Entertainment Journalists Spend Award Season at Home

At the beginning of every year, people hope to fulfill their new year's resolution. Some aim to live a healthier lifestyle, while others hope to read and study more. Many hope to spend more time with their family or maybe adopt a pet. Who knows? The intents are numerous, diverse, and vary for each person. 

However for one specific group of people, the entertainment reporters, there is one goal that must absolutely be reached: to watch all the Golden Globes nominees before the award shows. The urgency to watch everything is not for fun, or to make bets - although we do enjoy that as well. Unfortunately, the reason is as basic as it gets. 

The Golden Globes is the first big award ceremony of the “Award Season,” a period of time when many films, television, and music award ceremonies happen, such as the Critics Choice Awards, the Grammys, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, etc. until we finally close with the Oscars.

During this period of time, the nominees are involved in many talks, lectures, interviews, and of course red carpet events. Knowing the base material you are reporting on is definitely a must.

The season usually begins the first weekend of January and ends the last weekend of February. But like in every other industry, things are a little different this year and we’re running a few months late. For instance, the Oscars will now be held at the end of April.

From a positive point of view, entertainment reporters gain a bit more time to catch up on the films and television shows nominated. There is also a lot more accessibility to participate in events held online and in-person (with limited attendance.)

 There was a lot of confusion sorting out the new eligibility rules for each award, but overall, we have more time to enjoy the nominations. 

Yet, there is a great downside for reporters this year. We lost something very important, an active role in the coverage. Sure the Zoom events for nominees are fun to participate in and the content is amazing, but it is not the same as an in-person interview. It’s much harder to get that “out of the box question.” Oh well, it is what it is.

In the meantime, let us appreciate that we are seeing the nominees in gowns, tuxedos, hoodies, and pajamas in the comfort of their homes, while we wait for the return of Hollywood’s much-anticipated glitz and glamour. I mean, who doesn’t love to see the stars mingling and running through the red carpets?