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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Emmy Predictions

So the Emmy's are tonight.  I think that the Emmy Award is the coolest looking award out there:

Anyway, one of the biggest critiques that the Emmy's have is that the same people keep winning.  I see the point, since doing so makes the awards a bit boring.  But at the same time, you don't want to NOT award someone simply because they consistently do good work.

With that said, here are my predictions for the Emmy's.  I'll put who I think will win and who I think should win.  (list via The Internet Movie Database)



Outstanding Comedy Series

Nominees:

"Girls" (2012)
"30 Rock" (2006)
"Veep" (2012)


SHOULD WIN - The Big Bang Theory: consistently funny.  Funnier this year than the other shows nominated
WILL WIN - Modern Family:  It is the darling of the Emmy's.

Outstanding Drama Series

Nominees:

"Homeland" (2011)
"Mad Men" (2007)

SHOULD WIN - Downton Abbey:  I was surprised by how good this show was and how compelling all of the characters are.
WILL WIN - Mad Men:  Also an Emmy Darling


Outstanding Miniseries or Made for Television Movie

Nominees:

Game Change (2012) (TV)
Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) (TV)
"Luther" (2010)
"Sherlock" (2010)


SHOULD WIN - Sherlock:  Amazing show.  Fantastic in every way.
WILL WIN - Game Change:  Hollywood hates Sarah Palin.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Nominees:

Alec Baldwin for "30 Rock" (2006)
Louis C.K. for "Louie" (2010)


SHOULD WIN - Jim Parsons:  Consistently funny
WILL WIN - Jim Parsons:  Consistently funny


Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Nominees:

Michael C. Hall for "Dexter" (2006)
Jon Hamm for "Mad Men" (2007)
Damian Lewis for "Homeland" (2011)

SHOULD WIN - Hugh Bonneville: He is flawed but benevolent and wears responsibility like a badge of honor.
WILL WIN - Steve Buscemi:  Well liked by voters


Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie

Nominees:

Idris Elba for "Luther" (2010)
Woody Harrelson for Game Change (2012) (TV)
Clive Owen for Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) (TV)

SHOULD WIN - Benedict Cumberbatch: Fantastic performance!
WILL WIN - Woody Harrelson: Hollywood hates Sarah Palin

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Nominees:

Lena Dunham for "Girls" (2012)
Edie Falco for "Nurse Jackie" (2009)
Tina Fey for "30 Rock" (2006)

SHOULD WIN - Amy Poehler : She is way beyond due for her work on the show.
WILL WIN - Lena Dunham: She is an independent darling and loved by the critics

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Nominees:

Kathy Bates for "Harry's Law" (2011)
Glenn Close for "Damages" (2007)
Claire Danes for "Homeland" (2011)
Elisabeth Moss for "Mad Men" (2007)

SHOULD WIN - Michelle Dockery: She never makes her character too sympathetic, yet you feel an affection for her.
WILL WIN - Claire Danes- critically hailed

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie

Nominees:

Ashley Judd for "Missing" (2012)
Julianne Moore for Game Change (2012) (TV)
Emma Thompson for The Song of Lunch (2010) (TV)

SHOULD WIN - Haven't seen any of them
WILL WIN -Julianne Moore - Hollywood hates Sarah Palin


Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Nominees:

Max Greenfield for "New Girl" (2011)

SHOULD WIN - Ty Burrell: Funniest person nominated (no offense Ed O'Neill)
WILL WIN - Jesse Tyler Ferguson: just a guess, but Stonestreet and Burrell have already won

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Nominees:

Jared Harris for "Mad Men" (2007)
Aaron Paul for "Breaking Bad" (2008)


SHOULD WIN - Peter Dinklage:  Best part of Game of Thrones
WILL WIN - Peter Dinklage:  Best part of Game of Thrones

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie

Nominees:

Martin Freeman for "Sherlock" (2010)
Ed Harris for Game Change (2012) (TV)

SHOULD WIN - Martin Freeman: Great Performance
WILL WIN - Ed Harris - Hollywood hates Sarah Palin


Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Nominees:


SHOULD WIN - Mayim Bialik:  Her character could be considered a caricature, but she makes me laugh all the time
WILL WIN - Sophia Vergara: Julie Bowen already won.


Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Nominees:

Anna Gunn for "Breaking Bad" (2008)


SHOULD WIN - Joanne Froggat: Her complete devotion and goodness is not easy to perform
WILL WIN - Maggie Smith: She is a classic.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie

Nominees:

Judy Davis for Page Eight (2011) (TV)
Sarah Paulson for Game Change (2012) (TV)

SHOULD WIN - Haven't seen any of them
WILL WIN - Sarah Paulson: Hollywood hates Sarah Palin


Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series

Nominees:


SHOULD WIN - SNL: As good as it is bad, but can still deliver laughs.
WILL WIN - The Daily Show: Hollywood thinks Jon Stewart is a genius

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

Nominees:

"Top Chef" (2006)
"The Voice" (2011)

SHOULD WIN - The Amazing Race:  Still the most compelling competition show around
WILL WIN - Project Runway:  Just a guess.


Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program

Nominees:


SHOULD WIN - Phil Keoghan:  Only show I watch
WILL WIN - Betty White: an excuse to give her an Emmy

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

Nominees:

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000): Robert B. Weide("Palestinian Chicken")
"Girls" (2012): Lena Dunham("She Did")
"Louie" (2010): Louis C.K.("Duckling")
"Modern Family" (2009): Jason Winer("Virgin Territory")
"Modern Family" (2009): Steven Levitan("Baby on Board")
"New Girl" (2011): Jake Kasdan("Pilot")

SHOULD WIN - New Girl
WILL WIN - Modern Family: Jason Winer

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Nominees:

"Boardwalk Empire" (2010): Timothy Van Patten("To the Lost")
"Breaking Bad" (2008): Vince Gilligan("Face Off")
"Downton Abbey" (2010): Brian Percival("Episode 7")
"Homeland" (2011): Michael Cuesta("Pilot")
"Mad Men" (2007): Phil Abraham("The Other Woman")

SHOULD WIN -Downton Abbey
WILL WIN - Mad Men

Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special

Nominees:

Game Change (2012) (TV): Jay Roach
"Luther" (2010): Sam Miller

SHOULD WIN - Sherlock:  Because its awesome
WILL WIN -Game Change: Because Hollywood hates Sarah Palin

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Nominees:

"Community" (2009): Chris McKenna("Remedial Chaos Theory")
"Girls" (2012): Lena Dunham("Pilot")
"Louie" (2010): Louis C.K.("Pregnant")
"Parks and Recreation" (2009): Amy Poehler("The Debate")
"Parks and Recreation" (2009): Michael Schur("Win, Lose, or Draw")

SHOULD WIN - Community: One of the most creative and complicated scripts on TV
WILL WIN -Girls:  Critics love this show.


Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Nominees:

"Downton Abbey" (2010): Julian Fellowes("Episode 7")
"Mad Men" (2007): Semi ChellasMatthew Weiner("The Other Woman")
"Mad Men" (2007): André JacquemettonMaria Jacquemetton("Commissions and Fees")
"Mad Men" (2007): Erin LevyMatthew Weiner("Far Away Places")

SHOULD WIN - Downton Abbey: Consistently good.
WILL WIN - Any of the Mad Men


Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special

Nominees:

Game Change (2012) (TV): Danny Strong
"Luther" (2010): Neil Cross

SHOULD WIN - Sherlock:  Because its awesome
WILL WIN - Game Change: Because Hollywood hates Sarah Palin


Now, keep in mind that my Emmy predictions are usually horribly wrong.  So we'll have fun seeing if I get anything right!

Thoughts?

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