Golden Globes Kick Off Hollywood Awards Season

Streaming services, as predicted, dominated in a year where many movie theaters remained closed. Netflix showed muscle in early categories, picking up nods for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Mank” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Amazon also emerged swinging with nominations for “One Night in Miami,” “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” and “Sound of Metal.”

The showing by “Promising Young Woman,” a film that divided audiences, was one of the early surprises Wednesday morning, with nods for Carey Mulligan for best actress in a motion-picture drama and first time feature filmmaker Emerald Fennell for directing. Another filmmaker with a feature directorial debut, the actress Regina King, received a best director nod for “One Night in Miami,” while Chloé Zhao also made the list for her critically acclaimed “Nomadland.”

Last year, the Globes were met with criticism after female filmmakers including Greta Gerwig and Lulu Wang were snubbed for their movies “Little Women” and “The Farewell,” respectively.

Anya-Taylor Joy received nods for best actress in a limited series or movie with “The Queen’s Gambit,” and best actress in a motion-picture musical or comedy with “Emma.”

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