The Golden Globes are FINALLY happening this Sunday, so I'm reflecting on the 2020 ceremony, where I was fortunate enough to be in the stands for the red carpet. It was the most exciting moment of my life (so far) and I'm so grateful my mom and I were able to do it, given all the chaos that the rest of the year brought. This year's ceremony will no doubt look very different - who knows if and when red carpets will return? - but I spent the majority of last weekend catching up on some of the nominated films. All three that I watched blew me away.
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CUISINE
I'm focusing mainly on movies for this post, but I'll share with you a fun cocktail you can sip on during the show. I don't have a name for it, OR a photo of it. Just trust me.
1 1/2 oz vodka
1 oz chamboard
1/4 oz lime juice
1/4 oz lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, then pour into a martini glass. Top with bubbly. Cheers and enjoy.
SCREEN
Promising Young Woman - YIKES. This is a crazy unique and fresh storyline, written by Emerald Fennell and starring Carey Mulligan. Our protagonist is Cassie, who thinks she's doing the Lord's work by tricking men into thinking she's blackout drunk, only to entrap them when they try to take advantage of her. She's a sociopath with a complete and utter lack of conscience, yet you find yourself almost rooting for her. The supporting cast is unbelievable - Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Christopher Mintz-Plasse - just to name a few. Stop what you're doing and watch this. It's impossible not to feel something while you do.
Nomadland - Frances McDormand once again stuns as Fern, a woman who leaves everything behind to live in her van. Her husband's death and the 2008 recession were the driving factors, and we see her learn how to live as a nomad. The cinematography is stunning, and her interactions with supporting characters remind us that there's an enormous world out there; everyone is just trying to find their way through it. McDormand was perfect in this role, and she makes it easy for us to empathize with this character. Highly recommend.
Sound of Metal - Riz Ahmed stars as Ruben, a musician in recovery who also happens to be losing his hearing. This news is devastating to him and his girlfriend/bandmate, rightfully so, but he begins to find refuge in a deaf recovery community. His scenes with veteran actor Paul Raci are the most moving. Ahmed portrays this character's internal struggle beautifully and it's a thrill to be on this journey of self-re-discovery with him.