The Awardist

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Lupita Nyong’o and other Oscar-worthy transformations – plus, what even is a ‘foreign film’? Nov 19, 2019

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EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and Clarissa Cruz talk about the dramatic transformations that actors from Renée Zellweger to Tom Hanks to Charlize Theron have undergone for their performances this year, and how much weight those efforts might have with awards voters. Plus: David talks with Lupita Nyong’o about her dual role in ‘Us,’ and we break down the controversial rules for both the Golden Globes and Oscars qualifications for ‘foreign’ or ‘international’ films – and what impact those restrictions have already have on some of the year’s most compelling movies. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist

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‘Parasite’ director Bong-Joon Ho and other unexpected Oscar contenders Nov 12, 2019

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EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and JD Heyman talk about the

unexpected or unlikely performances and films that may be considered a long shot but absolutely should be in the discussion for this year’s Golden Globes and the Oscars. Plus: the other kind of campaign that dominates Los Angeles especially this time of year. And we interview ‘Parasite’ director Bong-Joon Ho about his Cannes Palme d’Or winning-film, whether it should be considered a horror movie, and what American TV show it evokes. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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Early Golden Globes & Oscars contenders, plus Taron Egerton on ‘Rocketman’ Nov 05, 2019

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EW’s Shana Naomi Krochmal, David Canfield and JD Heyman discuss the year’s earliest contenders for the biggest awards recognizing film – the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. From ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ to ‘Little Women,’ ‘Parasite,’ ‘Joker,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ and more, which performances, films and directors have already stood out from the crowded field of competitors? Plus: Taron Egerton candidly discusses his performance as Elton John in ‘Rocketman,’ his close friendship with the man he portrays, whether comparisons to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ help or hurt, and whether he’d consider his own musical career. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist.

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Emmys 2019 wrap-up Sep 23, 2019

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Lynette Rice, Kristen Baldwin, and Henry Goldblatt break down the highs, lows, snubs, and surprises of the 2019 Emmys.

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Top 10 Emmy Moments Sep 17, 2019

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Ahead of the 71st annual Emmy Awards, Henry Goldblatt, Lynette Rice, and Kristen Baldwin look back on the best moments from past shows.

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Hugh Grant on the ‘high comedy’ and ‘tragedy’ of ‘A Very English Scandal’ Aug 23, 2019

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Entertainment Weekly’s Lynette Rice and Kristen Baldwin handicap the very competitive Limited Series races, dominated by Fosse/Verdon, When They See Us, Sharp Objects and more.

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ director Mark Cendrowski on crafting the series finale Aug 19, 2019

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Kristen Baldwin, Henry Goldblatt and Lynette Rice discuss a variety of Emmy races including Reality Competition, Variety Talk Series and Guest Actors in Drama and Comedy.

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‘Pose’ star Billy Porter on the many shades of Pray Tell Aug 13, 2019

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Henry Goldblatt, Lynette Rice and Kristen Baldwin make their picks and predictions in the key Drama categories. Plus, Billy Porter on why he was ‘panicked’ to do his first love scene.

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‘Barry’ standout Anthony Carrigan on NoHo Hank, texting with Bill Hader Aug 06, 2019

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EW’s Lynette Rice and Kristen Baldwin pick who should and will win in the competitive Comedy categories. Plus, a conversation with first-time Emmy nominee Anthony Carrigan

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Emmy nominations are here! Jul 16, 2019

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Henry Goldblatt, Lynette Rice, and Kristen Baldwin unpack the biggest snubs and surprises in the key Emmy categories.

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