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Evan Rachel Wood snags Golden Globe nomination

We had the Screen Actors Guild nominations yesterday, and today it's time for the Golden Globes. No nominations for our homeboy, Michael C. Hall, or his hit cable show "Dexter," but his fellow Raleigh native Evan Rachel Wood (left) did snag a nomination for her supporting role in the HBO miniseries, "Mildred Pierce."

And unlike the SAG shutout, Hollywood Foreign Press had plenty of love for Showtime's newest (and excellent) drama, "Homeland," which is filmed in Charlotte. Those kudos are deserved, but I can't get over the fact that "Breaking Bad" isn't in the Best Drama Series category. Nothing against the other nominees, because they are all very fine, but you just can't leave "Breaking Bad" off that list. Period.

HBO led everyone -- by a mile -- with 18 nominations. Of the TV nominations, "Mildred Pierce" (HBO) and "Downton Abbey" (Masterpiece) led with 4 each.

Keep reading for the rest of the television nominees (for a full list including film nominees, check out the Golden Globe website).

Esquire magazine loves Evan Rachel Wood too

"Mildred Pierce's" Evan Rachel Wood is clearly having a moment: We can barely browse through the Web without running into a story on the TV and movie star, accompanied by provocative photos.

The latest comes from Esquire magazine, which in its May issue proclaims her a "Woman We Love."

The brief piece reveals new (well, to me) info about the Raleigh native. For instance, Evan has written her will and wants to be cremated. She wants some of her ashes spread at a field next to her dad's Theatre in the Park.

You can read more here.

What to Watch on Sunday: 'Mildred Pierce' conclusion tops crowded night

Mildred Pierce (9pm, HBO) - The final two parts of this five-part mini series unfold in the last 1930s, when Mildred's business booms but her relationship with her 17-year-old daughter becomes more strained. Evan Rachel Wood debuts tonight as the adult Veda, who is busy working her way up the social ladder and blossoming as an opera singer.

The Comedy Awards (9pm, Comedy Central) - The first annual ceremony celebrating comedy in film, TV and the internet. A "Comedy Icon Award" goes to Eddie Murphy and someone receives the "Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence." Attendees include Alec Baldwin, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Andy Samberg. The Roots are the house band. This will also air on Spike, VH1, TVLand, and CMT.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - I don't know if they can top last week's craziness, but Gary Busey is still around, so they'll try. Tonight the contestants organize a marketing event for a skin care product, and Busey's undisciplined approach jeopardizes the task.

Brothers & Sisters (9pm, NBC) - In a special two-hour episode, Kevin and Scotty are faced with losing Olivia when her brother shows up seeking custody, and Saul and Nora learn of the death of their mother, Ida.

Upstairs Downstairs (9pm, UNC-TV) - This 2010 Masterpiece Theatre project continues the original 1970s 'Upstairs Downstairs' story, which left off in 1930. In tonight's installment, Sir Hallam and Agnes Holland move into the Bellamy family's former residence, 165 Eaton Place. Agnes turns to a domestic employment agency run by Rose Buck (original series star Jean Marsh), who worked for the Bellamy family as a parlor maid. Here's a bit more info about what to expect in the new series, and a video clip. I never watched the first series, but I love 'Downton Abbey' too much not to give this one a try.

The Killing (10pm, AMC) - In the third part of AMC's gripping new drama series, police try to determine the connection between Rosie Larsen's murder and the grisly crime scene in the basement of the high school.

The Borgias (10pm, Showtime) - Tonight's episode (part three of a ten-part series) is particularly bloody and murderous. Cesare sends Micheletto to Naples to assassinate Cardinal Della Rovere, and young Juan is told he must kill a sweet Turkish prince.

Robert Redford loves Raleigh's Evan Rachel Wood

Raleigh native Evan Rachel Wood begins tearing up the small screen in part four of HBO's mini-series "Mildred Pierce," which airs on Sunday nights.

In the meanwhile, you can read about her and view some glam photos in this Los Angeles Times magazine piece.

There's a brief mention of her NC roots, as well as news about her upcoming projects.

One of those projects includes working with screen legend Robert Redford, who has some nice praise for the 23-year-old actress: “She can split atoms. I mean, she can rip into someone—create a really hot existence for a character. She has a kind of bite to her work, but if you look at it carefully, it’s never overplayed. There’s something in her that enjoys going to that darker edge, but she’s capable of going right back into the light again.”

What to Watch on Sunday: 'Mildred Pierce' on HBO, finales on Showtime

NCAA Tournament (2pm and 5pm, CBS) - The games continue. Virginia Commonwealth plays Kansas at 2:20 and UNC takes on Kentucky at 5:05.

Martha Stewart Presents: The Men Who Make Us Laugh (8pm, Hallmark) - Martha interviews Seth Myers and Conan O'Brien.

Secret Millionaire (8pm, ABC) - South Florida internet entrepreneur John Ferber makes do on welfare-level income for six days while living on Skid Row in downtown LA.

Bob's Burgers (8:30pm, Fox) - Bob and Gene bond over "spaghetti westerns." Louise feels left out and Tina channels her aggression into a conflict-resolution program.

Mildred Pierce (9pm, HBO) - In the first two parts of a five-part adaptation of James M. Cain's 1941 novel, Depression-era housewife Mildred Pierce (Kate Winslet) searches for work to maintain a middle class lifestyle after her husband leaves her alone in California with two young daughters. Raleigh native Evan Rachel Wood stars as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda. Cowritten and directed by Todd Haynes and also featuring recent Oscar winner Melissa Leo. Read our review.

Californication (9pm, Showtime) - In the Season 4 finale, Hank (David Duchovney) waits for his sentence to be handed down. While he waits, he attends a film kick-off party, where he sees Karen with her date and gets surprising news about Becca. Eddie Nero (Rob Lowe) shows up and causes trouble.

Celebrity Apprentice (9pm, NBC) - The contestants produce a 30-second video for a video-phone product. One team works on a heartfelt ad that goes for emotions, the other team creates a video loaded with controversy. We just want to know when NeNe and Star fight!

Army Wives (9pm, Lifetime) - In the conclusion to last week's cliffhanger, the wives support each other as one Fort Marshall family must deal with an unexpected loss.

Shameless (10pm, Showtime) - In the Season 1 finale, Steve's actual occupation is revealed and he tries to persuade Fiona to leave town with him. Meanwhile, Frank goes into hiding when his and Karen's secret is spilled, and car thieves Lip and Ian get arrested.

"Mildred Pierce": Love, class and mother-daughter drama

A mother's love, depending on the quality, can do many things to a child; in simplest terms in can uplift or destroy. And then, there's how that child returns that mother love.

One answer can be found in "Mildred Pierce," (Sunday, 9 p.m. HBO), a gorgeously made, mostly successful five-part mini-series starring Kate Winslet and Raleigh's own Evan Rachel Wood, that explores a venomous mother-daughter relationship.
 

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