‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Shine at the 82nd Golden Globes/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ At the 82nd Golden Globes, ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ triumphed, winning top honors for drama and musical/comedy, respectively. Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña earned acting awards, while Demi Moore celebrated a comeback win. The event highlighted audacious storytelling, with films like ‘Wicked’ and ‘Flow’ also taking major prizes.
Golden Globes 2025: Quick Looks
- Top Winners: ‘The Brutalist’ (Best Drama) and ‘Emilia Pérez’ (Best Musical/Comedy).
- Acting Highlights: Adrien Brody, Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, and Fernanda Torres secured major wins.
- TV Honors: ‘Shōgun’ dominated with four awards, including Best Drama Series.
- Box Office Success: ‘Wicked’ won for cinematic and box-office achievement, grossing $700 million.
- Host Performance: Nikki Glaser delivered a sharp monologue, marking a comedic rebound for the Globes.
‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Shine at the 82nd Golden Globes
Deep Look
The 82nd Golden Globes celebrated a daring year in film and television, with bold, genre-defying works taking center stage. The night’s biggest winners were Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’ and Jacques Audiard’s ‘Emilia Pérez,’ two films that pushed boundaries and captured the industry’s imagination.
‘The Brutalist’: A Monumental Achievement
Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’, a 215-minute postwar epic, won Best Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor for Adrien Brody. Shot in VistaVision and released with an intermission, the film tells the story of a mid-century designer in a visually striking, unconventional style.
Corbet reflected on the challenges of making such an ambitious film:
“I was told this film was un-distributable. No one was asking for a three-and-a-half-hour film about a mid-century designer in 70mm. But it works.”
‘Emilia Pérez’: A Genre-Shifting Musical
Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language trans musical, ‘Emilia Pérez,’ swept several categories, including Best Musical/Comedy, Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña, and Best Non-English Language Film.
Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays a Mexican drug lord undergoing gender-affirming surgery, delivered an emotional acceptance speech:
“You can maybe put us in jail. You can beat us up. But you can never take away our soul or identity. I am who I am. Not who you want.”
Demi Moore’s Comeback
Demi Moore scored her first Globe for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy for her role in ‘The Substance,’ where she plays a Hollywood star using an experimental youth treatment.
“I’ve been doing this for over 45 years, and this is the first thing I’ve ever won as an actor,” Moore said, visibly moved.
Other Notable Wins
- Fernanda Torres: Best Actress in a Drama for ‘I’m Still Here’, a gripping story about a family living through Brazil’s political turmoil.
- Sebastian Stan: Best Supporting Actor in a Musical/Comedy for ‘A Different Man.’
Nikki Glaser’s Monologue
Host Nikki Glaser set the tone with a sharp monologue, poking fun at Hollywood’s elite and delivering a jab about political influence:
“You could really do anything … except tell the country who to vote for.”
Her performance marked a notable improvement over last year’s widely panned hosting, with Glaser earning praise for balancing humor and sincerity.
Wins for Bold Storytelling
The Globes celebrated films and series that defied convention:
- ‘Wicked’: Won for cinematic and box-office achievement, grossing $700 million.
- ‘Flow’: A wordless Latvian animated film, won Best Animated Feature, beating out blockbusters like ‘Inside Out 2.’
- ‘Conclave’: Took Best Screenplay for its gripping papal thriller.
TV Winners
Television honors went to familiar favorites and standout performances:
- ‘Shōgun’: Swept four categories, including Best Drama Series.
- Jean Smart: Best Actress for ‘Hacks.’
- Jeremy Allen White: Best Actor for ‘The Bear.’
- Colin Farrell: Best Actor in a Limited Series for his transformative role in ‘The Penguin.’
A Diverse Night of Winners
From daring films to standout performances, the 82nd Golden Globes highlighted the breadth of storytelling in Hollywood today. With surprises and heartfelt moments, the night set the stage for an unpredictable awards season.
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