Ep 18. Golden Globes 2019 Snubs & Surprises

In this episode of IMDbrief, join your host Tim Kash as he analyzes the snubs and surprises of the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. From the lack of nominations for critical darlings like "Atlanta" and "The Handmaid's Tale" to the shock inclusion of "Bohemian Rhapsody" in the Best Picture (Drama) category, Tim breaks down the wins, losses, and overall trends of the award show.

One of the biggest snubs of the night was the lack of love for the hit FX series "Atlanta," which is created by and stars Donald Glover. Despite being a critical favorite and having won multiple Emmys, the show was shut out of all categories this year. "The Handmaid's Tale" also suffered a similar fate, with only one nomination for Best Actress in a TV Series (Drama) going to lead Elisabeth Moss.

However, there were also plenty of surprises at this year's Globes. "Bohemian Rhapsody," the Freddie Mercury biopic, managed to snag nominations for Best Picture (Drama) and Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) for Rami Malek, despite mixed reviews from critics. Other unexpected nominees included "Vice," a political satire about former Vice President Dick Cheney, and "Crazy Rich Asians," the groundbreaking romantic comedy that became a cultural phenomenon.

Tim also discusses the diversity of this year's nominees, as demonstrated by the success of "Black Panther," which scored three nominations including Best Picture (Drama), and "Pose," the groundbreaking series about the ball culture of the LGBTQ community, which received two nominations. He also points out the trend of streaming services dominating the television categories, with Netflix leading the pack with multiple nominees, including "The Kominsky Method" and "Bodyguard."

As the episode progresses, Tim delves deeper into some of the individual categories and their winners, including Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture (Regina King for "If Beale Street Could Talk"), Best Original Song (Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for "Shallow" from "A Star is Born"), and Best Director (Alfonso Cuarón for "Roma"). He also highlights some of the most memorable moments of the night, such as Sandra Oh's emotional win for Best Actress in a TV Series (Drama) and the powerful speech given by Glenn Close after winning Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama).

Overall, this episode of IMDbrief offers a comprehensive analysis of the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, including the snubs and surprises, diverse nominees, and the overall trends of the night. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or a casual awards show viewer, Tim Kash provides insightful commentary and entertaining insights that will keep you engaged from start to finish.