'KPOP Demon Hunters,' Supporting Actresses Among Favorite Golden Globe Nominations

by Tyler Glover

Photo: Netflix

KPop Demon Hunters
“KPop Demon Hunters” became a cultural phenomenon this year. It is one of those animated movies that is just as beloved by adults as it is by children. It tells the story of three mega KPOP stars named Rumi, Mira and Zoey who are also secret demon hunters who block their enemy by using their powerhouse voices. The movie is funny, action-packed and full of amazing music. The soundtrack plays in my car almost all the time and I don’t even care. The Golden Globe-nominated song, “Golden” was on my Spotify Wrapped as one of my top 20 songs listened to in 2025. The film has become, in my opinion, TOO BIG to ignore so if the Golden Globes ignored it, it would have been unforgivable. Luckily, the Globes got it right, and “KPOP Demon Hunters” getting into Best Animated Feature is one of my favorite Golden Globe nominations. 

Amy Madigan

Director Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” was the biggest surprise of 2025 for me. I thought the premise was intriguing and felt that I would eventually “get around to it.” I am not normally someone who really enjoys the horror genre, but so much positive word of mouth made it a must-see for me! The film is one of the best of the year. The thing that really sells the movie is the script and the Oscar-worthy performance of Amy Madigan as Aunt Gladys. Madigan’s performance is the kind of cinema that will be remembered for years and years. Aunt Gladys is eccentric, haunting, scary, intriguing and someone to not be messed with. Madigan portrays the innocent old woman perfectly, which makes her even more terrifying when we see just what Aunt Gladys is capable of. I immediately felt that Madigan should be in the conversation for Best Supporting Actress, but it felt like something that was just a wish that wouldn’t happen. Last week, Madigan earned a Critic’s Choice nomination for Best Supporting Actress and today, she earned a Golden Globe nomination. Madigan’s nomination is one of my favorite nominations because it is putting her on a path for a possible and very well-deserved Academy Award nomination. 
 
 
Ariana Grande 
My biggest wish last year for the Academy Awards was for Ariana Grande to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her hilarious, tragic and powerhouse performance as Galinda Upland ... of the Upper Uplands. When she had to sit as a runner-up all last season to Zoe Saldana for “Emilia Perez,” I immediately felt that she simply must win for the next film. Having seen the “Wicked” Broadway musical, I knew Grande was going to have some amazing material that she could sell to get the Oscar. With the reviews for “Wicked: For Good” not being as positive as “Wicked: Part 1,” it looks like a win may not be in the cards for Grande for the ‘Wicked’ films. However, I was beyond happy to see her still nominated for Best Supporting Actress for the second film at the Critic’s Choice and today at the Golden Globes.  

The Studio
Apple TV’s original comedy series, “The Studio” is one of my favorite new television shows of the past year. Being someone who loves the entertainment industry, anytime we get a chance to see things behind the scenes, I am ready for it. “The Studio” follows Emmy-winner Seth Rogen as newly appointed studio head of Continental Studios, Matt Remick. Remick has a strong desire to make movies that really resonate with audiences, but he also must balance the creative desires with the reality of what sells. The result is a funny show where we see Matt trying to get included in a Golden Globes speech and him trying to be a part of a “oner” that is almost ruined by his presence. Nowadays, most shows are not episodic and tell a story within the main story that is resolved at the end. “The Studio” brings back the nostalgia perfectly and I cannot wait for the second season. “The Studio” getting nominated for a Golden Globe today makes me so happy and if they win, maybe Matt Remick can get thanked!!! 

Sterling K. Brown
Sterling K. Brown has been one of my favorite actors of the last few years. After “The People v. O.J. Simpson” and his Emmy-winning performance in “This Is Us,” I feel that his name recognition alone gets me to check shows out. That is precisely what happened with Hulu’s “Paradise,” and I am so glad that I did. This thrilling and suspenseful drama takes place in an underground bunker in Colorado three years after a doomsday event. The story starts with the killing of the President of the United States and Brown’s Secret Service agent, Xavier, is a suspect. While this kind of series is a BIG series with lots of things going on, Brown has a way of grounding it and letting us see what everyday life has been like for Xavier. It is the kind of performance that not just any actor could give.