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LGBT content may win over Golden Globes

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(photo courtesy Focus Features)

(photo courtesy Focus Features)

The 73rd Golden Globes has nominated numerous LGBT-related movies and television shows letting LGBT content have a real shot at the gold.

“The Danish Girl,” which has been making headlines since before its release for bringing transgender issues to the mainstream movie market, has nominations for Eddie Redmayne’s portrayal of Lili Elbe. Co-star Alicia Vikander also landed a nomination for her role as Gerda Wegener.

“Carol” earned Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Drama. Based on the book “The Price of Salt,” the film showcases a lesbian relationship as the major storyline.

In television, “Orange is the New Black” grabbed a nomination for Best Television Series Comedy Or Musical. Uzo Aduba landed a Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television nomination for her role as “Crazy Eyes.” The Netflix original series has often been praised for its candid portrayal of lesbian themes.

“Transparent” also earned a spot in the Best Television Series Comedy Or Musical category. Jeffrey Tambor and Judith Light are also up for nominations for Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series Comedy Or Musical and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television respectively.

In 2015, the Amazon Prime show won for Best Television Series Comedy Or Music and Tambor was awarded Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series Comedy Or Musical and Best Performance.

The Golden Globes airs on Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC.

 

 

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Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus

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Drag artist Crimsyn marches alongside residents and supporters at the fourth annual Goodwin Living Bailey's Crossroads community Pride march on June 25. (Photo courtesy of Goodwin Living)

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