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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.
david-hyde-pierce-bebe-neuwirth 2022 Emmys: Will ‘Julia’ bring past winners David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth back to the Emmys?

2022 Emmys: Will ‘Julia’ bring past winners David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth back to the Emmys?

Andrew Carden April 19, 2022
Among the most familiar faces at the Emmys in the 1990s were David Hyde Pierce and Bebe Neuwirth, honored for their iconic turns on Frasier... Read More
Joel-Coen-Tragedy-Of-MacBeth 2022 Oscars: Is ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ poised to be latest Shakespeare adaptation to make an awards season splash?

2022 Oscars: Is ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ poised to be latest Shakespeare adaptation to make an awards season splash?

Andrew Carden November 22, 2021
With a combined 31 Oscar nominations among them, including 10 wins, writer/director Joel Coen and actors Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand are among the most... Read More
tick, tick...BOOM! (L-R) ANDREW GARFIELD as JONATHAN LARSON in tick, tick...BOOM!. Cr. MACALL POLAY/NETFLIX © 2021 2022 Oscars: Andrew Garfield (‘tick, tick… BOOM!’) could be the 21st Best Actor nominee from a musical

2022 Oscars: Andrew Garfield (‘tick, tick… BOOM!’) could be the 21st Best Actor nominee from a musical

Andrew Carden November 19, 2021
2021 is proving a gangbusters year for actor Andrew Garfield. First, he scored stellar notices for his turn as notorious televangelist Jim Bakker in The... Read More
nicole-kidman-nina-arianda-being-the-ricardos 2022 Oscars: Nicole Kidman and Nina Arianda (‘Being the Ricardos’) may be latest stars nominated for turns as real-life actresses

2022 Oscars: Nicole Kidman and Nina Arianda (‘Being the Ricardos’) may be latest stars nominated for turns as real-life actresses

Andrew Carden November 19, 2021
Among this year’s Oscars contenders in the bustling Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress fields are Oscar and Emmy winner Nicole Kidman and Tony winner... Read More
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
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