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Why the Emmy Nominations Will Make You Mad, and Why That Might Be A Good Thing
I have a problem. Every year, when it comes time for a large awards show (which in my mind includes only the Emmys, the Golden Globes, and the Oscars. Grammys are a waste of time, energy, and gold plating), I get angry. When nominees are released, I tend to read the first time through with an eye towards catching snubs, and much of my awards show commentary tends to be reduced to me screaming in agony, pleading to pop culture gods who refuse to heed my cries for a more just outcome. Awards show fury has become such an integral part of my pop culture calendar, I actually made one of my 2013 pop culture resolutions a promise that this year, I would be less angry. This year, I would respect that awards shows are imperfect creatures. This year, I would dedicate myself to appreciating the deserving nominees rather than swearing profusely at the misfires (I’m looking at you, inevitable Jon Cryer nomination). This piece is as much an open letter to myself as it is an article for your reading pleasure. But there is a better way to approach the Emmy nominations when they are announced July 18th. And together, maybe, we can lower our collective blood pressure by trying it out.
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Sound on Sight’s Best TV Shows of 2012
Once again the SOS staff have voted on their favorite TV shows of the last 12 months. As per usual, the results reflect our staff’s geographical spread over North America and the UK, with severa key British series sneaking into reasonably prominent positions. Two one-season wonders made it in as well, along with at least one veteran series that isn’t likely to return. Competition was fiercer this year, as making it in required more votes than last year thanks to more contributor voting, but ultimately our #1 won out pretty soundly. For more 2012 retrospective talk, tune into The Televerse over the coming weeks.
24. Fringe
As it approaches its series finale, which will air mid-January, Fringe has remained a beacon of intelligent, character-based sci-fi at a time when sci-fi has all but disappeared from network television. Anna Torv, John Noble, and Joshua Jackson gave fantastic performances over the course of the year, bringing nuance and depth to characters we’ve come to love and yet still managing to surprise us. The final season jumped forward significantly, taking quite a risk in the process, yet this transition has gone far smoother than one might have expected, bringing new challenges, both physical and emotional, to our characters while still keeping true to the core of the series as a reflection on family and the choices we make to preserve the ones we love. (K.K.)
23. Bob’s Burgers
It may have taken some time to catch on, but Bob’s Burgers has finally started to get the accolades it deserves, at least among critics. 2012 saw all of season two as well as a significant chunk of season three, including the fantastic three-pack holiday specials “Full Bars” (Halloween), “An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal” (Thanksgiving), and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentle-Mannequins” (Christmas). With inventive voice casting and some of the most infectiously enthusiastic characters on television, the past year has solidified Bob’s Burgers as among the most reliable and entertaining network series going. (K.K.)
The Televerse #70- Best and Worst of 2012
On last week’s podcast, we talked about the Top 10 TV Series of 2012. This week, we discuss just about every other category you can think of. From more expected ones like Best Performance or Best Pilot to the more obscure Best Dance Sequence and Favorite “F*ck Yeah!” Moment, we break down the year in TV, both the good and the bad.
The music used in this episode is taken from various TV moments throughout the year, including our picks for Best Original Song (errata: “If I Didn’t Know Better” from Nashville is not in fact an original song. It was written and performed by the Civil Wars in 2009. My bad- the Televerse regrets the error!), “Like a Prayer” as performed by Mandonna on Happy Endings, and “Brotherhood of Man” as performed by the casts of several NBC shows for a Superbowl commercial.
