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‘Marriage Story’ tops Golden Globes nominations with six
LOS ANGELES, Dec 9, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – “Marriage Story,” Netflix’s heart-
wrenching divorce saga, topped the Golden Globe nominations Monday with six
nods including best drama, kicking off the race for the Oscars.
“The Irishman,” Martin Scorsese’s three-and-a-half-hour gangster epic, and
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Quentin Tarantino’s nostalgic love letter to
1960s Tinseltown, were hot on its heels with five each.
The nominations traditionally see the stars and movies destined for awards
success start to break away from the competition — the Globes are seen as a
key bellwether for February’s Academy Awards.
“Marriage Story” earned nominations for its stars Scarlett Johansson and
Adam Driver, and for its screenplay, but director Noah Baumbach missed out.
Scorsese was nominated for best director for “Irishman” but there was no
best actor nod for his leading man Robert De Niro. Instead, Al Pacino and Joe
Pesci were both selected for supporting roles.
Netflix’s Vatican drama “The Two Popes” also performed well, while dark
comic book tale “Joker” received recognition in best drama, best actor and
best director.
The 77th Golden Globes, which also honor television, will take place in
Beverly Hills on January 5, two days before voting for Oscars nominees ends.
Monday’s nominations were announced at an early-morning Beverly Hills
ceremony by actor Tim Allen (“Toy Story”) and actresses Dakota Fanning (“I Am
Sam”) and Susan Kelechi Watson (“This Is Us”).
The 77th Golden Globes will take place in Los Angeles on January 5, two
days before voting for Oscars nominees ends.
The gala will be hosted by British comedian Ricky Gervais.
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