I've already told you my thoughts on the comedy and drama nominations for the Emmys, but I'm not done quite yet. Today, I have a look at some of the more offbeat nominees and stranger categories (and there sure are plenty) for the awards: So the Extras Extra Special Series Finale got submitted as a TV movie, and it came out with six nominations. My favorite: Ashley Jensen for supporting Read more

If the drama nominations for the Emmys were the source of some of my greatest joys and greatest frustrations, then my reaction to the comedy categories could be summed up with one word: "Meh." Sure, there were a few nominations that had me leaping to my feet with joy, but so many more had me raising my eyebrows and saying "That again?" So, without further ado: OK, the Outstanding Supporting Read more

As usual, this year's Emmy nominations are something of a mixed bag. A bunch made me cheer. A bunch more made me boo. And several more are just baffling in their very existence. Over the next few days, I'll be sharing my first thoughts on the nominations. I'm looking first at the drama nominees, because that's where some of my favorite nominations came from — but also some of the harshest Read more