Politics takes centre stage at BAFTAs in London

T TV Monday 19/February/2018 12:26 PM
By: Times News Service

London: Dark comedy "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" emerged as the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, February 18, in another politically charged entertainment industry event.
Sam Rockwell picked up best supporting actor for his role, and in his acceptance speech, highlighted the ongoing "Time's Up" campaign. "I think as we engage in this long overdue discussion about women in the workplace I also stand on the shoulders of women, strong intelligent righteous women who made my life complete, Fran you're the rock nut just in this film but in every film, every film you're a part of, you make me proud to be an actor," he said.
The movement against sexual misconduct was a recurring theme throughout the evening. Many of the female attendees wore black outfits in a gesture of protest.
Elsewhere, Gary Oldman took the top male acting prize for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour", and Allison Janney was honored for her supporting turn in "I, Tonya". Mexican director Guillermo del Toro took the directing honors for his fantasy "The Shape of Water," Gary Oldman took the top male acting prize for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour", and Allison Janney was honoured for her supporting turn in "I, Tonya". Other notable winners included Pixar animation "Coco" won for best animated film, while Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" won for best sound.