Indie films "The Zone of Interest" and "American Fiction" open in select theaters, offering unique and thought-provoking stories. "The Zone of Interest" explores the life of the commandant of Auschwitz and his family, while "American Fiction" satirically tackles cultural stereotypes. Both films have received critical acclaim and garnered Golden Globe nominations. Additionally, the music documentary "Immediate Family" and the expansions of "Poor Things" and "Maestro" are also highlighted.
Greta Gerwig, director of the blockbuster film "Barbie," will preside over the jury of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Gerwig, known for her critically acclaimed films "Lady Bird" and "Little Women," will be the first American female director to hold this role at Cannes. Her film "Barbie" grossed $1.4 billion at the box office and received nine Golden Globe nominations. The Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 14-25, 2024.
"Barbie" leads the nominations for the Golden Globe awards with nine nods, followed closely by "Oppenheimer" with eight nominations. The two films, which had a box office clash dubbed "Barbenheimer," will compete in different categories. The nominations reflect increased diversity and inclusion, with two female directors and a range of diverse acting nominees. The Golden Globes, a key precursor to the Academy Awards, will take place in January.
Warner Bros. Pictures releases the third and final trailer for their new adaptation of "The Color Purple," based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film follows the struggles of two young sisters as they dream of a better life free from discrimination and injustice. Steven Spielberg, the director of the 1985 film adaptation, returns as a producer. The star-studded cast includes Halle Bailey, Phylicia Mpasi, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Ciara, Taraji P. Henson, and Oprah Winfrey. "The Color Purple" will be released in cinemas on Christmas Day.
Barbie and Oppenheimer lead the nominations at the Golden Globe Awards, with nine and eight nominations respectively. Other contenders include Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things with seven nominations each. The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on 7 January. Succession leads the TV nominations with nine in total. Netflix leads the nominations with 28 in total, while HBO Max has the most TV nominations with 17. The Golden Globes have introduced new categories for cinematic and box office achievement, as well as best performance in stand-up comedy.
Viola Davis, America Ferrera, and Adam Driver were among the notable snubs in the 2024 Golden Globe nominations. "The Color Purple" was surprisingly overlooked in the best musical/comedy category, despite earning acting nominations for Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks. Other snubs included Julia Louis-Dreyfus, America Ferrera, Adam Driver, Taraji P. Henson, Zac Efron, Dominic Sessa, "Wonka," and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
