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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 »
    dripdrop: Boston Legal is not getting snubbed. That show gets entirely too many nominations, especially for acting. It's unfortunate that it keeps other well-... more »
    egg cream: And Mary McDonnell still can't get her ass a nomination. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE WORLD? more »
    Zombie Ms. Skittles: Okay, I feel like such a boob. I literally watch about 1 show per category, one of which is Family Guy (which I hate). I didn't watch ANY of the com... more »
    JessicaLovejoy: Laughing, riding, cornholing!: Glenn Close, plz. PATTY HEWES WILL END YOU. AND YOU WILL SORT OF LIKE IT. more »
    rednrowdy: what i wish is that it was kinder to women over 40 who didn't already have an oscar to their name. at least people like elisabeth moss get noticed on ... more »
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    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 »
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    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]
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    And The Oscar Nominations Go To...

    The nominees for the 2009 Academy Awards were announced this morning and fittingly, Heath Ledger was nominated exactly one year to the day after his death. But, there were plenty of snubs and surprises. More »