Hollywood has a problem with women. You know it. I know it. The whole world is aware. Yet the studio bosses at the heart of the issue seem entirely incapable of tackling it.

Yet again, the Golden Globe nominations have been unveiled – with zero nod to the industry’s many and brilliant female directors. One of movieland’s most prestigious ceremonies has repeatedly come under fire for its failure to recognise the contribution of women (you know, that alien species) in its director category.

Only last year, actor Natalie Portman – presenting the award onstage – made a point of saying, “here are the all-male nominees”.

Since it began 77 years ago, the Golden Globes has acknowledged just five female directors for their work. Only one has gone onto win the award: Barbra Streisand for the rom com musical Yentl, in 1984.

Golden Globes 2020: In a vintage year for women directors, this awards snub was unacceptable