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As with any movie buff, the New Year always signals an exciting time.
Besides the long holiday spell, perfect for procrastinating with cinema binges, it is also around this time the awards season begins. For those who are unaware, I am referring to this week’s Golden Globes and the coming Academy Awards.
Hollywood musical La La Land has broken the record for the most Golden Globe Awards, winning seven prizes. It won in every category in which it was nominated - including best musical l trophies for Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
It also won the awards for best director, screenplay, score and song. The Globes are seen as pointers to the Oscars. Moonlight was named best ll ll won other acting prizes.
Given our tedious lll cinema has always been dismissed as a brief relapse from everyday circumstances. However, I feel this viewpoint fails to acknowledge the amazing experiences one can garner l out there.
Why, without watching 2014 Best Picture winner 12 Years A Slave, I would never have my same knowledge on the issue of slavery. Within my history lessons it is very simple to dismiss slavery as just another historical event to memorise.
It was only through observing the painfully breathtaking acting, stunning cinematography and gripping plot that I was exposed to just how appalling life as a slave would have been. And that right there is why awards like the Golden Globes and the Oscars are so appealing.
Through their ll12 Years A Slave, they provide l audience, thus allowing l their messages. As a result I’ve discovered some of my all-time favourite movies, including Birdman and Argol can’t wait to check out this year’s successes.
