EW’s awards experts debate the importance of the Golden Globe nominations in an increasingly unpredictable Oscar year.
), these snubs are worth looking into, especiallyDelroy Lindomissing out in an increasingly crowded Best Actor field.
I’m hoping he still pulls through, but he doesn’t feel like a lock.
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What else caught your eye immediately?
JOEY:Obviously, thePromising Young Womanlove shook me to the core (in a good way).
It’s a buzzy, timely masterpiece that the HFPA teed up for an appropriate Oscars answer.
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DAVID:Did Streep cancel herself out?
But the one I really have my eye on is Helena Zengel in this utterly unformed Supporting Actress category.
That’s crucial as it enters the homestretch.
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But on to the big question: Is a two-horse race for Best Picture betweenNomadlandandTrial of Chicago 7solidifying?
JOEY: I’m still not convinced thatTrialis much of a contender.
There’s excitement, fire, and hunger for something new fuelingNomadland’srelatively unscathed performance with the precursors so far.
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But I agree thatNomadlandstill feels like the movie to beat.
Who needs a good day with SAG tomorrow?
The support isn’t where it needs to be.
AndKate Winslet, too: The HFPA adores her, and not even they could reverseAmmonite’s fading.
So don’t be surprised if Murray an actor that actors love to love pops up there.
Weaver leading the charge.
DAVID:I’m watching for movies to build on their Globe momentum, too, likePromising Young WomanandMank.
I could also see SAG veering wildly from the Globes.
Expect more shocks to come.
(Sadly, Joey, that will not includePenguin Bloom.)
