The Golden Globe Awards are bestowed annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press
Association (HFPA) to celebrate excellence in film and television.
While the awards primarily focus on English-language films, they also recognize
foreign language films through separate categories. Here are some notable movies
that have won or been nominated for Golden Globe Awards: 1. "La La Land" (2016):
This critically acclaimed musical film directed by Damien Chazelle won a
record-breaking seven Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture -
Musical or Comedy. 2. "The Social Network" (2010): Directed by David Fincher,
this biographical drama about the founding of Facebook received four Golden
Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. 3. "Moonlight" (2016): This
coming-of-age drama directed by Barry Jenkins won the Golden Globe Award for
Best Motion Picture - Drama. It went on to win the Academy Award for Best
Picture. 4. "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008): Directed by Danny Boyle, this film
about a young Indian man participating in a game show won four Golden Globe
Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. 5. "Boyhood" (2014): Directed by
Richard Linklater, this coming-of-age drama was shot over a span of 12 years. It
received three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. 6.
"The Shape of Water" (2017): Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this fantasy drama
won two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. It also won
the Academy Award for Best Picture. 7. "12 Years a Slave" (2013): Directed by
Steve McQueen, this historical drama based on Solomon Northup's memoir won the
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama. It went on to win the
Academy Award for Best Picture. 8. "Birdman" (2014): Directed by Alejandro
González Iñárritu, this black comedy-drama won two Golden Globe Awards,
including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It also won the Academy Award
for Best Picture. These are just a few examples of movies that have received
recognition at the Golden Globe Awards over the years. The awards serve as an
important precursor to the Academy Awards and often indicate which films may
receive Oscar nominations and wins. Here are some more notable movies that have
won or been nominated for Golden Globe Awards: 9. "Titanic" (1997): Directed by
James Cameron, this epic romance film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion
Picture - Drama. It also became a global phenomenon and won numerous Academy
Awards. 10. "Schindler's List" (1993): Directed by Steven Spielberg, this
powerful Holocaust drama won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture -
Drama. It went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. 11. "Gladiator"
(2000): Directed by Ridley Scott, this historical drama won the Golden Globe
Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama. It also won multiple Academy Awards,
including Best Picture. 12. "Argo" (2012): Directed by Ben Affleck, this
political thriller won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama.
It also won the Academy Award for Best Picture. 13. "The Revenant" (2015):
Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, this survival drama won the Golden
Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama. Leonardo DiCaprio also won the
Golden Globe for Best Actor for his performance in the film. 14. "A Star Is
Born" (2018): Directed by Bradley Cooper, this musical romantic drama was
nominated for multiple Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture -
Drama. Lady Gaga won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song. 15. "The Irishman"
(2019): Directed by Martin Scorsese, this crime film received multiple Golden
Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. 16. "Birds of Prey"
(2020): This superhero film, directed by Cathy Yan, won the Golden Globe Award
for Best Original Song ("The Best") performed by Jurnee Smollett and the cast.
These are just a few more examples of movies recognized by the Golden Globe
Awards over the years, showcasing the wide range of genres and themes that have
been celebrated.
