Comments on: SAG Award nominations!

By: CPT_Doom

CPT_Doom — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:39:29 +0000

I'm thrilled to see Elizabeth Moss nominated. Her work this season was just wonderful, I am still haunted by the "I had your baby and I gave it away" line.

The TV/movie contrast is really fascinating, as is the recent phenomenon of "older" women (defined by Hollywood as anyone over 40) finding strong role almost entirely on television. Kyra Sedgewick, Glenn Close, Holly Hunter – all doing amazing work in roles you would never see in a movie.

By: herdaturtles

herdaturtles — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:55:51 +0000

More importantly… Congratulations to Elizabeth Moss and Jon Hamm. Being one who prefers cooperation to competition, I love the fact that January is nominated for a Golden Globe, while Elizabeth is nominated for a SAG. That way they can both win and neither has to compete against the other. I'm such a wuss.

By: herdaturtles

herdaturtles — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:52:17 +0000

I saw Speed the Plow on Broadway in November and though he was great, Raul and Elizabeth were OUTSTANDING in their roles. He had a crowd at the stage door, though. Popularity is not always correlated with talent, though.

By: Susan M

Susan M — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:57:34 +0000

Lately Hollywood has noticed a new audience: Women! I found this article about how Hollywood is scrambling to get out films that appeal to them (and families). It appears that young males have been abandoning movie theaters for video games and the internet.
http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/46001,features,film…

The audience for most television shows is women over the age of 40 (can't remember where I saw this). You see that reflected in the shows that are airing. Many feature imperfect older women. The Closer and Damages to name just two. I can't remember where I read that older women also make a huge part of movie audiences now, but it is nice to see that someone noticed. Maybe it will mean a return to great women's roles.

By: alexis

alexis — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:21:04 +0000

Also, for those without cable or AMC, you can now watch the first episode of Mad Men on http://www.fancast.com now!

By: Roberta Lipp

Roberta Lipp — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:54:30 +0000

It's a shame, because Jeremy has been the big draw. I say this based on what people, people I work with (not particularly theatre people) have said it to me, despite my ranking him third in a three man race.

I'd have much preferred to see either of these actors. How weird this will be for Elisabeth, but also what an opportunity! I wish I had the kind of money that would allow me to see it two more times.

By: Noah

Noah — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:12:13 +0000

And did anyone else see the two replacements taking over for him? Norbert Leo Butz and then William H. Macy. With all due respect to Mr Piven, I would much rather see either of those talented actors than him.

And I really hope this support for the female cast of MM carries over to next year's Emmys, but by then Damages will be back in the game. And I have a feeling Glenn Close will make it tough for Elisabeth or January in the lead category. I'm personally not a fan of Damages. [Although it is a very female-driven show, if we're on the subject.]

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:11:18 +0000

Piven's "doctor" is now claiming that this is all due to Piven eating too much sushi. For more background on his "doctor," follow this link:
http://gawker.com/5113688/meet-mercury+poisoned-j…

This is probably one of my favorite news stories of the year. It's just so hilarious.

By: suz

suz — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:12:31 +0000

oh she has sooooooooooooooo got it, it is in the bag…wish she had been nominated for an emmy, sorry January, but Liz rocks!!!!

By: Shelly

Shelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:56:21 +0000

*Elisabeth