25 Golden Globes Nominations Snubs and Surprises, From ‘Veep’ to Ansel Elgort (Photos)
The 2018 Golden Glob nominations were announced on Monday and among the many shoe-ins and usual suspects were some big upsets and unexpected inclusions. Here are the biggest snubs and surprises this season.
“The Big Sick” – Snub
“The Big Sick,” was completely snubbed in this year’s nominations, although it had potential to be nominated in several categories including Best Comedy, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. The film stole critics’ and fans’ hearts, yet the HFPA decided to leave it out.
“Boss Baby” – Surprise
Alec Baldwin’s “The Boss Baby” was a surprise nominee in the animated feature category, beating out “Despicable Me 2” and “The LEGO Batman Movie.”
Luca Guadagnino, “Call Me By Your Name” – Snub
Much ink has been spilled over this sumptuous Italian gay romance from Sony Pictures Classics. Critics say Best Supporting Actor Globes nominee Armie Hammer is too old for Best Actor nominee Timothee Chalamet. Others say the film is not gay enough, or the parents are too supportive. But the consensus is that Guadagnino delivered a dazzling and transcendent love story. If only there were Golden Globe nominations for dancing GIFs.
Denzel Washington — Surprise
Proving again that the Globes care about star power, Washington was nominated for his performance in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” despite the film’s mixed reviews.
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” — Surprise
This Amazon original series from Amy Sherman-Palladino has been a treat for fans and critics hoping to see something new and different from the “Gilmore Girls” showrunner. But being ranked among “Black-ish,” ” “Master of None,” “SMILF” and the returned “Will & Grace” for top TV comedy/musical is a pretty big shock for a brand-new series.
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