David Fincher Doing Shots After Losing the Golden Globes, That's The Tweet

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From Esquire

Nobody really cares about how you act when you win, but the way you hold yourself when you lose, now that is when the measure of a real man can be known. Enter, stage left, David Fincher, who took a shot last night every time he lost a Golden Globe, proving that there really is a way to lose in style.

Fincher's film, Mank, was one of the most nominated going into the award ceremony, with the potential to win in big categories like best director, screenplay and drama motion picture. But the black-and-white ode to old Hollywood failed to net a single win, leaving the auteur with a choice: do the fake clap and smile, or indulge in a little... plot twist.

David Fincher with the best “oh I lost” reaction pic.twitter.com/CfQPw9YAOb

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) March 1, 2021

Fincher's first loss came in the screenplay category, and as soon as Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of the Chicago 7 was announced the winner, he took a shot. He then did the same thing upon losing to Chloe Zhao's Nomadland in the best director category. We can only assume that, upon losing the best drama award, he lifted a pint of vodka skyward and skulled it in salute, but sadly nobody seems to have captured this moment.

David Fincher when he did not win Best Director.#GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/tivu0LGXg3

— Fandango (@Fandango) March 1, 2021

This is something genius about the shot reaction as it renders audiences unable to decipher your true emotions. Is this a bitter shot of rage at my masterpiece being rejected? Or am I pleased that female directors are finally getting their due? Let the record reflect that Fincher seems to be saluting the winners with good cheer as he raises the shot, rather than turning puce with rage, but of course we can never be sure. The shot move is the David Fincher film of losing reactions: dark, dehumanising, and one which fans will never stop talking about.

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