As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of navigating through the labyrinthine world of Hollywood, I can confidently say that the Golden Globes are like a stubbornly resilient cockroach – they just won’t die! The 82nd Golden Globe Awards, coming back in January 2025, is as predictable as a Katy Perry comeback or another Mel Gibson directorial flop.
In January 2025, the controversial Golden Globe ceremony is set to return, much like a persistent phoenix or a resilient zombie. Despite ongoing controversies such as accusations of racial bias in nominations, allegations of corruption, and awarding an accolade to a comedian under fire for transphobic remarks, the Golden Globes persistently resurface. Interestingly, while the Academy Awards seem to be struggling to find a host for their upcoming event, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards have already secured one – none other than Nikki Glaser.
Glaser is currently well-known for her numerous hosting roles on reality TV shows, such as hosting versions of “Blind Date”, starring in “FBoy Island” and more recently appearing in “Lovers and Liars”. She has also made appearances in a few films, including those featuring Amy Schumer like “I Feel Pretty” and “Trainwreck”, and has played significant parts in celebrity roasts such as “The Roast of Tom Brady”.
Glaser aligns perfectly with the trend of contemporary Golden Globe hosts who predominantly lean towards comedy. Following a break from hosting the awards for 15 years, Ricky Gervais was the first comedian to host the Golden Globes in the 21st century. Gervais returned as host four more times, while Tina Fey and Amy Poehler also took the helm for four ceremonies each. Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and Jerrod Carmichael are all examples of recent Golden Globe hosts. Essentially, Glaser fits the mold of these individuals. Additionally, it’s fascinating to note that the choice of hosts for the 1980s Golden Globes was quite unexpected – Charlton Heston and Donna Mills shared the stage for the 43rd ceremony, while Faye Dunaway and Tim Curry teamed up for the 51st. The Golden Globes certainly have a reputation for being peculiar!
Glaser’s funny, experienced, and famous enough TV host to make her a no-brainer for hosting an awards program. Another benefit of her presence? She’ll probably avoid the misogynistic jokes that got the last Golden Globes host, Jo Koy, in hot water. That boondoggle of an opening monologue from Koy was iconic for all the wrong reasons. It projected the kind of tired, stodgy, and prejudiced aura that Dick Clark Productions (the new owners of the Golden Globes) have been trying to detach from the Golden Globes. Nowhere to go but up, especially with Glaser around.
Although Glaser, a reliable performer, is involved, the ongoing existence of the Golden Globes continues to be both annoying and puzzling. Despite being purchased from its initial contentious owners, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the voting body for this awards show has significantly expanded to incorporate a wider range of members. However, constantly modifying the Golden Globes seems like applying duct tape to a ship that’s already sinking. This is an event that awarded Ricky Gervais a Golden Globe just last year. In the 12 slots for Best Picture last year, only two went to films directed by people of color. Jo Koy’s entire monologue encapsulates the sentiment that even if you remove the Golden Globes from the HFPA, it’s hard to separate this ceremony from its roots in the association.
Despite the relatively low viewership of the Golden Globes not being impressive enough to justify their continuation, they persist, possibly due to Nikki Glaser’s efforts to revitalize an industry that appears more committed to preserving outdated, tarnished institutions than creating something new. In 2024, the Golden Globes managed to attract only 9.4 million viewers, which, while not terrible for live television in that year on a broadcast network, is also far from exceptional and raises questions about their future. The Oscars, however, remain the most-watched non-sports program of each year.
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2024-08-29 12:14