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    Adam McKay weighs in on 'Vice's' Golden Globe nominations and how the film reflects on power and the world we live in

    by Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times Dec 06, 2018 6 minutes

    "Vice" led the Golden Globes nominations on Thursday morning, being recognized in six categories. Adam McKay was honored as the director, writer and producer of the movie, which also received a nomination in the category of best motion picture, musical or comedy. That category might not seem so surprising a place for the filmmaker behind "Step Brothers," except that "Vice" is a clear-eyed yet scathing portrait of former Vice President Dick Cheney - played by Christian Bale in a transformative performance that spans decades.

    Q: Where are you right now; where did you get the news?

    A: We are in London; we're over here for a couple of days doing some screenings and a little bit of press. So we had the luxury of watching it while eating lunch in a very civilized way. Obviously couldn't have been more thrilled with the results.

    Q: In particular, "Vice" led the nominations with more than any other movie, with nominations for Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell, and you were recognized for

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