January 1st 2025.
The film industry is buzzing with anticipation as awards season approaches. With favorites like Anora, Wicked, and The Brutalist, it's hard to predict who will come out on top this year. As we enter 2025, the Golden Globes are just around the corner, kicking off the string of prestigious ceremonies leading up to the Oscars on March 2.
But let's be real, the winner of the "best film" title doesn't always reflect the true quality of a movie. It often comes down to which film captures the current cultural zeitgeist and has the biggest budget for publicity campaigns. Let's not forget past upsets, like Green Book beating out BlacKkKlansman and The Favourite in 2019, or even Shakespeare in Love taking the title over Saving Private Ryan in 1998.
This year, there's no clear front-runner like Oppenheimer in 2024, who easily swept awards season despite competition from Barbie. Instead, we have a mix of potential winners, from indie darling Anora to the epic late arrival, The Brutalist. There's also the bold and divisive Emilia Pérez from Netflix, which is already considered a favorite.
But let's not forget about the movies that generated buzz earlier in the year and may now be left in the dust, such as Love Lies Bleeding, My Old Ass, and The Outrun. And with the potential for differences between Bafta and Oscar nominations and winners, it's anyone's game. Who knows, we might see more love for films like Sir Steve McQueen's Blitz or Robbie Williams' "CGI monkey biopic" Better Man.
As we gear up for the Golden Globes, there's also the question of which films will come out on top in the acting categories, especially with the added complication of splitting categories into drama and musical/comedy. Could we see a historic first if Karla Sofía Gascón wins for her role in Emilia Pérez? And let's not forget Daniel Craig's bold performance in Queer or newcomer Mikey Madison's breakout role in Anora.
But as we've seen before, popularity and commercial success don't always translate to a win, as is the case with Wicked potentially falling victim to its own success. And while horror films are often overlooked in favor of dramas, The Substance and Nosferatu have been making waves with critics, but may not have enough momentum to secure nominations.
At this point, it's anyone's guess as to who will take home the Oscar for "best film." Personally, I have my eye on The Brutalist, with its powerful story of a Jewish Hungarian immigrant making a life for himself in America. But as we've seen before, the "best" film doesn't always win. And while that may be disappointing, it's a testament to the high caliber of films in contention this year.
Regardless of who wins, the 2025 awards season is sure to be full of fierce competition and controversy. Who knows what surprises and upsets await us. But one thing is for sure, it's going to be an exciting ride. Stay tuned as we cover all the latest news and updates from the world of film and entertainment.
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