Emmy Predictions 2016: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Posted on September 13, 2016 by thedvrfiles

Hey all!

You know what I just realized? This year’s Emmys are the 68th Emmy Awards which means that next year will be . . .

Party on!

But now it’s time for business. In this post we will examine the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category.

The noms:

  • Anthony Anderson as Andre Johnson, black-ish
  • Aziz Ansari as Dev, Master of None
  • William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher, Shameless
  • Thomas Middleditch as Richard, Silicon Valley
  • Will Forte as Phil Miller, The Last Man on Earth
  • Jeffrey Tambor as Maura Pfefferman, Transparent

You would think a really funny person like me would watch ALL the comedies because, well, I’m hilarious! But home girl has other stuff to do besides watch TV. Like check Facebook. Life gets REAL busy when you have to like a bunch of baby photos.

Of the actors nominated, I watch one of their shows. Silicon Valley. And it just happens to be one of my favorite shows on TV.

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If only these guys could get on The Bachelor!

The entire ensemble is terrific – T.J. Miller as Erlich Bachman is my fave and I am still furious he was not nominated for supporting actor – but Middleditch gives an understated, nuanced performance as sometimes Pied Piper CEO Richard Hendricks. He’s just like the nerds I knew in college!

As for the other nominees, my mom loves black-ish so I hope Anthony comes in second.

In conclusion:

Who I Want to Win: Thomas Middleditch

Who Will Win: Jeffrey Tambor. They gave it to him last year and the Emmys LOVE to repeat (I’m talking to YOU Jim Parsons).

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Emmy Predictions 2016: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie

Posted on September 13, 2016 by thedvrfiles

What a lucky day it is for you. This gorgeous girl is back for the second day in a row!

Liz Musical

If only people still got perms.

Right now we are going to visit the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie.

The noms:

  • Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham, American Crime
  • Lili Taylor as Anne Blaine, American Crime
  • Kerry Washington as Anita Hill, Confirmation
  • Kirsten Dunst as Peggy Blumquist, Fargo
  • Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday, Last Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
  • Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Soooooo . . . I’ll be truthful. I saw one and a half of these shows. Half of Fargo, all of O.J. I couldn’t get into Fargo this season and trust me I realize how terrible that sounds considering a f—ing DESIGNING WOMAN was it!

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Oh and BTdubs – happy birthday Jean Smart!!!

Sarah Paulson killed it as famed O.J. prosecutor Marcia Clark. She lended real nuance to the role and created a full-bodied, sympathetic and at times tragic figure.

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And let’s be honest. She got the motherf—ing perm right.

The other shows may have been good. Meh. It’s not liking I’m actually VOTING or anything.

In conclusion:

Who I Want to Win: Sarah Paulson

Who Will Win:Sarah Paulson. This is hers to lose.

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Emmy Predictions 2016: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie

Posted on September 12, 2016 by thedvrfiles

Well, well, well. Look who’s back!

Penny

Ta Da!

Ugh, didn’t mean to get you get excited. No, Penny is NOT back. Way worse. I AM BACK! Please, don’t clap all at once.

It’s been a busy few months. I had to sleep and eat and you know how that can be. But I’ve returned right in time for the Emmys which are this coming Sunday, September 18 so get ready for a bunch of predictions. Let’s start with Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie.

The noms:

  • Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnston, All the Way
  • Idris Elba as DCI John Luther, Luther
  • Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Masterpiece)
  • Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine, The Night Manager
  • Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
  • Cuba Gooding, Jr. as O.J. Simpson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Wow, I thought the Revolutionary War was 200+ years ago but apparently Paul Revere better hop on his horse because the British are coming and they are taking over our television shows this time! Of the six nominees for this category, three are from across the pond: Idris, Benedict, and Tom Swift Hiddleston.

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Maybe he really likes The Waste Land?

My opinion is this category is very informed because I’ve seen half(ish) of the shows and I loved both of them: The Night Manager and the O.J. one that I’m too lazy to write out. Tom and the brief appearance of his bare ass were EXCELLENT and Courtney B. rocked it as Johnnie. Cuba was all right but didn’t have the right bulk to pull off Simpson. The other guys, I’m sure did great.

I’d be happy honestly with anyone BUT Cuba winning. The ensemble was strong in the O.J. cast but Gooding and John Travolta as Robert Shapiro were the weakest links.

In conclusion:

Who I Want to Win: Courtney B. Vance

Who Will Win: Tom Hiddleston

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Happy 4th birthday, DVR Files! Mama still loves you!

Posted on March 13, 2016 by thedvrfiles

Today marks the fourth birthday of The DVR Files!

We all know about deadbeat dads, but yours truly has been a deadbeat mama to the greatest blog of all time. Yeah, I haven’t written for six months.

Just call me Kim Cattrall in Crossroads. If you don't get that reference, you are dead to me.

Just call me Kim Cattrall in Crossroads. If you don’t get that reference, you are dead to me.

Do I have excuses? You bet. During the time I abandoned my child, I was busy becoming a meme on Broad City alongside Ilana Glazer.

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HOWEVER, I don’t want to pay child support so I will start writing again!

Stay tuned my friends.

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Emmy Predictions 2015: more of them!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Just a lil more time to the Emmys and here we go!

He won't win. Boo!

He won’t win. Boo!

Outstanding Drama Series

who I want to win: Better Call Saul

who will win: Mad Men

Outstanding Television Movie

who I want to win:Bessie? Didn’t see it but I love the Queen!

who will win: Bessie. Why not?

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

who I want to win: Keegan-Michael Key

who will win: Ty Burrell

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

who I want to win: Jonathan Banks

who will win: Peter Dinklage

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

who I want to win: Niecy Nash. Getting On is a quiet gem.

who will win: Gaby Hoffman. Transparent is in.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

who I want to win: Lena Headey

who will win: Christina Hendricks

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Emmy Predictions 2015: the Rest of Them!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Kidz! The Emmys are tonight and I’m en route to a christening so we gotta make this quick! Here are the rest of my predictions!

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

This is a tough one because everyone is great!

Who I Want to Win: Amy Poehler. I didn”t even watch Parks and Recreation regularly but the show ended this year and home girl deserves it.

Who Will Win: Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She always does so why not this year too!

Ouststanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Who I want to win: Taraji P. Henson because Cookie is the best dresser in the WORLD. Duh.

do not mess with this woman.

do not mess with this woman.

who will win: Claire Danes? I heard Homeland was better this season? Bueller?

Outstanding Comedy Series

Who I Want to Win: Silicon Valley. Whip smart writing with near perfect casting.

Who Will Win: Modern Family. Is it even worth having this as an award because they are the teacher’s pet of the Emmys.

outstanding writing for a comedy series

Who I want to win: Silicon Valley

who will win: Transparent

outstanding writing for a variety series
Who I want to win: Key & Peele

Who Will Win: the daily show

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Emmy Predictions 2015: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Posted on September 18, 2015 by thedvrfiles

We should cancel this award since there is no more Bryan Cranston. What’s the f—ing point?

I miss this mean evil bastard!

I miss this mean evil bastard!

But the “show must go on” they say so there you go.

The noms:

  • Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill, Better Call Saul
  • Kyle Chandler as John Rayburn, Bloodline
  • Kevin Spacey as Francis Underwood, House of Cards
  • Jon Hamm as Don Draper, Mad Men
  • Liev Schrieber as Ray Donovan, Ray Donovan
  • Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy, The Newsroom

I watched a total of one of these shows on a regular basis–Better Call Saul–and I loved it so you do the math. Everyone tells me how good House of Cards is, especially my mother who asks me every week if I watch it, as well as Bloodline, another nominee that she and Papa Simons watch. (For the 4078 time, no Mom, I don’t watch either show! But I will start now because I traded my HBO Go password for someone’s Netflix. My sources will remain anonymous! I will not implicate them in a crime because I’m kind like that and I wouldn’t want my brother or sister to have to go to prison.)

Let’s be honest. They might go the sympathy route this year and give it to the Susan Lucci of prime time drama. Yes I’m talking about Jon Hamm. Mad Men FINALLY ended this year. So did his 18-year relationship with his age appropriate partner Jennifer Westfeldt which makes me NOT want him to win. You’re probably thinking, but Liz, maybe the Hammaconda could finally be yours!

But I’m not like that. I don’t think I could handle it? Plus I liked him with Jen! She was normal! (Maybe? I never actually met her.) She was his age! She was in Kissing Jessica Stein! Now he’s going to be a cliche and date a 24-year-old-model and say he’s young inside and that she’s an old soul and they’re peeeeerrrrrfect together!

She's a 20-something yoga instructor. I don't get what he sees in her AT ALL.

I bet that’s what Alec said about Hilaria.

All right I’m not bitter at all. NOT AT ALL. This is supposed to be about the Emmys, right? I’ll move on.

In conclusion:

Who I Want to Win: Bob Odenkirk

Who Will Win: Jon Hamm

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Emmy Predictions 2015: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Posted on September 18, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Another day, another Emmy prediction. How lucky you are to have me at your service!

Proud to serve.

Proud to serve.

Time to discuss Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

The noms:

  • Anthony Anderson as Andre Johnson, black-ish
  • Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
  • Don Cheadle as Marty Kaan, House of Lies
  • Louis C.K. as Louie, Louies
  • William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher, Shameless
  • Will Forte as Phil Miller, The Last Man on Earth
  • Jeffrey Tambor as Maura Pfefferman, Transparent

Wait a minute . . . I’m confused. Where is Jim Parsons?

A parody of a nerd

Here?

Did the Emmys finally realize that The Big Bang Theory is not funny, despite what my mom thinks? Congratulations Emmys!

Honestly, I don’t even care who wins because it’s not going to be Jim. That’s all that matters! And I know these are fighting words for all you Big Bang geeks! Bring it on!

In conclusion:

Who I Want to Win: Don Cheadle. But not for House of Lies. He should win for his role as Roland Wilson on The Golden Palace even though it’s 22 years overdue.

I'd check into a hotel where Cheadle is working, especially in Miami, which is so nice that I'll say it thrice!

BABE.

Who Will Win: Jeffrey Tambor.

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Emmy Predictions 2015: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie

Posted on September 17, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Uh oh. Just a few more days till the Emmys and millions of predictions to make.

I don't care about Auntie Em I just want to know who wins the Emmys Goddamnit!

I don’t care about Auntie Em I just want to know who wins the Emmys, goddamnit!

 

Our second award is Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie.

The noms:

  • Felicity Huffman as Barb, American Crime
  • Jessica Lange as Elsa Mars, American Horror Story: Freak Show
  • Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith, Bessie 
  • Frances McDormand as Olive Kitteridge, Olive Kitteridge
  • Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Live From Lincoln Center)
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal as Nessa Stein, The Honorable Woman

This is a tough pick because these are some stronggggg performances. I would know because I saw two of them. #Truth.

But Olive Kitteridge was the best thing on TV this year (well, 2014 technically but whatever) so, yeah, you can guess what I’ll say!

In conclusion:

Who I Want to Win: Frances McDormand

Who Will Win: Jessica Lange. This was her last season on American Horror Story and she’s won twice before so why not again.

 

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Emmy Predictions 2015: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie

Posted on September 16, 2015 by thedvrfiles

Yoohoo. It’s your favorite blogger who is always disappearing. I’m kind of like Judy Winslow on Family Matters. One minute I’m there, and then the next minute I’m gone!

Laura was probably worried she'd steal Urkel!

“Bish, I mean Laura, please. I don’t want to date Urkel.”

Actually, I’m more like Dylan McKay when he left Beverly Hills, 90210 and then came back because the world needed his sideburns.

I'd hit it.

I’d hit it.

You might not need my sideburns, world, but you DO need my Emmy predictions. So lucky you, I have returned from the dormant! Call me Mount DVR Files, because I am about to SPEW major pop culture lava! The Emmys are just a few days away and we have LOTS of categories to cover. Ready?

Our first award is Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie.

The noms:

  • Timothy Hutton as Russ, American Crime
  • Ricky Gervais as Derek, Derek Special
  • Adrien Brody as Harry Houdini, Houdini
  • David Oyelolo as Peter Snowden, Nightingale
  • Richard Jenkins as Henry Kitteridge, Olive Kitteridge
  • Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell, Wolf Hall

Well, what do you know? I’ve seen ONE of the shows nominated, Olive Kitteridge! And what do you know, it’s one of the best things I watched on TV all year! It’s the rare occasion when the movie is better than the book (for all you non-literary freaks, the HBO miniseries was based on the book of the same name by author Elizabeth Strout.).

I’m sure Timothy, Ricky, Adrien, David, and Mark were all great in their roles, but Richard Jenkins is one of my favorite TV dads of all time, even when he’s dead. His role in Olive Kitteridge is no exception.

I miss Six Feet Under!

I miss Six Feet Under!

 

In conclusion:

Who I Want to Win: Richard Jenkins

Who Will Win: Richard Jenkins

 

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