Drama and Best Director – Motion Picture, The Brutalist filmmaker Brady Corbet offered some food for thought: “Final cut tie-break goes to the director.” This, said Corbet, is “sort of a controversial statement,

"No one was asking for a three and a half hour film about a mid-century designer, on 70mm, but it works," the filmmaker said.

The Brutalist' director Brady Corbet mentioned Aubrey Plaza during his 2025 Golden Globes acceptance speech after her husband Jeff Baena's death

The Brutalist' beat out 'A Complete Unknown', 'Conclave', 'Dune: Part Two', 'Nickel Boys' and 'September 5' for the big award

Payal Kapadia becomes the third Asian woman nominated for Best Director at the Golden Globes for All We Imagine As Light, showcasing Indian cinemas global presence.

Payal Kapadia makes history as the second Indian director nominated for a Golden Globe, but loses Best Director to Brady Corbet.

"Final-cut tiebreak goes to the director," the filmmaker said while accepting his movie's third award of the night.

Corbet's The Brutalist has remained one of the most anticipated film releases since its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September. Rolling Stone declared the