How I loathe the Golden Globes

First, I know that everyone says they are a "predictor" of the Oscars, but remember that they choose 10 different movies to nominate for best picture...they are liable to choose the some of the same films as the Academy.

Secondly, who ARE these people making the nominations? The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is notorious for being star-struck fans who know nothing about films (and Hollywood spends a lot of time rubbing shoulders with the members and basically buying nominations). Say what you will about the Academy voters being out of touch or stodgy...their members at least work in the business and the Academy lays down rules so its voters can't be bribed by stars and studios.

Finally, what kind of awards would have "Phantom of the Opera" and "The Incredibles" competing against each other? Why are they in the same category?

Enough. I am getting irritable just thinking about it.

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TBoardenson