The 81st Golden Globes played out like a Shakespearean drama under the lights of Hollywood’s Beverly Hilton with two titans emerging as victors while others scrambled for what was left. Oppenheimer and Succession solidified their places as bigwigs of the awards season, Christopher Nolan’s epic “Oppenheimer,” a chilling examination of the nuclear age and Common known Major associated with it, makes an award sweep detonating five awards while leaving others like Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie reappearing in 2019
Cillian Murphy, who played the tainted genius of J Robert Oppenheimer brought home with flying colors the prestigious Best Actor award leaving behind those that thought he wouldn’t be able to hold on his own throughout playing such an emotional feature. His acceptance speech, a poignant depiction of the weight upon scientific development, was met with a standing ovation as proof of his brilliant performance.
Finally, Nolan himself climbed the stage with a humility few self-confident auteurs possess. He dedicated the award to his late collaborator, Heath Ledger and recognized that life’s victories often come with a hint of sadness.
On the other hand, at television shows level Roy family continued to hold sway as “Succession” devoured any drama. Sarah Snook also reprised her role as the steely Shiv Roy and won Best Actress, while Kieran Culkin’s scene-stealing Roman bagged Best Supporting Actor. Jeremy Strong, invariably the tortured Kendall, received a nomination; however Best Actor elusive win remained frustratingly beyond his reach.
In a shocking twist, “Poor Things“, Yorgos Lanthimos’ Frankenstein-esque romp through Victorian society claimed the title of Best Musical or Comedy from “Barbie”. The also Applys even in Tinsel town where the misfit sometimes wins out over norm such as Emma Stone who won this year’s Oscar for Best Actress after embracing a beautifully beastly sea monster newly born socialite.
There were other standout moments such as Da’Vine Joy Randolph winning Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers,” Jeremy Allen White won the glorious victory of being awarded best actor-comedy series”for The Bear, and Selena Gomez took home hearts with her charming charisma after been seen to be taking home best supporting actress (comedy series. The 2024 Golden Globes was a story of two giants and some pleasant surprises.
Oppenheimer and Succession solidified their places as bigwigs of the awards season, while others attempted to dismantle that narrative in an effort to grasp some of these moments. As the curtain closed on the ceremony, one thing was clear: competition for the Hollywood’s throne is still far from being finished.
