Skyfall triumphs at Empire Awards
- Mendes’ victory tempered by Helen Mirren’s comments
Skyfall [+see also:
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Mirren said during her acceptance speech, “I don’t want to unduly pick on Sam Mendes, but when he spoke about his inspirations earlier this evening, I’m afraid not a single one of the people he mentioned was a woman. Hopefully in five or ten years, when Sam’s successor is collecting their Inspiration Award, the list will be slightly more balanced in terms of its sexual make-up. In the meantime, this one is for the girls.” Mirren has accused Hollywood of being misogynist and sexist in the past.
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Winners
Best Male Newcomer
Tom Holland - The Impossible [+see also:
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Best Female Newcomer
Samantha Barks - Les Misérables [+see also:
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Best Comedy
Ted
Best Science-Fiction/Fantasy
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Best Thriller
Headhunters [+see also:
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Best Horror
The Woman In Black [+see also:
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The Art Of 3D
Dredd 3D
Best British Film
Sightseers [+see also:
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interview: Ben Wheatley
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Best Director
Sam Mendes - Skyfall
Best Actor
Martin Freeman - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Best Actress
Jennifer Lawrence - The Hunger Games
Best Film
Skyfall
Empire Inspiration Award
Sam Mendes
Empire Legend
Helen Mirren
Empire Hero
Daniel Radcliffe
Empire Outstanding Contribution
Danny Boyle
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