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How the Golden Globes Canceled Themselves

 The HFPA never had a great reputation, but its awards might not have been scrapped if simmering tensions hadn’t been pushed to their boiling point. By Chris Lee
oscars 2021

What Did We Learn From This Strange Oscars Season?

 No movie theaters. No in-person campaigning. And a new president in the White House. How did all these changes ultimately affect the awards race? By Nate Jones
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Vulture’s Final 2021 Oscars Predictions for Every Category

 The longest awards season ever finally comes to an end. By Nate Jones

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  15. close reads
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