Key Takeaways
- The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will take place on Sunday night, with Nikki Glaser hosting for the second time
- The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. EST
- The overwhelming Oscar favorite "One Battle After Another" leads with nine nominations
- Timothée Chalamet is poised to win his first Globe in five nominations for his role in "Marty Supreme"
- The Globes will feature a new podcast category, with nominees including "Armchair Expert" and "Call Her Daddy"
Introduction to the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes, often referred to as Hollywood’s booziest bash, are set to take place on Sunday night, amidst a backdrop of political tension and industry-wide uncertainty. The ceremony, which will be broadcast on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+, promises to be an exciting event, with many notable nominees and presenters in attendance. However, the prevailing mood in Hollywood is one of anxiety, with the recent box-office year being disappointing and the fate of Warner Bros. hanging in the balance.
The Host and the Ceremony
Nikki Glaser, a comic known for her roast appearances, will be hosting the ceremony for the second time. Glaser has promised to go after A-listers, including Leonardo DiCaprio, and has vowed to keep the ceremony light-hearted and entertaining. In an interview with The Associated Press, Glaser stated that she wants to focus on the fun and celebratory aspects of the ceremony, rather than getting bogged down in politics. The ceremony will kick off at 8 p.m. EST, with E!’s red carpet coverage beginning at 6 p.m. EST.
The Nominees and Favorites
The overwhelming Oscar favorite "One Battle After Another" leads with nine nominations, including best musical or comedy. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, has cleaned up at various awards ceremonies and is expected to do well at the Globes. Timothée Chalamet is also poised to win his first Globe in five nominations for his role in "Marty Supreme". Other notable nominees include Rose Byrne, who is favored to win best actress in a comedy or musical for her performance in "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You", and Jessie Buckley, who is the clear front-runner in best actress, drama.
The Impact of the Ceremony
The Globes, which are voted on by around 400 people, have no direct correlation with the Academy Awards. However, a good speech at the Globes can really boost an Oscar campaign. Last year, Demi Moore’s emotional speech after winning for "The Substance" helped to boost her Oscar chances. This year, Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who is up for four awards for his revenge drama "It Was Just an Accident", is one to watch. Panahi has spent most of his career making films clandestinely, without approval of authorities, and was recently sentenced to a year in prison.
The TV and Podcast Categories
For the first time, the Globes are featuring a new podcast category, with nominees including "Armchair Expert", "Call Her Daddy", and "The Mel Robbins Podcast". In TV, HBO Max’s "The White Lotus" leads with six nominations, while Netflix’s "Adolescence" comes in with five nods. The most closely watched nominee might be "The Studio", a Hollywood satire that memorably included an episode devoted to drama around a night at the Globes. The show is up for three awards, giving three chances for life to imitate art.
Conclusion
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards promise to be an exciting and unpredictable event, with many notable nominees and presenters in attendance. Despite the prevailing mood of anxiety in Hollywood, the ceremony is expected to be a fun and celebratory occasion, with Nikki Glaser at the helm. With the introduction of a new podcast category and a range of exciting nominees, the Globes are sure to be an event to remember. As the ceremony approaches, all eyes will be on the winners, and the impact that the Globes will have on the rest of awards season.
