Category: Awards

2017 Golden Globe Predictions

2017 Golden Globe Predictions
Awards season is here and first up, that are televised anyway, are the Golden Globes. The largely inconsequential Golden Globes. But, while these awards have very little to do with the rest of awards season, they do tend to be a lot of fun thanks to the colliding worlds of TV and film and the... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
December 29, 2016 at 8:24 pm • 

2016 Emmy Predictions

2016 Emmy Predictions
As the world’s greatest athletes take the stage in Rio, armed only with years of practice and preparation to prove themselves the best, I too stretch out my opinionating muscles and prepare for my own version of the Olympics. Here, dear readers, are my 2016 Emmy predictions. DRAMA OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES Game of Thrones Mr.... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
August 11, 2016 at 3:25 pm • 

A Couple of Critics Podcast: Oscars Recap and The Witch Review

A Couple of Critics Podcast: Oscars Recap and The Witch Review
Welcome once again to another thrilling hour of the A Couple of Critics Podcast. Surprising to no one, we have lots to say about the recent Academy Awards as well as some not so recent Academy Awards. We give our impressions of the 2016 telecast, controversy included, and also dedicate our List It to the... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
March 3, 2016 at 7:07 am • 
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2015 Emmy Predictions

2015 Emmy Predictions
Regardless of the temperature outside, fall is officially upon us and a new batch of television shows is revving to go, but before we can get to them we need to pay respect to the quality TV we were given this past year. There are a lot of categories to discuss, so lets get straight... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
September 8, 2015 at 7:30 am • 

Birdman Winning the Oscar Proves Hollywood is Out of Touch

Birdman Winning the Oscar Proves Hollywood is Out of Touch
When Birdman took home the Oscar for best picture Sunday, I was stunned. Sure, I knew it had a lot of buzz and had been gaining momentum throughout awards season, but the idea that it would actually triumph at the finish line seemed too absurd to consider. Before we really get into this, let me... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
February 24, 2015 at 3:10 pm • 

2015 Oscar Predictions

2015 Oscar Predictions
Here we are, boys and girls, the end of the line, the grand finale. This is what the seemingly endless array of red carpets has been leading to: The Academy Awards. And of course, it wouldn’t be an awards show if you didn’t have A Couple of Critics spouting their opinions. Now, if you’re a... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
February 9, 2015 at 7:26 am • 
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2015 Golden Globe Predictions: Television

2015 Golden Globe Predictions: Television
Time again to discuss the nonsense that are the Golden Globe nominations. This time we turn our attention to the small screen where the HFPA really lets their crazy flag fly. Kyle Owen is back once again to share in the opinions, so you can’t say you’re not fully informed. Note: As always, when I... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
January 3, 2015 at 7:22 am • 

2015 Golden Globe Predictions: Film

2015 Golden Globe Predictions: Film
Guess what time it is, boys and girls! Its awards season! Gather ‘round as we kick off the months long conversation about what’s more impressive: a 12 year chronicle of adolescence or Micheal Keaton in his tighty whities. We ask the tough questions here at A Couple of Critics. Joining me in my opinionating is... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
January 2, 2015 at 3:58 pm • 

2014 Emmy Predictions: Drama

2014 Emmy Predictions: Drama
With less than two weeks until Emmy night its time to take a look at my predictions for arguably the most prestigious awards for the night: the drama category. Spoiler Alert: its gonna get a little repetitive. Note: As always, when I say “Will Win” it I am basing it on the current odds and... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
August 13, 2014 at 1:11 pm • 
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2014 Emmy Predictions: Comedy

2014 Emmy Predictions: Comedy
Ready for a laugh? Good, because its time to look at the Emmy nominations in the comedy category and they are hilarious! Or something, I don’t really know. I mostly just copied everything I wrote last year because that’s how much The Emmy’s like to switch things up. Note: As always, when I say “Will... Read more »
By Devin Mainville,
July 31, 2014 at 12:00 pm •