entertainment
January 12, 2026
The Golden Globes Tried to Have It Both Ways
The night’s two big film winners reflected a ceremony uncertain of its own message.
TL;DR
- The Golden Globes ceremony was marked by a polite atmosphere, with the host delivering light jokes and winners opting for broad messages rather than engaging with industry turbulence.
- The Best Motion Picture winners, *One Battle After Another* and *Hamnet*, represented a split between acknowledging real-world issues and offering escapism.
- The ceremony felt unsure of its purpose, with omissions in broadcast categories and a confusing selection in the new podcast category.
- Moments of sharpness, like Wanda Sykes' acceptance speech, were rare, with most winners' on-screen work having more substance than their podium remarks.
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