The Annual Primetime Emmys - General Discussion

[wallflower75]

Norman Lear!!  *bows to his greatness*

[paramitch]

Just now, Misslindsey said:

I do not think it will happen, but I would like anything to upset Maisel. Anything.

I'm rooting for FLEABAG to take it. It feels like FLEABAG's year. Just like last year was MAISEL's year. 

(For me, it's a stylistic thing. Everything about MAISEL feels fake to me; it's so Vaudevillian, sped-up and canned that I can't immerse myself. I know I'm in the minority, however. And the actors are wonderful.)

I think Hutton looks a bit rough, but basically it's that difference between middle age and edging into true old age (he was 52 when LEVERAGE ended, now he's 59 so he's on that slope to managing a different life stage).

Meanwhile, I was kind of tickled that Bateman won. I've loved his work on OZARK and I felt like his mea culpa was pretty humble and believable after that awful AD interview.

[scarynikki12]

Y’all Marisa Tomei is in her fifties. 

[ebk57]

Wait, isn't Marissa Tomei supposed to be in NY on stage?? 

[FoundTime]

3 minutes ago, thuganomics85 said:

Oh, yeah, the Breaking Bad movie!  Part of me wants to be worried, but I have faith in Vince Gilligan and crew, especially after they managed to make Better Call Saul be more than just merely a prequel.

I didn't realize how much I needed El Camino until I saw the ad for El Camino. Vince Gilligan and Aaron Paul are minor gods.

[scarynikki12]

EEEEEEEEEEPPPPPP!!!! FLEABAG FOREVER!!

[thuganomics85]

Whelp, I guess I need to watch Fleabag stat.  Granted, having both Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Olivia Colman in it should make that easy for me.

[wallflower75]

I'm smelling blood in the water--Fleabag beats out Veep's final season.  This can't be good for GoT...

[paramitch]

FLEABAG!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYYYY!!!!!

One of the best seasons of TV I've ever seen, seriously. And also one of the hottest, funniest, sweetest, and saddest.

[Misslindsey]

2 minutes ago, General Days said:

Do you not like it, or are you just tired of the hype?

I watched part of the first season. I really liked what I saw, but never went back to it.

I thought the first season was fine, but it did not live up to the hype for me. I started to dislike the main character in the second season. I like Alex Borstein though. 

Fleabag!

[scarynikki12]

Hot Priest is there too!!

[General Days]

7 minutes ago, thuganomics85 said:

 But now this means Dinklage is the only actor to win for GOT, which just feels odd since the entire cast is so talented.

4 minutes ago, FoundTime said:

I think I read somewhere that he is the only actor who has ever won for GoT.

Like maybe in the post you quoted? 🍷😉

[kittykat]

FLEABAG!  Wooooooo!!!!!

[irisheyes]

Just now, wallflower75 said:

I'm smelling blood in the water--Fleabag beats out Veep's final season.  This can't be good for GoT...

I’m beginning to think the Emmy voters hated the last season of GOT as much as the general public. 

[dbell1]

“I forgot to thank my wife. We’ve had a very difficult hour.” I giggled.

[ebk57]

Well, I guess I really do have to watch Fleabag now.

[wallflower75]

...then again, maybe not.  One last hurrah for the old show.

[thuganomics85]

And Game of Thrones still wins.  I guess all of its previous losses really was do to all the numerous nominees in the categories.

[wonderwoman]

2 minutes ago, irisheyes said:

I’m beginning to think the Emmy voters hated the last season of GOT as much as the general public.

apparently not... 

Edited September 23, 2019 by wonderwoman

[scarynikki12]

Yay Game of Thrones!!!! Take your victory lap!

[Popples]

I'm actually kind of surprised, because that final season was so damn disappointing.

[WritinMan]

Game of Thrones. That's hilarious.

[FilmTVGeek80]

Aww, that was sweet how happy Bill Hader looked for Fleabag winning.

[Bees52]

GOT did it! 💃

[ShadowHunter]

Well Game of Thrones wins after all.  Michael Douglas had a look on his face though lol.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

As much as the last 2 seasons disappointed me and as much as I dislike D&D, I can't help but be happy for GoT.

[irisheyes]

Just now, wonderwoman said:

apparently not...

That was literally my reaction. Guess they decided that they’d give them best drama as a going away present. 

[thuganomics85]

Oh, David and Dan!  Just out there on stage, making sure no one has tomatoes in hand.  Or hoping Rains of Castamere doesn't start playing.

Edited September 23, 2019 by thuganomics85

[ECM1231]

Who was the male performer singing about variety programs?

[galaxygirl76]

'you guys make everything we write better' 

That's not that hard. /still bitter. 

[scarynikki12]

1 minute ago, ebk57 said:

Well, I guess I really do have to watch Fleabag now.

It’s on Amazon Prime and the two seasons are short so you can get through them quickly. Season 2 has Hot Priest (Andrew Scott who Phoebe singled out) if you want more incentive. 

[PrincessPurrsALot]

Half the audience is on the stage.

[mojoween]

I’m happy.  A show I actually watch!

Sorry, network TV.  Apparently your time is dead.

[paramitch]

Huh, GoT. I'm not upset at it -- I didn't hate the final season as much as most people did. I actually thought it had some gorgeous moments, even if it did feel rushed and sort of by-the-numbers in the very end.

In terms of the dramas nominated, I do feel like this was certainly the most difficult to produce, and that the final season had some gorgeous moments. 

[shapeshifter]

Glad GoT won't be in the running next year. 

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Dinner time!

[ebk57]

Once again, it's been great here with everyone.  Thank goodness you all were here because the show was really ... bad.  

[Popples]

Wow, that went off pretty much on time. Good, I won't be exhausted tomorrow.

[Archery]

I finally realized that I’m a little ticked off that except for maybe 3 nominees, none of the shows are free to watch.

[galaxygirl76]

Almost on time. Which is funny because it felt like the show took forever. 

See you all at the Globes, I believe they are next

[shoregirl]

Just now, MVFrostsMyPie said:

Dinner time!

Bed Time!🛌

[mojoween]

1 minute ago, MVFrostsMyPie said:

Dinner time!

Ha!  Bed time!

[MVFrostsMyPie]

I hope Fox never hosts the Emmys again.

[Demian]

Wow.  Still do not care about Game of Thrones.  What a fucking waste.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Just now, mojoween said:

Ha!  Bed time!

Awards shows make me even more glad I live in CA... LOL.

[shoregirl]

1 minute ago, shoregirl said:

Bed Time!🛌

1 minute ago, mojoween said:

Ha!  Bed time!

Jinx 😂

[FoundTime]

7 minutes ago, General Days said:

8 minutes ago, General Days said:

16 minutes ago, thuganomics85 said:

 But now this means Dinklage is the only actor to win for GOT, which just feels odd since the entire cast is so talented.

13 minutes ago, FoundTime said:

I think I read somewhere that he is the only actor who has ever won for GoT.

Like maybe in the post you quoted? 🍷😉

Ha! I meant somewhere else. Obvs reading too fast trying to keep up! Haven't even had that much wine...

[thuganomics85]

Yeah, that was overall bust.  A few wins I liked and nothing that really upset me, but the telecast was just so boring.  And while a few good speeches as well, none of them will really stick with me after tomorrow.

Still, it was great to be on this forum as always!  Plus, I now have another show to watch, because I'm totally going check out Fleabag when I can.

[mtlchick]

“No animated characters were harmed in the making of this program.” 

What about us humans who had to sit through all of this? And yet, I will get sucked into the masked singer. I’ll just have the panel on mute. (Please God, let McCarthy stay on Sirius for the rest of her life. She already ruined a good man, the rest of us don’t need to suffer.)

meet at you all for the Golden Globes!

[dbell1]

I feel we all deserve an award for sitting through the Emmys. 

I spent a lot of time cursing at my tv during the last year of GoT, but the actors were, for the most part, freaking flawless. Coffee cups and water bottles can’t take away the moments of pure perfection the show gave me, so well done Dan and Dave since I’m positive Martin will never finish the flipping books.