Category Archives: Awards

12
Jan

Emmy Predictions 2023: Limited/Anthology Series and Movies

The delay to January was necessary because of the strikes, but now this awards show feels even more like an afterthought. As such, I’m not going in-depth with these categories. It’s looking mostly like a Beef sweep, except in the … Continue reading →

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23
Dec

Oscar Picks: December 2023

The picture’s starting to come into focus. Both New York and L.A. critics have given out their awards, and the newly revamped Golden Globes have revealed their nominees. Both of these are imperfect precursors, but they have shown who’s up … Continue reading →

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23
Nov

Oscar Picks: November 2023

BEST PICTUREAmerican FictionAnatomy of a FallBarbieThe HoldoversKillers of the Flower MoonMaestroOppenheimerPast LivesPoor ThingsThe Zone of Interest Falling off: NoneRising star: Air The skinny: All the major players have done their festival turns, but there appear to be no late-breaking contenders … Continue reading →

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23
Oct

Too Early for This: Oscar Picks – October 2023

I didn’t start this summer because, frankly, there wasn’t any point. This feels like a more natural starting place since most of the contenders have already premiered (at least at festivals). BEST PICTUREAmerican FictionAnatomy of a FallBarbieThe HoldoversKillers of the … Continue reading →

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22
Sep

Emmy Re-Do: 2012-13

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards should have aired this week. Alas, two strikes prevented them from going on as planned (as they should… give ’em hell, WGA and SAG!) and they won’t be handed out until January. Instead, I’ll take … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Reviews, Television | Tagged 30 rock, arrested development, breaking bad, hbo, homeland, house of cards, mad men, netflix, newsroom, parks and rec, saturday night live, showtime, snl, veep | Comments Off

11
Jul

2023 Emmy Picks: Limited/Anthology Series and Movies

LIMITED/ANTHOLOGY SERIESBeef (Netflix)Black Bird (AppleTV+)Dahmer (Netflix)Daisy Jones & the Six (Prime Video)Love & Death (Max) Potential surprises:Documentary Now! (IFC)Fleishman Is in Trouble (Hulu)George & Tammy (Showtime)A Small Light (National Geographic) In my dreams: The English (Prime Video) TV MOVIEBoston Strangler … Continue reading →

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11
Jul

2023 Emmy Picks: Comedy and Variety

COMEDY SERIESAbbott Elementary (ABC)Barry (HBO)The Bear (Hulu)The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)Shrinking (AppleTV+)Ted Lasso (AppleTV+)What We Do in the Shadows (FX) Potential surprises:Atlanta (FX) – 2 nominationsThe Great (Hulu) – 1 nominationPoker Face (Peacock) – … Continue reading →

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11
Jul

2023 Emmy Picks: Drama

DRAMA SERIESAndor (Disney+)Better Call Saul (AMC)The Crown (Netflix)House of the Dragon (HBO)The Last of Us (HBO)Succession (HBO)The White Lotus (HBO)Yellowjackets (Showtime) Potential surprises:The Boys (Prime Video) – 1 nominationThe Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) – 4 nominations including 1 winThe Lord of … Continue reading →

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11
Mar

Oscar Re-Do: 2012

You know the drill: Winners in bold, then we break it down. BEST PICTUREAmourArgoBeasts of the Southern WildDjango UnchainedLes MisérablesLife of PiLincolnSilver Linings PlaybookZero Dark Thirty Should have won: Zero Dark ThirtyNot even nominated: Cloud Atlas One of the best … Continue reading →

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10
Mar

My Dream Oscar Ballot 2023

BEST PICTUREAvatar: The Way of WaterBabylonThe Banshees of InisherinDecision to LeaveEverything Everywhere All at OnceThe FabelmansNopeRRRTárWomen Talking BEST DIRECTORJames Cameron, Avatar: The Way of WaterDamien Chazelle, BabylonPark Chan-wook, Decision to LeaveDaniels, Everything Everywhere All at OnceS.S. Rajamouli, RRR BEST ACTORDiego … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Awards

Emmy Predictions 2023: Limited/Anthology Series and Movies

Oscar Picks: December 2023

Oscar Picks: November 2023

Too Early for This: Oscar Picks – October 2023

Emmy Re-Do: 2012-13

2023 Emmy Picks: Limited/Anthology Series and Movies

2023 Emmy Picks: Comedy and Variety

2023 Emmy Picks: Drama

Oscar Re-Do: 2012

My Dream Oscar Ballot 2023

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