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Emmy Guide 2019: Limited Series and TV Movies
LIMITED SERIES Chernobyl (HBO) Escape at Dannemora (Showtime) Fosse/Verdon (FX) Sharp Objects (HBO) When They See Us (Netflix) Could win and should win: Chernobyl Will win: When They See Us Should have been nominated: True Detective (HBO) The skinny: Almost … Continue reading
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Tagged act, amazon, black mirror, brexit, chernobyl, deadwood, escape at dannemora, fosse verdon, hbo, hulu, king lear, my dinner with herve, netflix, prime, sharp objects, showtime, true detective, very english scandal, when they see us
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2019 Emmy Picks: Limited Series and TV Movies
I have some time this summer, so I’m resurrecting this series where I try to predict who will be the nominees at this year’s Emmy Awards. With a lot of last year’s nominees ineligible, in theory it will be easy … Continue reading
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Tagged act, amazon, black mirror, brexit, castle rock, catch 22, chernobyl, deadwood, escape at dannemora, fosse verdon, hbo, hulu, king lear, little drummer girl, maniac, native son, netflix, prime, sharp objects, showtime, true detective, very english scandal, when they see us
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What I Watched This Week: 26 Aug 2018
NEW SHOWS Sharp Objects – “Milk” (A) / series finale A devastating finale that ratchets up the tension, allows it to quiet down, then pulls the rug out from under you. Patricia Clarkson is almost guaranteed an Emmy for this … Continue reading
What I Watched This Week: 19 Aug 2018
NEW SHOWS Sharp Objects – “Falling” (A) A devastating penultimate episode, as Camille’s history of bad decisions leads her to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Richard comes away with more questions than answers digging into Camille’s … Continue reading
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Tagged comedy central roast, hbo, netflix, orange is the new black, sharp objects, showtime, who is america
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What I Watched This Week: 12 Aug 2018
NEW SHOWS Sharp Objects – “Cherry” (B+) It’s the little details that make this episode: the looks, the hidden words, the people just out of frame. Any potential breakthrough that Camille might have is always going to be undercut by … Continue reading
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Tagged er, hbo, hulu, sharp objects, showtime, who is america
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What I Watched This Week: 5 Aug 2018
NEW SHOWS Sharp Objects – “Closer” (A-) Calhoun Day was wholly invented for the show, but it’s a grand showcase for everything we’ve learned about Wind Gap so far, but also as tipping point for the characters, especially the trio … Continue reading
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Tagged demetri martin, er, hbo, netflix, sharp objects, showtime, who is america
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What I Watched This Week: 29 Jul 2018
NEW SHOWS Sharp Objects – “Ripe” (A) The best episode yet, furthering the plot while also perfecting the quick edits and ominous flashes. Even Adora is revealed to be more than a one-dimensional busybody and guilt-tripper. Who Is America? – … Continue reading
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Tagged better call saul, hbo, sharp objects, showtime, who is america
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