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Oscar Picks – 1 Dec 2012
As the race heats up, I’m moving to bi-weekly updates in the Oscar race. Several indie-minded groups have already announced their nominations, giving big ups to tiny films like Middle of Nowhere, Keep the Lights On and The Loneliest Planet. … Continue reading
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Oscar Picks – 15 Nov 2012
We’re now getting into the thick of awards season, with many of the most anticipated releases finally getting their audience assessments. But there are still miles ahead. Here’s where we are today. BEST PICTURE Argo The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel … Continue reading
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Too Early for This: Oscar Picks – 15 Oct 2012
With several movies still to be released, we don’t have a good grasp yet on how the major players will be received. But we’re still closer than we were in August. So take a look at where the races stand … Continue reading
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Too Early for This: Grammy Picks – 1 Oct 2012
Sunday marked the end of the Grammy’s eligibility period, so let’s take a look at the early contenders for the increasingly irrelevant award, but one that features arguably the best ceremony. ALBUM OF THE YEAR Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay Tempest, Bob Dylan Babel, Mumford … Continue reading
Emmy Recap 2012
Well, that was a little surprising. I was traveling back from Austin on Sunday so I didn’t catch any of the actual ceremony, but the actual awards were somewhat shocking. Here were the biggest losers: Mad Men actors: They’re now … Continue reading
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Emmy Predictions 2012: Drama
Prepare yourself for a whole lot of Breaking Bad love. I don’t have much of anything to say in these categories, since I almost exclusively followed comedies last year. Basically, it’s time for Breaking Bad to sweep where Mad Men … Continue reading
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Emmy Predictions 2012: Comedy
COMEDY SERIES 30 Rock (NBC) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO) Girls (HBO) Modern Family (ABC) Veep (HBO) Are you excited for this slate at all? I’m certainly not. I can think of at least four series … Continue reading
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Too Early for This: Oscar Picks – 15 August 2012
BEST PICTURE The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Django Unchained The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Les Misérables Lincoln The Master Moonrise Kingdom To the Wonder Zero Dark Thirty The skinny: There won’t be 10 nominees this year, but it’s a stronger … Continue reading
Reactionary Tale: Emmy Nominations 2012
As always with the notoriously crazy Television Academy, you have to take the good with the bad. This year held very few surprises, as the dramas were dominated by critically acclaimed cable series and the comedies dominated by HBO and … Continue reading
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Emmy Picks 2012: Comedy
COMEDY SERIES 30 Rock (NBC) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO) Louie (FX) Modern Family (ABC) Parks and Recreation (NBC) Potential spoiler: Veep (HBO) In my dreams: Community (NBC) The skinny: Girls has more buzz than Veep, … Continue reading
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