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fabulous baker boys

This week, listener Ethan Prange joins the Water Cooler Gang to talk about one of his favorite movies, 1989’s The Fabulous Baker Boys.

This week, the Water Cooler Podcast gang is joined by long-time listener Ethan Prange for June’s entry in the Our Favorite Movies series. Ethan brings us one of his very favorite movies, 1989’s The Fabulous Baker Boys. Starring Jeff and Beau Bridges, the film gives us the story of two jazz piano-playing brothers whose lives on the nightclub circuit are thrown into turmoil when they take on a singer, played by the great Michelle Pfeiffer. We talk to Ethan about why Baker Boys is one of his favorite movies and why the film resonates with him. Plus, we talk about its reception and awards life.

But first, we briefly talk about near-certain Oscar contender Child’s Play. Ha.

We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

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And Happy 4th of July!!!

When They See Us

This week, the Water Cooler gang tackles an assortment of television topics including the 35th Annual TCA nominations, Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us, and the latest Handmaid’s Tale.

With Emmy voting finally at a close, the Water Cooler gang takes a breather to catch up on a few of the bigger events of the past few weeks. First up, we take a look at the recently announced 35th Annual Television Critics Association (or TCA) Awards. Which major series were recognized by television critics? And what does this mean for the upcoming Emmy nominations?

Then, we catch up to two high profile television series. Netflix’s When They See Us received rave reviews for its acting, most notably from relative newcomer Jharrel Jerome, and for its brilliant direction courtesy of Ava DuVernay. We discuss the series and forecast how broadly the Television Academy will embrace it. Then, we look forward to Emmy year 2020 with Hulu’s third season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Finally, we chat briefly about Disney/Pixar’s latest critically acclaimed film Toy Story 4.

We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

Be sure to join us next week when we continue the Our Favorite Movies series. Special guest Ethan Prange brings 1989’s Fabulous Baker Boys as one of his very favorite films. Be sure to watch in advance of next week’s podcast to join in the conversation!

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Television Academy

This week, the Water Cooler Gang assembles to reveal their personal selections for the 2019 Emmy voting year in all the major categories. Plus, what did we all think of Big Little Lies Season 2?

This week, the Water Cooler gang puts on their voting hats and pretend to be members of the Television Academy. It’s time again for our annual If We Had a Ballot segment. What drama, comedy and limited series would we choose if we were voting members of the Television Academy? What performances? We list our series following the Academy rules. That’s right, no block voting. What series would you select as the best of the 2019 Emmy year? Be sure to sound off in the comments below!

Plus, be on the look out for this year’s Coolie nominations! We’re a little late posting it this year, but voting will be open on Monday, June 24 and run for two weeks. That’s outside of the standard Television Academy Phase 1 voting window, but we won’t have as many votes to count. So, we’re still good! Be sure to have your selections ready when polls go up next Monday!

But first, the reassembled Water Cooler gang takes an in-depth look at Big Little Lies season 2. Now in its second episode, the series appears hotter than ever. What works for us? What doesn’t work? And how broadly do we think Emmy will embrace the series in 2020?

We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

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Marin Hinkle

Marin Hinkle speaks with Joey Moser about her character’s emotional journey through the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Marin Hinkle is one of the unsung performers of Amazon’s delectable The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. As Rose Weissman, Hinkle is the mother you’d never want to disappoint and the woman you always want to win the approval of. In the first season, she was shocked to discover that her perfect daughter was going through a separation from her husband, but the second season allows her to go on an emotional journey of her own. And it takes her halfway around the world to Paris.

Hinkle is one of the warmest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking to. She was eager to talk about her work on the sophomore season, and I was surprised to earn that she is always nervous to perform that Amy Sherman-Palladino dialogue. We also spend some time speaking about how her chemistry and energy changed between her and her onscreen husband, Tony Shalhoub. There is a freedom in her body that was surprising–it’s not very often that we see a married couple return to a honeymoon period.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is streaming now on Amazon.

Pose

This week, Joey and Clarence talk about this weekend’s Tony Awards, the winners and the show itself. Plus, Pose, Black Mirror’s Striking Vipers, and a tiny little bit of Big Little Lies.

The Water Cooler is back down to two panelists this week as Megan sadly wasn’t able to join us. That leaves Joey and Clarence to cover last night’s Tony Awards. We dive into the winners and the overall ceremony itself, hosted by James Corden. Then, they take a quick look at HBO’s Big Little Lies Season 2 before Megan returns next week for a more in-depth look. Finally, they cover FX’s Pose Season 2 and ask what impact an even better second season has on Season 1’s Emmy fortune. Plus, WTF on Black Mirror’s Striking Vipers.

We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

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In this special Emmy edition of the Water Cooler Podcast, Jazz Tangcay talks to Seth Meyers about Game of Thrones, Rihanna and Late Night TV.

Seth Meyers flew to LA for a whirlwind trip. He talked to the press during the day and later that evening sat down for a panel discussion with D’Arcy Carden.

I caught up with Meyers to talk about his beginnings and wanting to be a film director at one point. Meyers walks me through a typical day for him, especially when so much of his show is telling us all about the day’s politics without lecturing us.

Meyers also updates us on his Rihanna crush.

Listen to our conversation below.

Television Academy

This week, we’re back with our 2019 memo to the Television Academy where we recommend some left-of-center Emmy choices. Plus, we dive into Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart.

The Cooler Gang is finally back together again, just in time too. Next Monday, June 10, marks the start of the 2019 Emmy voting season with the Phase 1 voting round. It’s sort of open season in terms of potential candidates as the Television Academy distributes massive PDF files filled with series and names. This week, we thought we’d take a moment to give our sage advice in our annual segment – Our Memo to the Television Academy.

We all know that Game of Thrones, Veep, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Escape at Dannemora will feature heavily in the nominations. But what series or performances do we think voting members of the Television Academy should pay special attention to? We can’t vote, but we can give our opinions!

But first, unlike a lot of America, we’ve all seen Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart. This teen comedy captured the attention of Film Twitter and garnered wild box office predictions before tanking in its opening weekend. We talk about the film itself and what made Film Twitter go so crazy for it. And why didn’t audiences show up?

We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

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Gwendoline Christie

In another Emmy contender podcast, Clarence talks to Gwendoline Christie fresh off the final season of HBO’s record-breaking Game of Thrones.

When HBO’s Game of Thrones premiered its eighth and final season in early April, dozens of images flooded the internet of the glamorous cast as they prepared to say goodbye. But none permeated the collective consciousness quite like those featuring Ser Brienne of Tarth, Gwendoline Christie. If you missed it, then you can catch the look here. All cast members looked tremendous, but none stepped as quite as far from their Game counterpart as Christie.

In my Emmy contender podcast conversation with Gwendoline Christie, she describes that incredible night. It was both a celebratory moment that gave her pause. It marked the beginning of the end of a significant chapter in her life.

Over the course of Season 8, Brienne of Tarth faces several significant events. The Battle of Winterfell, featured in “The Long Night.” The unbridled joy at receiving an official knighthood. The devastating goodbye to Jaime Lannister. Gwendoline Christie talks about filming these events, and what they meant to her as an actor and as a fan of Game of Thrones. She also talks about the controversial season finale and how she wasn’t all that surprised at who ultimately became ruler of Westeros. I’d say, “Who sat on the Iron Throne,” but we all know that’s not happening.

Talking to Gwendoline Christie was a pure joy. She’s a fantastic, enthusiastic and effervescent personality. She has a bold laugh that echoes for days. And she takes time, even on such a tight interview schedule, to send her love to all her fans. She’s made a lifetime fan out of me.

And, Gwendoline, Cal turned his blaster in for inspection, blushing all the time. Thank you.

Timothy Hutton

In a special Emmy edition of the Water Cooler Podcast, Clarence talks to Timothy Hutton, star of Netflix’s smash hit horror series The Haunting of Hill House.

When Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House premiered last fall, it took the nation completely by surprise. Few were ready for the nerve-wrecking shocks and jump scares that populated much of the series. And there’s that eerie and gorgeous Gothic mansion. Plus, all those ghosts just hanging out in the background. It served as a beautifully rendered pre-Halloween treat for many brave souls. But even fewer were prepared for the raw and intense family drama on display. That dynamic served as one of many reasons Academy Award-winning star Timothy Hutton joined the production.

In another special Emmy contender edition of Awards Daily TV’s Water Cooler Podcast, Clarence talks to Timothy Hutton about what it’s like to win an Oscar at such an early age. How does an actor move beyond that? Then, in a conversation about The Haunting of Hill House, Hutton reveals his process in understanding his character Hugh Crain, one that he shares with Henry Thomas. He talks about how his performance references Thomas’s work in the early sections of the series.

Timothy Hutton also talks about his work in the season’s greatest episode “Two Storms,” which plays like a great horror stage play. One that is, of course, anchored by Hutton and his brilliant ensemble’s stellar performances.

So, have a listen as Clarence talks to The Haunting of Hill House‘s Timothy Hutton. Be sure to tune in for more Emmy-contender podcasts as we march forward into the 2019 Emmy season.

Chicago

Joey and Clarence are joined by Jazz and Jalal to discuss Chicago, Jazz’s selection in the Our Favorite Movies series. They also offer the latest in Emmy campaigning news from the LA front.

This week, we continue the Our Favorite Movies series. Unfortunately, our originally scheduled guest couldn’t make it. Instead, ADTV’s very own editor Jazz Tangcay joins the podcast as she presents one of her very favorite movies, 2002’s Chicago. Directed by Rob Marshall, Chicago adapts the beloved Bob Fosse stage show into a fully realized feature film – one that received the Academy Award for Best Picture. We take a look at the film and see how it holds up nearly 20 years after winning the Oscar. Plus, what does FX’s Fosse/Verdon have to say about its original stage roots?

But first, Emmy season is in full swing. Jazz and Jalal Haddad dish on the biggest parties, the latest gossip, and the Emmy frontrunners from their position on the ground in Los Angeles.

We close our podcast, as always, with the Flash Forward to the media we’re most anticipating in the upcoming week.

Thanks for listening and thank you, in advance, for subscribing and rating us on iTunes!

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