Emmy nominations were released this morning, and with every
awards show, there will be some celebrations but also many snubs. Throughout
this piece I will go through some of the nominees and highlight a few
favourites, as well as give my immediate reactions.
Actress Uzo Abduba and TV personality Cat Deely presenting the nominations (Getty Images)
Actress Uzo Abduba and TV personality Cat Deely presenting the nominations (Getty Images)
OUTSTANDING
DRAMA SERIES
“Better Call Saul”
“Downton Abbey”
“Game of Thrones”
“Homeland”
“House of Cards”
“Mad Men”
“Orange is the New Black”
“Better Call Saul”
“Downton Abbey”
“Game of Thrones”
“Homeland”
“House of Cards”
“Mad Men”
“Orange is the New Black”
As always, very happy to see Orange is the New Black
nominated once again. The show has such a diverse range of interesting,
exciting and sometimes frightening characters that it needs to be given
recognition.
OUTSTANDING
COMEDY SERIES
“Louie”
“Modern Family”
“Parks and Recreation”
“Silicon Valley”
“Transparent”
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
“Veep”
“Louie”
“Modern Family”
“Parks and Recreation”
“Silicon Valley”
“Transparent”
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
“Veep”
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt was definitely a show
binge-watched in two days. The show is just plain hilarious, and Kimmy’s
consistent positive attitude and strength makes you feel as though you can
achieve anything. Likewise, it was sad to see the finale of Parks and
Recreation, and say a final goodbye to Leslie Knope. A potential snub is
definitely Broad City.
LEAD ACTRESS, DRAMA
Taraji P. Henson, “Empire”
Claire Danes, “Homeland”
Viola Davis, “How to Get Away with Murder”
Tatiana Maslany, “Orphan Black”
Elisabeth Moss, “Mad Men”
Robin Wright, “House of Cards”
Claire Danes, “Homeland”
Viola Davis, “How to Get Away with Murder”
Tatiana Maslany, “Orphan Black”
Elisabeth Moss, “Mad Men”
Robin Wright, “House of Cards”
Orphan Black has such a strong fan
following, and it’s great to see Tatiana Maslany being nominated this year. The
fact that she plays multiple characters in one show requires such a talent and
subtlety to portray each one. Furthermore, every women nominated in the
category are phenomenal.
LEAD ACTRESS, COMEDY
Lisa Kudrow, “The Comeback”
Lily Tomlin, “Grace And Frankie”
Amy Schumer, “Inside Amy Schumer”
Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”
Amy Poehler, “Parks And Recreation”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”
Lily Tomlin, “Grace And Frankie”
Amy Schumer, “Inside Amy Schumer”
Edie Falco, “Nurse Jackie”
Amy Poehler, “Parks And Recreation”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep”
This is definitely a tough
category, proving the success of women in comedy this year. Amy Schumer has
gained such notoriety this year through her funny, and yet thought-provoking
sketches. No nomination for Ellie Kemper for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?
VARIETY SERIES
“The Colbert Report”
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live”
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
“Late Show With David Letterman”
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”
“The Daily Show With Jon Stewart”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live”
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
“Late Show With David Letterman”
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”
More of an interesting note, but
there appears to be a lack of female variety show hosts. There are two Jimmy’s,
but not one female? In fact, when it was found that Letterman was leaving, the American studios would rather get a Brit to fill the spot rather than a woman. WHY aren't there any female late night show hosts?
SUPPORTING ACTRESS, DRAMA
Joanne Froggatt, “Downton Abbey”
Lena Headey, “Game Of Thrones”
Emilia Clarke, “Game Of Thrones”
Christine Baranski, “The Good Wife”
Christina Hendricks, “Mad Men”
Uzo Aduba, “Orange Is The New Black”
Lena Headey, “Game Of Thrones”
Emilia Clarke, “Game Of Thrones”
Christine Baranski, “The Good Wife”
Christina Hendricks, “Mad Men”
Uzo Aduba, “Orange Is The New Black”
Uzo Aduba is definitely one of my
favourite actresses at the moment. She steals every scene in Orange is the New
Black, and just brings subtlety and honesty to such a complicated and
interesting character. Lena Headey is also another favourite. Seriously, Cersei
is just one of the coolest characters on television, and throughout season 5,
Heady has dealt with some intense and tough moments, but every time she nails
it.
WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
- Joshua Brand for The Americans, “Do Mail Robots Dream Of Electric Sheep?” from FX Networks, Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions
- Gordon Smith for Better Call Saul,
“Five-O” from AMC, Sony Pictures Television and Gran Via Productions- Joshua Brand for The Americans, “Do Mail Robots Dream Of Electric Sheep?” from FX Networks, Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions
- David Benioff and D.B. Weiss for Game Of Thrones, “Mother’s Mercy” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Bighead, Littlehead, Television 360, Startling Television and Generator Productions
- Semi Chellas and Matthew Weiner for Mad Men, “Lost Horizon” from AMC, Lionsgate Television and UROK Productions
- Matthew Weiner for Mad Men, “Person To Person” from AMC, Lionsgate Television and UROK Productions
DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
- David Nutter for Game Of Thrones, “Mother’s Mercy” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Bighead, Littlehead, Television 360, Startling Television and Generator Productions
- Jeremy Podeswa for Game Of Thrones, “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Bighead, Littlehead, Television 360, Startling Television and Generator Productions
- Lesli Linka Glatter for Homeland, “From A To B And Back Again” from Showtime, SHOWTIME Presents, Fox 21, Teakwood Lane Productions, Cherry Pie Productions and Keshet
- Steven Soderbergh for The Knick, “Method And Madness” from Cinemax, Cinemax Entertainment in association with Ambeg Screen Products, Anonymous Content and Extension 765
WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
- Will Forte for The Last Man On Earth, “Alive In Tucson” (Pilot) from FOX and 20th Century Fox Television
- Louis C.K. for Louie, “Bobby’s House” from FX Networks, Pig Newton, Inc. and FX Productions
- Alec Berg for Silicon Valley, “Two Days Of The Condor” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Judgemental Films, Alec Berg, Altschuler Krinsky Works and 3 Arts Entertainment
- Jill Soloway for Transparent, “Pilot” from Amazon Instant Video and Amazon Studios
-Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci and Tony Roche for Veep, “Election Night” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Dundee Productions
DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
- Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for The Last Man On Earth, “Alive In Tucson” (Pilot) from - FOX and 20th Century Fox Television
- Louis C.K. for Louie, “Sleepover” from FX Networks, Pig Newton,
Inc. and FX Productions- Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for The Last Man On Earth, “Alive In Tucson” (Pilot) from - FOX and 20th Century Fox Television
- Mike Judge for Silicon Valley, “Sand Hill Shuffle” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Judgemental Films, Alec Berg, Altschuler Krinsky Works and 3 Arts Entertainment
- Jill Soloway for Transparent, “Best New Girl” from Amazon Instant Video and Amazon Studios
- Armando Iannucci for Veep, “Testimony” from HBO, HBO Entertainment in association with Dundee Productions
As always with writing and
directing, the discrepancy between men and women in the industry is very
evident. Semi Chellas is the only female nominee for writing, and Lesli Linka
Glatter for directing. Likewise, Jill Soloway is the only female to appear in
both the writing and directing categories for comedy for the much-acclaimed
Transparent. .
I wish all the women well in this category, and especially for being recognised in such a male-dominated one. Hopefully in the future, we can see a more diverse range of nominees.
The full list can be viewed here.
I wish all the women well in this category, and especially for being recognised in such a male-dominated one. Hopefully in the future, we can see a more diverse range of nominees.
The full list can be viewed here.
- Stephanie
Stephanie is Cause a Cine's Social Media manager and contributor.
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