Blogcritics Comments on Emmy Nominees Include Some Welcome Surprises

Comment by Ivana on Emmy Nominees Include Some Welcome Surprises

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:41:47 EDT

I don't agree with comments no. 3 and 4. Season 4.0(the first 10 episodes of season 4, which aired this year) of Battlestar Galactica was very good (apart from episode 8), and much better than the second part of season 3. 3.5 which was the weakest BSG season, and it still had some amazing episodes. I don't think Jamie Bamber was Emmy-worthy, particularly not this year, but Michael Hogan, James Callis (whose names were submited to the supporting actor category, even though there is no way in hell Baltar is a supporting character...but hey, they also submit Katee Sackhoff to the SUPPORTING actress category, which is even more absurd!) and Edward James Olmos (whose name always gets submited to the Lead Actor category, I guess because he's the first in the credits and a bigger name) were... I can understand EJO not being nominated this time because the season finale (in which he had his big moment this season) was not available for submission because of the submission date. But all three actors have been great throughout BSG. However, the BSG actor that most deserved an Emmy this year was Aaron Douglas, for his amazing performance in episodes 4 and 5 which showed Chief Tyrol's breakdown. But this time, the Academy can't be blamed: BSG folks failed to submit his work to the Academy for Supporting Actor category. I wonder why? Is he low in the pecking order? And Mary McDonnell was indeed robbed, pure and simple. She was amazing in the complex role of President Roslin, who wasn't even one of my favourite character until this year. This was her strongest season on BSG. Granted, episode 9 "The Hub" which showed her best work, was not available for submission, but she was also amazing in the submited episode. (I guess it's too much to actually expect the voters to watch entire seasons of TV shows.) I also think Michelle Forbes deserved a guest actress spot for her role as tragic villain Admiral Cain in "Razor".

Comment by Melissa Cuppett on Emmy Nominees Include Some Welcome Surprises

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:36:06 EDT

I agree that season 4 has been BG's weakest. It looks like the nominated shows have to fall between June 1, 2007 and May 31, 2008, so that would include season 4. I do think Michael Hogan and Edward James Olmos delivered Emmy-worthy performances this year, as did Mary McDonnell. P.S. While reading Emmy coverage I was reminded of yet another overlooked actress: Connie Britton in Friday Night Lights. She holds her own against the Supporting Actress nominees.

Comment by El Bicho on Emmy Nominees Include Some Welcome Surprises

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:54:15 EDT

Was Season 3 or 4 for BSG eligible, because if it was the latter, it deserved to be ignored

Comment by Lisa McKay on Emmy Nominees Include Some Welcome Surprises

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:45:54 EDT

While I do chuckle occasionally at Two And A Half Men, I don't get the Emmy love at all. On the other hand, I'm thrilled to see Mad Men get some well-deserved recognition, and sad to see Battlestar Galactica largely ignored.

Comment by Phillip Winn on Emmy Nominees Include Some Welcome Surprises

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:32:31 EDT

For some reason, the Emmys don't tend to suggest new shows to me like the Oscars suggest new movies. Maybe because I tend to already be watching the nominated shows?