It just wouldn’t be award season without us scratching our heads over some of the decisions made by the Hollywood Foreign Press as they announce the Golden Globe nominations. Even though the show stands as a bellwether for the Academy Awards, the Globes always manage either to leave some lauded performers out of the running or to highlight some questionable choices. There are also some good surprises too, which may signal a general shift in what Hollywood wants to offer us — and what we’re demanding.
Some of the biggest films of the year, like 12 Years A Slave starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, made a huge impact with seven nominations, while fan favorites like Mad Men were nowhere to be found.
So what were the most epic surprises stemming from this morning’s nomination announcement? Browse through our gallery to see the top five shocking stories that emerged today, and don’t forget to weigh in on the noms in the comments section.
It doesn’t matter if you’re disappointed that your beloved film got snubbed or if your favorite actor is leading the pack, you should definitely tune in to the ceremony to see how it all shakes out. If nothing else, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will keep you entertained!
5. A Diverse Selection Of Leading Men
We love that both Idris Elba and Chiwetel Ejiofor were tapped for two Golden Globes each! We don't know who will win, but having both these actors in the running is definitely a step in the right direction.
4. No Love For James Gandolfini's Final Performance
We were all hoping that James Gandolfini's lauded last role in Just Enough Said would earn some recognition today. Sadly, it wasn't the case.
3. Netflix Becomes A Formidable Force
Series on subscription service Netflix earned six nominations, tying with Starz and Showtime, and only trailing network behemoth HBO. House Of Cards, the Netflix original series pictured here, ended up with four nominations.
3. Netflix Becomes A Formidable Force
Series on subscription service Netflix earned six nominations, tying with Starz and Showtime, and only trailing network behemoth HBO. House Of Cards, the Netflix original series pictured here, ended up with four nominations.
2. Homeland Gets The Cold Shoulder
Showtime's espionage series has gripped the Globes for the past two years, but this time around, the show was completely overlooked. What's that all about?
1. No Oprah!
Oprah Winfrey clearly gave the best performance in Lee Daniels' The Butler, but it apparently wasn't enough to snag a Golden Globes nom. Well, there's always Oscar season!
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