announced their 2025 nominees for film and television on Monday morning. Unlike the wild-and-crazy Globes of yore, which made room for “Bridesmaids,” “Deadpool” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” alongside more prestigious fare, the on-the-wagon Globes’ list reads like that of a black-tie European festival.I’m half-surprised presenters Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut didn’t begin the news with, “Mesdames et Messieurs …”Actually, this year’s ceremony could, in a first, wind up snobbier than the Oscars.
That’s hard to believe. Remember when the pack of buzzed international loons nominated “The Tourist” (20% on Rotten Tomatoes) just to get Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie to come?
Those were the days.This time, with bow ties affixed and pinkies out, French director Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish-language musical about a Mexican drug lord who transitions into a woman, led with 10 — including Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy.
Netflix’s overrated art piece is somehow the second-most-nominated movie in the history of the Golden Globes.“The Brutalist,” a three-and-a-half hour film — with an intermission! — about Hungarian architect László Tóth followed with seven, including Best Motion Picture — Drama and Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for Adrien Brody.And “Anora,” the best of them all, managed five, notably for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy and for sensational lead actress Mikey Madison.And what of the movies you’ve heard of?The fantastic “Dune: Part Two” eked out just two — Best Motion Picture — Drama and Best Original Score — Motion Picture.
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