The BAFTAs are upon us once again. The awards (pictured above) are still really creepy. 2016’s ceremony was more controversial than most, with Rebel Wilson and Stephen Fry both under fire for inappropriate jokes while hosting. That’s neither here or there for those who won a trophy/mask.
The BAFTAs are special for recognising films that would usually be overlooked by the Academy. The EE Rising Star nominees included Kingsman: The Secret Service‘s Taron Edgerton, 50 Shades of Grey‘s Dakota Johnson and Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ John Boyega. Star Wars was nominated for Best Sound, Best Original Music and Best Production Design, and won Best Visual Effects. Take that Oscars!
It all points towards Leo getting the gold on the big night, with himself, his film and his director all winning big at the BAFTAs. Disney scores with Inside Out and Brooklyn, produced by the BBC, collects Outstanding British Picture. That will be one dull victory party.
Here are nine of the more interesting categories from yesterday’s BAFTAs:
EE RISING STAR AWARD
Bel Powley
Brie Larson
Dakota Johnson
John Boyega
Taron Egerton
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Alicia Vikander – Ex Machina
Jennifer Jason Leigh – The Hateful Eight
Julie Walters – Brooklyn
Kate Winslet – Steve Jobs
Rooney Mara – Carol
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Benicio del Toro – Sicario
Christian Bale – The Big Short
Idris Elba – Beasts of No Nation
Mark Ruffalo – Spotlight
Mark Rylance – Bridge of Spies
BEST ACTRESS
Alicia Vikander – The Danish Girl
Brie Larson – Room
Cate Blanchett – Carol
Maggie Smith – The Lady in the Van
Saoirse Ronan – Brooklyn
BEST ACTOR
Bryan Cranston – Trumbo
Eddie Redmayne – The Danish Girl
Leonardo DiCaprio – The Revenant
Matt Damon – The Martian
Michael Fassbender – Steve Jobs
BEST DIRECTOR
Adam McKay – The Big Short
Steven Spielberg – Bridge of Spies
Todd Haynes – Carol
Ridley Scott – The Martian
Alejandro González Iñárritu – The Revenant
BEST ANIMATED FILM
Inside Out
Minions
Shaun the Sheep the Movie
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
45 Years
Amy
Brooklyn
The Danish Girl
Ex Machina
The Lobster
BEST FILM:
The Big Short
Bridge of Spies
Carol
The Revenant
Spotlight
