Emmy Awards 2009: My Picks!

Hope Davis has my pick for Best Actress in a Drama Series. Who has yours?












The Emmy Awards are in a couple of hours.. here are my predictions and votes!

Outstanding Comedy Series
My pick: Weeds. This show has been full of surprises ever since its first season. From moving to the suburbs to Mexico (along with its opening credits), each episode has provided a new, twisted plot line. Where a typical twist or climax (such as a wedding or the birth of a child) may be built-up until the season finale, Weeds turns these tricks throughout a season, providing surprises throughout each episode.
Who will win? The Flight of the Concords just ended its run after its second season, but probably won't get the lady. Instead, 30 Rock might get it again, and frankly, I'm sick of it.

Outstanding Drama Series
My pick: Mad Men. Granted, I've only seen Season 1 (2 is in the mail!) but I still believe the show deserves another one. For one, it provided a committed audience to AMC and gave the network original programming. For another, it has an outstanding cast with incredible storylines and an interesting vision of the 1960s (and from what I hear, an honest one). And who doesn't like to look at the handsome Don Draper in his mysterious air of cigarette smoke?
Who will win? Mad Men.

Outstanding Made for Television Movie
My pick: Grey Gardens. It's the only one I've seen, and the performances really blew me away, however, all of these biopic films have a formula and fulfill it as unoriginally as the last. But, it was still extremely impressive because of the performances.
Who will win? Grey Gardens. Trust me. It will.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
My pick: Alec Baldwin. Listen, I'm tired of him winning it. But I'm not particularly interested in the other nominees. My second vote is for Jemaine Clement simply because Flight of the Conchords was so brilliant and original. But, hey, Alec Baldwin is hilarious.
Who will win? Alec Baldwin.. again.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
My pick: Gabriel Byrne. PLEASE give this man his Emmy!! He won the Globe for it last year, and he was more than brilliant this year. His character was given much more to do than just listen to his patients; he had much more of a personal story through his personal life and work. Byrne carries this series brilliantly and deserves this award.
Who will win? I'm afraid Jon Ham might take it, but it was a surprise last year when Bryan Cranston took it for Breaking Bad. And, Michael C. Hall has been losing it every year since Dexter started, so this year might be his. Your guess is as good as mine.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
My pick: Toni Colette. I think The United States of Tara is such a well-written show with such a great cast, and no other actress could really carry this series like Toni Colette. She transforms into these different roles so beautifully and knows how to say so much with one glance in the mirror. And I'm tired of Tina Fey getting it.
Who will win? Toni Colette... please?

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
My pick: Elizabeth Moss. She's go great on Mad Men, right? She's got such a great role and serves it so well.
Who will win? Saving Grace was recently canceled (or just quit?) so I think Holly Hunter may be receiving it, but who really watches that show, anyway? Maybe this is Moss' year?

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie
My pick: Drew Barrymore. I have never enjoyed Drew Barrymore's work or appreciated her as an actress until this film. She was absolutely brilliant and breathtaking in Grey Gardens and deserves an Emmy statue as recognition. Her co-star, Jessica Lange, deserves one as well (could there be a tie?), but I think Barrymore really showed her chops in this film.
Who will win? Either Lange or Barrymore. Personally, I think Jessica Lange will get it. And she deserves it.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
My pick: Neil Patrck Harris. I've only seen a few episodes of How I Met Your Mother, so I can't reallybe the perfect critic, but I was empressed with NPH's work on the show. And he's hosting the awards, could this be a sign?
Who will win? NPH.

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
My pick: Michael Emerson. Emerson has really produced an incredibly mysterious character in LOST, a show that is already full of intensity and mystery. He's been nominated twice already, and while I do think that in previous seasons he was better, he still deserves the statue.
Who will win? You're guess is as good as mine.. but I wouldn't mind if John Slattery got if or Mad Men.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
My pick: Jane Krakowski. I think she had some really great moments this past season of 30 Rock and she really has great physical comedy, in addition to her lines.
Who will win? I think Kristin Chenowith might grab it this time, but we'll see.

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
My pick: Hope Davis. Hope Davis was an absolute surprise this past season of In Treatment. I have never been familiar with her work, but her appearance on In Treatment gave me another fantastic female role of which to be in awe (besides Dianne Wiest, also nominated, last year won). She really delved deep into this character and struck a chord with every line. Give this Emmy to her!
Who will win? I really believe it is Hope Davis this time. Not sure why; it just seems the others are more "Been there, done that" and Hope Davis is pushing her way out. She certainly deserves it.

And this is where I end my choices and predictions. Yes, I left out a few awards here and there; these are just my main concerns. Also, please ignore any spelling mistakes or name confusions - I'm typing this up quickly so I can get ready for the show!