Golden Globes Archives

What Makes Mrs Maisel Marvellous is Her Pursuit of Perfection

The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, which drops its second season today, is one of the most anticipated TV events of the year. The show subverts the conventional trope of “the perfect female lead” by having a heroine whose perfectionism isn’t a temporary product of her circumstances.

Kahini Iyer July 18, 2016

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We’ve All Been Up Schitt’s Creek & Catherine O’Hara’s Moira Rose Made It a Little Better for Us

The story of the riches-to-rags Rose family in Schitt’s Creek struck a chord with the world during the pandemic. And the character who is the gateway drug that hooks you upfront is the wondrous, certifiably insane Moira Rose.

Kahini Iyer July 13, 2016

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Jokes Seth Meyers Couldn’t Tell (But Tina and Amy Should Have)

At the Golden Globes last night, Seth Meyers gave a powerful opening monologue. But even that couldn’t hide the need for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s collective comedic genius.

Aakansha Bisht July 1, 2016

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Will Mrs Maisel Stop Being Marvellous and Start Being Vulnerable?

In its third season, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel continues to be a perfectly pleasant – if overly long – confection. Yet it still seems unwilling to call Midge’s courage into question and ask whether she has what it takes to be not just a better comic but also a better person.

Kahini Iyer May 10, 2016

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The Handmaid’s Tale: A Story of Oppression for All Ages

By showing how close the links are between right-wing religious extremism and the violence and subjugation of women, The Handmaid’s Tale seems like a warning for present times.

RayC May 4, 2016

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Christopher Plummer Saves All the Money in the World

Ridley Scott’s gamble to replace Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World in the wake of sexual assault allegations, pays off. Christopher Plummer is unforgettable as the icy-cold oil baron J Paul Getty.

Poulomi Das April 20, 2016

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This Is Us: The Family Drama India Deserves But Never Got

NBC's This Is Us is a show that teaches us that there’s no love greater and more selfless than that of a close-knit family. It's a theme that most Pakistani dramas also hook us with. But Indian TV is yet to get a hang of it.

Ananya N April 16, 2016

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76th Golden Globes: Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody, and an Exercise in Token Wokeness

The 76th Golden Globes undid all of its sensitivity with how it dealt with two of the biggest awards of the night. It’s never a good sign when an awards ceremony warrants discussion because of its snubs rather than its wins.

Poulomi Das March 9, 2016

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From Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Chic Suit to JLo’s Gift-Wrap-inspired Gown, the Best & Worst at Golden Globes

Awards season 2020 kicked off at last night’s Golden Globes, and with big-name celebrities, naturally, comes fashion. Forget saving their best outfits for the Oscars, the Golden Globes red carpet saw stars pulling out all the stops.

Kahini Iyer March 5, 2016

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Why Oscar-Winning Nomadland is a Must-Watch Film for a Crisis-Hit World

Nomadland, which one an Oscar for Best Picture, is about a middle-aged woman forced into a life on the road after her husband’s death and subsequent shutdown of the plant he worked for. Life, the film tells us, can be looked at with the serenity of contentment, with the plausibility of lesser goals.

Manik Sharma March 5, 2016