Out of all the seemingly hundreds of Emmy categories, the one that most engages me is Outstanding Main Title Design. It may come as a shock (to no one) that I am an extremely visual person. I love the juxtaposition of simple imagery working in concert with tight editing to give the viewer just a …
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Making the Case for ‘Game of Thrones’
Clarence makes the case for HBO’s fantasy epic ‘Game of Thrones’ to win Outstanding Drama Series at the 2015 Emmy awards.
Making the Case for ‘Transparent’
‘Transparent’ catapulted Amazon Prime into the quality television arena with its seriocomic approach to the life of a newly transgendered woman. Can it translate that success into an Emmy win?
Making the Case for ‘House of Cards’
Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’ always felt like an Emmy winner out of the gate. Yet, the ultimate trophy continues to elude it. Will this year be any different?
Making the Case for ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’
Netflix’s ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ didn’t receive as many Emmy nominations as it should have. All the more reason to award it the big comedy prize.
EmmyWatch: First Samberg Hosting Promo
Fox has dropped Andy Samberg’s first promo as host of the 2015 Emmy Awards. Take a peak…
EmmyWatch: Casting Award Nominations Announced
Empire and a host of other Emmy-ignored series receive guild attention from the CSAs.
Making the Case for ‘Orange is the New Black’
Season Two of Netflix’s ‘Orange is the New Black’ deserves to win the Emmy for Drama Series – despite a woefully small number of nominations – because it produced a surprisingly complex, diverse, and heart-wrenching dramatic season.
Making the Case for ‘Parks and Recreation’
‘Parks and Recreation’ had a great run thanks to a brilliant, family-like cast and lead Amy Poehler’s infectious enthusiasm. Now, it’s time for the Emmys to reward it for being the nice kid on the television block.
Making the Case for ‘Better Call Saul’
‘Better Call Saul’ carries the tradition of Breaking Bad in a new direction – one that warrants serious Emmy consideration for Outstanding Drama Series.