On December 12, local time in the United States, the nominees for the 80th Golden Globe Awards were announced. "The Banshee of Enisherin," directed by Martin MacDonald, led all films with eight nominations including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and Actor.

The Banshee of Inisherin poster

It is worth mentioning that on this year's Golden Globe nomination list, the works of Chinese and Chinese filmmakers are quite eye-catching. For example, "Blinking Universe" is the second-highest nomination with six nominations, including Best Picture Musical/Comedy, Best Director for Kwan Ka-wing (shared with Daniel Schnatter), Michelle Yeoh's Musical/Comedy Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Supporting Actor in Kwan Ji-Wei. The South Korean film "Determination to Break Up," starring Chinese actor Tang Wei, was shortlisted for Best Foreign Language Film. In addition, "Metamorphosis of Youth" directed by Shi Zhiyu was shortlisted for the best animated feature film.

Stills of "Determination to Break Up"

In terms of TV, the Golden Globes, which have always been more fond of nominating new episodes and newcomers than the Emmys, have ignored the two new works of "The Wasp" and "Lord of the Rings: The Ring of Power" this year. Accident. Apple's "Elementary School" got the most nominations with five, followed by Netflix's "The Crown" and "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" and HBO Max's "White Lotus Resort" with four each. nominate.

On December 12, 2022 local time, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the nomination ceremony for the 80th Golden Globe Awards was held. Visual China Map

Media criticizes female filmmakers for being underappreciated

In 2021, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the host of the Golden Globe Awards, was deeply involved in multiple scandals, which led to the refusal of the broadcaster NBC to continue to cooperate, and also prevented the 2022 Golden Globe Awards ceremony from being officially held. Over the past year or so, the Hollywood Foreign Journalists Association has claimed to have made a complete self-revolution, including stipulating that judges are no longer allowed to accept gifts from film producers, and has recruited 103 new judges around the world, making every effort to achieve the so-called The diversity goal of the TV series finally won the approval of NBC, so that the 2023 awards ceremony can be back on track and televised again.

However, once the nomination list was announced, there were still not a few media people who questioned it. In their view, this list of nominations for the Golden Globe Awards is not much different from the past, and it is still not diverse enough.

The most criticized thing is that there are no women in this year's best director candidates. Critics say "Women Talk" director Sarah Polley, "Daho" director Gina Prince-Bythewood, "Till" director Chi Naye Chu Ku and Maria Schrader, the director of "She Said", both had a chance to be shortlisted, but they were all ignored in the end. It was really the fault of the more than two hundred Golden Globe judges.

What's more, among the ten films nominated for Best Picture in the two categories of the Golden Globe Awards this year, none of them were directed by women, and Sarah Polley was the only one in the screenwriting award. Women are shortlisted. In addition, a work such as "Youth Metamorphosis" in the Best Animated Feature Film Unit was written by the female director Shi Zhiyu.

Looking back on the 80-year history of the Golden Globe Awards, a total of nine women have been nominated for the Best Director Award, and three of them finally won. At the 2018 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, Natalie Portman, the guest presenter of the Best Director Award, ridiculed this on the spot. Del Toro won, and Greta Gerwig, the director of the hit film "Lady Bird," failed to get a nomination, which made the media outraged at the time.

In the next few years, the Golden Globe Awards have improved slightly in this regard. Several female directors have been nominated successively. Jane Campion won the last Best Director Award for "The Power of Dogs", but this year No wonder some American media people are filled with righteous indignation.

But in all fairness, after three years of the epidemic, the Hollywood film industry and even the global film industry have more or less been hit to varying degrees. The new Hollywood films released this year have regressed significantly in terms of both quantity and quality. It is no exaggeration to call it a "small year for movies".

According to the status quo of the global film industry, it is an indisputable fact that female directors are significantly more affected by employment opportunities than their male counterparts at a time when there is still a large gap between gender equality. At this year's Cannes Film Festival, artistic director Fu Mao revealed that the number of works directed by women this year was significantly less than in previous years. Especially in the United States, female directors only account for about 10% of the total number of directors in the country, which is only half of the number of female directors in Europe. The base is not enough, and coupled with the difficulties brought about by the epidemic, if it is necessary to nominate a female director for the Golden Globes, I am afraid it will be somewhat difficult for some.

Filmmakers remain on the fence about Golden Globes amid scandal

In itself, the current chairman of the Hollywood Foreign Writers Association is a woman. Ms. Helen Hoehne (Helen Hoehne), who took office in September last year, said that this year's more than 200 Golden Globe judges "come from 62 countries around the world, women and Non-whites are in the majority." In this context, some ethnic minorities have also been nominated for the Golden Globe Awards this year. In addition to the Chinese and Chinese filmmakers mentioned above, the Filipino actress Dolly De Leon in "The Triangle of Sadness" won the best award. Supporting Actress nomination.

Helen Horn, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), made a speech. Visual China Map

However, the famous African-American actor Will Smith failed to get a nomination for his new work "Liberation". At the Oscars ceremony at the beginning of the year, he became notorious for slapping the host Chris Rock, and was severely punished by Oscar for ten years. Originally, some people in the industry believed that the Golden Globe Awards would specifically nominate Smith to show the difference between him and the Oscars, but at present, it seems that the Golden Globe Awards, which have just climbed out of the scandal quagmire, do not plan to enter this muddy water.

The big-name star who also failed to get nominated is Tom Cruise of "Top Gun 2". Back then, the Golden Globes were boycotted by Hollywood filmmakers. Tom Cruise, who has won three times, took the lead and returned the three Golden Globes he had won in the past in a high-profile manner. . Today, when "Top Gun 2" itself has been nominated for three Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Cruise has not been nominated for the Best Actor Award. I am afraid that only God knows the reason behind it. Got it.

If it is really said that members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association took revenge privately, I am afraid it is not true. After all, Brendan Fraser, who had already stated in advance that he would never attend the Golden Globes, was nominated for "Whale". In 2018, he revealed a shocking secret in an interview with "GQ" magazine, accusing Philip Burke, the former chairman of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, of sexually assaulting him, which was denied by Burke. Last year, Burke was finally expelled from the Foreign Journalists Association for defaming the African-American civil rights movement in private emails.

This year's Hollywood awards season is affected by factors such as the overall small number of films and poor box office results. It seems to be somewhat out of shape. For the time being, it is not clear which film is the obvious leader. In the past, the Golden Globe Awards held in January has always been a key booster for gods from all walks of life to hit the Oscars. Being able to win the favor of the Foreign Journalists Association, even if it is just a nomination, will increase the exposure of these films and filmmakers. . After all, the Oscar judges are all nobles and have a lot of work. The time they can squeeze out to seriously watch the popular movies during the awards season is quite limited after all. The truth that good wine is not afraid of deep alleys is obviously not applicable. How to let more people know your name, That's the key.

So in previous years, once the nominations for the Golden Globes were announced, entertainers and creators from all walks of life who were nominated would use social networks or media platforms to talk about their excitement after being recognized by the Golden Globes. Some industries that were nominated for the first time Newcomers even go out of their way to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for its appreciation. On the one hand, this kind of exposure can gather more popularity for yourself and your work, and grasp the opportunity in the awards season. On the other hand, this kind of interaction can be regarded as the default rule of Hollywood. Stars, media, awards, and audiences are all in this ecology. The inherent components on the chain support the century-old foundation of the Hollywood film and television industry.

However, this year's situation is different. After the announcement of the Golden Globe Awards, in addition to Kevin Costner, Hugh Jackman, Rihanna, Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, Henry Winkler, Diego Luna, Jerry Bruckheimer and others have publicly thanked the Golden Globe judges for their recognition on social media. The reticence of industry newcomers like "Elvis" star Austin Butler and Netflix series "Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega at this time is even more abrupt.

The most obvious reason is probably the negative news of the Golden Globe Awards in the past few years, so that many Hollywood PR companies and brokerage companies have not yet made a final decision on whether their artists should fully embrace its return. As for the awards ceremony to be held on the evening of Tuesday, January 10 next year, we can only wait and see how many people will be willing to dress up to attend.

The complete list of nominees for the 80th Golden Globe Awards

【Movie】

Best Picture - Drama:

"Dream House"

Top Gun 2: The Lone Ranger

Elvis Presley

"Tal"

"Avatar: Way of Water"

Best Picture - Musical/Comedy:

"Babylon"

"The Banshee of Inisherin"

"Momentary Universe"

"Knives Out 2"

"Triangle of Sadness"

Best Foreign Language Film:

All Quiet on the Western Front (Germany)

"Argentina, 1985" (Argentina)

Intimacy (Belgium/France/Netherlands)

"Determination to Break Up" (Korea)

"RRR" (India)

Best Animated Feature Film:

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

"King of Dogs"

"Shell Marcel in Shoes"

"Puss in Boots 2"

"Metamorphosis of Youth"

Best Director:

James Cameron, Avatar: Way of Water

Kwan Ka-yung/Daniel Schnatter "The Instant Universe"

Baz Luhrmann, "Elvis Presley"

Martin Macdonald, The Banshee of Inisherin

Steven Spielberg, "The House of Dreams"

Best Actor - Drama:

Austin Butler, Elvis Presley

Brendan Fraser, The Whale

Hugh Jackman "Son Trapped in Mind"

Bill Nye, Lust to Live

Jeremy Pope, "Parade Day"

Best Actress - Drama:

Cate Blanchett, "Tal"

Olivia Colman "Empire of Light"

Viola Davis, The Belle of Daho

Ana de Armas "Blonde Monroe"

Michelle Williams, The House of Dreams

Best Actor - Musical/Comedy:

Diego Calva "Babylon"

Daniel Craig, "Knives Out 2"

Adam Driver "White Noise"

Colin Farrell, The Banshee of Inisherin

Rafe Fiennes "The Menu"

Best Actress - Musical/Comedy:

Lesley Manville, "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris"

Margot Robbie "Babylon"

Anya Taylor-Joy "The Menu"

Emma Thompson, "Good Luck, Rio Grande"

Michelle Yeoh "The Instant Universe"

Best Supporting Actor:

Brendan Gleeson, The Banshee of Inisherin

Kwan Ji-wai "Instant Universe"

Eddie Redmayne, The Nurse of Conscience

Brad Pitt "Babylon"

Barry Keorn, The Banshee of Inisherin

Best Supporting Actress:

Angela Bassett, "Black Panther 2"

Kerry Condon, "The Banshee of Enisherin"

Jamie Lee Curtis, The Instant Universe

Dolly DeLeon, The Triangle

Carey Mulligan, "She Said"

Best Screenplay:

The Instant Universe Kwan Ka Wing Daniel Schnatter

The Banshee of Inisherin by Martin Macdonald

The House of Dreams Steven Spielberg Tony Kushner

"Tal" Todd Field

Women Talk Sarah Polley

Best Original Score:

Carter Burwell, The Banshee of Inisherin

Hildy Guznadottir "Women Talk"

John Williams, The House of Dreams

Justin Hurwitz "Babylon"

Alexandre Desplat, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Best Song:

"Lift Me Up" Timms/Ludwig Goransson/Rihanna/Ryan Coogler "Black Panther 2"

“Hold My Hand” Lady Gaga/BloodPop Top Gun 2: Maverick

"Naatu Naatu" Kala Bhairava / M.M. Kirawani / Rahul Siprigan "RRR"

"Carolina" Taylor Swift, "The Girl in the Deep Swamp"

"Ciao Papa" Robben Katz / Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

【television】

Best Series - Drama:

"Dragon Family"

"Better Call Saul"

"crown"

"Life Slicing"

"Dark Money Resort"

BEST SERIES - COMEDY:

"Elementary School Wind and Cloud"

"Bear's Restaurant"

"Desperate Writer"

"Murder in an Apartment Complex"

"Wednesday"

Best Limited Series/TV Movie:

"Blackbird"

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

"Pam and Tommy"

"Dropout"

"White Lotus Resort"

Best Actor - Drama:

Jeff Bridges, The Old Man

Kevin Costner, "Yellowstone"

Diego Luna "Andor"

Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul

Adam Scott, "Life Slicing"

Best Actress - Drama:

Laura Linney, "Dark Money Resort"

Imelda Staunton, The Crown

Zendaya "Hyper"

Emma Darcy, "Dragon Family"

Hilary Swank, The Daily Alaska

Best Actor - Musical/Comedy:

Donald Glover, Atlanta

Bill Hader, "Barry"

Steve Martin, Murder in an Apartment Complex

Martin Short, Murder in an Apartment Complex

Jeremy Allen White, The Bear's Diner

Best Actress - Musical/Comedy:

Quinta Brunson, "Primary School"

Selena Gomez, "Murder in an Apartment Complex"

Jane Smart, The Desperate Writer

Jenna Ortega "Wednesday"

Kelly Cuoco, "Flight Attendant Crisis"

Best Actor - Limited Series/Movie:

Taron Edgerton, "Blackbird"

Colin Firth "Between the Staircase"

Andrew Garfield, Under Heaven's Banners

Evan Peters, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Sebastian Stan "Pam and Tommy"

Best Actress - Limited Series/Movie:

Jessica Chastain, "George and Tammy"

Julia Garner, "Fictional Anna"

Lily James "Pam and Tommy"

Julia Roberts, "Gaslight"

Amanda Seyfried, "The Dropout"

Best Supporting Actor - Serial:

John Lithgow, The Old Man

Jonathan Price, The Crown

John Turturro "Life Slicing"

Tyler James Williams, "Primary School"

Henry Winkler, "Barry"

Best Supporting Actress - Serial:

Shirley Lee Ralph, "Elementary School"

Elizabeth Debicki "The Crown"

Julia Garner, "Dark Money Resort"

Janelle James, "Elementary School"

Hannah Ebinder, The Desperate Writer

Best Supporting Actor - Limited Series/Movie:

F. Murray Abraham "White Lotus Resort"

Domhnall Gleeson, "Special Patient"

Paul Walter Hauser, The Blackbird

Richard Jenkins, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Seth Rogen, Pam and Tommy

Best Supporting Actress - Limited Series/Movie:

Jennifer Coolidge, "White Lotus Resort"

Claire Danes, "Fleisman in Trouble"

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Under Heaven's Banners

Nancy Nash, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Aubrey Plaza, "White Lotus Resort"