The Annual Primetime Emmys - General Discussion

[jjj]

I don't even think I would watch the Emmys award show if this thread did not exist!  Thanks for all the context! 

I watch too much news, not enough recess. 

[wallflower75]

Wow...this has been an interesting Emmy Awards night.  A good mix of the expected winners and the unexpected.

[Fostersmom]

Can anyone tell me what the hell that Galaxy commercial is for? I've seen it 186 times tonight and still can't figure it out. 

[Neeners]

I feel like there have been more unpredictable wins this year than previous ones, and I love it.

[mtlchick]

USA Network heads "OMG someone got us an Emmy!" (I've been underwhelmed with this season but this is a breakthrough year for them so kudos on them believing in it!) 

[maraleia]

1 minute ago, random chance said:

I don't even watch that show and I'm glad Tatiana won. 

Watch this scene and marvel at the glory that is Tatiana's performances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE2u_N8g6cs

[kittykat]

I haven't watched Orphan Black yet but once I heard Tatiana's name I expected you all to lose your shit :-).  Hooray for new winners!

Yay to Veep! Was hoping Master of None would pill the upset but I'm happy for the Veeppeat.

Edited September 19, 2016 by kittykat

[benteen]

Just now, mtlchick said:

USA Network heads "OMG someone got us an Emmy!" (I've been underwhelmed with this season but this is a breakthrough year for them so kudos on them believing in it!) 

And that is why USA Network will keep Mr. Robot around even if the ratings aren't that great.

[Fostersmom]

Damn, that's a nice suit Larry. He looks so sharp. 

[SnoGirl]

I loves the #sherules commerical after Tatiana won. 

I got into Orphan Black late but respect the hell out of Tatiana for her work on it. I forgot she was playing all the clones. And thats amazing.

[Neeners]

I'm OK with VEEP winning. I just didn't want Modern Family to win.

[bunnyblue]

Veeeeeppp!!! Still love that show.

[Spacecow]

2 minutes ago, Fostersmom said:

Can anyone tell me what the hell that Galaxy commercial is for? I've seen it 186 times tonight and still can't figure it out. 

It's the Gear VR. It's a headset you strap your Galaxy phone into and you can do virtual reality stuff with special apps. I think it looks ridiculous personally.

[bmoore4026]

Modern Family didn't win!  Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dbell1]

If only they would play the presenters off the stage. 

[Mountainair]

They keep showing Chris Rock in the audience and I was wondering why he was relevant this year. Evidently he has something to do with Amy Schumer (ugh!) I recently started watching reruns of Everybody Hates Chris and enjoy it so thought it funny to see Chris Rock knowing how old that show is.

[truthaboutluv]

Just now, bmoore4026 said:

Modern Family didn't win!  Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that ship has sailed. 

[Fostersmom]

Just now, Spacecow said:

It's the Gear VR. It's a headset you strap your Galaxy phone into and you can do virtual reality stuff with special apps. I think it looks ridiculous personally.

So the next soon to be forgotten Google Glass? 

[jjj]

Just now, truthaboutluv said:

I think that ship has sailed. 

More like sunk, and I still love the first four seasons. 

[kib]

2 minutes ago, Spacecow said:

It's the Gear VR. It's a headset you strap your Galaxy phone into and you can do virtual reality stuff with special apps. I think it looks ridiculous personally.

Odd, from the paticipants excitement I figured it was something like Woody Allen's "Sleeper" Orgasmatron...

Edited September 19, 2016 by kib

[wallflower75]

2 minutes ago, SnoGirl said:

I loves the #sherules commerical after Tatiana won. 

I got into Orphan Black late but respect the hell out of Tatiana for her work on it. I forgot she was playing all the clones. And thats amazing.

Which is why I felt she should've won long ago--she does such an amazing job of giving each clone a distinct personality.

[Spacecow]

Just now, Fostersmom said:

So the next soon to be forgotten Google Glass? 

Well Samsung has a promotion where if you buy any of their phones they'll give you a Gear VR for free. So yeah, probably not selling like they had hoped.

[elzin]

I think Modern Family is still better than most stuff on tv, but it's nowhere near best-of-anything category any more. While I don't like Veep, I'm glad to see the statis broken.

[mtlchick]

This is the surprise? Smits and Franz? Ooooook. 

[mojoween]

WTF I feel like the Veep guy nattered on and on and didn't get played off.

[bmoore4026]

Is Dennis Franz going to be making a comeback

[camussie]

Awesome that Dennis Franz is presenting and good job ABC for having this come in on time.  

[benteen]

Holy shit, Dennis Franz!  He's been retired since the end of NYPD Blue.

Thrones!

[ebk57]

Andy Sipowicz (sp?)!!

[Neeners]

Game of Boobs!

[kib]

Wow, looks like they'll get this thing out on time

[bmoore4026]

And Downton Abbey gets shutout.  Cersei cackles while Edith weeps

Edited September 19, 2016 by bmoore4026

[camussie]

1 minute ago, mojoween said:

WTF I feel like the Veep guy nattered on and on and didn't get played off.

I think they let him because they are actually under a couple of minutes

[chitowngirl]

I think every awards show but The Academy Awards comes in on time.

[bunnyblue]

I'm totally biased....GAME OF THRONES!!!! Yeah!!!

[maraleia]

Well I wanted The Americans to win but glad that Game of Thrones won over Downton Abbey.

[SnoGirl]

Was someone's phone going off on stage?

[mtlchick]

Well, the dragons won.

 

What I learned: the Emmys are SLOWLY changing honouring a little more radical and different topics and themes.  Which is good.  Also, Kimmel should not be asked back to return.  

 

And you people REALLY like Kyle Chandler to the point I need to check if there is a groupon deal for sessions for the lot of you! :p 

See you for awards season in the winter!

[Fostersmom]

Is this the first awards show ever to actually run short? 

[camussie]

Just now, chitowngirl said:

I think every awards show but The Academy Awards comes in on time.

Emmy's usually come in over.  

[mojoween]

So happy for GoT.  It amuses me how it's the best show but none of the actors are the best this year.

Gwendolyn Christie is a giant.  She does not need heels.  And I see you back there Rory you charming fucking chicken eater you.

[thuganomics85]

A repeat for both Veep and Game of Thrones, I see!  I'm happier for Games of Thrones this time, because it was a vast improvement over last season, which I still found it weird that was the one to finally win.  Jimmy Smits seemed happy.  A fan?  Trying to get onboard?  He's done Star Wars already, so why not add to the genre favorite bingo?

Hi, George R.R. Martin!  Remember, those books won't write themselves!

[jjj]

Oh, well, at least "The Americans" got some nominations.  It is a wonderful series. 

[kittykat]

Yes!  Not that all the other dramas weren't great but thus is the most easily called award of the night.

Yay Game of Thrones and those stellar final episodes.  

Edited September 19, 2016 by kittykat

[kib]

Roll credits

[bmoore4026]

Well, that's it then.  Off to play Danganronpa.  See y'all at the next award ceremony

[random chance]

8 minutes ago, maraleia said:

Watch this scene and marvel at the glory that is Tatiana's performances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE2u_N8g6cs

I do plan on watching it eventually!

[Neeners]

Thanks, guys. That was fun! See you for the People's Choice or the Golden Globes :)

[camussie]

I really liked the Emmy stage this year.  It was eye catching without being distracting.  

[bunnyblue]

LOL, someone in the audience shouted "I love Jon Snow" and Benioff said "so do we'. Hah.