Variety parent company PMC in a joint venture with Eldridge, has been reconstituted as a for-profit enterprise and now has a more diverse voting body of 300 journalists, as opposed to the roughly 80 who once decided the winners.
But beyond the reforms, celebrities — who somehow always find time in their schedules to accept awards — appreciate that a nationally televised ceremony like the Globes can provide an important platform for their movies and shows.
And though Globes voters’ choices don’t necessarily align with those of the Emmys or the Oscars, an emotional acceptance speech or a viral moment can bolster an awards campaign.
As Hollywood wakes up from the Globes parties around town, nursing a case of cocktail flu, here are some takeaways from an unpredictable broadcast. Too Much Ado About Running Times Veteran awards analysts worried that “The Brutalist,” a 215-minute historical epic about a midcentury architect, was a tough sell for voters who might prefer something more traditional — or at least shorter — like “A Complete Unknown” or “Conclave.” But “The Brutalist,” which, at its core, is about the struggle between art and commerce, has a message that resonates with cinephiles and creatives.
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