Yorgos Lanthimos was one of the winners of the evening. But he also fulfilled one of his life’s wishes.
When it was announced that “Poor Things” had received the Golden Globe for best film in the “Musical or Comedy” category, leading actress Emma Stone, who also served as a producer, skipped the ceremony for the second most important film award in Hollywood on Sunday (July 7th). January) for a speech. She had already proudly accepted the award for best actress and thanked her profusely for the opportunity to have possibly played the role of her life.
That’s why it was director Yorgos Lanthimos’ turn. Since “The Favorite” (also with Emma Stone), the native Greek has been one of Hollywood’s brightest hopes for unconventional cinema with a star cast who are not above the bizarre. But this evening he took advantage of the opportunity for his own benefit.
“He was my hero when I was a little boy”
“I just want to talk to Bruce Springsteen the whole time,” Lanthimos said as he grabbed the microphone. “We have the same birthday – September 23rd!” As Stone and the cast and crew of “Poor Things” laughed behind him, the camera showed Springsteen giving a thumbs up from his table during the broadcast. “He was my hero when I was a little boy,” he continued. Only to return to the musician after a few words of thanks for his film crew: “Thank you, Bruce Springsteen, for allowing me to grow up with you.”
No Golden Globe for Bruce Springsteen
The Boss was at the Golden Globes because he was nominated for the song “Addicted to Romance” (for “She Came to Me”). However, he lost to a younger colleague. Billie Eilish won with her brother in the “Best Original Song” category with “What Was I Made For?” from the “Barbie” film.
That was probably all the better for the open-hearted director, because he was able to talk to his idol in a relaxed manner after the award ceremony.
