Key Takeaways
- The Golden Globes will kick off Hollywood’s awards season on Sunday, honoring the best artistic works in film, television, and podcasts.
- Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the pack with nine total nominations across the comedy/musical film categories.
- HBO’s The White Lotus has the most nominations across the various television categories, with six.
- The show will be hosted by Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row and can be watched live on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
- The Golden Globes have introduced a new category, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which recognizes popular movies that don’t fit the usual awards fare.
Introduction to the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes are one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, recognizing excellence in film, television, and now, podcasts. The ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, will be hosted by Nikki Glaser for the second year in a row. The show’s unique format, which separates movies and TV shows into separate drama and comedy/musical categories, allows for a diverse range of winners and nominees. This year’s ceremony promises to be an exciting event, with many highly anticipated films and TV shows vying for top honors.
Nominations and Categories
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the pack with nine total nominations across the comedy/musical film categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s nod for Best Actor. On the film drama side, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value secured eight nominations. In the television categories, HBO’s The White Lotus has the most nominations, with six, followed closely by Adolescence, which dominated the limited series categories at the Emmys in September. The show has also introduced a new category, Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, which recognizes popular movies that don’t fit the usual awards fare, with nominees including Avatar: Fire And Ash, KPop Demon Hunters, and Wicked: For Good.
Film Categories
The film categories are highly competitive, with many talented actors and directors vying for top honors. In the Best Picture – Drama category, the nominees include Die My Love, Sentimental Value, and After The Hunt. The Best Picture – Musical or Comedy category includes One Battle After Another, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, and Wicked: For Good. The Best Actor and Actress categories are also highly competitive, with nominees including Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts, Joel Edgerton, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The Best Director category includes Paul Thomas Anderson, Guillermo Del Toro, and Joachim Trier, among others.
Television Categories
The television categories are also highly competitive, with many talented actors and shows vying for top honors. In the Best Drama Series category, the nominees include The White Lotus, Paradise, and The Last of Us. The Best Musical or Comedy Series category includes Only Murders in the Building, Nobody Wants This, and The Bear. The Best Actor and Actress categories are also highly competitive, with nominees including Sterling K. Brown, Keri Russell, and Selena Gomez. The Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture category includes Adolescence, The Beast in Me, and Black Mirror, among others.
New Category and Podcast Recognition
This year’s show is just the third time that the Globes have recognized popular movies that don’t fit the usual awards fare with its Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category. This category recognizes films that have achieved significant box office success and have been popular with audiences, but may not have been recognized in other categories. The show has also introduced a new category, Best Podcast, which recognizes excellence in podcasting. The nominees for this category include Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard, Good Hang With Amy Poehler, and other popular podcasts.
Conclusion and Where to Watch
The Golden Globes are a highly anticipated event, and this year’s ceremony promises to be an exciting and unpredictable night. With many talented actors, directors, and shows vying for top honors, it’s sure to be a night to remember. The show can be watched live on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, and a livestream will be available on Yahoo. Additionally, up-to-the-minute updates will be available on the live blog, so fans can stay up-to-date on all the latest news and winners. Whether you’re a fan of film, television, or podcasts, the Golden Globes are an event not to be missed.
