CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Variety reports:

Golden Globe voters have received their ballots and are starting to consider their choices for the best work in film and television. With 15 film categories — six of them split between drama and comedy/musical — the Globes are a bellwether for the Oscars. Under the HFPA, the awards were criticized for favoring star power over quality.

But with a revamped voting body, the Globes have become more discerning, making more globally minded choices. These categories are shaping up to be particularly cutthroat.

Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” and Universal’s “Wicked” are leading the pack. Karla Sofía Gascón, poised to make history as the first transgender performer recognized in a film category, delivers a standout turn in “Emilia.” Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo’s heartbreaking work as Elphaba in “Wicked” has generated considerable buzz.

Read the full article.

Final Golden Globes Predictions: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ Expected to Lead Nominations variety.com/2024/film/co…

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— Variety (@variety.bsky.social) December 5, 2024 at 8:43 PM