Spielberg, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Avatar’ and an Argentine film compete at the Golden Globes

Steven Spielberg’s film The Fabelmans, the biographical musical ElvisThe movie Argentina, 1985 and the expected sequels of Top Gun and Avatar will compete today, Tuesday January 10, in the Golden Globes, looking to rebuild their reputation after being overshadowed by recent scandals.

The Globes gala, which traditionally marked the start of the film awards season, lacked its usual brilliance in the last two years due to the pandemic, revelations about the lack of diversity and the alleged ethical failures of its organizers. .

The nbc Network, that last year it suppressed the broadcast of the ceremony after learning that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) did not have black members, will broadcast the 80th edition of the Golden Globes for the United States, after an organizational reform.

Spielbergwhose very personal film Los Fabelmans arrives as a favorite to rise as best dramafigure among the great expected of the night along with Eddie Murphy, who will be awarded for his career, and the comedian Jerrod Carmichael, who will act as host.

While, Argentina, 1985which narrates the historic trial that sentenced the commanders of the last Argentine dictatorship (1976-1983), will compete in the foreign language film category. The film, by director Santiago Miter and starring Ricardo Darín, will also represent his country in the Best International Film category at the Oscars.

But according to experts, the red carpet of the Globes will be quieter than usual.

Pete Hammond, a columnist for the specialized publication Deadline, foresees a ceremony “different” from those of the era of splurge, glitter and opulent parties bathed in champagne – usual before the Covid-19 – and before the industry boycotted the gala.

“They are going to silence them. There are no parties to go to after the ceremony. The studios are not spending a lot of money on this,” he said.

Spielberg, Cruise, Cameron
Unlike the Oscars, the peak of the awards season on March 12, the Golden Globes divide its categories between drama and comedy or musical.

in drama, The Fabelmans faces two of the highest grossing productions of last year: Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, and Avatar: The Path of Waterby James Cameron.

Tar, a window into the cutthroat world of classical music, and Elvis, the biopic about the king of rock n’ roll, might surprise you.

Their protagonists cate blanchettwho plays a relentless conductor, and Austin Butler, who gets into Presley’s shoes, lead the fight for acting awards in the dramatic categories.

Brendan Fraser, nominated for The Whale and who claims he was once assaulted in 2003 by a former HFPA president, ruled out attending the gala.

It is also unlikely that Cruise, one of the producers of Top Gun: Maverick, will appear after he returned his three awards in 2021 in protest against the HFPA.

The spirits of the island leads with eight nominations this yearand is the favorite to win for best comedy.

its protagonist Colin Farrel also stands out as best comedy actor

The film, which depicts the abrupt end of a friendship on a remote island in Ireland, competes with the multiverse production Everything Everywhere All At Once, which can also award performance awards to Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan.

Scandal
In previous editions, success at the Golden Globes was an important indicator for films seeking to stand out at the Oscars, and also served as a valuable promotional tool.

In fact, Academy voters will begin casting their votes for the Oscar nominations on Thursday, just days after the Globes.

But recent controversies have muddied the waters.

The HFPA expanded its voting body by about 100 people to make it more racially diverse, which makes predictions difficult.

Although some billboards and advertisements announce the return of the award after last year’s absence, few nominees have publicly thanked the HFPA.

According to Hammond, there are those in the industry who are keen to get the ceremony back on track because it’s a major “awards season cog” that “has been around Hollywood for 80 years.”

But complaints about the lack of diversity, alleged cases of corruption and lack of professionalism have “dimmed” the shine of the Golden Globes when it comes to influencing the outcome of the Oscars, the columnist added.