Angelina Jolie went home empty-handed from the Golden Globes last night.
Her portrayal of Maria Callas was outvoted by Fernanda Torres in I’m Still Here.
The GGs are a dry run for the Oscars. None of the recent classical/opera exploitation films – Tar, Maestro, &c. – have won much at the industry ballots.
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