This January , ask to see two new awards handed out at theGolden Globes : “ Cinematic and Box Office Achievement ” and “ Best Performance in Stand - Up Comedy on Television . ” While the latter seems fairish , and probably should have happened old age ago , it ’s thenature of the former award — which is exchangeable to somethingthe Oscar have also been toy with — that makes me want to roll my centre out of my nous .
An awarding for the skillful smash hit ? As if the one thousand million of dollars is n’t enough ? Now we ’re going to pat Marvel on the oral sex and say good boy , here ’s a treat , as if these movies are anything other than dealership juggernauts ? It ’s not scornful , but it ’s certainly in line with what I ’ve come to gestate out of laurels show . The show declare that any movie who want to be considered for this family has to either have gross “ at least 150 million during release ” or have a “ commensurate viewership ” via streaming button .
This is wild , frankly . Only 20 films in 2022 grossed more than 100 million domestically , according to Box Office Mojo . In 2023 , 20 films have so far dependent for the gross eligibility requirements . I do n’t consider that there is any other Golden Globe award that has such strict limitations , and such a limited consortium of eligible production . Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne said that , “ we are majestic to recognize the toilsome oeuvre and creation that go into making a film that is both a smash hit and artistically exceptional . ”
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I genuinely do n’t sympathize the point of this besides a comfort prize for not being “ good enough ” to win an honour through the regular nominating speech physical process . While this might be hail as a way to get more recognition for speculative musical style films , I do n’t think it ’s necessary at all — Everything , Everywhere , All at Once gain Best Picture at the Oscars last year ! Dune was nominated for Best Picture at the orb ! This just feels like a ridiculous little participation ribbon for people who are already winning .
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