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Andrew Carden

Andrew Carden is a contributing writer at Gold Derby and writes about all things Oscar on his blog, The Awards Connection. When he’s not on Twitter, lamenting Thelma Ritter’s 0-for-6 record in Best Supporting Actress, Andrew works in Massachusetts politics.
THE KOMINSKY METHOD (L to R) PAUL REISER as MARTIN in episode 302 of THE KOMINSKY METHOD Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2021 2021 Emmys: Will Paul Reiser (‘The Kominsky Method’) finally triumph on his 11th career nomination?

2021 Emmys: Will Paul Reiser (‘The Kominsky Method’) finally triumph on his 11th career nomination?

Andrew Carden July 23, 2021
Among the most familiar faces at the Emmys in the 1990s was Paul Reiser who, as creator and star of Mad About You, amassed a... Read More
john-lithgow_0 2021 Emmys: Will John Lithgow (‘Perry Mason’) tie Ed Asner’s Emmy wins record?

2021 Emmys: Will John Lithgow (‘Perry Mason’) tie Ed Asner’s Emmy wins record?

Andrew Carden July 21, 2021
With six wins on 12 nominations, John Lithgow is an unimpeachable Emmy favorite. This year, with his 13th career bid, this time in Drama Supporting... Read More
jean-smart-emmys 2021 Emmys: Jean Smart (‘Hacks,’ ‘Mare of Easttown’) is on the verge of joining an elite group of double Emmy winners

2021 Emmys: Jean Smart (‘Hacks,’ ‘Mare of Easttown’) is on the verge of joining an elite group of double Emmy winners

Andrew Carden July 13, 2021
Over the course of Emmy history, six actors have scored two trophies in the same year for different performances. This year, with her acclaimed nominated... Read More
159379_Screen_Shot_2021-04-25_at_6.54.43_PM-H-2021-1619403603-928x523-1 2021 Oscars: After chaotic awards season, Youn Yuh-jung (‘Minari’) scores history-making Best Supporting Actress win

2021 Oscars: After chaotic awards season, Youn Yuh-jung (‘Minari’) scores history-making Best Supporting Actress win

Andrew Carden April 26, 2021
On the heels of a whirlwind awards season that saw the Best Supporting Actress race without a commanding front-runner, Youn Yuh-jung has emerged victorious for... Read More
HILLBILLY ELEGY: Glenn Close as Mamaw 2021 Oscars: On her 8th bid, will Glenn Close (‘Hillbilly Elegy’) triumph like Geraldine Page or fall short like Peter O’Toole?

2021 Oscars: On her 8th bid, will Glenn Close (‘Hillbilly Elegy’) triumph like Geraldine Page or fall short like Peter O’Toole?

Andrew Carden April 5, 2021
A beloved, veteran actor considered sorely overdue for an Oscar win on their eighth career nomination. It’s an apt description of Glenn Close, this year... Read More
andra-day-vanessa-kirby-2021-oscar-best-actress 2021 Oscars: How Andra Day (‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’) or Vanessa Kirby (‘Pieces of a Woman’) could be the 13th Best Actress winner to be the lone nominee from her film

2021 Oscars: How Andra Day (‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’) or Vanessa Kirby (‘Pieces of a Woman’) could be the 13th Best Actress winner to be the lone nominee from her film

Andrew Carden March 18, 2021
Over the course of Oscar history, 12 leading ladies have scored the Best Actress trophy as the only nomination from their film. This year, not... Read More
THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 (L to R) JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT as Richard Schultz, AARON SORKIN Director/Writer, J.C. MACKENZIE as Thomas Foran in THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7. Cr. NIKO TAVERNISE/NETFLIX © 2020 2021 Oscars: Will the Academy go all in with Aaron Sorkin (‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’) this year?

2021 Oscars: Will the Academy go all in with Aaron Sorkin (‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’) this year?

Andrew Carden February 19, 2021
With an Oscar, BAFTA Award, two Golden Globes, five Emmys and two WGA Awards under his belt, Aaron Sorkin is among the most recognized and... Read More
the-father-hopkins 2021 Oscars: ‘The Father’ poised to be latest role to score the Best Play Actor Tony and an Oscar nomination

2021 Oscars: ‘The Father’ poised to be latest role to score the Best Play Actor Tony and an Oscar nomination

Andrew Carden February 17, 2021
In 2016, Frank Langella took home the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play – his fourth career Tony win – for his riveting... Read More
oscars-glenn-close-amy-adams-vanessa-kirby-ellen-burstyn 2021 Oscars: Glenn Close & Amy Adams (‘Hillbilly Elegy’) and Ellen Burstyn & Vanessa Kirby (‘Pieces of a Woman’) could be latest Oscar-nominated mother-daughter duos

2021 Oscars: Glenn Close & Amy Adams (‘Hillbilly Elegy’) and Ellen Burstyn & Vanessa Kirby (‘Pieces of a Woman’) could be latest Oscar-nominated mother-daughter duos

Andrew Carden February 10, 2021
n 1987, Olympia Dukakis and Cher (Moonstruck) made history as the first actresses to score Oscar wins for portraying a mother and daughter in the... Read More
donald-sutherland-1 Golden Globes: Donald Sutherland is (‘The Undoing’) on the verge of tying TV Supporting Actor record

Golden Globes: Donald Sutherland is (‘The Undoing’) on the verge of tying TV Supporting Actor record

Andrew Carden February 7, 2021
With nine career nominations, across categories in both film and television, Donald Sutherland is a true mainstay at the Golden Globes. This year, exactly five... Read More
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