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September 13, 2019 at 11:58 pm #1203074018
Jon Secada & Shanice, “If I Never Knew You”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hoZoBsZRtE
ReplySeptember 11, 2019 at 6:16 pm #1203070165Shelly Fraley, “Wish I Had the Why”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r1z6xIs6hs
ReplySeptember 11, 2019 at 6:09 pm #1203070153A couple more that I’m surprised haven’t yet been mentioned; all are magnificent actresses who have transcended the screen with a type of grace, vulnerability, and authenticity that has rightfully earned them a place among the greats. A few in this group (such as Tamara Braun, Kassie DePaiva, Melissa Claire Egan, Cynthia Watros or Arianne Zucker) have also proven themselves to be such versatile actors as when tackling villainess roles, so for that reason, I’d probably rank them a bit higher than others on the list.
Tamara Braun
Tracey E. Bregman
Kimberlin Brown
Jensen Buchanan
Tricia Cast
Kassie DePaiva
Melissa Claire Egan
Beth Ehlers
Judi Evans
Camryn Grimes
Amelia Heinle
Elizabeth Hendrickson
Anna Holbrook
Lesli Kay
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood
Beth Maitland
Julie Pinson
Melissa Reeves
Hunter Tylo
Cynthia Watros
Kathleen Widdoes
Arianne Zucker
ReplySeptember 11, 2019 at 5:33 pm #1203070095^^^ Absolutely agree, BTN. I’ve always appreciated Thorsten Kaye as an actor, but with this storyline, he has somehow been able to elevate his work to a whole new level, to the point where even Atkinson is upping his game.
It’s no wonder, with that stunning writing… I’ve yet to encounter a script by Patrick Mulcahey that doesn’t give me life. Every one of his scripts is like a rare, beautiful work of art.
ReplySeptember 1, 2019 at 12:24 am #1203051358William Lipton, “Side by Side”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E01yPs8MYE
ReplySeptember 1, 2019 at 12:13 am #1203051337That song was submitted last year.
Oh ok, I didn’t realize that. Thx for letting me know!
ReplySeptember 1, 2019 at 12:01 am #1203051313Nice idea, Daniel! You’ve already compiled a great list.
Particularly love that you remembered to include Crystal Chappell, Katherine Kelly Lang, Susan Seaforth Hayes, Melody Thomas Scott, and Jess Walton!
ReplyAugust 31, 2019 at 11:58 pm #1203051311Monday, August 26, 2019
The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Lead Actress: Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan Forrester)
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Writing in a Drama SeriesMisconstruing that Hope’s life is in danger when she spots her daughter arguing with Thomas near the edge of the cliff at the Malibu Beach house, a frantic Brooke rushes to intervene and accidentally pushes Thomas over the cliff. Ridge, who is witness to the incident just as he arrives at the house, races with Brooke and Hope down the base of the cliff where Thomas is lying unconscious on the beach. Ridge fears the worst as a still comatose Thomas undergoes a series of tests at the hospital. Back at the beach house, Liam arrives to find a still traumatized Hope, who recounts to him the events that just transpired. Meanwhile, Dollar Bill vows to Wyatt and Justin that Flo and Thomas will pay for their actions against Hope and Liam.
KKL is masterful here in the way she so effortlessly glides through the initial shock, horror, and guilt Brooke feels over her part in Thomas’ accident, and how she then attempts to maintain her composure at the hospital despite the dreaded realization that Thomas may never wake up.
Rex M. Best created a script that finds a really nice balance between the suspense and tender, heartfelt moments; the latter, like that of my favorite scene, where Brooke tries to console Ridge (who has his back towards her as he’s anxiously observing Thomas through the examining room window) by gingerly placing her hand on his shoulder, but then hesitates from doing so. Anthony Pascarelli also did a wonderful job directing the difficult on-location shots.
ReplyAugust 29, 2019 at 1:02 am #1203045761Cait Fairbanks, “When I See You”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pBOjIgB9cE
ReplyAugust 29, 2019 at 12:35 am #1203045745Way to go Carrie on her Entertainer of the Year nod! Love that this time she’s also being recognized with an Album of the Year nom! Cry Pretty is an incredible album (one of her very best albums to date) with so many beautiful songs. I’m definitely rooting for her.
It’s a shame we’ll be losing Brad Paisley as co-host since he and Carrie have made such an indelible hosting team (and is probably what I look forward to the most when I tune in to the CMA’s every year) but I get that the show organizers want to mix it up and try something different (hopefully just for this one year), and if that means we get to honor the female legends of country music with Reba and Dolly as co-hosts (seriously, can it get any better than that?!), I’m all for it!
ReplyAugust 29, 2019 at 12:03 am #1203045705Avril Lavigne, “Head Above Water”
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(could pop up with a surprise nom in ROTY or SOTY)August 28, 2019 at 11:57 pm #1203045699Yes, syrus and youngsoapfan, you guys may be onto something. I’m not quite familiar with Hunley’s work from the 80’s either, or what she submitted for the Emmys the year she won. I do know when she made her return to DAYS after that rather long absence (could that have been ten years ago already, in the fall of 2009? Crazy how time has just whizzed by!) she was very good in her portrayal of Anna as E.J.’s co-conspirator in the baby Sydney kidnapping saga.
Perhaps playing Anna’s villainous side allows Hunley’s performances to come across as a bit more authentic, since her particular acting style is best complemented when she’s given dark material to work with. When the material calls for a softer emotional display (as with Anna’s current storyline), that’s when I think her performances start to feel less sincere because she has a tendency to overact those kind of scenes.
ReplyAugust 21, 2019 at 9:47 pm #1203034424Jamie Cullum, “Drink”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qf-ZfYtxvA
ReplyAugust 21, 2019 at 9:44 pm #1203034417Friday, August 16, 2019
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actress: Eva La Rue (Celeste Rosales)
Outstanding Supporting Actor: Jordi Vilasuso (Rey Rosales)
Outstanding Younger Actress: Sasha Calle (Lola Rosales)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Art & Set DecorationKyle and Lola’s wedding day arrives.
Monday, August 19, 2019
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Supporting Actor: Jordi Vilasuso (Rey Rosales)
Outstanding Younger Actress: Sasha Calle (Lola Rosales)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Art & Set Decoration
Outstanding Music Composition/Direction for a Drama Series
Outstanding Original Song for a Drama SeriesKyle and Lola’s wedding day takes an unexpected turn when Lola’s estranged father, Adrian, shows up.
I cited Eva primarily for the end of Friday’s episode, where Celeste first discovers Adrian at the ceremony and confronts him. Eva always brings so much authenticity to any scene she’s in.
Jordi and Sasha really shine in both episodes. There’s the sweet and tender side to each of their respective characters that Jordi and Sasha get to exhibit during the siblings’ heart-to-heart (wonderfully-written dialogue by Michael Conforti and Lynn Martin) right before the ceremony in Friday’s episode. That serves as a nice contrast to Rey and Lola’s interactions with Adrian in Monday’s episode, where Jordi skillfully portrays Rey in overprotective-brother mode and Sasha is marvelous in her display of Lola’s resolve despite the scars left on her from the years of abandonment by her father. The arresting piano score serves as the perfect backdrop to Lola and Adrian’s emotive conversation (once again, splendidly-written dialogue, this time by Jeff Beldner and Sara Endsley).
The art/scenic directors really outdid themselves with the stunning floral layout and lighting for the wedding ceremony and reception; the decadent rose arbors in particular are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyAugust 21, 2019 at 9:38 pm #1203034413Heather Tom, y’all! I could’ve guessed from all the interesting camera angles, quick shots, and facial close-ups (of Thomas) in today’s episode that Heather was in the director’s chair! Loved how she crafted that one particular scene where the audience is allowed a window into Thomas’ obsessive mind, and his flashbacks from his time with Hope shift wildly while he’s clicking on his pen (great sound effects, too!). What a fantastic job!
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