The 2024 Golden Globes: The ‘Oppenheimer’ Behemoth
Jan 8, 2024
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Christopher Nolan, Director of 'Oppenheimer', discusses his film's success at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. The hosts critique the TV production and discuss other successful movies like 'The Holdovers'. They also talk about the shortcomings, decline in ratings, and popular memes from the ceremony. The hosts analyze the etiquette of giving speeches in public, improvements in award show process and enhancements in production. They also touch upon an actor's hobbies, physical endurance, funny moments, film genres, and Bruce Springsteen's attendance at the Golden Globes.
Killing Murphy's win for Oppenheimer at the Golden Globes fuels the competition between him and Bradley Cooper, raising questions about Cooper's future direction in his pursuit of recognition.
Justin Triay's win for Anatomy of a Fall at the Golden Globes raises the film's profile and sets the stage for its potential recognition in the upcoming Academy Awards.
Oppenheimer's win for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes solidifies its position as a front runner in the awards season, adding to the buzz surrounding the movie and positioning it as a strong contender in future awards shows.
Deep dives
Killing Murphy wins Best Actor for Oppenheimer
Killing Murphy delivers a comfortable and endearing acceptance speech after winning Best Actor for Oppenheimer. He references the meme about Christopher Nolan having no chairs on set, and highlights the importance of actors working together. The win adds fuel to the competition between Murphy and Bradley Cooper, and raises questions about Cooper's future direction in his pursuit of recognition.
Anatomy of a Fall wins Best Screenplay Motion Picture
Justin Triay wins for Anatomy of a Fall and delivers a short and charming acceptance speech. She mentions the unconventional subject matter of the film and expresses gratitude for its unlikely production. The win raises the film's profile and sets the stage for its potential recognition in the upcoming Academy Awards.
Oppenheimer wins Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Oppenheimer takes home the award for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, solidifying its position as a front runner in the awards season. The win is seen as an expected outcome and highlights the film's critical acclaim and widespread popularity. The recognition adds to the buzz surrounding the movie and positions it as a strong contender in future awards shows.
Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone's disappointment
Bradley Cooper's reaction to Killing Murphy's win and Emma Stone's enthusiastic response when Emma Stone wins for Poor Things suggests a mixture of disappointment and genuine happiness for their peers. Cooper's subdued reaction raises questions about his future aspirations while Stone's excitement adds to the positive reception for her film.
Lily Gladstone Wins Best Actress for a Historic Win
Lily Gladstone won Best Actress for her performance in a historic win at the Golden Globes. In her moving acceptance speech, she spoke about the significance of this win for Native people in Hollywood and acknowledged the complex history they have faced. She expressed gratitude towards her fellow Native actresses and the team behind the movie. Her win solidifies her as a front-runner in the category.
Contenders for Best Picture Drama: Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and The Holdovers
The race for Best Picture Drama continues with three strong contenders: Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and The Holdovers. Oppenheimer has gained widespread acclaim and director Yorgos Lanthimos expressed his admiration for Bruce Springsteen during his acceptance speech. Poor Things, while not yet widely released, is generating passion and buzz among audiences. The Holdovers, though still playing in limited theaters, has been widely seen and loved. The competition is shaping up to be between these three films, with Oppenheimer leading the pack.
Sean and Amanda give their immediate reactions to the 2024 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, which turned out to be a massive success for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer.’ They also share their thoughts about the shortcomings of the television production, the other movies—such as ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘Poor Things’—that had successful nights, and what we still don’t know heading into full-fledged Oscar season.