Globe Awards included several notable films and television shows, such as Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), The Imitation Game, and Breaking Bad. The winners included:

* Best Motion Picture – Drama: Boyhood * Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: The Grand Budapest Hotel * Best Director: Richard Linklater for Boyhood * Best Actor: Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything * Best Actress: Julianne Moore for Still Alice

Performances

The ceremony featured several performances, including a musical number by Sam Smith and a tribute to James Gandolfini. The show also included a performance by Iggy Azalea and Katy Perry, who performed her hit single "Dark Horse".

Reception

The 72nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the host Neil Patrick Harris and the overall tone of the show. However, some critics noted that the ceremony lacked a strong sense of cohesion and that the jokes often fell flat. The ceremony was watched by an estimated 7.3 million viewers in the United States, making it one of the most-watched ceremonies in recent years. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter both praised the ceremony, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that it was a "glamorous and funny" show. Entertainment Weekly gave the ceremony a mixed review, praising the host but criticizing some of the jokes. Billboard noted that the ceremony was a "solid" show, but that it lacked a strong sense of excitement. The Guardian praised the ceremony, noting that it was a "slick and enjoyable" show. The New York Times gave the ceremony a positive review, praising the host and the overall tone of the show. USA Today noted that the ceremony was a "fun and festive" show, with many memorable moments. TV Guide gave the ceremony a mixed review, praising some of the performances but criticizing others. The Wall Street Journal noted that the ceremony was a "glamorous and entertaining" show, with many notable moments. People Magazine praised the ceremony, noting that it was a "fun and star-studded" show. E! News gave the ceremony a positive review, praising the host and the overall tone of the show. Access Hollywood noted that the ceremony was a "solid" show, with many memorable moments.

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