Here is your Open Post for tonight’s Emmy Awards, which air (if you are in America) on ABC at 8 pm, I think. The Emmy site says 7 pm, but I guess that means that the Emmy red carpet coverage starts at 7 pm. Your Open Post is being hosted by my love, that gorgeous English bitch known as Benedict “Cumby” Cumberbatch. Cumby will be at the Emmys. He actually did some campaigning for his nomination and his Emmy, although we normally think of “campaigns” as just for the Academy Awards. Cumby really mad himself available for more American press earlier this year when Sherlock’s second (fantastic) season was about to come to PBS. I like to think that he really likes that Sherlock has been embraced by America, and that he’s proud of his Emmy nomination.
Because of the funky Emmy rules, Sherlock is considered a “miniseries or movie” rather than a proper episodic drama (which is what it really is). Cumby is nominated for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie” for A Scandal in Belgravia (which, if you haven’t seen, is one of the best things EVER, in the history of time). I think Cumby’s inclusion in the Miniseries/Movie part is actually good news, because I think that means he’s got a better shot at winning. He’s up against Kevin Costner, Idris Elba, Clive Owen (sigh!), Bill Paxton and Woody Harrelson. Don’t you think Cumby’s chances are pretty good? I do. And beyond that, Sherlock is nominated for a slew of other awards too (including a nomination for Martin Freeman/Dr. Watson). You can see the full list of nominations here.
So, will Cumby have a shiny award to bring home to England? If he wins, will he do a special Cumby Dance? That is my way of introducing my new favorite video ever – Benedict dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at some kind of wedding. I LOVE HIM.
That is the dance he will do at OUR wedding!!
Here are some photos of Benedict on Saturday in LA, at the BAFTA TV Tea party. He looks SO sexy to me. Go ahead and yell at me. I don’t care!!!! I would hit that like a house on fire. Like a bitchy, pale, English house on fire.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
It’s Sophie’s Choice all over again! Don Draper vs. Walter White . . . both winners in my book. Hope it’s a good night for both MM and BB.
Totally- but I’m leaning towards Walter White.
Love both MM and BB, but I believe Cranston (aka Walter) deserves the Emmy–he is just beyond amazing. And I loooove Aaron Paul (Jesse)–hope he wins for best supporting actor.
Why is he orange and splotchy?
Not enough sunscreen?
Only applied fake tan to his forehead?
He actually looks pretty good here, ignoring the splotching.
He was on stage in Danny Boyle’s “Frankenstein” last year alternating the roles of Frankenstein and the Creature with Jonny Lee Miller. The “splotches” on his forehead are scars from where the make-up used for the Creature burned him.
My maiden name is Benedict…. Not in a million years would I have thought to name my child that. “Eggs and Arnold” come to mind with the tease.
He is a cute guy!
My goodness- this man is the opposite of sexy/attractive in my book.
I agree.
Second that
I know,hey? I might look twice because he’s strange looking for sure…but then, meh! Nothing to look at here folks – carry on!!
I agree. He looks really scary to me. His eyes look like creepy cat eyes. They are way too small for his face.
SO not attractive in any way. I really, really don’t get his appeal.
Ew
Yes, double ew. He’s got beady little eyes. So not attractive to me. I don’t get the appeal either.
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I agree. He kind of looks like a lizard.
I like the story about the pig and goat the most interesting.
And they’re right about the hideous human who did nothing, while the pig went out to save it.
EDIT: sorry, did not mean to comment that to your lizard-comment 😉
I’m with you on that (Think Kevin Bacon with Botox), but I would like to see anyone dancing to Thriller. I miss Michael Jackson.
He is gorgeous! Hope he wins.
I would hit it with the angry fist of a God
You gotta watch Benny in movement to “get” him. Once you hear that voice and watch him move, it’ll all be over for you. Full lips, beautiful eyes, them cheekbones, and seriously though, that voice! If anyone here hasn’t seen Sherlock, do it! You’ll love it so much. And you will begin to understand the magnetism of the Cumberbatch. I, like most people, initially saw him and was like, gross. no thanks. But… you gotta watch Sherlock!
Here’s the trailer for the first season:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcFHeTaS9ew
He looks like an alien or Tilda Swinton’s brother.
Hah! Now I can’t stop wondering what his children with Tilda Swinton would look like. Crazy eyed alien babies.
I love me some CumberBitchy. Yummm….
I don’t see any beauty here. He’s attractive in a strange way, but not beautiful.
noooooo thank you!
he’s all yours ladies.
I agree with you. I think he is talented, but I don’t find him attractive look wise at all.
I love him. I love his self-confident snarkiness. There is an underlying smoldering intelligence there as well that I find VERY attractive. Or maybe I’m just projecting.
Yuck. Sorry but I just don’t get his appeal at all. He looks like a reptile. An ugly reptile. Beauty really *is* in the eye of the beholder isn’t it lol.
Agree. He’s more funny looking than handsome.
january jones never disappoints.
she has managed to nail her most hideous look to date.
a gorgeous woman who goes out of her way to actually look ugly.
The appeal of Cumberbatch doesn’t translate to still photographs. You have to see him in “Sherlock” to get it.
I highly recommend everyone watch it- not just because he’s amazing, but because it’s really, really, really good. Seriously.
I’ve seen him in Sherlock, and nope, he doesn’t do anything for me in motion either. He is definitely/obviously an acquired taste looks wise. Good actor though. 🙂
His eyes are intensely blue, but yes I would give him good loving if I wasn’t already married. I like his muscled arms.
Nicole Kidmans lips looked crazy, yikes. And I can’t believe she is playing GK. Ugh. No, just no.
Clive! <3
CLIVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE!!!!! Julie Bowen looked like she wanted to give him a beej right then and there.
I find Jimmy Kimmel very sexy…
Also, does anyone else think that Julie Bowen is jealous of Sofia Vergara? I always feel so awkward when the two of them are on interviews together. But team Sofia!
Not sure about jealousy but the whole I can’t stand next to her because she is so gorgeous is getting old. Sophia is sexy and cute, but she grates on me when I have to hear her for too long.
I think a woman that is confident would appreciate another woman that is attractive, but she wouldn’t feel less next to her. Different taste for everyone.
Breaking Bad all the way. I’ve watched MM from the beginning and like many things and people on it, but Draper as a character requires a limited range compared with Walter White.
Plus could not love anyone more than Jessie.
Though I love Sherlock AND Damien Lewis performances as well! They both deserve it more than Hamm.
I like Modern Family. I’ve seen it a few times. But I hate how the Emmy’s get stuck in a loop and praise certain shows and never allow newer shows in the running. I don’t Modern Family or Mad Men are the best out there. But they will probably win and shows more deserving will go to the wayside.
just so wrong.
Modern Family is funny but not nearly as funny as it was early on. They are reaching for material now, imo. So it’s definitely time to step aside and give some other shows a chance.
Jon Cryer does not deserve an Emmy. Alex Baldwin was robbed!!
I felt like all the other nominees were like “Really??!!! I lost to THAT guy?!!!”
Emmy Yo Jessie!!!!
Sooo happy for Aaron Paul! Seems like such a nice guy, so talented and humble, plus what a great speech!
And on a more gossipy note, how hot is Amy Poehler looking? Her fabulous cleavage when she was presenting really surprised me. Who knew she had such a great rack? The best revenge really is looking good.
Amy looks great but I’m puzzled by who she needs revenge on? I thought she & I Will Arnett were amicably parted? Have I missed something?
I’m sure it was very amicable and all, I really have no idea. It’s just always sweet to show an ex what he’s missing I guess.
They are so friendly they were out with the kids together the other day walking.. I am sure they see each other every day because of the kids. The kids are probably right now still in the home and he comes by until things are more settled.
Amy dumped Will story will be in next week’s Usweekly.Thats why she has been so happy post split.”Poor Will”
I never understood when people say that She/He is showing the ex what they are missing.
How are they missing something if they don’t want it anymore. I mean if you don’t want the other person does it matter how the package is dressed up or displayed. Especially if you know what is in the unwrapped package.
Amy looks great and seemed very happy and everything post break up. Which just shows how this relationship was OVER a long time ago. SAD.
Relax Lisa, I’m not talking about your precious Jolie or She Who Must Not Be Named. “Especially if you know what is in the unwrapped package.” WTF?
Look, if you’ve never made an extra bit of effort to look good, knowing you’d be seeing an ex at some event you’d both be attending, then you’re a better person than most. Even if you don’t want the other person back.
Dear God Sofia is stunning!
That dress! Her figure!!
Seth McFarland looks like the rebel Osmond brother who ran away from home.
Every time I see him all I think of is Peter Brady of the Brady Bunch.
lol
Wow huge upset by Damien! But well and truly deserved. Hamm and Hall looked disappointed
Damien’s real accent is soooo surprising after seeing him in both Band of Brothers and Homeland–definitely sounds Eton ! Nice shout out to wife Narcissa Malfoy.
ah he’s married to Narcissa Malfoy???? Love him even more!
Narcissa Malfoy is the name of a human woman?
It’s looking like a Homeland sweep…
YAY!
What happened to Tracy Morgan? He passed out onstage?
No way! I hope he’s ok. 😉
Jimmy Kimmel called Tracy to lie down on the stage, and for the viewers to tweet that Tracy was passed out, so that people who weren’t watching would tune in…so yea..strange.. hahahaha
So stupid.
So far a mixed bag for the winners. As astounding as Cranston is in BB, Damian was great in Homeland, particularly the vest episode. Deserved, as is Claire’s. And yay for Aaron Paul.
WTF Jon Cryer? No offense to Jon, but come on! There are some amazing comedies on right now, and that’s who they award it to?
I still enjoy Modern Family, but it’s not quite as funny and I am growing tired of the actors clogging up all the nominations. They’re all great, but so are a lot of other people.
Happy for Julia, but really wanted Amy to win.
Agree. My theory: Cryer got it for Endurance. He finally got rid of one douchebag only to be given a second as a co star.
Ah, the sympathy vote.
The guy who played Tio Salamanca on breaking bad should have won the Emmy. The guy from Mad Men (young Jewish copywriter) was good, but Tio said so much with just his face, and bell.
YOU ARE TOTALLY COMPLETELY CORRECT.
He deserved it bu did not win because no one knows him amongst the Emmy voters.
“last time to look at me, Hector!”
I really wanted GIANCARLO ESPOSITO aka ‘Gus Fringe’ to win that emmy. He was soo badass as that character. Dammit! He owned that role to the very end. Well, at least another Breaking Bad cast member won ..Aaron Paul. He was great too. And I think next year will be Anna’s year. She was spot on this season. CAN YOU TELL I LOVE THIS SHOW??
I am SO not a fan of Skyler. Not Anna Gunn’s fault though, her acting is good.
Just finished binging on season 2 of Sherlock. Oh. My. God. I am in love with this man. Seriously, I feel giddy just watching him.
Who is his date for the night?
I wish I knew! More to the point, I wish I were his date!
Ben arrived with his Sherlock co-star Martin Freeman. So, no date 💓
64th Annual Emmys…50 Shades of Spray Tans
LOL! Love it! 😀
I’m so glad this lizard didn’t win.
Oops! Produced!! Not directed!
Kevin Costner?? Jeez.
Kaiser, you’re highlarious. I just got done reading your post on Gaga’s weight gain and how when you gave up the drank you lost weight (I’m paraphrasing, but whatever, I’m on my 2nd cocktail). Anyway, I love how this post reads like you are tipsy and proclaiming your love for this, ahem, pale bitch. I think he’s nauseating but I love you’re enthusiasm. =D
Do not find Benedict Cumberbatch attractive. I do, however, go all inappropriate fangirl over Arthur Darville from “Doctor Who” (I will soooo miss the Ponds.) Jon Cryer over all those other guys? Can’t see it. And I do wish Sophia Vergara would just not speak for a little while. I find her tiresome. Of course, I’m sure 98% of the world finds me tiresome, so it’s all good.
Hmmm….no. Still unattractive.
I’m glad Kevin Costner won,he is a bona fide movie Star,watch Diner,Dances with Wolves,BullDurham,Field of Dreams,and he wrote the screenplay,directed and starred in Hatfields and MaCoys,not to say there weren’t other good performances, but as a career return,this was a good one! Good for him!
Nicole Kidman is perfection.
Her dress and its color suits her so well.
So happy Aaron Paul won for Breaking Bad! Even HE almost forgot to thank his fiancee and he is completely in love so maybe it is really hard to remember to thank your spouse.
As much as I love Homeland I do not think Damian Lewis should have won – It should have gone to Jon Hamm or mos def Bryan Cranston.
Cranston and the show are so brilliant.
Kimmel sucked and I love him – it was one of the worst Emmys ever. The cherry on top being Costner winning at the end. White men can do no wrong – if Costner was black or a woman he’d never get work again but even he gets work.
Agree with what u said about Cranston & BB but Cranston already has won three & certainly will get one next year for final season of BB. I love MM & Hamm but DDraper is too one note a character to permit a full display of complicated actor range. In contrast, both Walter White & Sergeant Brody require the actor to be a villain while awakening feelings of empathy and even identification from the audience.
I’m actually starting to be bored with Don Draper. I am tired of his perpetual existential angst. Perhaps only the invention of Prozac can address this in the shows timeline.
I keep reading comments about how “one note” the Don Draper character is. I almost feel like I’ve been watching a different show than you guys.
I always found Draper to be a remarkably complex character. Yes, a lot of it is camouflaged and mired in a secret past that he tries to hide, but I find Draper to very layered, just in a more subtle way than Walter, which I think is required in order for the Draper character to appear to be in complete control at all times. He’s not a mess like Walt, but that doesn’t mean he’s “one note”.
Also, Breaking Bad is phenomenal but A Paul and Cranston are really the stars. Mad Men has an incredibly talented cast, with everyone carrying their own weight, and bringing something amazing to the table. Even the supporting characters are on a different level.
@originalkitten–ITA about MM supporting cast. Ring on a different level. They keep me watching the show. I am far more interested in what happens to Pete Campbell than DD now though. I also love the sheer stylishness & perfection of the shows look.
Love this thread – great comments …. you all have given me a lot to think about as I watch the new season of Homeland this wknd. I’m still only on season 3 of Breaking Bad!
I think Mad Men hit a lull with the Megan character so it didn’t give Jon Hamm as much to work with, thus his lack of an Emmy this year. I sometimes think maybe Matt Weiner is secretly in love with Jessica Pare who plays Megan on Mad Men because he is always defending the character and gave her dominant screentime and storylines. He seems too smart for that so he must be thinking with another part of his body other than the brain.
To the writer of this article:
Please note that I say the following in the most respectful of ways. The video you have of Benedict Cumberbatch dancing to “Thriller” is not a great thing to be sharing. The video was stolen off of a private Facebook account that was hacked (it belonged to his ex-girlfriend, Olivia Poulet). Both Cumberbatch and Poulet have not given permission to have it distributed and have also requested that it not be shared online. Again, not to be disrespectful, just wanted you to know.
I just what to show my support to what Vika posted. That’s a stolen video so sharing it here was a bit not good.
Umm…reluctantly agree with Vika and this lady. Very reluctantly, but if it was stolen, it’s not in the Cumberbitch spirit to keep showing it.
Jared Harris didn’t win??? I was rooting for him :((
So sad that cumberbatch didn’t win. We play this game each time there is a post about him. He doesn’t photograph well. He’s stunning on screen. I’m on the Cumbercrush crew. Gah. Love him.
=( =( =( clive owen playing my beloved and insane hemingway…i hate clive owen…has anyone seen the movie? is it good?
Ahhh, Cumberbatch. You posh snobbers, you. As a slave to all things clever, British, and male, I even just recently asked my own mother (a minister’s wife!) if she was yet a Cumberbitch. After her eyes became wide as saucers I proceeded to initiate her with six episodes of Sherlock and Third Star… she is one now. Hehehe.
Cumberbatch is another somewhat good looking Brit with a longish head, ala Damien Lewis (although I think Lewis is the more handsome of the two.)
Jon Cryer has an Emmy and Amy Poehler doesn’t.I hate this.And Modern Family again?Really?!
I have to say that sometimes this guy, BC, looks good sometimes and other times he looks sTrAnGE. His best feature would be the color of his eyes…although they seem set too far apart. Still, he can work it …at times… sometimes…when he doesn’t look weird and, as many posters have said, lizard-like.
Hold up. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were each other’s dates for the Emmys? That can’t be right. Even people who don’t want to stir up gossip by bringing a date-date still usually bring a parent or a friend or their agent or a charity contest winner or SOMEONE as their date. And why would Martin Freeman leave his wife at home? Nope, there’s got to be another explanation … like maybe his date is in witness protection and/or horribly and tragically disfigured? (Or something else that would convince people not to take pictures?)
And more important, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey should have won in a tie.