Directors Woody Allen and Steven Spielberg led the list of Jewish nominees when nominations for the Golden Globe Awards were announced Dec. 15.
Allen’s “Midnight in Paris” was rewarded with four nods: best motion picture (musical or comedy), best director, best screenplay and best performance by an actor in a comedy or musical (Owen Wilson).
Spielberg’s “War Horse” was nominated for best motion picture (drama) and “The Adventures of Tintin” for best animated feature film.
The Golden Globe nominations are seen as a predictor for the Oscar races. The 69th Golden Globes, to be hosted by Ricky Gervais in Beverly Hills, will air live on NBC on Jan. 15.
“Footnote,” which was the best screenplay winner at the Cannes Film Festival for Israeli director-writer Joseph Cedar, did not make the Golden Globes cut.
However, Israel could take some pride in the strong showing of the U.S. television series (drama) “Homeland,” based on the Israeli hit “Hatufim,” or prisoners of war. The U.S. version, produced by Howard Gordon, also earned a nomination.
In film nods, Jonah Hill of “Moneyball” and Albert Brooks of “Drive” will compete in the best supporting actor category. Up for best screenplay honors is Aaron Sorkin, co-writer of “Moneyball.” — jta