Awards season is in full swing with the Golden Globe awards taking place Jan. 5.
The competition was stacked in the drama category, where six movies competed for the big prize. The Brutalist was the winner, increasing its hope of winning at the academy awards as well.
The movie is directed by Brady Corbet and tells the story of a trail-blazing architect who arrives in America from post-war Europe in the 40s to chase the American Dream. In Pennsylvania, He meets a wealthy and prominent industrialist who recognizes his talent for building and the drama ensues.
Adrian Brody plays the lead in a role similar to the one he played in The Pianist for which he earned an academy award.
On the other hand, several other films are vying for the spotlight.
Dune: Part Two was the other contender for the big prize. The second installment in Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy, the story continues the adventures of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, in his journey of self-discovery and meaning. Having lost the majority of his clan and supporters, Paul has to find a new home on a harsh and unforgiving new planet, called Arrakis.
A Complete Unknown takes us to New York in the 60s, where we follow the story of a very young Bob Dylan. Also starring Chalamet, we see the story of a man destined to change the course of American music. Chalamet received universal acclaim for his portrayal of Dylan.
Conclave was another prominent movie in this category. Starring Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter Series, The Menu). It is directed by Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front). The movie follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events: selecting the new Pope.
Once the Catholic church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, protagonist Cardinal Lawrence (Fiennes) uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the church.
Nickel Boys is directed by RaMell Ross in his feature film directorial debut. Based on a novel by the same name, The story follows two African American boys, Elwood and Turner in the 60s, as they are sent to an abusive reform school in Florida.
The movie has been a festival favorite with big wins in various forums including three awards from the Toronto Film Critics Association.
September 5, a historical drama that chronicles the Munich massacre of 1972 from the perspective of the ABC Sports crew, rounds out the list of the nominees. The film is directed by Tim Fehlbaum (Hell) with Peter Sarsgaard (The Batman) as the lead.
