The Golden Globes this year lacked the usual glitz and glamour of the ceremony. There was no red carpet, no celebrity fanfare and no savage monologue by Ricky Gervais. The super scaled down event took place at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton hotel where winners were announced in a private awards ceremony. It was a big year for Australian artists with Nicole Kidman, Sarah Snook and Kodi Smit-McPhee walking away with top honours. Here are 7 of the best Golden Globe winning shows and movies you should binge or re-binge right away.
1. Mare of Easttown
Led by a brilliant Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown centers around a detective caught in the middle of a murder investigation in Pennsylvania. The show perfectly explores the dark side of living in a community and becomes increasingly addictive with each episode. The show is full of drama, intrigue and dark humour to keep you on the edge of your seats and wanting more. You can stream it now on Binge.
Golden Globes won:
Best performance by an actress in a miniseries or television film — Kate Winslet
2. West Side Story
Its a mammoth task to replicate West Side Story (1961) and not that it needed a refreshing but Steven Spielberg manages to put his own spin to the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. The dazzling dance numbers are best enjoyed on the big screen and Ariana DeBose is truly incandescent in her role. The movie is set to eventually stream on HBO Max and Disney+.
Golden Globes Won:
Best motion picture, musical or comedy
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy — Rachel Zegler
Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in any motion picture — Ariana DeBose
3. Succession
If you haven’t watched Succession yet, you’re seriously missing out. The series centers on the dysfunctional Roy family and their massive media conglomerate. The writing is witty and sharp and the performances incredibly engaging, making for brilliant social-political satire. Think Arrested Development meets Shakespeare. Adelaide-born Sarah Snook took the award for best supporting actress in a television drama. You can stream all the episodes now on Binge.
Golden Globes won:
Best television series — drama
Best performance by an actor in a television series, drama — Jeremy Strong
Best performance by a supporting actress in a television series, drama — Sarah Snook
4. Hacks
Jean Smart who was also brilliant in the earlier mentioned Mare of Easttown won the award for best performance by an actress in a television series, musical or comedy after sweeping the Emmy awards earlier this year too. The show is a gripping commentary on women in film and is as eye-opening as it is hilarious. It’s available to watch on Stan.
Golden Globes won:
Best performance by an actress in a television series, musical or comedy — Jean Smart
5. The Power of the Dog
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this brutal psychological drama which deals with themes of grief, resentment and jealousy. Although the pace of the movie isn’t for everyone, the sensational performances and cinematography make this quiet movie a must-watch. You can stream it now on Netflix.
Golden Globes won:
Best motion picture — drama
Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in any motion picture — Kodi Smit-McPhee
Best director, motion picture — Jane Campion
6. Tick, Tick… Boom!
Tick, Tick…Boom! is a brilliant and complex exploration of art and creativity with a career best performance by Andrew Garfield. The Lin-Manuel Miranda directed musical follows the story of an aspiring composer in NYC and his passion to create something great while navigating the more delicate aspects of life like love and friendship. It’s available to stream on Netflix.
Golden Globes won:
Best performance by an actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy — Andrew Garfield
7. Being the Ricardos
This biographical drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin explores the relationship between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz portrayed by Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem respectively. The film makes for a thoroughly entertaining watch with inspired performances from both leads. It’s available to stream on Amazon Prime.
Golden Globes won:
Best performance by an actress in a motion picture, drama — Nicole Kidman
Words by Ria Lawrence.