Netflix’s ‘Bodyguard’ brings back the earnestly fun political thriller
The Golden Globe Awards are a bit of an odd duck. Presented by journalists covering the film industry for foreign outlets, the Globes mark the unofficial beginning to movie award season, but also recognize excellence in television. And while the Oscars and Emmys might be considered more prestigious, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association does its best to make the Golden Globes stand apart from its glittery rivals.
This year’s Golden Globe ceremony brought plenty of surprises, but no one was shocked to see Netflix continue its formidable rise as an award-winning juggernaut. The streaming network’s new comedy The Kominsky Method took awards for best comedy series and best actor in a comedy series, while critically acclaimed Roma won best foreign language film and best director....