The Golden Globe Awards are a popular annual awards ceremony that recognizes excellence in film and television productions around the world. This year's show was hosted by comedian, Nikki Glaser, who also made Golden Globe history by being the first solo female host.
By far the biggest winner of the night was the film, Emilia Perez, which was directed by French director, Jacques
Audiard. The film won Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language, Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture, and Best Original Song. Although the film won so many awards, many are criticizing the legitimacy of the awards, especially for the Best Performance by a Female Actor award. Fans and critics alike believe that the movie lacks cultural authenticity, with the director coming out to say that he ‘didn’t study much’ about Mexico while making the film. This statement caused controversy among actors too, with Mexican actor Mauricio Martinez slamming the movie for “portraying Mexico full of stereotypes, ignorance (and) lack of respect.”. Even with the controversy, Emilia Perez has still swept award shows and looks towards the Oscars for its final peak.
The second big winner of the night was Brady Cortbet’s The Brutalist, which is only the third feature film from the 36-year-old director. The film is an astounding feat on its own due to its low budget, yet extremely high runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes. Critics have been praising the film for how much it can accomplish with a story that takes place in a short period.
The Brutalist is regarded as Corbet’s magnum opus, as his previous work doesn’t come close to achieving the success he has earned with the film. Corbet delved into a new style for the film as he wanted to make it feel as authentic as possible. The film is shot in Vistavision, which is an old film stock that lost its popularity due to age in the late ‘60s. Corbet stated that Vistavision “was a must” for The Brutalist to bring his style to the surface. Diving further into the old style of the film, Corbet placed a 10-minute intermission in the film itself to bring back the idea of intermissions in longer films. All of these stylistic elements combine to create a classic movie-going experience which is a breath of fresh air for audiences.
The third biggest winner of the night comes from FX’s Shogun which gained a massive audience in 2024. The series follows John Blackthorne, an English sailor who shipwrecks in Japan. The character is loosely based on William Adams, who rose to become a samurai under Tokugawa Ieyasu. The show was not projected to do as well as it did but it has been highly praised for its fantastic acting and writing. Shogun became one of FX’s most popular shows by beating out The Bear, which was another show nominated during the Golden Globes for other awards. Shogun won a historical feat by winning every single award the show was nominated for, including Best Drama TV Series, Best Actress in a Drama TV Series, Best Actor in a Drama TV Series, and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama TV Series.
Although the Golden Globes are not as large as the Oscars, it is still an award that many actors and actresses chase to add to their catalog of trophies. The 2025 Golden Globes was well received and well hosted, but it also gives a glimpse into the future to possibly predict what else these films and shows will win at other award shows similar to the Oscars.
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