With '1917' upset victory, Netflix fails to make history at the Golden Globes.
Going into the 77th Golden Globe Awards with deep pockets and something to prove, spendy streamer Netflix missed out on its shot at a coveted and historic prize: Best picture.
Universal’s WWI drama “1917,” something of a last-minute entry in the year’s awards race, scooped the best picture, drama, prize. In a field of five best picture nominees, it topped no fewer than three Netflix contenders: “The Irishman,” “Marriage Story” and “The Two Popes.” Accepting the best picture Golden Globe, “1917" director Sam Mendes made a point to champion the traditional theatrical moviegoing experience.
“It’s difficult to make movies without big movie stars in the leads and get people to come see it in a cinema,” said Mendes, urging audiences to see his film in theaters. “I really hope this means people will turn up and see it on a big screen, as it was intended.
The three Netflix films that earned best picture drama nominations also picked up multiple additional nods: Martin Scorsese’s epic Jimmy Hoffa mafia drama “
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