'Picks of the Week' (July 31st)

Goodbye, July! Here are my top picks for the five things I am loving this week:

5. Sandwiches

So in less than a month I will be moving into my very first apartment with three of my good friends at school. Although I was determined that over the summer I would learn how to cook...that hasn't exactly gone as planned. Luckily I am pretty confident that I would be perfectly content with making sandwiches for almost every single one of my meals for the next year...Wish me luck.

4. Richard Roeper

You might remember him as the film critic who replaced Gene Siskel as Roger Ebert's co-host on "At the Movies." While I always enjoyed watching Roeper's movie reviews, it wasn't until I started following him on Twitter and reading his blog that I fully started to appreciate him. Richard is always on top of the the latest news whether it's about pop culture, sports, politics, or movies and he always tells it like it is. (He also scores some bonus points for being a die-hard White Sox fan)

3. Trailer for Fantastic Mr. Fox

This week, Yahoo! Movies debuted the first trailer for Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson's stop motion animated film based on the children's book by Roald Dahl (author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). The film features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and Bill Murray. Check out the trailer here.

2. "New Perspective" by Panic! At the Disco

That's right, Panic! at the Disco is bringing back the (!) to represent a fresh new start with their two new members Ian Crawford (formerly of The Cab) and Dallon Weekes. Earlier this week they released their brand new single, "New Perspective." I'm definitely digging this new song and I can't wait to hear what else they have in store for their new album. Listen to "New Perspective" below, or check it out on their MySpace page here.



1. (500) Days of Summer

As stated in the opening lines of this film, "this is not a love story." 500 Days of Summer is an unconventional romantic comedy that separates itself from the genre through it's honest, sometimes painful, depiction of real-life relationships as well as it's intelligently unique story structure. It strives at being both laugh-at-loud funny with it's clever and playful writing and emotionally powerful as you become deeply invested in the relationship of the two stars, thanks to the outstanding performances by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Much credit must also be given to first-time director Marc Webb for presenting this incredible story in such a beautiful and artistic manner.

500 Days of Summer is undoubtedly one of the best films of the year so far and I highly suggest you go check it out. Unfortunately like many of these fantastic indie gems, it is only found in limited theaters so you might have to do some searching. But believe me, this film is definitely worth the trip.

Sources: Yahoo! Movies, AbsolutePunk.net

Trailer for 'A Serious Man'

Two of my favorite filmmakers, Joel and Ethan Coen, are at it again. The Coen Brothers are the Oscar-winning writers/directors behind some of the best films in the last 20 years including Fargo, The Big Lebowski, O Brother Where Art Thou? and No Country for Old Men (just to name a few). Now they are back with their follow-up to last year's Burn After Reading, another dark comedy entitled A Serious Man.

The film takes place in 1967 and centers on Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern professor who watches his life unravel when his wife prepares to leave him because his inept brother won't move out of the house. The film stars the relatively unknown Michael Stuhlbarg as Larry Gopnik and the hilarious Richard Kind as his brother. A Serious Man is set for a limited release on October 2nd.

Check out the newly released trailer below, or view it in High Definition here.

Source: FirstShowing.net

Shaq on WWE Monday Night Raw

We've seen him on the court. We've seen him dance. We've even heard him rap. And now we've seen him in the wrestling ring. Last night, NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal hosted the WWE's Monday Night Raw. Shaq proved yet again that he is a natural born entertainer and perhaps a marketing genius. Some of the highlights of the night include the big man getting into a verbal showdown with Chris Jericho and then later getting physical with the WWE's "big man," the Big Show. Check out some of the videos below:

2009 Comic-Con (DAY 3)

Extract

Starring: Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, J.K. Simmons, Ben Affleck
Director: Mike Judge
Synopsis: Ben Affleck will play an ambulance-chasing lawyer in the film, which centers on a flower extract factory owner (Bateman) who's dealing with workplace problems and a streak of bad luck, including his wife's affair with a gigolo. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: September 4, 2009

View a clip from Extract here.


Zombieland

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin
Director: Director: Ruben Fleischer
Synopsis: Columbus (Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Harrelson) doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: October 9, 2009

View the trailer for Zombieland here.

2012

Starring: John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt
Director: Roland Emmerich
Synopsis: Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments. "2012" is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: November 13, 2009

View the trailer for 2012 here.

Iron Man 2

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson
Director: Jon Favreau
Synopsis: In the sequel, Mickey Rourke will play Whiplash, a character that includes elements from that comic book villain and Crimson Dynamo, another Russian baddie. Sam Rockwell will play Justin Hammer, a multibillionaire businessman and a rival of industrialist Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man, being played by a returning Robert Downey Jr. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: May 7, 2010

Listen to the interviews about Iron Man 2 here.

2009 Comic-Con (DAY 2)

The Box

Starring: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella
Director: Richard Kelly
Synopsis: Norma and Arthur Lewis are a suburban couple with a young child who receive an anonymous gift bearing fatal and irrevocable consequences. A simple wooden box, it promises to deliver its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world...someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the crosshairs of a startling moral dilemma and face the true nature of their humanity. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: October 30, 2009

View a description of the footage shown from The Box here.


Where The Wild Things Are

Starring: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose
Director: Spike Jonze
Synopsis: Maurice Sendak's classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" comes to the big screen in an adventure tale for every generation. The story follows the adventure of Max (Max Records), a mischievous young boy who is sent to his room after rebelling against his mother (Catherine Keener). Max’s imagination is free to roam, and it soon transports him to a thriving forest bordering a vast sea. Delighted, he sets sail for the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns and Max rules. (RottenTomatoes.com)
Release Date: October 16, 2009

View Comic-Con Featurette of Where The Wild Things Are here.


A Nightmare on Elm Street

Starring: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Thomas Dekker
Director: Samuel Bayer
Synopsis: Platinum Dunes--the production company behind the remakes of Friday the 13th, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Amityville Horror--tackles another classic horror franchise with this redo of the 1984 Wes Craven film (RottenTomatoes.com)
Release Date: April 30, 2010

View A Nightmare on Elm Street movie poster here.


Jonah Hex
Starring: Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, Megan Fox
Director: Jimmy Hayward
Synopsis: Hex, known for having the right side of his face disfigured and wearing a Confederate army uniform, was a rough-and-tumble gunslinger and part-time bounty hunter whose adventures always ended in blood. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: June 18, 2010

View Jonah Hex movie poster here.


Sherlock Holmes

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams
Director: Guy Ritchie
Synopsis: In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous characters, "Sherlock Holmes" sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: December 25, 2009

View Sherlock Holmes teaser clip here.

2009 Comic-Con (DAY 1)

This past weekend, thousands crammed into the San Diego Convention Center for the 2009 Comic-Con International, the annual "geek fest" celebrating all things comic book and "related popular art forms." Recently movies have dominated the festivities, so I thought I would give you guys a quick rundown of the movies from Day 1 that were presented this week at the convention:

A Christmas Carol (3D)

Starring: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins, Robin Wright Penn
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Synopsis: Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: November 6, 2009

View A Christmas Carol promo clip here.


Alice in Wonderland

Starring: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter
Director: Tim Burton
Synopsis: 19-year-old Alice (Wasikowska) returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: March 5, 2010

View the Alice in Wonderland teaser here.


Tron: Legacy

Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, Olivia Wilde, Beau Garrett
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Synopsis: Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father's disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin's loyal confidant (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: TBA 2010

View the "Tron Legacy Grid VFX Concept Test" here.


Avatar

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez
Director: James Cameron
Synopsis: The story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: December 18, 2009

View the official press release about "Avatar Day" here.


The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Starring: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Verne Troyer, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Jude Law
Director: Terry Gilliam
Synopsis: The story of Dr. Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a traveling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Dr Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. Long ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr Nick, in which he won immortality. Many centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his first-born reached its 16th birthday he or she would become the property of Mr Nick. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: TBA

View three clips from Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus here.


Kick-Ass

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson, Lyndsy Fonseca, Mark Strong, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Synopsis: The story centers on a high school dweeb named Dave Lizewski who decides to become a superhero even though he has no athletic ability or coordination. Things change when he eventually runs into real bad guys with real weapons. (ComingSoon.net)
Release Date: TBA

View description of the first footage here.


District 9

Starring: Sharlto Copley, David James
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Synopsis: An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly find a kindred spirit in a government agent that is exposed to their biotechnology (IMDB.com)
Release Date: August 14, 2009

View District 9 trailer here.

'Picks of the Week' (July 24th)

5. Explains It All - Four Year Strong

Rather than recording new original material, Four Year Strong put together an album that pays tribute to their favorite rock songs from the 90's by bands like Everclear, Nirvana, and Sugar Ray. Check out their cover of Third Eye Blind's "Semi-Charmed Life" here.

4. Frost / Nixon

So I finally got around to seeing Ron Howard's Academy-award nominated film from 2008, Frost/Nixon. Initially I was expecting parts of the film to be slow or dry, but I was pleasantly surprised. The interviews themselves play out more like a head to head duel while the outstanding performances Frank Langella and Michael Sheen and documentary-style format keep you interested for the whole duration of the film.

3. "Peace of Mind" by Boston

This classic hit from Boston's 1976 debut album makes the list this week because I am finally attempting to learn it on the guitar. The combination of Tom Scholz's catchy guitar parts and Brad Delp's ridiculous vocal riffs makes "Peace of Mind" one of my all-time favorite rock songs.

2. Ryan Gosling in Half Nelson

Yesterday I watched the fantastic 2006 indie film, Half Nelson starring the extremely talented Ryan Gosling. The film is about an inner-city junior high school teacher (Gosling) who forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students (Shareeka Epps) after she discovers that he has a drug habit. Although Gosling did get an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for this film, I still believe that he is very underrated as an actor and rarely gets the credit he deserves. His performance is this film is probably the best of his career so far...but you should also check him out in Fracture and Lars and the Real Girl.

1. Mark Buehrle pitches a 'Perfect Game'

Yesterday, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle pitched the first perfect game since 2004 and only the 18th of all time. Buehrle threw 116 pitches and had six strikeouts. He caught a break in the top of 9th inning when Sox outfielder DeWayne Wise made a tremendous catch to perserve the perfect game. The White Sox ended up winning the game 5-0 and they are now tied in first place with the Detriot Tigers.

Favorite Movies of 2009 (so far...)

Now that we are well over halfway through the year and well into the summer season, it seems like a rather appropriate time to reflect on some of the films that I have seen this year so far.

Before you read this list, please note the following things: 1. I am not a professional movie critic. 2. Out of the hundreds of films that have been released this year, I have really only seen about 15-20.

With that said, here is my list for 'My Five Favorite Films of 2009...so far'

5. I Love You, Man

Despite having a rather simple premise, the film is driven by it's hilarious performances from Jason Segel and Paul Rudd as well as the great supporting cast. I Love You, Man is filled with awkward situations, heartfelt relationships, hilarious one-liners, and non-stop laughs.

4. Away We Go

A fantastic little indie comedy from Sam Mendes about a hilarious, yet heartfelt journey of an expecting couple struggling to find themselves. Away We Go features very impressive performances from John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, two actors best known for their roles on TV.

3. Up

Another wonderful piece of work from Pixar. Much like previous Pixar films, Up successfully executes a perfect balance of comedy, adventure, and powerful emotional themes that probably go right over the heads of children.

2. The Hangover

Without a doubt, this summer's biggest surprise hit. Even without a cast of well-known actors or a previously existing franchise for support, The Hangover proved that an original R-rated comedy film can still appeal to mass audiences.

1. Star Trek

Forget Transformers. Forget Terminator. JJ Abrams's reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise is by far the best action film of the year. Unlike other summer blockbusters, Star Trek's action sequences don't soley rely on the use of large explosions and computer generated effects. The film features outstanding acting performances from it's young, rather unknown cast (specifically Chris Pine as James T. Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock). But what really makes Star Trek an incredible film, is it's ability to appeal to hardcore "Trekkies" as well as those of us who are just looking for a solid summer action film.

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There are still a ton of critically acclaimed films that I have not seen yet that would have probably had a good chance of making the my top 5...here is a list of some of them:

Movies That I Haven't Seen Yet (But really want to...)
(500) Days of Summer
The Hurt Locker
Sin Nombre
Moon
Sugar
Goodbye Solo
Sunshine Cleaning
Coraline
Two Lovers

Music (Mash-Up) Monday!

Nirvana vs. Rick Astley: "Never Gonna Give Up Your Teen Spirit"

Rock Supergroups!

So last night while hanging out with my buddies, I asked them to put together a fictional rock supergroup using any musicians: dead or alive. After about a good hour of discussion and constant line-up changes...Here is what we came up with:

My Supergroup
Drums: John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) - Video
Bass: John Entwistle (The Who) - Video
Guitar: Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen) - Video
Vocals: Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) - Video

Pretty much a faster, heavier Led Zeppelin-esque hard rock group with a dash of 80's hair metal.

Kevin's Supergroup
Drums: Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa) - Video
Bass: Les Claypool (Primus) - Video
Guitar: David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) - Video
Guitar: Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group) - Video
Vocals: Jim Morrison (The Doors) - Video
Vocals: Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) - Video

A classic rock band with two legendary front-men. They'd have a kind of chill-out psychedelic 70's rock sound, while still able to rock hard.

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What do you think of our supergroups? Would you listen to them? Who would you put in YOUR rock supergroup? Feel free to share your thoughts!

'Picks of the Week' (July 17th)

Here are the top five things I am loving this week:

5. Joanna Krupa

Wow, if you've never heard of this smokin' hot Polish-American model / actress then I highly suggest you look her up ASAP. Joanna Krupa is currently on the cover of the August issue of Maxim, and she recently caused some buzz on the reality TV show, "Superstars" when she bitched-out her partner, NFL superstar Terrell Owens. Oh and while you're at it...why don't you look up her super hot sister, Marta Krupa as well?

4. 49¢ Hamburgers / 59¢ Cheeseburgers at McDonald's

On Wednesday, McDonald's sold their hamburgers for 49 cents each and their cheeseburgers for 59 cents. Cheap food is almost always a good thing and this was just way too good of a deal for me to pass up!

3. Ryan Reynolds

As a straight male, I feel fully comfortable to say that I have a huge heterosexual man-crush on actor Ryan Reynolds. The guy has come quite a long way since Van Wilder. In fact, this is turning out to be quite the summer for Mr. Reynolds. Back in May, he had a supporting role as Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a performance that prompted Fox to begin development on a spin-off film to which Reynolds is attached. He then followed that by starring opposite Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy The Proposal, which crossed the $100 million mark this week. And then earlier this week Warner Bros. Picture hired him to play the title role in the highly anticipated Green Lantern film. Reynolds is on the way to becoming a huge movie star and I look forward to seeing what he has in store for us in the future.

2. "What They Say" by The Avantist

So two of my buddies, Fernando and Erick Arias are in a kick ass indie rock band called The Avantist with their two younger brothers, David and Luis. They recently recorded one of their original songs "What They Say." It's a great track and I highly suggest that you check out it.

What They Say by luisarias23

1. Paul McCartney on Late Show with David Letterman

On Wednesday night, Sir Paul McCartney appeared on the "Late Show" with David Letterman. This marked his first time at the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan since 1964 (when he performed The Beatles). Paul spoke with Letterman about his time with The Beatles as well as his collaborations with Michael Jackson. Then in spirit of "Let It Be", Paul performed on the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater. He performed the Beatles signature hit "Get Back" as well as "Sing the Changes" - a song from his most recent solo album, Electric Arguments. After the cameras stopped rolling, McCartney and his band played 5 more songs for what ended up being a 22-minute mini-concert! Check out the full performance here:

2009 Emmy Awards Nominees

The nominees for the 2009 Emmy Awards were announced earlier this morning. Tina Fey's 30 Rock leads the way with a whopping 22 nominations (breaking the record for nominations it set last year with 17 bids). Last year's other big winner, Mad Men received 16 nominations.

Notable surprises include Fox's animated series Family Guy and HBO's Flight of the Conchords both received nominations for "Best Comedy Series." Family Guy actually made history today by becoming the first animated show in 40 years to get nominated for "Best Comedy Series."

The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by the always funny Neil Patrick Harris and will be aired on Sunday, September 20th. Here are the nominees for some the major awards:

COMEDY

Best Comedy Series
Entourage
Family Guy
Flight of the Conchords
How I Met Your Mother
The Office
30 Rock
Weeds

Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
Jemaine Clement, Flight of th Conchords
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Tony Shalhoub, Monk
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men

Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
Toni Collette, United States of Tara
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds
Sarah Silverman, The Sarah Silverman Program

Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Kevin Dillon, Entourage
Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock
Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock
Rainn Wilson, The Office

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Elizabeth Perkins, Weeds
Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live
Kristin Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty

DRAMA

Best Drama Series
Big Love
Breaking Bad
Damages
Dexter
House
Lost
Mad Men

Best Actor in a Drama Series
Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House

Best Actress in a Drama Series
Glenn Close, Damages
Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Christian Clemenson, Boston Legal
Michael Emerson, Lost
William Hurt, Damages
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
William Shatner, Boston Legal
John Slattery, Mad Men

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Rose Byrne, Damages
Hope Davis, In Treatment
Cherry Jones, In Treatment
Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy
Dianne Wiest, In Treatment
Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy

REALITY

Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race
American Idol
Dancing With The Stars
Project Runway
Top Chef

Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race
Heidi Klum, Project Runway
Padma Lakshmi (Host) and Tom Colicchio (Co-Host), Top Chef
Jeff Probst, Survivor
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol

Reality Series
Antiques Roadshow
Dirty Jobs
Dog Whisperer
Intervention
Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List
MythBusters

VARIETY, MUSIC, OR COMEDY

Variety, Music, or Comedy Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Late Show With David Letterman
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live

Variety, Music, or Comedy Special
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America. A Final Night With George W. Bush
Ricky Gervais: Out of England
Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch
The Kennedy Center Honors
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger

Go here for a complete list of this year's Emmy nominees

Sources: EW, Washington Post

So what do you think? Which nominations do you agree with? Which do you disagree with? Who got snubbed? Who do you predict to win? Feel free to share your thoughts!