The Globes: great host, obscure films, kinda fun
Fresh from the Golden Globes, I’m confused about life itself.
One person said “Baby Reindeer” is a success because it shows “the painful inconsistencies of being human.” Another said “Wicked” scored because it’s “a radical act of optimism.”
Which is it, pain or optimism? Several of the winners said we’re in dark times; the final one said “light always overcomes darkness.” Perhaps, but you usually have to wait four years for that.
Whatever we make of that, the Globes were a mixed bag as usual. The winners were obscure, the host (Nikki Glaser, shown here pre-show) was brilliant and the acceptance speeches were … Read more…
