Golden Globes 2017: A Rundown of the Star-Studded Nominations
Hello, movie buffs! Buckle up as we dive into the glitz and glamour of the 2017 Golden Globe nominations. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has outdone itself, serving up a mouthwatering menu of films, TV shows, and performances that left us craving more. Let's tuck in, shall we? Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and 2017 golden globe nominations.
La La Land: The Star of the Show
Kicking things off, it's safe to say that La La Land is the belle of the ball this year. With a whopping seven nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director for Damien Chazelle, and Best Actor and Best Actress nods for Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone respectively, this modern musical love letter has truly captured the hearts of the HFPA. And who can blame them? The film's enchanting score, breathtaking cinematography, and captivating performances have left us all humming its praises.
The Race for Best Drama
While La La Land is making waves in the comedy category, the Best Motion Picture – Drama race is heating up with some heavy hitters. Moonlight, Barry Jenkins' poignant tale of a young black man's journey to self-acceptance, snagged six nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali. Meanwhile, Manchester by the Sea scored five nods, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Casey Affleck, and Best Supporting Actress for Michelle Williams. And let's not forget Lion, Fences, and Hell or High Water, all vying for the top spot with their powerful storytelling and standout performances.
TV's Finest
Over on the small screen, The Crown and Atlanta led the pack with five nominations each. The Netflix series, which chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, is up for Best Television Series – Drama, while Donald Glover's breakout comedy-drama Atlanta is nominated for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Both shows are also in the running for Best Actor and Best Director in their respective categories, with Claire Foy and Matt Smith representing The Crown and Donald Glover and Brian Tyree Henry for Atlanta. Other notable mentions include Westworld, This Is Us, Black-ish, and Transparent, all making strong showings with multiple nominations.
Acting Powerhouses
This year's crop of Best Actor and Best Actress nominees is nothing short of stellar. In the film categories, alongside Ryan Gosling and Casey Affleck, we have Denzel Washington for Fences, Joel Edgerton for Loving, and Viggo Mortensen for Captain Fantastic. The ladies are equally impressive, with Emma Stone and Natalie Portman (for Jackie) leading the pack, joined by Isabelle Huppert (for Elle) and Ruth Negga (for Loving).
On the TV side, we've got Rami Malek for Mr. Robot, Evan Rachel Wood for Westworld, Sarah Jessica Parker for Divorce, and Gina Rodriguez for Jane the Virgin, among others. It's a tough call, folks – these actors have truly outdone themselves this year.
The Biggest Snubs
No nomination ceremony is complete without a few head-scratching snubs. This year, some notable omissions include The Handmaid's Tale and Stranger Things in the TV categories, as well as Arrival and Silence in the film categories. And where was Zootopia in the Animated Feature category? We're still shaking our heads, HFPA.
The Night of Nights
The 74th Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 8, 2017, with the always charming Jimmy Fallon at the helm. Tune in to see who takes home the coveted statue, and who walks away empty-handed. Until then, keep your fingers crossed for your faves and let the countdown begin!
And there you have it, folks – a rundown of the 2017 Golden Globe nominations that's sure to get you excited for the big night. From the small screen to the silver screen, this year's nominees have truly outdone themselves. Here's to a fantastic awards season ahead!