Hollywood's Highlight of the Year: The Golden Globes

The Hollywood star scene will gather this coming Sunday in Beverly Hills for the prestigious Golden Globes awards ceremony. The competition for the film awards is particularly exciting, as there is no clear favorite this year to win the trophies for the best films. Among the nominated films, the Spanish-language music thriller "Emilia Perez" from Netflix and the epic drama "The Brutalist" stand out. Both works dominate the list of film categories. Additionally, the box office hit "Wicked" and the intriguing selection process in the Vatican in the film "Conclave" have good prospects for an award. In the television world, the restaurant story "The Bear" and the funny mystery series "Only Murders in the Building" will compete for the honor of the small screen. The Golden Globes will be broadcast live on CBS and the streaming platform Paramount+, hosted for the first time by comedian Nikki Glaser. She has announced that she will celebrate the prominent nominees rather than joke about them like previous hosts. Dwayne Johnson, Elton John, Andrew Garfield, and Awkwafina are among the eagerly anticipated presenters of the evening. Receiving a Globe can add extra luster to the winners’ path to the Oscars in March. While "Conclave" and "The Brutalist" are considered top contenders in the drama category, "Wicked" and "Emilia Perez" lead the list in the musical or comedy category. A new and diversified voting body of 334 entertainment journalists from around the world will choose the Globe winners. Timothee Chalamet is in the race for best actor in a film drama, while Adrien Brody is also on the list of candidates for his performance in "The Brutalist." Selena Gomez receives two nominations, one for her supporting role in "Emilia Perez" and as the lead actress in a comedy in "Only Murders in the Building." Additionally, acting greats such as Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman are among the nominees. An atmosphere of awards, glamour, and a touch of suspense lingers in the air, as none of the contending films can expect a clear victory march. The Golden Globes promise not only entertainment but also lasting brilliance for the winners in the film and television world.