From “Barbie” to “Oppenheimer,” 2023 was filled with box office success, despite both the Writer’s Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists going on strike. Will “Barbenheimer” continue to take over at the 2023 Golden Globes? Here are our predictions for what movies, actors and actresses will win at the Golden Globe Awards this year.The predictions were made by Megan Camponovo, who covers entertainment for Hearst Television’s National Desk, along with other members of the National Desk staff. Best Motion Picture – Drama“Oppenheimer”“Killers of the Flower Moon”“Maestro”“Past Lives”“The Zone of Interest”“Anatomy of a Fall”Our prediction: “Oppenheimer”Christopher Nolan’s film focuses on the life of Robert J. Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, the father of the atomic bomb. The film depicts Oppenheimer’s life prior to, during and after the creation and dropping of the bomb, along with the moral dilemmas he faces along the way. Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy“Barbie”“Poor Things”“American Fiction”“The Holdovers”“May December”“Air”Our prediction: “Poor Things”While this one may be a more controversial choice, Yorgos Lanthimos does a great job of creating a mystical and strange world. The storyline keeps the audience engaged and intrigued as they follow Emma Stone’s Bella Baxter on a journey of self-discovery with a child-like mind to an intellectual adult with her own thoughts and ideas. While this movie is one of the better choices for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, its often strange tactics might make it a controversial choice from the HFPA. Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaBradley Cooper, “Maestro”Leonardo DiCaprio, “Killers of the Flower Moon”Colman Domingo, “Rustin”Barry Keoghan, “Saltburn”Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”Andrew Scott, “All of Us Strangers”Our prediction: Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”Bradley Cooper gives a spot-on and incredibly emotional performance as the iconic American conductor Leonard Bernstein. In order to perfect his role as a conductor, Cooper studied with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, which allowed him to embrace Bernstein. Cooper and co-star Carey Mulligan play off each other perfectly, enticing Cooper’s character even further. Cooper gives a performance of a lifetime in this film.Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaLily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”Annette Bening, “Nyad”Greta Lee, “Past Lives”Cailee Spaeny, “Priscilla”Our prediction: Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart, a real-life Osage woman, is the best part of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Gladstone plays a quiet but captivating character as she is married to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Ernst Burkhart. Gladstone steals the show with her dramatic performance and if she were to win, she would be the first Native American to win Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyNicolas Cage, “Dream Scenario”Timothée Chalamet, “Wonka”Matt Damon, “Air”Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”Joaquin Phoenix, “Beau Is Afraid”Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”Our prediction: Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”Paul Giamatti gives a compelling yet comedic performance as Paul Hunham, a high school professor at a prep school who must stay and babysit some children over winter break who are unable to go home for the holidays. Giamatti, along with his ability to play off his co-stars, makes his performance intriguing.Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyFantasia Barrino, “The Color Purple”Jennifer Lawrence, “No Hard Feelings”Natalie Portman, “May December”Margot Robbie, “Barbie”Emma Stone, “Poor Things”Our prediction: Emma Stone, “Poor Things”Emma Stone as Bella Baxter was one of her best roles. Stone portrays an adult in a child-like state growing up in the world. We see Stone go from a child-like mind to a fully functioning adult with different thoughts and ideas. Watching her grow and portray the different stages of learning throughout childhood, teenage rebellion and adulthood demonstrates why Stone should win the award.Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion PictureWillem Dafoe, “Poor Things”Robert DeNiro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”Charles Melton, “May December”Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”Our prediction: Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”Ryan Gosling’s Ken is one of the most talked about roles in 2023. Coining the term “Kenergy,” Gosling’s charm and overall aloofness put together create the perfect Ken. Gosling captured the audience throughout the entire film and was a standout role for him. From being Barbie’s boyfriend to attempting to take over Barbieworld, Gosling as Ken is a role people will be talking about for years to come.Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion PictureEmily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”Jodie Foster, “Nyad”Julianne Moore, “May December”Rosamund Pike, “Saltburn”Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”Our prediction: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”Da’Vine Joy Randolph gives an emotional performance as Mary Lamb, a grieving mother whose son died during the Vietnam War. Randolph is quiet and stoic yet gives a powerful performance showing what it is like to continue life when a child has passed, which captivates the audience.Best Director – Motion PictureBradley Cooper, “Maestro”Greta Gerwig, “Barbie”Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”Celine Song, “Past Lives”Our prediction: Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”Christopher Nolan was able to capture the essence of Robert J. Oppenheimer through Cillian Murphy for his entire life but was able to show the seriousness and anxiety surrounding his life during the creation of the atomic bomb. He was also able to depict both the facts from the fictionalized version of Oppenheimer through his choice of color throughout the film.Best Motion Picture – Animated“The Boy and the Heron”“Elemental”“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”“Suzume”“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”“Wish”Our prediction: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”One of the more highly anticipated animated movies in 2023, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” used various art styles throughout the movie, with over 1,000 artists working on the film. Each universe and character from that specific universe had their art style, which differed from every other universe, making it the most compelling choice for Best Motion Picture – Animated.Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language“Anatomy of a Fall”“Io Capitano”“Past Lives”“Society of the Snow”“The Zone of Interest”Our prediction: “The Zone of Interest”Jonathan Glazer’s harrowing film centers on Nazi Commandant Rudolf Hoos’ family life directly outside of the walls of Auschwitz. Glazer’s disturbing sound design mixed with a reality-style filming, brings both unease and mundanity to the horrors taking place just feet away. It’s a glimpse of pure evil that never comes into full view.Best Screenplay – Motion Picture“Barbie”“Poor Things”“Oppenheimer”“Killers of the Flower Moon”“Past Lives”“Anatomy of a Fall”Our prediction: “Barbie”Written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, “Barbie” was one of the most creative and influential movies of the year. Behind its funny jokes and Barbie ideals, Gerwig and Baumbach were able to create an influential message that evoked an emotional response from the audience. Best Original Song – Motion Picture“Addicted to Romance,” Bruce Springsteen, “She Came to Me”“Dance the Night,” Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, “Barbie”“I’m Just Ken,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, “Barbie”“Peaches,” Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond and John Spiker “The Super Mario Bros. Move”“Road to Freedom,” Lenny Kravitz, “Rustin”“What Was I Made For?” Billie Eilish & Finneas, “Barbie”Our prediction: “I’m Just Ken,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, “Barbie”While all three “Barbie” songs may split the vote, “I’m Just Ken” became a cultural phenomenon. The song became so popular that Ryan Gosling and the creators of the song reunited to create a Christmas version that was released in December, five months after the original song was released. “Saturday Night Live” even went on to make a parody of the song starring Pete Davidson. Best Original ScoreJerskin Fendrix, “Poor Things”Ludwig Göransson, “Oppenheimer”Mica Levi, “The Zone of Interest”Daniel Pemberton, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”Robbie Robertson, “Killers of the Flower Moon”“The Boy and the Heron”Our prediction: Ludwig Göransson, “Oppenheimer”Ludwig Göransson is able to portray several different emotions from the audience through his score. Whether it was the build-up to the atomic bomb being dropped to silence, to the anxiety J. Robert Oppenheimer was facing during his trial, the score was able to evoke anxiety, fear and frustration out of those who watched the film. Cinematic and Box Office Achievement“Barbie”“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”“John Wick: Chapter 4”“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One”“Oppenheimer”“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”Our prediction: “Barbie”Amidst the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strike where no one was able to promote their films, “Barbie” was still able to secure $1.442 billion at the box office. “Barbie” was the highest-grossing film of 2023 and was the most influential movie of the year.
From “Barbie” to “Oppenheimer,” 2023 was filled with box office success, despite both the Writer’s Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists going on strike.
Will “Barbenheimer” continue to take over at the 2023 Golden Globes? Here are our predictions for what movies, actors and actresses will win at the Golden Globe Awards this year.
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The predictions were made by Megan Camponovo, who covers entertainment for Hearst Television’s National Desk, along with other members of the National Desk staff.
Best Motion Picture – Drama
“Oppenheimer”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Maestro”
“Past Lives”
“The Zone of Interest”
“Anatomy of a Fall”
Our prediction: “Oppenheimer”
Christopher Nolan’s film focuses on the life of Robert J. Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, the father of the atomic bomb. The film depicts Oppenheimer’s life prior to, during and after the creation and dropping of the bomb, along with the moral dilemmas he faces along the way.
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
“Barbie”
“Poor Things”
“American Fiction”
“The Holdovers”
“May December”
“Air”
Our prediction: “Poor Things”
While this one may be a more controversial choice, Yorgos Lanthimos does a great job of creating a mystical and strange world. The storyline keeps the audience engaged and intrigued as they follow Emma Stone’s Bella Baxter on a journey of self-discovery with a child-like mind to an intellectual adult with her own thoughts and ideas. While this movie is one of the better choices for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, its often strange tactics might make it a controversial choice from the HFPA.
Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Leonardo DiCaprio, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
Barry Keoghan, “Saltburn”
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
Andrew Scott, “All of Us Strangers”
Our prediction: Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Bradley Cooper gives a spot-on and incredibly emotional performance as the iconic American conductor Leonard Bernstein. In order to perfect his role as a conductor, Cooper studied with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, which allowed him to embrace Bernstein. Cooper and co-star Carey Mulligan play off each other perfectly, enticing Cooper’s character even further. Cooper gives a performance of a lifetime in this film.
Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Annette Bening, “Nyad”
Greta Lee, “Past Lives”
Cailee Spaeny, “Priscilla”
Our prediction: Lily Gladstone, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart, a real-life Osage woman, is the best part of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Gladstone plays a quiet but captivating character as she is married to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Ernst Burkhart. Gladstone steals the show with her dramatic performance and if she were to win, she would be the first Native American to win Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.
Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Nicolas Cage, “Dream Scenario”
Timothée Chalamet, “Wonka”
Matt Damon, “Air”
Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Joaquin Phoenix, “Beau Is Afraid”
Jeffrey Wright, “American Fiction”
Our prediction: Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Paul Giamatti gives a compelling yet comedic performance as Paul Hunham, a high school professor at a prep school who must stay and babysit some children over winter break who are unable to go home for the holidays. Giamatti, along with his ability to play off his co-stars, makes his performance intriguing.
Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Fantasia Barrino, “The Color Purple”
Jennifer Lawrence, “No Hard Feelings”
Natalie Portman, “May December”
Margot Robbie, “Barbie”
Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Our prediction: Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
Emma Stone as Bella Baxter was one of her best roles. Stone portrays an adult in a child-like state growing up in the world. We see Stone go from a child-like mind to a fully functioning adult with different thoughts and ideas. Watching her grow and portray the different stages of learning throughout childhood, teenage rebellion and adulthood demonstrates why Stone should win the award.
Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Willem Dafoe, “Poor Things”
Robert DeNiro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
Charles Melton, “May December”
Mark Ruffalo, “Poor Things”
Our prediction: Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
Ryan Gosling’s Ken is one of the most talked about roles in 2023. Coining the term “Kenergy,” Gosling’s charm and overall aloofness put together create the perfect Ken. Gosling captured the audience throughout the entire film and was a standout role for him. From being Barbie’s boyfriend to attempting to take over Barbieworld, Gosling as Ken is a role people will be talking about for years to come.
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”
Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
Jodie Foster, “Nyad”
Julianne Moore, “May December”
Rosamund Pike, “Saltburn”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Our prediction: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph gives an emotional performance as Mary Lamb, a grieving mother whose son died during the Vietnam War. Randolph is quiet and stoic yet gives a powerful performance showing what it is like to continue life when a child has passed, which captivates the audience.
Best Director – Motion Picture
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Greta Gerwig, “Barbie”
Yorgos Lanthimos, “Poor Things”
Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Celine Song, “Past Lives”
Our prediction: Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
Christopher Nolan was able to capture the essence of Robert J. Oppenheimer through Cillian Murphy for his entire life but was able to show the seriousness and anxiety surrounding his life during the creation of the atomic bomb. He was also able to depict both the facts from the fictionalized version of Oppenheimer through his choice of color throughout the film.
Best Motion Picture – Animated
“The Boy and the Heron”
“Elemental”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“Suzume”
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
“Wish”
Our prediction: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
One of the more highly anticipated animated movies in 2023, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” used various art styles throughout the movie, with over 1,000 artists working on the film. Each universe and character from that specific universe had their art style, which differed from every other universe, making it the most compelling choice for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
“Anatomy of a Fall”
“Io Capitano”
“Past Lives”
“Society of the Snow”
“The Zone of Interest”
Our prediction: “The Zone of Interest”
Jonathan Glazer’s harrowing film centers on Nazi Commandant Rudolf Hoos’ family life directly outside of the walls of Auschwitz. Glazer’s disturbing sound design mixed with a reality-style filming, brings both unease and mundanity to the horrors taking place just feet away. It’s a glimpse of pure evil that never comes into full view.
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
“Barbie”
“Poor Things”
“Oppenheimer”
“Killers of the Flower Moon”
“Past Lives”
“Anatomy of a Fall”
Our prediction: “Barbie”
Written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, “Barbie” was one of the most creative and influential movies of the year. Behind its funny jokes and Barbie ideals, Gerwig and Baumbach were able to create an influential message that evoked an emotional response from the audience.
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
“Addicted to Romance,” Bruce Springsteen, “She Came to Me”
“Dance the Night,” Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, “Barbie”
“I’m Just Ken,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, “Barbie”
“Peaches,” Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond and John Spiker “The Super Mario Bros. Move”
“Road to Freedom,” Lenny Kravitz, “Rustin”
“What Was I Made For?” Billie Eilish & Finneas, “Barbie”
Our prediction: “I’m Just Ken,” Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, “Barbie”
While all three “Barbie” songs may split the vote, “I’m Just Ken” became a cultural phenomenon. The song became so popular that Ryan Gosling and the creators of the song reunited to create a Christmas version that was released in December, five months after the original song was released. “Saturday Night Live” even went on to make a parody of the song starring Pete Davidson.
Best Original Score
Jerskin Fendrix, “Poor Things”
Ludwig Göransson, “Oppenheimer”
Mica Levi, “The Zone of Interest”
Daniel Pemberton, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
Robbie Robertson, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
“The Boy and the Heron”
Our prediction: Ludwig Göransson, “Oppenheimer”
Ludwig Göransson is able to portray several different emotions from the audience through his score. Whether it was the build-up to the atomic bomb being dropped to silence, to the anxiety J. Robert Oppenheimer was facing during his trial, the score was able to evoke anxiety, fear and frustration out of those who watched the film.
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
“Barbie”
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
“John Wick: Chapter 4”
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One”
“Oppenheimer”
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”
Our prediction: “Barbie”
Amidst the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strike where no one was able to promote their films, “Barbie” was still able to secure $1.442 billion at the box office. “Barbie” was the highest-grossing film of 2023 and was the most influential movie of the year.
