‘Barry’s’ Bill Hader and ‘Watchmen’s’ Nicole Kassell among DGA Awards winners

Tulsa native Bill Hader has been honored for his directorial skills on his acclaimed HBO dark comedy series “Barry.”  

Already a two-time Emmy Award winner for his acting on the series, Hader won Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series Saturday for his work on the episode “ronny/lily” at the 72nd annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles.

In the dramatic television series category,  Nicole Kassell won the DGA Award for helming the pilot of HBO’s “Watchmen.” As previously reported, the first episode, titled “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice,” recreated the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and established the acclaimed show as set in an alternate-reality version of Tulsa. 

Bill Hader at 2020’s Golden Globes

Bill Hader’s 10 best performances of all time (so far)

He left SNL on May 18, 2013, at the end of the 2013 season to pursue other career opportunities and based on his body of work since his departure, I’d say he succeeded in effectively branching out. He even achieved his dream of directing with his HBO series Barry, he’s directed five episodes so far.

Also, I just wanted to share this imagery with everyone. Hader apparently worked as an usher at a movie theater in college but was fired for spoiling the ending of Titanic to noisy patrons. I keep imagining him screaming “HEY JACK DIES! NOW SHUT UP!” Or better yet, “THE BOAT SINKS!” And now I can’t stop laughing. Anyway, here’s my list of his top 10 performances (so far). (via Rachel Roth at HiddenRemote)

‘Barry’ picks up four nominations for Critics Choice Awards

BARRY (HBO) – 4

Best Comedy Series

Best Actor in a Comedy Series – Bill Hader

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Anthony Carrigan

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Henry Winkler (link)

The Critics Choice Awards air January 12th, 2020, on the CW network beginning 7EST

‘Barry’ up for Golden Globe awards

See full list of nominees here!

Bill on ‘In Bed’ with Nick and Megan

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IT Chapter Two Gets December 4K, Blu-ray Release with Tons of Extras, Director Commentary

Just in time to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, come back and play when IT Chapter Two arrives on 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. Fans can also own IT Chapter Two via purchase from digital retailers beginning November 19 and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 10th. You can Pre-order It Chapter Two right now.