PALM SPRINGS, California, EE.UU. —
Emma Stone reflected on her career highlights and Meryl Streep praised Billie Eilish and “Barbie” for saving the film industry Thursday during one of the first stops of Hollywood’s awards season.
Stone, Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cillian Murphy were among the celebrities who traveled to the desert for the annual opening gala of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The stars looked upbeat and generally grateful at the gala after a tumultuous year for their industry that included two long strikes and changes in the movie theater and streaming landscape.
Stone, who is nominated for best actress at Sunday’s Golden Globes for her performance in “Poor Things,” received her merit award from her co-stars Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.
“I’m grateful to continue trying new things and for the opportunity to make decisions when it comes to work because I know how weird and fleeting it can be to choose what you want to do or who you want to work with as an actress,” she said.
Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the honorees who fought back tears as they praised cinema’s distinctive ability to express what it means to be human.
“The more I do this, the more I think acting can be a kind of teaching,” Giamatti said while accepting his award. “This is how we learn to be human. “This is how we learn about our common humanity.”
Sandra Oh introduced Giamatti, his co-star from 2004’s “Sideways,” then the actor returned to the stage to present the breakout award to Randolph, who co-stars with him in “The Holdovers.” ” by Alexander Payne, his most recent performance.
Randolph echoed his co-star’s sentiment, saying that film is a medium uniquely suited to “illuminating the human condition.”
Domingo, who was recognized for his performance in “Rustin,” was also emotional as he shared his perspective on the work with those present.
“Faith is what brought me here,” he said. “When we have faith in each other, what an extraordinary world we can build. Channeling that humanity and letting it speak to the complex experience is what I consider my service as an artist.”
This year’s awards season comes on the heels of last summer’s historic screenwriter and actor strikes and the news that 2023 had the best year-end box office since the pandemic.
“They saved the movies last summer and all of our jobs,” Streep told Billie Eilish and her brother and collaborator, Finneas O’Connell, referring to her song in the blockbuster “Barbie.”
The brothers were awarded for “What Was I Made For,” the final song and unofficial theme of the film directed by Greta Gerwig.
“They have brought joy to countless generations and genders of people. “You guys are on the crest of the wave,” Streep said, before presenting an award to Carey Mulligan.
The night concluded with Martin Scorsese, DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and many other “Killers of the Flower Moon” stars receiving one of the night’s top honors.
While Scorsese admitted that he has made many films, the acclaimed director said this one is special. “It was an experience that I will always remember fondly. One of the best moments of my life,” he stated.
2024-01-06 00:25:39
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