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Culture Archive

Archives for September 2015

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Watch: Jon Hamm won an Emmy — after 16 triesWatch: Jon Hamm won an Emmy — after 16 tries
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“I would not be standing here without you.”

By Emily St. James
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Game of Thrones has officially won the most Emmys of any series in a single yearGame of Thrones has officially won the most Emmys of any series in a single year
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It beat The West Wing.

By Caroline Framke
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Watch: Jon Stewart’s Emmy speech is all about how scary life is when you’re not on TVWatch: Jon Stewart’s Emmy speech is all about how scary life is when you’re not on TV
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“There are tables with food, but you can’t take it!”

By Emily St. James
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The HBO Now password Andy Samberg gave out at the Emmys worked — for a minuteThe HBO Now password Andy Samberg gave out at the Emmys worked — for a minute
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It was fun while it lasted.

By Caroline Framke
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Transparent creator at the Emmys: “We have a trans civil rights problem”Transparent creator at the Emmys: “We have a trans civil rights problem”
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Watch Jill Soloway’s deeply personal and deeply political speech

By Emily St. James
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Andy Samberg delivered the only Donald Trump take that mattersAndy Samberg delivered the only Donald Trump take that matters
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“Sure, Donald Trump seems racist ... what else?”

By Matthew Yglesias
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Emmys 2015: Watch Jon Hamm and Kerry Washington be revolted by Andy SambergEmmys 2015: Watch Jon Hamm and Kerry Washington be revolted by Andy Samberg
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The Emmys are just as overwhelmed by Peak TV as you are.

By Caroline Framke
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The complete list of 2015 Emmys winnersThe complete list of 2015 Emmys winners
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Check out all the victors in one place.

By Caroline Framke
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The Emmy nominees we love to Google the most, mappedThe Emmy nominees we love to Google the most, mapped
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Which shows and actors we love in every category.

By Margarita Noriega
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2015 Emmy Awards picks and predictions2015 Emmy Awards picks and predictions
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We’re betting on a big night for Game of Thrones, Transparent, and The Daily Show.

By Emily St. James
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Emmys 2015: Start time, schedule, and what to expectEmmys 2015: Start time, schedule, and what to expect
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Host Andy Samberg has a lot on his plate.

By Caroline Framke
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Lady Gaga’s latest music video is a brilliant PSA about respecting survivors of rapeLady Gaga’s latest music video is a brilliant PSA about respecting survivors of rape
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Everest wants to be Gravity for mountain climbing. It sorta succeeds.Everest wants to be Gravity for mountain climbing. It sorta succeeds.
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Welcome to the rise of the immersive, “you are there!” IMAX extravaganza.

By Emily St. James
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Doctor Who, but were too embarrassed to askEverything you ever wanted to know about Doctor Who, but were too embarrassed to ask
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The new season starts on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know to dive in with that episode.

By Emily St. James
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Beyoncé’s latest performance is a sweeping, gorgeous reminder of just how good she isBeyoncé’s latest performance is a sweeping, gorgeous reminder of just how good she is
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There are very few singers in Bey’s vocal league.

By Caroline Framke