Best Drama Series - The Young and the Restless
Best Actor in a Drama Series - Anthony Geary "General Hospital"
Best Actress in a Drama Series - Maura West "General Hospital"
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Bryton James "The Young and the Restless"
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Jessica Collins "The Young and the Restless"
Best Younger Actor - Max Ehrich "The Young and the Restless"
Best Younger Actress - Ashlyn Pearce "The Bold and the Beautiful"
Best Writing Team - The Young and the Restless
Best Directing Team - Days of Our Lives
Best Talk Show - Entertainment - The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Best Talk Show - Informative - The Dr. Oz Show
Best Talk Show Host - Entertainment - Julie Chen, Sarah Gilbert, Aisha Tyler, Cheryl Underwood, Sharon Osbourne "The Talk"
Best Talk Show Host - Informative - Mario Batali, Daphne Oz, Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon "The Chew"
Best Game Show - Jeopardy!
Best Game Show Host - Craig Ferguson "Celebrity Name Game"
Best Morning Show - CBS Sunday Morning
Best Entertainment News Show - Entertainment Tonight
Saturday, April 30, 2016
The 43rd Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Outstanding Culinary Program
Patricia Heaton Parties
Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Judge Judy
Outstanding Lifestyle Program
This Old House
Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program
Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
The Bay The Series
Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Series
Sesame Street
Outstanding Children’s Series
Sea Rescue
Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animated Program
Tumble Leaf
Outstanding Children’s Animated Program
Niko and the Sword of Light
Outstanding Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Mary Beth Evans "The Bay: The Series"
Outstanding Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Kristos Andrews "The Bay: The Series"
Outstanding Performer in Children's Program
Jessica Lundy "The Inspectors"
Outstnaindg Performer in an Animated Program
Jeff Bennett "Transformers Rescue Bots"
Outstanding Culinary Host
Gabrielle Hamilton and David Kinch "The Mind of the Chef"
Outstanding Lifestyle/Travel/Children's Series Host
Jeff Corwin "Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin"
Outstanding Special Class Series
Lucky Dog
Outstanding Special Class Special
Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine
Outstanding Special Class – Short Format Daytime Program
SuperSoul Shorts
Outstanding Interactive Media – Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Outstanding Interactive Media – Original Daytime Program or Series
Inside the Box of Kurios
Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Topical
Today Show: ROKERTHON 2
Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Image
The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Today’s The Day
Outstanding Musical Performance in a Talk Show/Morning Program
Rachel Platten "Good Morning America"
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Art Direction for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Multi-Camera Editing for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
Outstanding Original Song - Drama Series
“Lost In Time” from The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for Animated Series or Special
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
Individaul Animation
Michael Granberry “Tumble Leaf"
Mike Houston “The Mind of a Chef"
Benjamin Sanders “Peter Rabbit"
Chad Weatherford “Dinotrux"
Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program
Peg+Cat
Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program
All Hail King Julien
Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series
Odd Squad
Outstanding Writing - Special Class
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation
Outstanding Direction in a Animation Program
Tumble Leaf
Outstanding Direction in a Children's Series
Odd Squad
Outstanding Direction in a Lifestype or Culinary Program
The Mind of a Chef
Outstanding Direction - Talk Show/Entertainment News/Morning Program
CBS This Morning
Outstanding Direction in a Game Show
Jeopardy!
Outstanding Direction - Special Class
Videos 4 U: I Love You This American
Outstanding Art Directon
R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design
The Mind of a Chef
Outstanding Lighting Direction
Baku 2015 European Games Opening Ceremony
Outstanding Technical Team
Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration
Outstanding Cinematography
The Mind of a Chef
Outstanding Single Camera Editing
Giada in Italy
Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing
Rachael Ray
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing
Baku 2015 European Games Opening Ceremony
Outstanding Sound Mixing - Live Action
Sesame Street
Outstanding Sound Mixing - Animation
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Outstanding Sound Editing - Live Action
Sesame Street
Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
Peg+Cat
Outstanding Original Song
“True Bromance”from All Hail King Julien
Outstanding Costume Design
Odd Squad
Outstanding Hairstyling
Odd Squad
Outstanding Makeup
R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
The Young and the Restless
Patricia Heaton Parties
Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Judge Judy
Outstanding Lifestyle Program
This Old House
Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program
Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
The Bay The Series
Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Series
Sesame Street
Outstanding Children’s Series
Sea Rescue
Outstanding Pre-School Children’s Animated Program
Tumble Leaf
Outstanding Children’s Animated Program
Niko and the Sword of Light
Outstanding Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Mary Beth Evans "The Bay: The Series"
Outstanding Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Kristos Andrews "The Bay: The Series"
Outstanding Performer in Children's Program
Jessica Lundy "The Inspectors"
Outstnaindg Performer in an Animated Program
Jeff Bennett "Transformers Rescue Bots"
Outstanding Culinary Host
Gabrielle Hamilton and David Kinch "The Mind of the Chef"
Outstanding Lifestyle/Travel/Children's Series Host
Jeff Corwin "Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin"
Outstanding Special Class Series
Lucky Dog
Outstanding Special Class Special
Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine
Outstanding Special Class – Short Format Daytime Program
SuperSoul Shorts
Outstanding Interactive Media – Enhancement to a Daytime Program or Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Outstanding Interactive Media – Original Daytime Program or Series
Inside the Box of Kurios
Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Topical
Today Show: ROKERTHON 2
Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Image
The Ellen DeGeneres Show: Today’s The Day
Outstanding Musical Performance in a Talk Show/Morning Program
Rachel Platten "Good Morning America"
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Art Direction for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Multi-Camera Editing for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
Days of Our Lives
Outstanding Original Song - Drama Series
“Lost In Time” from The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for Animated Series or Special
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
Individaul Animation
Michael Granberry “Tumble Leaf"
Mike Houston “The Mind of a Chef"
Benjamin Sanders “Peter Rabbit"
Chad Weatherford “Dinotrux"
Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program
Peg+Cat
Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program
All Hail King Julien
Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series
Odd Squad
Outstanding Writing - Special Class
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation
Outstanding Direction in a Animation Program
Tumble Leaf
Outstanding Direction in a Children's Series
Odd Squad
Outstanding Direction in a Lifestype or Culinary Program
The Mind of a Chef
Outstanding Direction - Talk Show/Entertainment News/Morning Program
CBS This Morning
Outstanding Direction in a Game Show
Jeopardy!
Outstanding Direction - Special Class
Videos 4 U: I Love You This American
Outstanding Art Directon
R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design
The Mind of a Chef
Outstanding Lighting Direction
Baku 2015 European Games Opening Ceremony
Outstanding Technical Team
Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration
Outstanding Cinematography
The Mind of a Chef
Outstanding Single Camera Editing
Giada in Italy
Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing
Rachael Ray
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing
Baku 2015 European Games Opening Ceremony
Outstanding Sound Mixing - Live Action
Sesame Street
Outstanding Sound Mixing - Animation
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Outstanding Sound Editing - Live Action
Sesame Street
Outstanding Sound Editing - Animation
Dragons: Race to the Edge
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
Peg+Cat
Outstanding Original Song
“True Bromance”from All Hail King Julien
Outstanding Costume Design
Odd Squad
Outstanding Hairstyling
Odd Squad
Outstanding Makeup
R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls
Outstanding Stunt Coordination
The Young and the Restless
Sunday, April 24, 2016
The Magnificent Seven Trailer
Is this another unnecessary remake? Or an exciting new take on a classic? As always, we'll have to wait and see, although we know that no matter what, the cast will be great.
The Oscar Narrative: First 2017 Predictions - Best Supporting Actress
First 2017 Predictions
Jennifer Aniston "The Yellow Birds"
Aja Naomi King "The Birth of a Nation"
Laura Linney "Sully"
Lupita N'yongo "Queen of Katwe"
Michelle Williams "Manchester By the Sea"
Other Contenders - Aunjanue Ellis "The Birth of a Nation", Rachel Weisz "The Light Between Oceans", Katey Segal "Bleed for This", Laura Dern "The Founder", Rooney Mara "Lion", Nicole Kidman "Lion", Kristen Stewart "Billy Lynn's Halftime Walk", Brie Larson "Free Fire", Kim Basinger "Noctural Animals", Glenn Close "Bastards", Shailene Woodley "Snowden", Melissa Leo "Snowden", Kate Hudson "Deepwater Horizon", Gina Rodriguez "Deepwater Horizon", Rosemarie DeWitt "La La Land", Naomie Harris "Collateral Beauty", Kate Winslet "Collateral Beauty", Helen Mirren "Collateral Beauty", Rebecca Ferguson "The Girl on the Train", Greta Gerwig "20th Century Women", Dakota Fanning "20th Century Women", Margot Robbie "Suicide Squad", Nicole Kidman "How to Talk to Girls at Parties", Lily Collins "Untitled Warren Beatty Project", Annette Bening "Untitled Warren Beatty Project", Taissa Farmiga "Untitled Warren Beatty Project", Dakota Fanning "American Pastoral", Kristen Stewart "Certain Women", Anna Kendrick "The Accountant", Shohreh Aghdashloo "The Promise", Tessa Thompson "War on Everyone", Bryce Dallas Howard "Gold", Laura Dern "Wilson", Octavia Spencer "Hidden Figures", Olivia Colman "The Lobster", Rachel Weisz "The Lobster", Jennifer Jason Leigh "LBJ", Meg TillJy "War Machine", Julianne Moore "Maggie's Plan", Natalie Portman "Knight of Cups", Kirsten Dunst "Midnight Special", Janet McTeer "Me Before You", Diane Keaton "Finding Dory", Penelope Wilton "The BFG", Rebecca Hall "The BFG", Alicia Vikander "Jason Bourne", Rebecca Ferguson "Florence Foster Jenkins", Ellen Barkin "Hands of Stone", Juliette Lewis "Nerve", Kyra Sedgwick "The Edge of Seventeen", Eva Green "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", Judi Dench "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", Allison Janney "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", Allison Janney "The Girl on the Train", Michelle Monaghan "Patriot's Day"
Commentary - I already miss Oscar season. Emmy season is coming around soon (May 1st is the official kickoff date here!) and thank God! These last two months have been brutal. Before we kick off Emmy season, let's also kick off Oscar season 2017. In a few weeks it will be official with the start of Cannes. Once again I think the expression that most fits this situation is: Thank God! So here we go: I think that this race is going to be an exciting one top to bottom, with so many big projects with big actors coming down the pipe. We already know that Manchester By the Sea is great, and it could be that Sundance contender that goes far in the awards race, bringing along previous nominee Michelle Williams along for the ride. Speaking of Sundance, The Birth of a Nation has exploded into this year's Oscar race, and I think it will bring along a lot of categories with it. Aunjanue Ellis is a possibility, but I think it is Aja Naomi King that could make the cut. Lupita Nyong'o has had quite a journey since her Oscar win, with two huge hits in The Jungle Book and Star Wars. This year she returns to the screen as herself, not CGI, with Queen of Katwe, and could find herself in the Oscar race once again. Laura Linney is one of those beloved actresses, who every couple of years has a role that catches the Academy's attention. This year, in Clint Eastwood's Sully, opposite the great Tom Hanks, she may get that role once again. Finally, two years ago, Jennifer Aniston got so close to an Oscar nomination with Cake. She is clearly trying to find better roles, roles that actually match her talent, and break her out of that Rachel Green cycle that she has been trapped in for over a decade now. This new film, co-starring Tye Sheridan and Toni Collette, about the Iraq War, could finally get her critics to take her seriously as a dramatic actor (although they should already do so). So that is my current five, although we know that this list will change dramatically in the months to come. Especially when you consider some of the other names on the list with a lot of potential. Kristen Stewart is finally showing the world what she is made of, and Billy Lynn's Halftime Walk looks fantastic. Derek Cianfrance is bringing The Light Between Oceans to the screen, and Rachel Weisz could finally return to the Oscar race. Melissa Leo and Shailene Woodley are both great actresses, and have big roles in Oliver Stone's latest Snowden. Collateral Beauty also offers us a load of potentials from Kate Winslet, to Helen Mirren, to Naomie Harris. Laura Dern is overdue for some more awards love, and the first trailer for The Founder has potential. Lion is being picked up by Weinstein, so watch for serious campaigns for Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. Katey Segal never got the Emmy love she deserved for three great long-running television series, but there is a ton of buzz for her new role in Bleed for This. Maybe the Oscars will give her some overdue recognition. I am so excited about Damien Chazelle's followup to Whiplash, La La Land, and Rosemarie DeWitt is always great. 20th Century Women has Dakota Fanning and Greta Gerwig, Deepwater Horizon has Gina Rodriguez and Kate Hudson, The BFG has Penelope Wilton and Rebecca Hall and the new Warren Beatty movie has Annette Bening, Lily Collins, and Taissa Farmiga.. Alicia Vikander returns to the race in the new Bourne movie, and Brie Larson, Kim Basinger, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Octavia Spencer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kyra Sedgwick, Juliette Lewis, Meg Tilly, Janet McTeer, Julianne Moore, and Michelle Monaghan all have potential projects. Finally, don't forget some of the genre projects including Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad, Judi Dench, Allison Janney, and Eva Green for Tim Burton's adaptation of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Kirsten Dunst in Midnight Special, and The Girl on the Train duo of Allison Janney and Rebecca Ferguson.
Jennifer Aniston "The Yellow Birds"
Aja Naomi King "The Birth of a Nation"
Laura Linney "Sully"
Lupita N'yongo "Queen of Katwe"
Michelle Williams "Manchester By the Sea"
Other Contenders - Aunjanue Ellis "The Birth of a Nation", Rachel Weisz "The Light Between Oceans", Katey Segal "Bleed for This", Laura Dern "The Founder", Rooney Mara "Lion", Nicole Kidman "Lion", Kristen Stewart "Billy Lynn's Halftime Walk", Brie Larson "Free Fire", Kim Basinger "Noctural Animals", Glenn Close "Bastards", Shailene Woodley "Snowden", Melissa Leo "Snowden", Kate Hudson "Deepwater Horizon", Gina Rodriguez "Deepwater Horizon", Rosemarie DeWitt "La La Land", Naomie Harris "Collateral Beauty", Kate Winslet "Collateral Beauty", Helen Mirren "Collateral Beauty", Rebecca Ferguson "The Girl on the Train", Greta Gerwig "20th Century Women", Dakota Fanning "20th Century Women", Margot Robbie "Suicide Squad", Nicole Kidman "How to Talk to Girls at Parties", Lily Collins "Untitled Warren Beatty Project", Annette Bening "Untitled Warren Beatty Project", Taissa Farmiga "Untitled Warren Beatty Project", Dakota Fanning "American Pastoral", Kristen Stewart "Certain Women", Anna Kendrick "The Accountant", Shohreh Aghdashloo "The Promise", Tessa Thompson "War on Everyone", Bryce Dallas Howard "Gold", Laura Dern "Wilson", Octavia Spencer "Hidden Figures", Olivia Colman "The Lobster", Rachel Weisz "The Lobster", Jennifer Jason Leigh "LBJ", Meg TillJy "War Machine", Julianne Moore "Maggie's Plan", Natalie Portman "Knight of Cups", Kirsten Dunst "Midnight Special", Janet McTeer "Me Before You", Diane Keaton "Finding Dory", Penelope Wilton "The BFG", Rebecca Hall "The BFG", Alicia Vikander "Jason Bourne", Rebecca Ferguson "Florence Foster Jenkins", Ellen Barkin "Hands of Stone", Juliette Lewis "Nerve", Kyra Sedgwick "The Edge of Seventeen", Eva Green "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", Judi Dench "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", Allison Janney "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children", Allison Janney "The Girl on the Train", Michelle Monaghan "Patriot's Day"
Commentary - I already miss Oscar season. Emmy season is coming around soon (May 1st is the official kickoff date here!) and thank God! These last two months have been brutal. Before we kick off Emmy season, let's also kick off Oscar season 2017. In a few weeks it will be official with the start of Cannes. Once again I think the expression that most fits this situation is: Thank God! So here we go: I think that this race is going to be an exciting one top to bottom, with so many big projects with big actors coming down the pipe. We already know that Manchester By the Sea is great, and it could be that Sundance contender that goes far in the awards race, bringing along previous nominee Michelle Williams along for the ride. Speaking of Sundance, The Birth of a Nation has exploded into this year's Oscar race, and I think it will bring along a lot of categories with it. Aunjanue Ellis is a possibility, but I think it is Aja Naomi King that could make the cut. Lupita Nyong'o has had quite a journey since her Oscar win, with two huge hits in The Jungle Book and Star Wars. This year she returns to the screen as herself, not CGI, with Queen of Katwe, and could find herself in the Oscar race once again. Laura Linney is one of those beloved actresses, who every couple of years has a role that catches the Academy's attention. This year, in Clint Eastwood's Sully, opposite the great Tom Hanks, she may get that role once again. Finally, two years ago, Jennifer Aniston got so close to an Oscar nomination with Cake. She is clearly trying to find better roles, roles that actually match her talent, and break her out of that Rachel Green cycle that she has been trapped in for over a decade now. This new film, co-starring Tye Sheridan and Toni Collette, about the Iraq War, could finally get her critics to take her seriously as a dramatic actor (although they should already do so). So that is my current five, although we know that this list will change dramatically in the months to come. Especially when you consider some of the other names on the list with a lot of potential. Kristen Stewart is finally showing the world what she is made of, and Billy Lynn's Halftime Walk looks fantastic. Derek Cianfrance is bringing The Light Between Oceans to the screen, and Rachel Weisz could finally return to the Oscar race. Melissa Leo and Shailene Woodley are both great actresses, and have big roles in Oliver Stone's latest Snowden. Collateral Beauty also offers us a load of potentials from Kate Winslet, to Helen Mirren, to Naomie Harris. Laura Dern is overdue for some more awards love, and the first trailer for The Founder has potential. Lion is being picked up by Weinstein, so watch for serious campaigns for Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. Katey Segal never got the Emmy love she deserved for three great long-running television series, but there is a ton of buzz for her new role in Bleed for This. Maybe the Oscars will give her some overdue recognition. I am so excited about Damien Chazelle's followup to Whiplash, La La Land, and Rosemarie DeWitt is always great. 20th Century Women has Dakota Fanning and Greta Gerwig, Deepwater Horizon has Gina Rodriguez and Kate Hudson, The BFG has Penelope Wilton and Rebecca Hall and the new Warren Beatty movie has Annette Bening, Lily Collins, and Taissa Farmiga.. Alicia Vikander returns to the race in the new Bourne movie, and Brie Larson, Kim Basinger, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Octavia Spencer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kyra Sedgwick, Juliette Lewis, Meg Tilly, Janet McTeer, Julianne Moore, and Michelle Monaghan all have potential projects. Finally, don't forget some of the genre projects including Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad, Judi Dench, Allison Janney, and Eva Green for Tim Burton's adaptation of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Kirsten Dunst in Midnight Special, and The Girl on the Train duo of Allison Janney and Rebecca Ferguson.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
The Founder Trailer
Michael Keaton has starred in back to back Best Picture winners, and is getting yet another vehicle where it looks like he is going to shine. From John Lee Hancock, comes The Founder about the founder of McDonalds. Keaton looks great in the trailer, the film is right up the Oscar alley, and let's face it, at this point Keaton can now be considered overdue.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
The Girl on the Train Trailer
I am the first to say that Emily Blunt is way overdue for an Oscar nomination. The Girl on the Train trailer looks fun, and anything with Blunt and Allison Janney is worth a view. But this first trailer looks less Oscar and more blockbuster thriller. I still think it could be fascinating to watch, but if Gone Girl, with David Fincher at the helm couldn't make much of an Oscar splash, I don't know if this one can.
Monday, April 18, 2016
RIP Doris Roberts
I had no idea that Doris Roberts was 90. She seemed to have an energy that was unstoppable, and she definitely didn't act her age. Roberts is known by most folks as Marie Barone, the infamous matriarch of Everybody Loves Raymond, a role that won her 4 Emmy Awards. But she also won an Emmy for St. Elsewhere, and had tons of great roles over the course of her 65 year career including: The Defenders, Look Homeward Angel, The Heartbreak Kid, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, Soap, Barney Miller, The Love Boat, Remington Steele, Christmas Vacation, The Boys, and countless other television series and movies. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends tonight. Rest in Peace.
Friday, April 15, 2016
The Birth of a Nation Trailer
Wow. Just Wow. The big splash out of Sundance was Nate Parker's The Birth of a Nation, and now I can see why. What a powerful and emotional trailer. With Fox Searchlight behind this, this film has so much potential awards wise, and otherwise. I simply cannot wait.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
2016 Cannes Film Festival Lineup
We are 28 days from the start of the 2016-2017 Oscar season, and the Cannes Film Festival lineup gives us a clues as to how this season is going to fire its starter pistol. New films from Woody Allen, Pedro Almodovar, Olivier Assayas, Xavier Dolan, Jim Jarmusch, Park Chan-Wook, Sean Pe, Nicholas Winding Refn, Jeff Nichols, Ken Loach, Steven Spielberg, and Jodie Foster, will keep Cannes at the center of the film world long after its final night. 28 days people, that is all we have to wait. Then it begins...
Opening Night Film
Cafe Society – directed by Woody Allen
Competition
Toni Erdmann – directed by Maren Ade
Julieta – directed by Pedro Almodóvar
American Honey– directed by Andrea Arnold
The Unknown Girl– directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
Personal Shopper – directed by Olivier Assayas
It’s Only The End Of The World – directed by Xavier Dolan
Ma Loute – directed by Bruno Dumont
Paterson – directed by Jim Jarmusch
Rester Vertical– directed by Alain Guiraudie
Aquarius– directed by Kleber Mendonca Filho
Mal de Pierres – directed by Nicole Garcia
I, Daniel Blake– directed by Ken Loach
Ma’Rosa – directed by Brillante Mendoza
Loving – directed by Jeff Nichols
Bacalaureat – directed by Cristian Mungiu
Agassi– directed by Park Chan-Wook
The Last Face – directed by Sean Penn
Sieranevada – directed by Cristi Puiu
Elle – directed by Paul Verhoeven
The Neon Demon – directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
Un Certain Regard
Varoonegi – directed by Behnam Behzadi
Apprentice– directed by Boo Junfeng
Voir Du Pays – directed by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin
La Danseuse– directed by Stephanie Di Giusto
Clash– directed by Mohamed Diab
La Tortue Rouge - directed by Michael Dudok de Wit
Fuchi Bi Tatsu – directed by Fukada Koji
Omar Shakhsiya – directed by Maha Haj
Me’Ever Laharim Vehagvaot – directed by Eran Kolirin
After The Storm– directed by Kore-Eda Hirokazu
Hymyileva Mies– directed by Juho Kuosmanen
La Large Noche de Francisco Sanctis– directed by Francisco Marquez and Andrea Testa
Caini – directed by Bogdan Mirica
Pericle Il Nero – directed by Stefano Mordini
The Transfiguration– directed by Michael O’Shea
Captain Fantastic – directed by Matt Ross
Uchenik – directed by Kirill Serebrennikov
Outside Competition
The BFG – directed by Steven Spielberg
Money Monster – directed by Jodie Foster
The Nice Guys – directed by Shane Black
Gok Sung – directed by Na Hong-Jin
Midnight Screenings
Gimme Danger – directed by Jim Jarmusch
The Train to Busan – directed by Yeon Sang-Ho
A Chad Tragedy – directed by Mahamat-Saleh Aroun
The Death of Louis XIV – directed by Albert Serra
L’Ultima Spiaggia – directed by Thanos Anastopolous and Davide Del Degan
Opening Night Film
Cafe Society – directed by Woody Allen
Competition
Toni Erdmann – directed by Maren Ade
Julieta – directed by Pedro Almodóvar
American Honey– directed by Andrea Arnold
The Unknown Girl– directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
Personal Shopper – directed by Olivier Assayas
It’s Only The End Of The World – directed by Xavier Dolan
Ma Loute – directed by Bruno Dumont
Paterson – directed by Jim Jarmusch
Rester Vertical– directed by Alain Guiraudie
Aquarius– directed by Kleber Mendonca Filho
Mal de Pierres – directed by Nicole Garcia
I, Daniel Blake– directed by Ken Loach
Ma’Rosa – directed by Brillante Mendoza
Loving – directed by Jeff Nichols
Bacalaureat – directed by Cristian Mungiu
Agassi– directed by Park Chan-Wook
The Last Face – directed by Sean Penn
Sieranevada – directed by Cristi Puiu
Elle – directed by Paul Verhoeven
The Neon Demon – directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
Un Certain Regard
Varoonegi – directed by Behnam Behzadi
Apprentice– directed by Boo Junfeng
Voir Du Pays – directed by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin
La Danseuse– directed by Stephanie Di Giusto
Clash– directed by Mohamed Diab
La Tortue Rouge - directed by Michael Dudok de Wit
Fuchi Bi Tatsu – directed by Fukada Koji
Omar Shakhsiya – directed by Maha Haj
Me’Ever Laharim Vehagvaot – directed by Eran Kolirin
After The Storm– directed by Kore-Eda Hirokazu
Hymyileva Mies– directed by Juho Kuosmanen
La Large Noche de Francisco Sanctis– directed by Francisco Marquez and Andrea Testa
Caini – directed by Bogdan Mirica
Pericle Il Nero – directed by Stefano Mordini
The Transfiguration– directed by Michael O’Shea
Captain Fantastic – directed by Matt Ross
Uchenik – directed by Kirill Serebrennikov
Outside Competition
The BFG – directed by Steven Spielberg
Money Monster – directed by Jodie Foster
The Nice Guys – directed by Shane Black
Gok Sung – directed by Na Hong-Jin
Midnight Screenings
Gimme Danger – directed by Jim Jarmusch
The Train to Busan – directed by Yeon Sang-Ho
A Chad Tragedy – directed by Mahamat-Saleh Aroun
The Death of Louis XIV – directed by Albert Serra
L’Ultima Spiaggia – directed by Thanos Anastopolous and Davide Del Degan
Sunday, April 10, 2016
2016 MTV Movie Award Winners
So apparently, it doesn't air here on the East Coast till 8 PM, and yet we have our winners! Oh well, all that means is I can watch something else and fast forward through the highlights later:
Movie of the Year - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best Female Performance - Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Best Male Performance - Leonardo DiCaprio "The Revenant"
Breakthrough Performance - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best Kiss - Adam Levine and Rebel Wilson "Pitch Perfect 2"
Best Fight - Deadpool vs. Ajax "Deadpool"
Best Hero - Jennifer Lawrence "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2"
Best Villain - Adam Driver "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Ensemble Cast - Pitch Perfect 2
Best Comedic Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Action Performance - Chris Pratt "Jurassic World"
Best Virtual Performance - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
True Story - Straight Outta Compton
Best Documentary - Amy
Comedic Genius Award - Melissa McCarthy
MTV Generation Award - Will Smith
Movie of the Year - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best Female Performance - Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Best Male Performance - Leonardo DiCaprio "The Revenant"
Breakthrough Performance - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best Kiss - Adam Levine and Rebel Wilson "Pitch Perfect 2"
Best Fight - Deadpool vs. Ajax "Deadpool"
Best Hero - Jennifer Lawrence "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2"
Best Villain - Adam Driver "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Ensemble Cast - Pitch Perfect 2
Best Comedic Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Action Performance - Chris Pratt "Jurassic World"
Best Virtual Performance - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
True Story - Straight Outta Compton
Best Documentary - Amy
Comedic Genius Award - Melissa McCarthy
MTV Generation Award - Will Smith
Saturday, April 9, 2016
2016 MTV Movie Award Predictions: Final List
Movie of the Year - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best Male Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Female Performance - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Breakthrough Performance - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Comedic Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Action Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Fight - Kylo Ren v. Rey "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Kiss - Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan "Fifty Shades of Grey"
Best Virtual Performance - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
Best Hero - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Villain - Adam Driver "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Ensemble Cast - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
True Story - Straight Outta Compton
Best Documentary Film - Amy
Best Male Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Female Performance - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Breakthrough Performance - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Comedic Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Action Performance - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Best Fight - Kylo Ren v. Rey "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Kiss - Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan "Fifty Shades of Grey"
Best Virtual Performance - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
Best Hero - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Villain - Adam Driver "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Best Ensemble Cast - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
True Story - Straight Outta Compton
Best Documentary Film - Amy
Friday, April 8, 2016
Star Wars Rogue One Trailer
I like this trailer. It is dark, features folks we've never seen before, and hopefully will give us a deeper look into the Star Wars universe. Plus, for those weird people who haven't yet discovered the talent that is Felicity Jones, this may finally get their attention:
2016 MTV Movie Award Predictions: Movie of the Year, Best Female Performance, and Best Male Performance
Movie of the Year
Will Win - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Could Win - Deadpool
Should Win - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Commentary - Deadpool is hot right now, but Star Wars was a cultural phenomenon. It was big, bold, and also brilliant. It paid tribute to the old, while beautifully launching a new chapter in the Star Wars story. It is the best of the bunch, and I think it will be hard to beat.
Best Male Performance
Will Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Could Win - Leonardo DiCaprio "The Revenant"
Should Win - Michael B. Jordan "Creed"
Commentary - DiCaprio just won the Oscar, is wildly popular, and The Revenant made a ton of money. But with Deadpool being as popular as it is, I think Reynolds will pull it off. For the record, a Michael B. Jordan win would be a welcomed surprise.
Best Female Performance
Will Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Could Win - Anna Kendrick "Pitch Perfect 2" or Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Should Win - Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Commentary - Theron was so jaw-dropping in Mad Max, and should have replaced Jennifer Lawrence in that fifth slot at the Oscars (although to be fair Lawrence was pretty damn good in Joy). But this is Ridley's to lose. She instantly became a star on screen, carried one of the biggest motion pictures of all time, and has a bright future ahead. This will be well-deserved.
Will Win - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Could Win - Deadpool
Should Win - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Commentary - Deadpool is hot right now, but Star Wars was a cultural phenomenon. It was big, bold, and also brilliant. It paid tribute to the old, while beautifully launching a new chapter in the Star Wars story. It is the best of the bunch, and I think it will be hard to beat.
Best Male Performance
Will Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Could Win - Leonardo DiCaprio "The Revenant"
Should Win - Michael B. Jordan "Creed"
Commentary - DiCaprio just won the Oscar, is wildly popular, and The Revenant made a ton of money. But with Deadpool being as popular as it is, I think Reynolds will pull it off. For the record, a Michael B. Jordan win would be a welcomed surprise.
Best Female Performance
Will Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Could Win - Anna Kendrick "Pitch Perfect 2" or Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Should Win - Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Commentary - Theron was so jaw-dropping in Mad Max, and should have replaced Jennifer Lawrence in that fifth slot at the Oscars (although to be fair Lawrence was pretty damn good in Joy). But this is Ridley's to lose. She instantly became a star on screen, carried one of the biggest motion pictures of all time, and has a bright future ahead. This will be well-deserved.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
2016 MTV Movie Award Predictions: Best Action Performance, Best Comedic Performance, and Best Breakthrough Performance
Best Action Performance
Will Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Could Win - Jennifer Lawrence "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" or Chris Pratt "Jurassic World" or John Boyega "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Should Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Commentary - Deadpool is not going away empty-handed, and this feels like the perfect place. Boyega could ride the Star Wars wave, and Lawrence and Pratt are extremely popular, but Deadpool is hot right now at the box office, and with this new generation, what is trending on Twitter probably will catch their vote versus the overall set of nominees.
Best Comedic Performance
Will Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Could Win - Amy Schumer "Trainwreck" or Melissa McCarthy "Spy"
Should Win - Amy Schumer "Trainwreck" or Melissa McCarthy "Spy"
Commentary - I think Ryan Reynolds is great in Deadpool, but this should be a race between McCarthy and Schumer. Luckily McCarthy is getting the Comedic Genius Award, so this should be Schumer's moment. Hopefully MTV voters are smart enough to see that. But probably not.
Best Breakthrough Performance
Will Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Could Win - Amy Schumer "Trainwreck", John Boyega "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" or O'Shea Jackson Jr. "Straight Outta Compton"
Should Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Commentary - Brie Larson and Amy Schumer have been around for a while, and while I get that both had their big breakthrough films this year, it feels a bit insulting. I think this is Daisy Ridley's to lose, and honestly, no one had a bigger breakthrough than she did.
Will Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Could Win - Jennifer Lawrence "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" or Chris Pratt "Jurassic World" or John Boyega "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Should Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Commentary - Deadpool is not going away empty-handed, and this feels like the perfect place. Boyega could ride the Star Wars wave, and Lawrence and Pratt are extremely popular, but Deadpool is hot right now at the box office, and with this new generation, what is trending on Twitter probably will catch their vote versus the overall set of nominees.
Best Comedic Performance
Will Win - Ryan Reynolds "Deadpool"
Could Win - Amy Schumer "Trainwreck" or Melissa McCarthy "Spy"
Should Win - Amy Schumer "Trainwreck" or Melissa McCarthy "Spy"
Commentary - I think Ryan Reynolds is great in Deadpool, but this should be a race between McCarthy and Schumer. Luckily McCarthy is getting the Comedic Genius Award, so this should be Schumer's moment. Hopefully MTV voters are smart enough to see that. But probably not.
Best Breakthrough Performance
Will Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Could Win - Amy Schumer "Trainwreck", John Boyega "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" or O'Shea Jackson Jr. "Straight Outta Compton"
Should Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Commentary - Brie Larson and Amy Schumer have been around for a while, and while I get that both had their big breakthrough films this year, it feels a bit insulting. I think this is Daisy Ridley's to lose, and honestly, no one had a bigger breakthrough than she did.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
27th Annual GLAAD Media Award Winners
Outstanding Film– Wide Release
Carol
Outstanding Documentary
Kumu Hina
Outstanding Drama Series
Sense8
Outstanding Comedy Series
Transparent
Outstanding Talk Show Episode
Super Soul Sunday - “Janet Mock”
Outstanding Reality Program
(TIE) I Am Cait and I Am Jazz
Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series
Bessie
Outstanding Daily Drama
The Bold and The Beautiful (CBS)
Outstanding Music Artist
Troye Sivan "Blue Neighbourhood"
Vanguard Award
Demi Lovato
Stephen F. Kolzak Award
Ruby Rose
Outstanding Comic Book
Lumberjanes, written by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh
Carol
Outstanding Documentary
Kumu Hina
Outstanding Drama Series
Sense8
Outstanding Comedy Series
Transparent
Super Soul Sunday - “Janet Mock”
Outstanding Reality Program
(TIE) I Am Cait and I Am Jazz
Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series
Bessie
Outstanding Daily Drama
The Bold and The Beautiful (CBS)
Outstanding Music Artist
Troye Sivan "Blue Neighbourhood"
Vanguard Award
Demi Lovato
Stephen F. Kolzak Award
Ruby Rose
Outstanding Comic Book
Lumberjanes, written by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh
The 51st Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award Winners
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Vocal Event of the Year
Miranda Lambert feat. Little Big Town "Smokin' and Drinkin'"
Vocal Group of the Year
Little Big Town
Album of the Year
Chris Stapleton "Traveller"
Single Record of the Year
Thomas Rhett "Die A Happy Man"
Vocal Duo of the Year
Florida Georgia Line
New Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
New Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year
Old Dominion
Song of the Year
Chris Stapleton "Nobody to Blame"
Video of the Year
Eric Church "Mr. Misunderstood"
Jason Aldean
Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Vocal Event of the Year
Miranda Lambert feat. Little Big Town "Smokin' and Drinkin'"
Vocal Group of the Year
Little Big Town
Album of the Year
Chris Stapleton "Traveller"
Single Record of the Year
Thomas Rhett "Die A Happy Man"
Vocal Duo of the Year
Florida Georgia Line
New Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
New Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Stapleton
New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year
Old Dominion
Song of the Year
Chris Stapleton "Nobody to Blame"
Video of the Year
Eric Church "Mr. Misunderstood"
2016 MTV Movie Award Predictions: Best Hero, Best Kiss, Best Virtual Performance and Best Fight
Best Hero
Will Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Should Win - Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Could Win - Jennifer Lawrence "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2"
Commentary - Theron steals Mad Max: Fury Road, and her empowerment is breathtaking. But I still think that Star Wars is going to sweep a lot of these categories, and its newest star Daisy Ridley feels like a lock here. The only one who could upset the apple cart is Jennifer Lawrence, although it feels like The Hunger Games has peaked at these awards.
Best Virtual Performance
Will Win - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
Should Win - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
Could Win - James Spader "Avengers: Age of Ultron" or Andy Serkis "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Commentary - James Spader turned Red Reddington into an awesome villain, and although his role was small, Andy Serkis as Snoke was memorable. Plus, if anyone deserves to win this award it is Serkis, who is the reigning king of motion-capture performance. But the biggest name of the bunch is probably Amy Poehler, and Inside Out was a massive hit. How Phyllis Smith missed the cut here, is beyond me, but I hope to see Poehler win this one for both of them.
Best Kiss
Will Win - Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan "Fifty Shades of Grey"
Should Win - Rebel Wilson and Andy Devine "Pitch Perfect 2"
Could Win - Morena Baccarin and Ryan Reynold "Deadpool"
Commentary - This is one of those categories where I could care less who wins. Deadpool could notch a win here, as it is the most current of the bunch. But I expect the steamy Fifty Shades of Grey to win here, if for nothing else other than notoriety.
Best Fight
Will Win - Rey vs. Kylo Ren "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Should Win - Furiosa vs. Max "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Could Win - Deadpool vs. Ajax "Deadpool" or Hugh Glass vs. The Bear "The Revenant"
Commentary - Deadpool could win here, once again, if its more recent popularity wins the day, and The Revenant scene is infamous. But once again, it would be unwise to bet against Star Wars, and that infamous scene where Rey first discovers a lightsaber. It is a classic moment for all Star Wars fans, and I assume there are a lot of them out there.
Will Win - Daisy Ridley "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Should Win - Charlize Theron "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Could Win - Jennifer Lawrence "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2"
Commentary - Theron steals Mad Max: Fury Road, and her empowerment is breathtaking. But I still think that Star Wars is going to sweep a lot of these categories, and its newest star Daisy Ridley feels like a lock here. The only one who could upset the apple cart is Jennifer Lawrence, although it feels like The Hunger Games has peaked at these awards.
Best Virtual Performance
Will Win - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
Should Win - Amy Poehler "Inside Out"
Could Win - James Spader "Avengers: Age of Ultron" or Andy Serkis "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Commentary - James Spader turned Red Reddington into an awesome villain, and although his role was small, Andy Serkis as Snoke was memorable. Plus, if anyone deserves to win this award it is Serkis, who is the reigning king of motion-capture performance. But the biggest name of the bunch is probably Amy Poehler, and Inside Out was a massive hit. How Phyllis Smith missed the cut here, is beyond me, but I hope to see Poehler win this one for both of them.
Best Kiss
Will Win - Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan "Fifty Shades of Grey"
Should Win - Rebel Wilson and Andy Devine "Pitch Perfect 2"
Could Win - Morena Baccarin and Ryan Reynold "Deadpool"
Commentary - This is one of those categories where I could care less who wins. Deadpool could notch a win here, as it is the most current of the bunch. But I expect the steamy Fifty Shades of Grey to win here, if for nothing else other than notoriety.
Best Fight
Will Win - Rey vs. Kylo Ren "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
Should Win - Furiosa vs. Max "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Could Win - Deadpool vs. Ajax "Deadpool" or Hugh Glass vs. The Bear "The Revenant"
Commentary - Deadpool could win here, once again, if its more recent popularity wins the day, and The Revenant scene is infamous. But once again, it would be unwise to bet against Star Wars, and that infamous scene where Rey first discovers a lightsaber. It is a classic moment for all Star Wars fans, and I assume there are a lot of them out there.
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