17 Web Series & Movies You Need To Watch Before Golden Globes 2021, If You Haven¡¯t Already!

It¡¯s awards season! It¡¯s that time of year, when Hollywood celebrates the year that has gone by and recognizes the content and the artists that stood out. This year is definitely going to be different as not only are these ceremonies pushed back, most of them will be held virtually, thanks to the pandemic.

On February 28th, TV¡¯s finest will come together at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards. The hosts for this evening will be the favourite duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and this will mark their fourth time together as hosts of this prestigious ceremony.

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Ever since the nominations were announced, many people are looking forward to catching up with the movies and shows that will be under the spotlight. With just a week remaining, here's a list of nominated series and films that you should watch before the commencement of the Golden Globe Awards.

1. The Crown

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The Crown has been a hot favorite right from season one. While people's interest in the royal family is never ending, the portrayal of them in this series has managed to make a loyal fan-following. The latest season piqued the interest more so because it showcased the Princess Diana chapter. Many were desperately awaiting the release, as speculations were rife about which events from the Duchess of Sussex's life will make the cut. Once it was finally released, it was loved by fans and critics alike.

2. Ratched

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A suspenseful drama series, it revolves around asylum nurse Mildred Ratched. In 1947, Mildred arrived in Northern California to work at a leading psychiatric hospital where new and unsettling experiments have begun on the human mind.

3. Emily In Paris

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A light and fun watch, this show was a visual treat as it consisted of all things Parisian. Right from the fashion to the small cafes situated in the interiors of Paris lanes, this show provided France as a backdrop to the story of Emily who is a marketing executive and has recently been located to Paris for her job. Lily Collins not only played the lead but she also co-produced this series.

4. Mrs America

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Starring Cate Blanchett, Mrs. America dramatizes and narrates the story behing the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and the unexpected backlash led by conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly.

5. The Mandolarian

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A visual treat for all Star Wars fans, The Mandolarian begins five years after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983) and the fall of the Galactic Empire, it follows Din Djarin, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy.

6. Queen¡¯s Gambit

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This seven-part limited series chronicles the story of an orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon, who grapples with alcohol and drug addiction and eventually goes on to compete with several elite chess players across the world, tackling the inherent sexism in the sport at the same time. Not only is this ride into the world of Harmon nail-biting but it also gives a detailed insight into the lesser-known world of chess.

7. Mank

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Mank is a tale of old Hollywood of the 1930s. Revolving around the life of alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, this movie showcases America was in the midst of the Depression and the onset of World War II. Mank is shown trying to finish writing Citizen Kane.

8. The Trial Of Chicago 7

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The Trial of Chicago 7 is a courtroom drama based on the trial of the titular group of people who protested against the Vietnam War. The film follows Chicago Seven¡¯s trial after they were charged with inciting riots at the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago.

9. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

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Sequel to 2006 mockumentary movie, Kazakh¡¯s funnyman Borat is released from prison for bringing shame to his country. He risks his life when he returns to the United States with his 15-year-old daughter.

10. Hamilton

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An audio visual treat for fans of musicals, this award-winning movie tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the treasury. It is a perfect blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway styles.

11. The Prom

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A simple story of a teen who wants to take his girlfriend to prom, this movie is yet another musical which thoroughly entertains as it has a fabulous cast including Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, James Corden and Kerry Washington to name a few.

12. Ma Rainey¡¯s Black Bottom

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Starring Viola Davis in the titular role and the late Chadwick Boseman, this movie follows a day in the life of legendary blues singer Ma Rainey and her band of musicians. It dramatizes a turbulent recording session in 1920s Chicago. It¡¯s a good mix of facts and historical fiction.

13. Soul

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A middle school music teacher, Joe Gardner has accidentally separated from his soul. Right before he is supposed to make his big break as a jazz musician, he is on a quest to reunite his body and soul. This movie is also the first Pixar film to have an African-American protagonist.

14. The Life Ahead

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Revolving around an elderly Holocaust survivor and former prostiture, this movie is about how she takes the children of local sex workers in her care either temporarily or permanently. Between all this she then forges a bond with a young immigrant who robbed her.

15. Sound Of Metal

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Starring Riz Ahmed, Sound Of Metal is a story of a heavy-metal drummer whose life takes a drastic turn when he begins to lose his hearing.

16. Pieces Of A Woman

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Based on a play of the same name, this is a movie adaptation of a real life experience of a mother losing her child during birth. A heartbreaking home birth leads to a harrowing life when she not only loses the baby but also has an emotional fallout with her partner. The grief of an unsuccessful pregnancy makes this movie a daunting watch.

17. The Personal History Of David Copperfield

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Most of us have read the adventures of our favourite childhood character David Copperfield. This movie follows his life from childhood to adulthood and all his experiences of making new friends and enemies along the way. It stars Dev Patel in the titular role.