I'll Link to That: Pedro, Liza, 'The Northman', and Anthony Bridgerton

• The Guardian ranks Liza Minnelli's 20 best films. You can quibble with the order but there's so much good stuff in here; very happy to see the wildly underrated Lucky Lady make it all the way to #7
• IndieWire looks at the first take reactions to The Northman (which are wildly positive as first take reactions tend to be) 
• AfterEllen here's something a bit unexpected. Pioneering lesbian rockstar Melissa Etheridge has released a graphic novel AND announced a week-long event in Mexico called Etheridge Island which is aimed where she and Ani DiFranco and other artists will perform

Upcoming music biopics, You Won't Be Alone, Killing Eve, Bridgerton, Pedro Almodóvar, Mad God, and more after the jump ...

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Emmy Review: Contemporary Costumes

by Cláudio Alves

The Creative Arts Emmys are upon us but, before their double ceremony, there's still time to look at the last Costume category for narrative programs. This particular awards race is focused on contemporary-set narratives, a sort of design challenge seldomly celebrated by other organizations like the Oscars. Due to some new rules, this lineup of seven contenders is also the biggest one in any costume category throughout Emmy history. Let's see who wins out of this supersized selection…

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Emmy Review: Drama Series

By Abe Friedtanzer

Will HBO or Netflix reign on Emmy night?

This year’s Best Drama slate includes seven past nominees and one freshman series. There are heavy hitters but also major omissions like Big Little Lies, The Morning Show, and This Is Us in favor of shows that didn’t consistently show up across categories. To me, Succession, which I’m predicting will win lead actor, supporting actress, guest actress, and writing, seems like the safe frontrunner, like Game of Thrones was last year. But are we missing another show that could win it instead? 

I’ll try to avoid major plot details in my analysis – but if you’d like more spoiler-filled descriptions, click on the episode titles. Let’s consider each nominee…

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Emmy Review: Lead Actress in a Drama

By Abe Friedtanzer

Last year’s winner in this highly competitive category – Jodie Comer – is back after her show, Killing Eve, performed much better than most thought it would. This race will surely be close, with a defending champion, three potential new victors, and one dark horse surprise (who I think may just win). 

I’ll try to avoid major plot details in my analysis – but if you'd like more spoiler-filled descriptions, click on the episode titles. Let’s consider each nominee…

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That Link You Do!

• Jackie Beat "Golden Girls in Quarantine" = good lolz. Jackie Beat continues to do an incredible Dorothy
• Deadline the cast of Tom Hanks 1996's That Thing You Do! is going to reunite this Friday to raise money for COVID-19 Relief
• The Atlantic interesting profile of Sarah Barnett, the TV Executive who keeps taking giant risks that pay off (hi, Killing Eve) 

After the jump Laika's generosity, Schitt's Creek's LGBTQ power, Madonna's 'Blonde Ambition' anniversary, Disney live stream, the new Dune and more...

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