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Golden Globes 2024: Jo Koy's Hosting Criticized, 'Oppenheimer' Emerges as Major Winner

Despite the controversy, the awards show boosts films on the road to the Oscars, with 'Barbie' also making a strong showing.

  • Comedian Jo Koy's hosting of the 2024 Golden Globes has been widely criticized, with his monologue described as 'weak' and his defensive responses to the audience's lack of laughter seen as unprofessional.
  • Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' emerged as a major winner at the awards, solidifying its position as an Oscar frontrunner.
  • The Golden Globes, still recovering from a scandal over lack of diversity, failed to impress many attendees, with some questioning the decision to revive the awards show.
  • Despite the criticism, the Golden Globes did provide a boost to some films on the road to the Oscars, including 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie', which dominated the worldwide box office with a $1.4 billion gross.
  • Jo Koy expressed disappointment over the negative reviews of his performance, admitting that hosting the awards show was a 'tough gig' and a 'crash course' due to the short preparation time.
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