Golden or dull?

“Sideways” was a nice little film, but the fact that it led all Golden Globe nominees [“Dark Horses and Desperate Wives” by Robert W. Welkos, Susan King and Elaine Dutka, Dec. 14,] testifies to the fact that this has not been a good year for great films.

In fact, the film pales in the shadow of Alexander Payne’s true masterpiece, 1999’s “Election,” arguably the best comedy of the last decade!

Jack Wolf

Westwood

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I was delighted to read of the Golden Globes nominations of William Shatner and James Spader from my new favorite show, “Boston Legal” [“Spader and Shatner: Partners in Mischief,” by Lynn Smith, Dec. 14]. The show is quirky, delightful, smart and witty.

After losing my NBC “Friends” and my HBO girlfriends, I thought I would not find characters as engaging. But once again, David Kelley and his minions have succeeded in creating something unique.

Marsha Pasarow Schiff

Los Angeles