Before I get too far behind, had to add this date:
2/29/08 ATWT Best Supporting Actor: Trent Dawson
Trent Dawson had a great week with gripping moments throughout. But this episode, as a whole, stood out the most.
Vienna reveals to Henry that she slept with Gray to get back at him, after she saw Henry kissing Kit. (Vienna didn't know it was a plot to help Parker.) Dawson does his usual best at portraying several different emotions - shock, anger, sadness, jealousy, insecureness, dry wit and sarcasm, etc. Henry's furious with Vienna but at the same time he still loves and wants her. Jealous and hurt, Henry can't bare to bring Vienna's things up to Gray's so he throws them out in the hall along with the expensive shoes Gray gave her, painfully takes one last look at everything, and slams the door. Henry's pride is too damaged to tell her the truth - that kissing Kit was only a plan to help Parker. Dawson taps into his character's insecurities of not being good enough for a woman like Vienna, calling himself a loser, etc. He lashes out at Brad for coming up with the Kit scheme and the goes with Brad to the diner to pig out on greasy food, stare angrily yet still longingly at Vienna, and refuse to attempt to make up with her. They have another emotional fight and break up. Henry gets up to apologize, but then is face to face with his enemy Gray who tells him to respect that Vienna is his "woman" now. Henry glares at Gray. He then leaves and stares regretfully through the window at Vienna, while Gray has his arms all over her.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: ta9905,
3/3/08 General Hospital Best Supporting Actor Jason Thompson (Patrick) Best Supporting Actress Kimberley McCullough (Robin)
After repeated questioning by Patrick, Robin finally admits that he is the father of her child. In a very emotional conversation, she explains that she kept the information from him because she knew he didn't want to be a father and that he would do the right thing anyway if he knew the baby was his. Patrick struggles with his deeply conflicted emotions.
Both Thompson and McCullough have done very well with this storyline. I fast forward through most of the rest of GH to make sure I see their scenes.
Originally posted by almakay: 3/3/08 General Hospital Best Supporting Actor Jason Thompson (Patrick) Best Supporting Actress Kimberley McCullough (Robin)
After repeated questioning by Patrick, Robin finally admits that he is the father of her child. In a very emotional conversation, she explains that she kept the information from him because she knew he didn't want to be a father and that he would do the right thing anyway if he knew the baby was his. Patrick struggles with his deeply conflicted emotions.
Both Thompson and McCullough have done very well with this storyline. I fast forward through most of the rest of GH to make sure I see their scenes.
This was one of the best scenes these two have had together. I was especially impressed with Thompson.
I'm thrilled someone cited McCullough and Thompson. If GH would spend more time writing emotional scenes like this for its actors, and less time with crappy stunts like the car on Hangman's Bridge, this would be a great drama series.
"A movie is not good because it arrives at conclusions you share, or bad because it does not. A movie is not about what it is about. It is about how it is about it: about the way it considers its subject matter, and about how its real subject may be quite different from the one it seems to provide." - Roger Ebert, from the introduction to "Awake in the Dark" (2006)
Wednesday March 5, 2008 Best Younger Actress Kristen Alderson as Starr Manning[/b]
Starr argues with her father Todd, and blurts out that she loves Cole and wanted to have sex with him.
-I really thought Kristen Alderson was great here today. She held her own, showed considerable range, and her infuriation with her father transcended on to the screen impressively.
Wednesday March 5, 2008 One Life To Live Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Lead Actor: Trevor St John as Todd Manning Outstanding Lead Acress: Kassie DePaiva as Blair Manning Outstanding Writing Team
Todd finds Cole and Starr half naked in bed together and goes out of his mind. He beats Cole senseless and lashes out at Starr, Langston, and Dorian. Blair issues Todd a stern warning to calm down and threatens to call the police herself. Bo questions Nora's parental skills after Cole strands Matthew at the LOVE Center and forgets to pick him up. Nora calls John to inquire about Cole. John visits Nora and is present when Cole comes home badly beat and scares Matthew. John goes after Todd. Lindsay provides Clint some dirt on the man trying to overtake B-E.
Marvelous episode all around. Standout performances from St. John, DePaiva, Alderson, Strasser, Underwood, Woods, and Smith. You just wanted choke the life out of Todd when he called Langston, "Little Orphan Annie" in that maniacal, lunatic Todd Manning fashion. St John was pretty fascinating to watch with where he took Todd in this episode. His deep confusion, misunderstanding, and sad but brutal misconception about sex and love shone through in nearly a disturbing way. He made some nice acting choices throughout.
For Your Consideration 2009 Outstanding Drama Series The Bold and the Beautiful One Life To Live
Originally posted by Awards_Master: Wednesday March 5, 2008 One Life To Live Outstanding Drama Series Outstanding Lead Actor: Trevor St John as Todd Manning Outstanding Lead Acress: Kassie DePaiva as Blair Manning Outstanding Writing Team
Todd finds Cole and Starr half naked in bed together and goes out of his mind. He beats Cole senseless and lashes out at Starr, Langston, and Dorian. Blair issues Todd a stern warning to calm down and threatens to call the police herself. Bo questions Nora's parental skills after Cole strands Matthew at the LOVE Center and forgets to pick him up. Nora calls John to inquire about Cole. John visits Nora and is present when Cole comes home badly beat and scares Matthew. John goes after Todd. Lindsay provides Clint some dirt on the man trying to overtake B-E.
Marvelous episode all around. Standout performances from St. John, DePaiva, Alderson, Strasser, Underwood, Woods, and Smith. You just wanted choke the life out of Todd when he called Langston, "Little Orphan Annie" in that maniacal, lunatic Todd Manning fashion. St John was pretty fascinating to watch with where he took Todd in this episode. His deep confusion, misunderstanding, and sad but brutal misconception about sex and love shone through in nearly a disturbing way. He made some nice acting choices throughout.
By far, OLTL's best episode of the year. Some great acting by all, but DePaiva really stood out to me. She hit just the right notes, from Blair rushing to comfort and protect Starr during Todd's violent outburst, to the death look she gave Todd after he raised a hand to Starr. Definitely her best performance in awhile.
The Bold and The Beautiful Direction March 4, 2008
I liked how the episode closed with the light fading and then having Taylor in a spotlight on the floor in front of the judges bench.
WILLIAM PETERSEN: Well, this is a shock. The only explanation for this is that somehow in the last year, every one of you tried to act with rubber gloves and tweezers.
Posts: 5870 | Location: NY | Registered: December 01, 2002
The Bold and The Beautiful Direction March 4, 2008
I liked how the episode closed with the light fading and then having Taylor in a spotlight on the floor in front of the judges bench.
I was actually struck by how poor the directing was. The spotlight idea was hokey enough. But the execution was shoddy. As the lights went down, it looked like there was some kind of power outage in the courtroom, or that the show was taking a really long time to fade to black for the next commercial break. After forever, it finally turned out they were doing the spotlight thing, and I thought, "Someone should have planned that better."
I'd actually like to officially cite Hunter Tylo's performance (March 4). A fantastic performance from her, helped by the fact that Taylor is totally right. Watching Brooke in the gallery, calm and unmoved, did anyone else feel the urge to throw that homewrecking witch into an oncoming bus?
"A movie is not good because it arrives at conclusions you share, or bad because it does not. A movie is not about what it is about. It is about how it is about it: about the way it considers its subject matter, and about how its real subject may be quite different from the one it seems to provide." - Roger Ebert, from the introduction to "Awake in the Dark" (2006)
The Bold and The Beautiful Direction March 4, 2008
I liked how the episode closed with the light fading and then having Taylor in a spotlight on the floor in front of the judges bench.
I was actually struck by how poor the directing was. The spotlight idea was hokey enough. But the execution was shoddy. As the lights went down, it looked like there was some kind of power outage in the courtroom, or that the show was taking a really long time to fade to black for the next commercial break. After forever, it finally turned out they were doing the spotlight thing, and I thought, "Someone should have planned that better."
I'd actually like to officially cite Hunter Tylo's performance (March 4). A fantastic performance from her, helped by the fact that Taylor is totally right. Watching Brooke in the gallery, calm and unmoved, did anyone else feel the urge to throw that homewrecking witch into an oncoming bus?
I actually saw Taylor in the spotlight first and then saw the whole thing so maybe because I knew where it was going I had a differnt perspective. It was an artistic reach that I think was sucessful. Tylo has been good many many times this year so I am hesitant to single her out because she may be better the next day. That is why she wasn't listed.
WILLIAM PETERSEN: Well, this is a shock. The only explanation for this is that somehow in the last year, every one of you tried to act with rubber gloves and tweezers.
Posts: 5870 | Location: NY | Registered: December 01, 2002
I actually saw Taylor in the spotlight first and then saw the whole thing so maybe because I knew where it was going I had a differnt perspective. It was an artistic reach that I think was sucessful. Tylo has been good many many times this year so I am hesitant to single her out because she may be better the next day. That is why she wasn't listed.
The way I see it, citations don't need to be rationed. If a person gives Emmy-reel worthy performances every day of the week, they deserve to be cited. I remember a comment about Cynthia Watros's win for GL that said she could have thrown darts at a calender and gotten two episodes that would have won her that Emmy. That's what all actors and shows should strive towards.
"A movie is not good because it arrives at conclusions you share, or bad because it does not. A movie is not about what it is about. It is about how it is about it: about the way it considers its subject matter, and about how its real subject may be quite different from the one it seems to provide." - Roger Ebert, from the introduction to "Awake in the Dark" (2006)
GUIDING LIGHT March 6, 2008 Younger Actor - Tom Pelphry Supporting Actress - Marcy Rylan Lead Actress - Kim Zimmer Lead Actor - Ron Rains
As Lizzie decided to let Jonathan have Sarah and leave town, she makes a deal with her grandfather, the devil himself. If he leaves Jonathan and Sarah alone, she will move back to the mansion with him.
There was powerful material and powerful acting all around today. Pelphry had a money scene on top of a car. Zimmer had wonderful moments throughout, but especially with Forrester's Cassie arguing about Will. Ron Rains is such a formidable force as Alan, he's hard to ignore. And Marcy Rylan really is the unsung heroine of GL these days. Her performances are superb and are light years ahead of when she came on board 2 yrs ago. She is turning in wonderful performances, the new camera work benifits her especially, and she continued to shine today.
Posts: 1167 | Location: New York | Registered: April 29, 2003
If your daughter, and really the only constant person in your life over the last year, was about to be taken away from you forever by her mother (who doesnt always make the best judgement calls) - you'd jump ontop of a car and spew whatever you had to to convince her to stop as well. I know I would.
Posts: 1167 | Location: New York | Registered: April 29, 2003
I site this episode for one reason and one reason only. She did what not many can do, tear into Carly like no other for keeping Elizabeth from her job, not caring who she thinks she is, loved it.
Posts: 298 | Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan | Registered: July 21, 2006
I site this episode for one reason and one reason only. She did what not many can do, tear into Carly like no other for keeping Elizabeth from her job, not caring who she thinks she is, loved it.
"I will flip you upside down and mop the floor with your hair." - I love you Epiphany Johnson!
"A movie is not good because it arrives at conclusions you share, or bad because it does not. A movie is not about what it is about. It is about how it is about it: about the way it considers its subject matter, and about how its real subject may be quite different from the one it seems to provide." - Roger Ebert, from the introduction to "Awake in the Dark" (2006)
GUIDING LIGHT March 10, 2008 Lead Actress - Beth Ehllers Supporting Actress - Mandy Bruno
Bruno tuned 27 in Sept - making anything she did after that point ineligble for "Younger Actress" in 2007, so she'll have to pick from before then and she does have them.
Now onto 2008 - Bruno especially did great work today as Cyrus told Marina that he's been sleeping with Harley and cant be with her anymore. The setup and reaction by the Cooper clan was classic soap stuff and Bruno & Ehllers both turned in wonderful performances as Marina & Harley today fought over the love of one Ausie. Oh yeah, and in the moment when Marina called Harley a whore - Bruno nailed it!
Posts: 1167 | Location: New York | Registered: April 29, 2003
March 12, 2008 One Life To Live Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord Lead Actress
Charlie confronts Dorian about that fact that she lied regarding her relationship with Viki. Dorian admits the truth, then explains to Charlie that she is going to wait to reveal his secret about being Jared's father until it can cause maximum pain to Viki
I thought this episode was classic Dorian Lord and classic Robin Strasser. I love when Strasser plays Dorian as calm, cool, and collected while she explains how she's going to ruin someone's life. That little laugh that she puts in the dialogue here and there while Dorian's going back and forth with someone is always great too. Not to mention that she still remains one of the sexiest women on Daytime.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: zackfins,
March 11, 2008 One Life to Live Kristin Alderson (Starr Manning) Younger Actress Trevor St. John (Todd Manning) Lead Actor
Todd and Starr argue over Cole. Todd tells Starr she will stay away from Cole or Cole will be sent to jail for shooting Miles.
I thought they were both really good here. Alderson was spot on when she told him "You really are that rapist". I havent been overly impressed with KA in recent months but she has been on fire the last couple weeks. St. John plays really well off her teen angst and is as into these scenes as I've seen him in a looooong time.
