Not exact matches
Musical or Comedy designation landed Phoenix a Best Actor nod at the Golden Globes (his second straight one in that
category perhaps qualifies him for the «funnyman» label), but the film could not get a Best Picture nomination
despite a field with only two legitimate Oscar contenders.
This marked Michael Greif's second loss in that
category despite his
musical winning the top award (he also lost for Rent).
Elsewhere, Greta Gerwig's Lady Bird also did well (
despite Gerwig herself losing out on a Best Director nomination in a male - centric
category), as Saoirse Ronan won Best Actress,
Musical Or Comedy, and the film took home the trophy in its
category.