Dinklage is well deserving of Emmy nomination

Tyrion Lannister Character Feature

I usually don't get too excited when the Emmy nominations are announced. But, outside of a few glaring exceptions, I felt like the nominating panel did its homework this year, particularly when it came to highlighting Peter Dinklage. 

Dinklage was nominated as best supporting actor in a drama for his role as Tyrion Lannister in HBO's "Game of Thrones." Dinklage is a short person who refuses to play roles that denigrate his height, and anyone who watches Dinklage for five minutes sees an actor at the top of his game. In fact, after about a half hour, I told myself Dinklage would get an Emmy at some point for this role. 

His nomination is especially noteworty when you think about the terrific "Game of Thrones" cast around him. As I noted last month, by all means give this series a look. 

On the downside of the Emmy nominations, it's sickening that "Treme" didn't earn a single nomination. When you factor in that producer David Simon's "The Wire" earned just one nomination over five seasons, you begin to wonder whether the business can't handle series with predominantly black casts. I'd like to think otherwise but you have to wonder. 

Update on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 9:25 PM by Logan Molen

I usually don't have much success predicting major awards but I hit on this one: Dinklage picked up the Emmy tonight for best supporting actor in a drama.

Well deserved. 

'Game of Thrones" another terrific HBO hit

Ep.10 - Recap

I'm on vacation and have been wasting time catching up on some backed-up DVR recordings, including HBO's grisly but seductive "Game of Thrones."

The 10-part series based on a fantasy novel concluded Season 1 on Sunday, and left viewers with lots of tasty threads to ponder. Like HBO's "Rome" from a few years ago, "Game of Thrones" is a lavish period piece filled with violence, sex and wonderful political storylines.

And befitting most HBO series, the acting from a large and deep cast is terrific. And, as "The Wire" taught us, don't fall in love with characters because they may not stay long. Case in point is Season 1 lead Sean Bean, whose character Lord Stark was beheaded on orders from a punk kid unsuited for his new role as king. 

If you have HBO, by all means catch this series. If not, look for it on Netflix or the inevitable DVD box set and prep yourself for what looks to be an exciting Season 2.