Key Takeaways
- The 83rd Golden Globes will broadcast live on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+ Premium.
- Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the ceremony for the second time.
- "One Battle After Another" is expected to dominate the awards, with nine nominations, including best musical or comedy.
- The Globes have introduced a new category for best podcast, with "Good Hang" by Tina Poehler as the favorite to win.
- The ceremony will provide a platform for winners to make their case to the academy, with the potential to impact Oscar voting.
Introduction to the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes, once known for their unpredictable nature, have become more respectable in recent years, thanks to the diversification of their voting membership. The ceremony, which will be broadcast live on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. on CBS, with streaming on Paramount+ Premium, promises to be an exciting event. Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the ceremony for the second time, and her jabs and witty remarks are expected to keep the audience entertained. The Golden Globes have a long history of being a platform for winners to make their case to the academy, and this year’s ceremony will be no exception.
Predictions and Expectations
As the award season is already shaping up to be a victory lap for "One Battle After Another," it is expected to dominate the awards, with nine nominations, including best musical or comedy. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, has already taken top honors at the Critics Choice Awards and is likely to win big at the Golden Globes. In the dramatic categories, Ryan Coogler’s vampire film, "Sinners," is expected to face strong competition from the period weepie "Hamnet" and the Norwegian family tale "Sentimental Value." The latter had the second-highest nominations haul with eight, making it a strong contender in several categories.
The Host and the Ceremony
Nikki Glaser, who hosted the Golden Globes last year, will return for her second stint as host. While her jabs had some in the room bristling last year, the stars may be more willing to play along now that she’s a familiar face. Expect Glaser to deliver at least one zinger about the gay romance "Heated Rivalry," especially since the leads of the HBO hockey hit will be presenting. The ceremony will also feature a new category for best podcast, which has been introduced this year. The initial shortlist drew controversy for including right-wing figures like Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro, but the final group of six nominees ultimately avoided any polarizing picks.
The Impact of the Golden Globes on the Oscars
The Golden Globes give winners 60 seconds onstage to make their case to the academy, just one day before Oscar voting begins. This valuable face time can help the contender who makes the most memorable speech, as Demi Moore did last year with her passionate win for "The Substance." In particularly tight races like lead actor in a drama (with Michael B. Jordan vs. Wagner Moura) and supporting actress (a three-way battle royale between Amy Madigan, Teyana Taylor, and Ariana Grande), that speech could make all the difference. The Golden Globes have a significant impact on the Oscars, and a win at the ceremony can often boost a film’s chances of winning at the Academy Awards.
The New Category for Best Podcast
The introduction of a new category for best podcast is a significant development in the world of entertainment. The final group of six nominees includes entertainment-adjacent podcasts like "Smartless" and "Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard." Given the Globes’ long history with Tina Poehler, her podcast "Good Hang" is seen as the favorite to win. The new category is a recognition of the growing importance of podcasts in the entertainment industry, and it will be interesting to see how the winners use their platform to promote their work.
Conclusion
The 83rd Golden Globes promise to be an exciting event, with "One Battle After Another" expected to dominate the awards. The ceremony will provide a platform for winners to make their case to the academy, and the introduction of a new category for best podcast is a significant development in the world of entertainment. With comedian Nikki Glaser as host, the ceremony is expected to be entertaining and unpredictable, and the winners will have a valuable opportunity to promote their work to a wider audience. As the most significant televised awards show before the Oscars, the Golden Globes will set the tone for the rest of the award season, and it will be interesting to see how the winners use their platform to boost their chances of winning at the Academy Awards.
