Golden Globes 2023 Nominations: Barbie Leads with Nine Nods, Oppenheimer Close Behind with Eight

The Golden Globes nominations were revealed on Tuesday, showcasing the standout films of the 2023 year. Leading the pack with nine nominations is Barbie, followed closely by Oppenheimer with eight nods. Both films have been recognized in different categories: Barbie competing in the comedy and musical category alongside Air, American Fiction, The Holdovers, May December, and Poor Things.

Oppenheimer, on the other hand, is placed in the drama category alongside Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Past Lives, The Zone of Interest, and Anatomy of a Fall, the winner of the European Film Awards.While there were no major surprises in the nominations, there are a few notable mentions. Among the non-English films, Past Lives stands out despite being primarily in English.

This led to a snub for a Japanese film in the Perfect Days category. Another surprise comes in the form of Jennifer Lawrence's nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for her role in No Hard Feelings, a film that did not make the list. Alma Pöysti also secured a nomination in the same category for Fallen Leaves, a quirky Finnish romantic comedy.

In the 'best songs' category, the nominees include three songs from Barbie, a lesser-known track from Bruce Springsteen, Lenny Kravitz's song from Rustin, and a tune penned and performed by Jack Black in the Super Mario Bros. Movie. It's an eclectic mix of musical talent that showcases the diverse range of music in films this year.

The Golden Globes have undergone a transformation this year, with a new committee of 300 diverse and international journalists taking over from the Hollywood Foreign Press. This change in leadership aims to give more films the opportunity to shine and be recognized for their cinematic achievements. Stay tuned to FilmTotaal for updates on all things Award Season leading up to the Oscars ceremony in April 2024.