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In praise of - awards season.

Glitz, glamour, tears and tantrums: it is that time of year again – awards season.

Watching famous filmmakers and actors competing against each other for the ultimate prize, a golden statuette, is addictive.

Awards ceremonies are essentially a Hollywood back-slapping exercise but they are not without risks. One bad acceptance speech (I'm looking at you, Sally Field) and you will struggle to get a decent role for at least a decade afterwards.

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