Revenge drama "The Revenant" and space adventure "The Martian" took the top film awards at Sunday's Golden Globes, setting them up as formidable Oscar contenders after a night of surprises and stinging barbs from return host Ricky Gervais. Pioneer-era tale "The Revenant" won three awards including best drama film, beating out front-runners "Carol," a lesbian romance, and investigative journalism drama "Spotlight." "Revenant" star Leonardo DiCaprio won best drama actor and Alejandro Inarritu was named best director. DiCaprio, 41, who has yet to win an Oscar, received a standing ovation and said he shared his award with indigenous people around the world. "It is time that we heard your voice and protected this planet for future generations," the actor, an environmental activist, said. The Golden Globes, handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are the first major film honors of the Hollywood awards season that culminates with the Oscars on Feb. 28. They can give much-needed momentum to films in a crowded field, and in recent years, top Globes have gone to movies that went on to win the Oscar for best picture. For more arts and culture news and updates, follow Ahram Online Arts and Culture on Twitter at@AhramOnlineArtsand on Facebook atAhram Online: Arts & Culture http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/180638.aspx