LOS ANGELES: In the spotlight of the 81st Golden Globe Awards, “Barbie” emerges as the front-runner with nine nominations, closely followed by “Oppenheimer” with eight. These nominations highlight the cinematic achievements of the summer’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon. Other notable contenders include Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Poor Things,” and “Past Lives,” each securing five or more nominations.
In the Best Film category, the dramatic lineup includes “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” and “The Zone of Interest.” On the lighter side, the Best Musical or Comedy category features films like “Air,” “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “May December,” and “Poor Things.”
Acting recognitions spotlight talents like Bradley Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio, Annette Bening, Lily Gladstone, and more. Directors such as Bradley Cooper, Greta Gerwig, Yorgos Lanthimos, Christopher Nolan, and Martin Scorsese compete for the Best Director title.
The television category features outstanding dramas like “1923,” “The Crown,” and “The Last of Us,” while “Abbott Elementary,” “Barry,” and “Ted Lasso” shine in the musical or comedy series.
“Barbie” leads the film nominations with nine, closely followed by “Oppenheimer” with eight, promising a dynamic and competitive celebration of cinematic excellence at the Golden Globe Awards.