TheOscarsrace is in full swing with the2019 Golden Globerevealing its winners on Sunday.
Leading the pack is the Dick Cheney biopicVicewith six nominations, as well asBradley Cooper‘s directorial debutA Star Is Born, which scored five nominations, including one for the film’s starLady Gaga.Green BookandThe Favouritealso picked up five nominations each.
But with the Golden Globe nominations out, what kind of influence do these choices have on film’s top prize —the Oscars— in this year’s race?
1.A Star Is Bornis the movie to beat
With major Globe nods for best picture (drama), actress, actor and director, Cooper’s directorial debut solidified its place as a prime contender when the nominations were first announced. Since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival (where previous best picture winnersLa La LandandBirdmanalso debuted), the fourth iteration of the star-crossed love story has maintained impressive momentum.
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Critics love it— and so do audiences. So far, the film has earned over $200 million in the U.S. alone, meaning many viewers saw it twice. The last tragic love story to galvanize the public in quite the same way,Titanic,cleaned up very nicely atthe Oscars.A Star Is Borncould very likely do the same.
2.Bohemian Rhapsodyis a major contender despite tepid reviews
Bohemian Rhapsodyhas resonated with the legion of Queen fans to the tune of $700 worldwide.
UnlikeA Star Is Born, however, the biopic didn’t hit the sweet spot with critics, many of whom panned the film. Oddly that hasn’t dimmed its awards prospects, with the film landing in the Globes race with a best picture (musical or comedy) and actor nomination forRami Malek.
Rami Malek.Alex Bailey/Fox
The Screen Actors Guild also surprised, nominating Malek and the film for its best ensemble award. Don’t discount its chances at theOscars. The show needs a hit film to lure in viewers, and this could do the trick.
3.First ManandWidowsare likely shutouts
First ManandWidowswere considered front-runners long before they even premiered due to their pedigree. Both come from Oscar-winning directors and star A-list talent. When they eventually premiered, the films yielded strong reviews. Yet when the Globe nominations were announced, neither netted any major nods, withWidowsbeing completely shut out. So what happened?
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4.The Favouritecould be competing against itself
With all three of the film’s actresses nominated for a Golden Globe, the film about two ladies in waiting fighting for the favor of Queen Anne could be facing off against itself on Sunday.
Emma StoneandRachel Weiszface off in the film as two ladies-in-waiting competing for the favor and affection of the frail Anne (Olivia Colman) — but also in the best supporting actress race, where they have both been nominated.
Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone inThe Favourite.Atsushi Nishijima/Twentieth Century Fox
Snagging her first Globes nomination, the 44-year-old Colman might also just land the best actress (comedy or musical) award.
- Emily Blunt is having a major moment
Emily Bluntlanded a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal inMary Poppins Returns.
The actress has had an incredibly busy year. While Blunt, 35, was nominated for just one Golden Globe, she scored two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations — one for her role as Mary Poppins and another for her performance inA Quiet Place.
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Mary Poppins Returnshas raked in over $100 million in the U.S. box office so far. Her husband, John Krasinski’sA Quiet Placealso did well with over $188 million in the U.S. box office and over $340 million worldwide.
The 76th annual Golden Globe Awards air Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
