Sunday, September 23, 2012

2012 Emmy Award Predicitons



Outstanding Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
Mad Men
Who Should Win: Mad Men
Who Will Win: Mad Men
Wildcard: Downton Abbey

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey)
Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Michael C. Hall (Dexter)
Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
Damian Lewis (Homeland)
Who Should Win: Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
Who Will Win: Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Wildcard: Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates (Harry’s Law)
Glenn  Close (Damages)
Claire Danes (Homeland)
Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey)
Julianna Marguiles (The Good Wife)
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men)
Who Should Win: Claire Danes (Homeland)
Who Will Win: Claire Danes (Homeland)
Wildcard: Julianna Marguiles (The Good Wife)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Jim Carter (Downton Abbey)
Brendan Coyle (Downton Abbey)
Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)
Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad)
Jared Harris (Mad Men)
Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Who Should Win: Jared Harris (Mad Men)
Who Will Win: Jared Harris (Mad Men)
Wildcard: Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Christine Baranski (The Good Wife)
Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey)
Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad)
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men)
Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife)
Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey)
Who Should Win: Christina Hendricks (Mad Men)
Who Will Win: Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey)
Wildcard: Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey)

Outstanding Comedy Series
30 Rock
The Big Bang Theory
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Girls
Modern Family
Veep
Who Should Win: Modern Family
Who Will Win: Girls
Wildcard: Veep

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Louis C. K. (Louie)
Don Cheadle (House of Lies)
Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men)
Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)
Who Should Win: Louis C.K. (Louie)
Who Will Win: Louis C.K. (Louie)
Wildcard: Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Zooey Deschanel (New Girl)
Lena Dunham (Girls)
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie)
Tina Fey (30 Rock)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)
Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly)
Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation)
Who Should Win: Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation)
Who Will Win: Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)
Wildcard: Zooey Deschanel (New Girl)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family)
Max Greenfield (New Girl)
Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live)
Ed O’Neill (Modern Family)
Eric Stonstreet (Modern Family)
Who Should Win: Max Greenfield (New Girl)
Who Will Win: Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family)
Wildcard: Ty Burrell (Modern Family)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Mayim Balik (The Big Bang Theory)
Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
Kathryn Joosten (Desperate Housewives)
Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)
Merritt Weaver (Nurse Jackie)
Kristin Wiig (Saturday Night Live)
Who Should Win: Kristin Wiig (Saturday Night Live)
Who Will Win: Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory)
Wildcard: Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)

Outstanding Miniseries or TV Movie
American Horror Story
Game Change
Hatfields & McCoys
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Luther
Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgavia
Who Should Win: Game Change
Who Will Win: Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgavia
Wildcard: American Horror Story

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Kevin Costner (Hatfields & McCoys)
Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia)
Idris Elba (Luther)
Woody Harrelson (Game Change)
Clive Owen (Hemingway & Gellhorn)
Bill Paxton (Hatfields & McCoys)
Who Should Win: Woody Harrelson (Game Change)
Who Will Win: Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia)
Wildcard: Kevin Costner (Hatfields & McCoys)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Connie Britton (American Horror Story)
Ashley Judd (Missing)
Nicole Kidman (Hemingway & Gellhorn)
Julianne Moore (Game Change)
Emma Thompson (The Song of Lunch)
Who Should Win: Julianne Moore (Game Change)
Who Will Win: Julianne Moore (Game Change)
Wildcard: Connie Britton (American Horror Story)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Tom Berenger (Hatfields & McCoys)
Martin Freeman (Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia)
Ed Harris (Game Change)
Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story)
David Strathairn (Hemingway & Gellhorn)
Who Should Win: Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story)
Who Will Win: Ed Harris (Game Change)
Wildcard: David Strathairn (Hemingway & Gellhorn)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Frances Conroy (American Horror Story)
Judy Davis (Page Eight)
Jessica Lange (American Horror Story)
Sarah Paulson (Game Change)
Mare Winningham (Hatfields & McCoys)
Who Should Win: Jessica Lange (American Horro Story)
Who Will Win: Jessica Lange (American Horror Story)
Wildcard: Sarah Paulson (Game Change)

Outstanding Varitey, Music, or Comedy Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Real Time with Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
Who Should Win: The Colbert Report
Who Will Win: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Wildcard: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Dancing with the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
The Voice
Who Should Win: Project Runway
Who Will Win: The Amazing Race
Wildcard: So You Think You Can Dance

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program
Tom Bergeron (Dancing with the Stars)
Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance)
Phil Keoghan (The Amazing Race)
Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)
Betty White (Betty White’s Off Their Rockers)
Who Should Win: Tom Bergeron (Dancing With The Stars)
Who Will Win: Betty White (Betty White’s Off Their Rockers)
Wildcard: Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance)

Saturday, September 22, 2012

The Top 10 Best Glee Covers (Seasons 1-3)



As we settle into the fourth season of Glee, I wanted to take a look back altogether and celebrate what I think are the Top 10 BEST Glee covers from seasons 1-3. Let me know what you think is missing and what you think shouldn’t belong on here!

10.) “Something’s Coming”
From the Season 3 episode I Am Unicorn
My most favorite elements are all included in this song. 1) West Side Story is my favorite musical of all time. 2) Blaine doesn’t have those Warbler’s attached to him anymore. 3) Darren Criss is a charismatic fox! 4) That note at the end!

9.) “I Feel Pretty/Unpretty”
From the Season 2 episode Born This Way
The most poignant and meaningful mash-up coming from an unlikely duet! I mean, Lea Michele’s voice, I get THAT being in the top 10, but who would have thought that I would pick a cover with Dianna Agron? It’s a hauntingly beautiful rendition in an episode concept too big to chew. It was simple, heartfelt, and perfect. The harmonies and the fusion of an old-school musical and a throwback R&B hit all made it amazing!

8.) “Forget You”
From the Season 2 episode The Substitute
This is the cover that certainly was one of the most talked about of the season! Gwyneth Paltrow shined in her big Glee debut, busting out to some Cee-Lo Green and rocking with the Glee kids. It was fun and flirty from beginning to end!

7.) “How Will I Know”
From the Season 3 episode Dance With Somebody
One of the upsides to Whitney Houston’s unfortunate death was that her acapella version of this 80’s dance song was discovered and brought to everyone’s attention. It was a chance for everyone to truly hear just what a great vocalist she was and how beautiful her voice sounded. In true Glee fashion, they caught onto that version and turned into a heartfelt tribute to start off the Whitney episode. These ladies (yes, Kurt too) sound amazing together!

6.) “One Less Bell To Answer/A House Is Not A Home”
From the Season 1 episode Home
It was hard to tell at first where this was going with April staying in Will’s home. Were they going to hook up? Would they become an item? What happened instead was more beautiful than I expected, a special bond between two heartbroken people, trying to find solace in the midst of all their pain. What we get in return is a knock-out duet that gives me chills even just writing about it.

5.) “Like a Prayer”
From the Season 1 episode The Power of Madonna
What do you get when you take Madonna’s song about late night pleasure, add in a gospel choir, and put in vocalists that are not JUST Finn and Rachel? You get this classic cover which did a great job showcasing a broader range of voices, from Rachel to Kurt, from Jessie to Finn, and all the way to Mercedes to take it home! I can’t help getting teary-eyed just from the beginning cries of Rachel’s opening.

4.) “Teenage Dream”
From the Season 2 episode Prom Queen
Is it any surprise that this is the best from the second season? We were introduced to Darren Criss, introduced to the lovely crush between Kurt & Blaine, and we were given the most memorable Glee cover the season had to offer!

3.) “Rumour Has It/Someone Like You”
From the Season 3 episode Mash Off
The official mash up episode every season is something to remember. This one certainly tops them all in my book! I’ve said time and time again that ADELE is a tough artist to re-do. You just can’t re-do ADELE! Holly Holliday (Gwyneth Paltrow) tried, but it was too weak. Rachel and Jesse made an attempt, but they failed miserably. Here is where Santana and Mercedes FINALLY got it right! Just watch in amazement like I do when I get to hear these two ladies sing together!

2.) “Somebody To Love”
From the Season 1 episode The Rhodes Not Taken
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. But this is the exception to that rule. Queen’s original version stands on its own as one of the most original songs in music. And Glee provides this signature song that truly can stand on its own when compared to the original. We get to hear Artie really get into it for the first time, not to mention Mercedes once again taking it all the way home with her powerhouse voice. This just happens to be another one of those covers that gets me all teary-eyed.

1.) “Don’t Stop Believin’”
From the Season 1 episode Pilot
Was it any kind of mystery as to what the #1 best song on Glee was? “Don’t Stop Believin’” has become Glee’s theme, and it’s hard to imagine that originally they wanted to use Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” instead. It was also hard to choose between the original version from the first episode, or the Regionals Version from the first season finale, since it puts up a really good fight compared to the first. But it’s better to go with the first at its best, and what a memorable moment it was! It was the beginning of the Glee takeover, the spark that created the fire in all of us Gleeks. If they could pick themselves up, not give in to negativity so easily, and never stop believing in themselves, then by golly all of us have something to look forward to as well! And while there may be moments in all seasons so far that have us question the quality of the show we’ve come to adore and love, we will never be able to stop believing…