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    Jack_Burton: Really, though, how many 40+ year old women want to play opposite a CG car/robot stereotype that "shucks and jives?" more »
    LawFairy: Aaaaaaand, once again, Battlestar gets the shaft. I mean, come on. Not to malign some of the other fine nominees, but nothing, I mean NOTHING will b... more »
    FashionShowAtLunch: Wow, Sarah Palin did a really good job providing Tina Fey some job security. Because, you know, before last fall, Tin Fey's career was almost down th... more »
    LikeALady: The most that the Emmys could deign to nominate TrueBlood for was Outstanding Casting and something to do with the theme sequence (not the song but wh... more »
    queenofcarrotflowers: It pains me that It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia wasn't nominated for anything. One of the most consistently funny shows on TV, in my opinion. Howev... more »
    JBae (née JSouth): Coco Chanel was nominated? Really? I'm excited for the Audrey Tautou version, but Shirley MacLaine didn't even bother to attempt a french accent. S... more »
    RisaPlata: And Dr. Horrible is nominated! Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Live-Action Entertainment Programs. It's up against the Bruce Springsteen Supe... more »
    kaiwhakamarie: Family Guy? Really? Not only has the show been on forever and isn't even remotely original and/or funny anymore, but it's horribly offensive. I never ... more »
    Dauphine: Oh, Kristen Chenoweth, I hope you win. I'm still sad about the Pushing Daisies cancellation. more »
    Yahtzii: I can't believe they snubbed So You Think You Can Dance again! Not only is Cat Deeley the most charming and entertaining host in the biz, but SYTY... more »
    Casquivana: OMG! How could they pass Friday Night Lights?? It has the BEST acting. Seriously, anyone who has seen Kyle Chandler and the rest of the cast in that s... more »
    emilyanne: Elizabeth Moss apart i hate the lead actress nominations. Hate them. I think Glenn Close's performance is hammy, Holly Hunter is overwrought, Kyra Sed... more »
    snugbug: No nod for Eddie Falco in "Nurse Jackie"?! [Gathers toys, huffs off the playground.] On the other hand: Go Kathy Griffin! I've grown from being anno... more »
    lizkdc: And one of the big Emmy misses fits in this category too---the amazing Mary McDonell playing President Roslin in the late, lamented science fiction ep... more »
    stacyinbean: Where is Lafayette's nom, damn it? more »
  • #thegoldstandard

    Emmy Nods Show TV Is Kinder Than Film To Women Over 40

    The complete list of Emmy nominations has been posted and like last year, the awards prove that if you're an actress over 40 looking for a meaty dramatic role, you'll have better luck on the small screen. More »
  • #thegoldstandard

    Mad Men, 30 Rock Lead Emmy Nominations

    Nominees for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning, with last year's winners 30 Rock and Mad Men earning the most nominations. The surprises: nods for Sarah Silverman and Family Guy. [N.Y. Times]
  • #emmys

    What Do You Think Of The Women's Roles Nominated For Emmy Awards?