Predictions for the 2023 Golden Globes: Who will, could, and should win?
The Golden Globes, often considered the official start of awards season, are back again this year. Amidst controversies surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), it remains to be seen how significant this year’s event will be. Despite the criticisms, the Golden Globes hold value for awards season enthusiasts like ourselves.
The 2023 Golden Globes have been an especially interesting journey, with potential favorites rising and falling throughout the year. Unprecedentedly, three sequels, namely “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” have secured nominations in the ten Best Picture categories. The acting races are equally unpredictable, promising a suspenseful ceremony on January 10th, 2023. Let’s dive into our predictions for the film categories at the 80th Golden Globes.
Best Motion Picture: Drama
– Avatar: The Way of Water
– Elvis
– The Fabelmans
– TAR
– Top Gun: Maverick
The competition for the Best Motion Picture: Drama award is fierce and presents us with a challenging prediction. “The Fabelmans,” Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film, is considered the frontrunner, but it fell slightly short with only four nominations, missing out on supporting actor nominations. “Elvis” garnered unexpected attention, securing a directing nomination for Baz Luhrman and winning another award prior to the Golden Globes. Meanwhile, “Top Gun: Maverick” is hailed for saving movie theaters. While “The Fabelmans” may be the perceived frontrunner, the race could be tighter than anticipated.
Predictions for Best Motion Picture: Drama
– Will Win: The Fabelmans
– Could Win: Elvis
– Should Win: Elvis
– Should’ve Been Nominated: None
Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy
– Babylon
– The Banshees of Inisherin
– Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
– Triangle of Sadness
The Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy category is dominated by “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. With multiple nominations in various categories, this film has generated tremendous buzz. However, “The Banshees of Inisherin” received the most nominations this year, providing stiff competition. While an upset in this category is unlikely, it’s crucial to recognize the brilliance of other films such as “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Bros”.
Predictions for Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy
– Will Win: Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Could Win: The Banshees of Inisherin
– Should Win: Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Bros
Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Drama
– Cate Blanchett TÃR
– Olivia Colman Empire of Light
– Viola Davis The Woman King
– Ana de Armas Blonde
– Michelle Williams The Fabelmans
The Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Drama category features outstanding performances. Cate Blanchett’s portrayal in “TAR” is emotionally intelligent and powerful, making her a strong contender. Michelle Williams could have been a fierce competitor if “The Fabelmans” had performed better in nominations. However, it seems likely that Olivia Colman’s performance in “Empire of Light” will give Blanchett a run for her money. Ultimately, the race for this category should be between Blanchett and Colman.
Predictions for Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Drama
– Will Win: Cate Blanchett TAR
– Could Win: Michelle Williams The Fabelmans
– Should Win: Viola Davis The Woman King
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Aubrey Plaza Emily the Criminal
Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Drama
– Austin Butler Elvis
– Brendan Fraser The Whale
– Hugh Jackman The Son
– Bill Nighy Living
– Jeremy Pope The Inspection
The Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Drama race is a tightly contested battle between Austin Butler and Brendan Fraser. Butler’s star-making turn as Elvis Presley is reminiscent of Rami Malek’s success in “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Nevertheless, Fraser’s emotionally powerful performance in “The Whale” is deserving of recognition. Given the historical affinity between the HFPA and Colin Farrell, it’s likely that Butler will secure the win, especially since Fraser won’t be in attendance at the ceremony.
Predictions for Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Drama
– Will Win: Austin Butler Elvis
– Could Win: Brendan Fraser The Whale
– Should Win: Brendan Fraser The Whale
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Paul Mescal Aftersun
Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy
– Lesley Manville Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
– Margot Robbie Babylon
– Anya Taylor The Menu
– Emma Thompson Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
– Michelle Yeoh Everything Everywhere All at Once
In the Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy category, Michelle Yeoh stands out as the clear frontrunner for her exceptional performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The separation of genres at the Golden Globes greatly benefits Yeoh, positioning her for a well-deserved win. While other actresses, such as Margot Robbie, deliver solid performances, it’s unlikely they will triumph over Yeoh. It is worth mentioning Zoey Deutch’s brilliant portrayal in “Not Okay,” which merits more recognition in comedy awards.
Predictions for Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy
– Will Win: Michelle Yeoh Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Could Win: Margot Robbie Babylon
– Should Win: Michelle Yeoh Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Zoey Deutch Not Okay
Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy
– Diego Calva Babylon
– Daniel Craig Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
– Adam Driver White Noise
– Colin Farrell The Banshees of Inisherin
– Ralph Fiennes The Menu
The Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy category showcases several outstanding performances. Colin Farrell, having had a remarkable year, delivers a career-best performance in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” Yet, Daniel Craig’s return as Benoit Blanc is also commendable. Given the HFPA’s lack of nomination for Janelle Monáe’s fantastic performance in “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” it appears that Colin Farrell is the likely winner. However, it must be acknowledged that both Farrell and Craig are deserving of recognition.
Predictions for Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy
– Will Win: Colin Farrell The Banshees of Inisherin
– Could Win: Daniel Craig Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
– Should Win: Colin Farrell The Banshees of Inisherin
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Billy Eichner Bros
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
– Angela Bassett Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
– Kerry Condon The Banshees of Inisherin
– Jaime Lee Curtis Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Dolly De Leon Triangle of Sadness
– Carey Mulligan She Said
The Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture category is highly competitive. Kerry Condon, with multiple wins at various critics’ awards, emerges as the front runner. Her performance in “The Banshees of Inisherin” aligns with the film’s numerous nominations and critical acclaim. However, Jaime Lee Curtis, who has been campaigning heavily, remains a strong contender due to her industry reputation and vocal desire for an Oscar nomination. While Condon is our predicted winner, it’s important to highlight the exceptional performances of Angela Bassett and Stephanie Hsu that deserved recognition.
Predictions for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
– Will Win: Kerry Condon The Banshees of Inisherin
– Could Win: Jaime Lee Curtis Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Should Win: Angela Basset Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Stephanie Hsu Everything Everywhere All at Once
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
– Brendan Gleeson The Banshees of Inisherin
– Barry Keoghan The Banshees of Inisherin
– Brad Pitt Babylon
– Ke Huy Quan Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Eddie Redmayne The Good Nurse
The Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture category appears to have a clear winner. Ke Huy Quan, known for his exceptional performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” has been sweeping awards across various bodies. Brendan Gleeson, who initially posed a threat, has slim chances of winning, and it’s highly unlikely for anyone else to upset Quan’s trajectory.
Predictions for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
– Will Win: Ke Huy Quan Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Could Win: Brendan Gleeson The Banshees of Inisherin
– Should Win: Barry Keoghan The Banshees of Inisherin
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Mark Rylance Bones and All
Best Screenplay: Motion Picture
– Todd Field TAR
– Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Martin McDonagh The Banshees of Inisherin
– Sarah Polley Women Talking
– Tony Kushner and Steven Spielberg The Fabelmans
The Best Screenplay: Motion Picture category is highly competitive, with exceptional scripts at play. While “Everything Everywhere All At Once” boasts a strong script, the HFPA has shown strong favorability towards Martin McDonagh. Considering McDonagh’s win at the Golden Globes for “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” it’s advisable to lean towards him winning again. Nevertheless, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” has a unique and compelling script that deserves recognition.
Predictions for Best Screenplay: Motion Picture
– Will Win: Martin McDonagh The Banshees of Inisherin
– Could Win: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Should Win: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Jordan Peele Nope
Best Director: Motion Picture
– James Cameron Avatar: The Way of Water
– Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Baz Luhrman Elvis
– Martin McDonagh The Banshees of Inisherin
– Steven Spielberg The Fabelmans
Despite the lack of female nominees, the Best Director: Motion Picture category remains unpredictable. James Cameron, being a previous Golden Globe winner for the first “Avatar,” stands a chance to win again. Steven Spielberg is perceived as the frontrunner due to the personal nature of “The Fabelmans,” but his narrative has weakened over time. The Daniels have garnered critical acclaim, making it plausible for them to secure the win. The category presents a challenging prediction landscape.
Predictions for Best Director: Motion Picture
– Will Win: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Could Win: Steven Spielberg The Fabelmans
– Should Win: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Everything Everywhere All at Once
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Gina Prince-Bythewood The Woman King
Best Motion Picture: Non-English Language
– All Quiet on the Western Front
– Argentina, 1985
– Close
– Decision to Leave
– RRR
“RRR” has taken the 2023 awards season by surprise as the most likely foreign film nominated for Best Picture. This three-hour-long action epic, although unexpected, has a strong chance of winning. However, “All Quiet on the Western Front” is an original frontrunner and still has a decent shot at securing the win in this newly renamed category.
Predictions for Best Motion Picture: Non-English Language
– Will Win: RRR
– Could Win: All Quiet on the Western Front
– Should Win: RRR
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Holy Spider and The Quiet Girl
Best Motion Picture: Animated
– Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
– Inu-Oh
– Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
– Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
– Turning Red
“Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio” emerges as the dominant contender in the Best Motion Picture: Animated category. With heavyweight contenders like Rhianna, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga, the competition is fierce. While an upset is always possible, it’s generally safer to bet on the frontrunners, even in categories that are hard to predict.
Predictions for Best Motion Picture: Animated
– Will Win: Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
– Could Win: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
– Should Win: Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
– Should’ve Been Nominated: The Bad Guys
Best Original Score: Motion Picture
– Carter Burwell The Banshees of Inisherin
– Alexandre Desplat Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
– Hildur Guanadattir Women Talking
– Justin Hurwitz Babylon
– John Williams The Fabelmans
The Best Original Score: Motion Picture category showcases incredible compositions. Justin Hurwitz’s score for “Babylon” stands out as the work of a genius and a likely winner in this category. Both the director and Hurwitz have emphasized the significance of the music in the making of the film, and its brilliance is undeniable.
Predictions for Best Original Score: Motion Picture
– Will Win: Justin Hurwitz Babylon
– Could Win: Hildur Guanadattir Women Talking
– Should Win: Justin Hurwitz Babylon
– Should’ve Been Nominated: Michael Giacchino The Batman
Best Original Song: Motion Picture
– “Carolina” Where the Crawdads Sing
– “Ciao Papa” Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
– “Hold My Hand” Top Gun: Maverick
– “Lift Me Up” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
– “Naatu, Naatu”RRR
The Best Original Song: Motion Picture category presents several heavyweights, including Rhianna, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga. “Hold My Hand,” associated with “Top Gun: Maverick,” emerged as one of the year’s biggest songs. It’s a safe bet and closely resembles the success of “Shallow” from “A Star is Born.” While “Naatu, Naatu” would be a delightful surprise, it’s unlikely to triumph considering the competition.
Predictions for Best Original Song: Motion Picture
– Will Win: “Hold My Hand” Top Gun: Maverick
– Could Win: “Lift Me Up” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
– Should Win: “Naatu, Naatu” RRR
– Should’ve Been Nominated: “New Body Rhumba” White Noise
The 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards will take place on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, airing live on NBC and Peacock. Download our printable ballot sheet to make your predictions!
Conclusion
The 2023 Golden Globes are poised to kick off awards season with uncertainty and excitement. While controversies have surrounded the event, it remains a significant milestone in Hollywood’s recognition of outstanding films and performances. Our predictions highlight the films and individuals who stand as strong contenders in their respective categories. As the ceremony unfolds, it will be interesting to see how our predictions align with the final winners.
FAQ
1. Q: What is the significance of the Golden Globes for awards season?
A: The Golden Globes serve as the official start of awards season, setting the stage for prestigious events that follow.
2. Q: How has controversy affected the reputation of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)?
A: The HFPA has faced criticism for diversity issues and allegations of undue influence due to expensive gifts to voters. These controversies have tarnished the HFPA’s reputation.
3. Q: Which films have made surprising appearances in the nominations?
A: Three sequels, including “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” have secured nominations in the Best Picture categories, marking a first in awards season history.
4. Q: Who are the frontrunners in the acting categories?
A: Cate Blanchett, Olivia Colman, Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler, and Ke Huy Quan are strong contenders in their respective acting categories.
5. Q: Are there any notable snubs in the nominations?
A: Several performances and films that deserved recognition were overlooked, such as Aubrey Plaza in “Emily the Criminal” and Stephanie Hsu in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
6. Q: What is the most anticipated category of the night?
A: Best Director: Motion Picture is highly anticipated due to the lack of female nominees and the competitive landscape.
7. Q: Will the controversies surrounding the HFPA impact the winners’ speeches?
A: It remains to be seen how the winners will address the controversies in their speeches. The Golden Globes will provide a platform for winners to express their thoughts and perspectives.
8. Q: How can I watch the 80th Golden Globe Awards?
A: The 80th Golden Globe Awards will be televised live on NBC and Peacock on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
9. Q: Is there a printable ballot sheet available for making predictions?
A: Yes, you can download our printable ballot sheet to make your own predictions and track the winners during the ceremony.