Golden Globes Criticized for Snubs
The nominations for the 78th Golden Globes were announced virtually on February 3rd, 2021 and garnered a large amount of criticism due to their dismal rankings of various films and TV series showcasing minority voices.
Most notably, “Emily in Paris” was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Television Series, snubbing “I May Destroy You.” This was a decision that even certain writers of “Emily in Paris” were surprised with, stating that the Michaela Coel’s groundbreaking series was deserving of a nomination as well.
Another example is that of the critically acclaimed film “Minari,” which has already achieved buzz and won various awards, including one at the Sundance Film Festival.
“Minari” depicts the struggles of an immigrant family in America and is directed by American Lee Isaac Chung. Despite this, the film was not nominated for Best Motion Picture, but rather nominated as Best Foreign Motion Picture.
Critics claim that this invalidates the experience of countless American families with similar stories. In the case of “Minari,” the Golden Globes state that a film must have dialogue consisting of over 50% to be considered for best pic.
However, this rule was not enforced on Quentin Tarantino’s WWII film, “Inglorious Bastards,” which is estimated to use only about 30% English and received various Golden Globe nominations in 2010.
The Golden Globes will be broadcasted on February 28th from 8-11 pm EST on NBC. The event will be hosted for a fourth time by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
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