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 a range of talented nominees vying for awards. However, the prevailing mood in Hollywood is one of anxiety, with the fate of Warner Bros., one of the most storied studios, hanging in the balance. The studio has agreed to be acquired by Netflix in a deal worth $82.7 billion, which has raised concerns about the impact on movie theaters around the world.
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 noted that many people in the room may not be aware of current events, saying "You’d be surprised that half the room had no clue why I was saying ‘Venezuela.’" Despite the potential for controversy, Glaser is determined to keep the ceremony focused on the awards and the nominees, rather than politics.
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 other 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 favorites include Rose Byrne for her performance in "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You" and Jessie Buckley for her role in "Hamnet." The supporting categories are also highly competitive, with Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård among the favorites.
The Impact of the Globes on the Oscars
The Globes, which are voted on by around 400 people, have no direct correlation with the Academy Awards, which are voted on by over 10,500 professionals. However, a good speech at the Globes can really boost an Oscar campaign. Last year, Demi Moore’s emotional speech at the Globes helped to raise her profile and contributed to her Oscar win. This year, a few potentially good moments were lost when the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett honorees, Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, accepted their awards at a Golden Eve ceremony earlier in the week.
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 a range of talented nominees vying for awards. Despite the prevailing mood of anxiety in Hollywood, the ceremony is expected to be a celebration of the best in film and television. With Nikki Glaser at the helm, the ceremony is sure to be entertaining, and the new podcast category adds an exciting new dimension to the awards. As the Globes get underway, all eyes will be on the winners, and the impact that the ceremony will have on the rest of awards season.
