First, a few comments on the 77 th “Golden Globes”. Netflix had no less than three of the five nominees in the major category of best dramatic feature— The Irishman , Marriage Story , and The Two Popes . Yet these collectively scored only one minor win—Laura Dern in a supporting category for Marriage Story . (I still expect all three to be in the running for the Oscar best picture nominations to be announced January 13.) The biggest surprise was the big-screen epic 1917 taking the top award of best drama as well as best director for Sam Mendes, giving it an undeniable boost ahead of a January 10 North American wide release. Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood took three Globes including for best musical or comedy. When it comes to movie awards, the streaming services have yet to catch up to these made-for-theatrical-release features. Series are another matter as streaming increasingly dominates. I was glad to see Olivia Colman win for her superb portrayal of Queen Eliza
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