I'm still watching the reality shows and they were surprising this week.
On Top Chef Las Vegas, the contestants were surprised when they learned they had to cook vegetarian dishes in a steakhouse. Also, the shocked looks were hilarious. Also surprising, how weird the dishes were considering people all over the world eat vegetarian. The English eat rarebit, the French soufflees, the Italians all kinds of pasta with marinara sauce and even the Germans eat speitzel in cream sauce. A pleasant surprise was seeing Mike I. packing his knives and leaving. Hee hee hee.
On Project Runway, the contestants had to make something inspired from a previous winning look. Poor Logan, he's the only one left who's never won. It actually wasn't a surprise he was booted. His track record isn't that great. Gordana reallly needs to get away from her grey color. I know growing up in Bosnia couldn't have been fun, but you're in America now. Cheer up and get some real color into your designs.
On Models of the Runway, I was finally pleasantly surprised to find the models being competitive. Sure they talked behind each other's back before but this time Katie wasn't backing down on her double stick tape accusation. They need to talk to the Runway Moms. You never heard of spraying hair spray on yourself to keep your gown from falling down? BTW, the critics hate this show too and I really like it. I wasn't surprised at who was left out of the choosing at the end. Good thing Althea had first choice. Otherwise Irina may have stolen Tanisha.
Dancing With the Stars finally started weeding people out with double eliminations. This is a little backwards. They should've started with double eliminations to get the really sorry dancers out faster and allow more time in the earlier shows. Now we have to boot people we really like. Yes, I'm talking about Melissa Joan Hart who didn't tell people she had the flu. No boo hooing from her. Meanwhile, I'd like to ask, "What the heck is going on?" Why are there people still on the show who I don't care to see? Yes, that's you Joanna who?, Karina and her skeletal partner Aaron. Who said Aaron Carter is a star? The most he's known for is having Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan fight over him. Meanwhile, Joanna Krupa's trout pout is too scary for words. I think she only made it because she scored so high. Maybe the audience will get lucky and she'll get the flu or trip on her gown. We can only hope.
RW/RR Challenge: The Ruins was really good. BTW, Joel McHale is right. The show's logo does say The Runs. As usual the team challenge was no contest. At least they evened up the teams at a good time. I don't think they should even up the teams in relays. It would make the champions want to boot people to get rid of dead weight. Anyway, I was sure Veronica was going to go to the individual challenge but because of some wishy washiness and miscommunication, she lucked out and Ibis, who has been hiding out all season, was voted in. Hee hee hee. Man, who would think that Wes would volunteer for the challenge again? Is he crazy? His luck ran out this time because this challenge was made for the quick and sprightly Cohutta. Bye Wes! Surprises all around.
The Amazing Race was really surprising. I thought for sure that girl would eventually bite the bullet and go down the waterslide when she saw the Globetrotters show up. My jaw fell to the floor when she let them have their turn and pass her up.
Survivor was really surprising. I'm surprised how stupid the contestants are. They haven't learned to get rid of the immunity idols when they can. They haven't learned you can't really trust anyone. Somehow, they haven't learned they have to keep at the task during the challenges and stop looking to see what the other team's doing. Mostly, nobody seems to recognize strategizing when it's happening right in front of their face. Hmmm... 4 guys vote for Shambo, I wonder if they're in an alliance? Watch your backs ladies. You're chaff in a pile of wheat.
So anyway, the reality shows keep it real and keep the surprises coming. I'll comment again next week.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Why do the critics hate the good stuff?
I often wonder who the critics are and what makes them trustworthy? I don't think they have a good history of knowing what shows are going to pull in the audiences. Sometimes I think they love shows that are terribly boring or preachy. I really love it when shows they totally hate pull in big ratings.
Eastwick:
This show is a breath of fresh air. It's not only a show with women as the main characters but they're not suburban with high end jobs talking about their sex lives all of the time. Granted, this show needs more cool occultic things but I think it's trying to paint the background first. At least I hope it is. The women are relatable, funny and mysterious. The critics hate it.
Hank:
Kelsey Grammer has a character who's been knocked off of his high horse by reality and the economy. It's happened to a lot of people who can relate. Why is this show funny? Because it's a modern kind of Green Acres but with a couple of city raised kids too. It could be funnier if they did punch up the country hick setting. We in the audience love some stereotyping. Okay, so this show isn't super duper, but it's still good for a laugh. The critics hate it.
Okay, I'll tell you what shows I can't stand. Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, The Office, Private Practice, Californication, and Nip/Tuck. They're all ludicrous, redundant and have dialogue that makes me want to squirm uncomfortably. The critics love them. I watch one daytime soap opera to get my fill of ludicrous, redundant and sleazy dialogue storylines and that's enough. The 80's are over. How about characters living in the real world for once?
Eastwick:
This show is a breath of fresh air. It's not only a show with women as the main characters but they're not suburban with high end jobs talking about their sex lives all of the time. Granted, this show needs more cool occultic things but I think it's trying to paint the background first. At least I hope it is. The women are relatable, funny and mysterious. The critics hate it.
Hank:
Kelsey Grammer has a character who's been knocked off of his high horse by reality and the economy. It's happened to a lot of people who can relate. Why is this show funny? Because it's a modern kind of Green Acres but with a couple of city raised kids too. It could be funnier if they did punch up the country hick setting. We in the audience love some stereotyping. Okay, so this show isn't super duper, but it's still good for a laugh. The critics hate it.
Okay, I'll tell you what shows I can't stand. Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, The Office, Private Practice, Californication, and Nip/Tuck. They're all ludicrous, redundant and have dialogue that makes me want to squirm uncomfortably. The critics love them. I watch one daytime soap opera to get my fill of ludicrous, redundant and sleazy dialogue storylines and that's enough. The 80's are over. How about characters living in the real world for once?
Friday, October 23, 2009
Reality. Reality! Reality?
I do love my reality tv shows. It's not a universal love. I prefer the elimination kind where someone gets booted each week. At the same time, I hate lots of personal fake chat and the obvious fame hogs. You know most of those people on VH1 are there just because they want their friends and family to see them on the tv. You really think those chicks on the dating reality shows would really notice that guy? It's all about the benjamins.
Top Chef is really good this year with people who can cook and who don't make you want to punch the screen. I'm putting my $ on Kevin, the MIT grad, to win this. A guy who's way smart and can cook? Now that's sexy.
Survivor is a terrible snoozefest this season. Why aren't they doing 2 challenges? Do we really watch this show to watch people complain about the starvation, elements and having to live with annoying other people? Not really. Why aren't the contestants any smarter after what, 10 season? Jeff needs a script if he keeps stating the obvious. "You guys have been living in the rain for 5 days." "That's 1 vote coocoo and 1 vote nutsy." If my eyeballs roll anymore, I'll get ocular strain.
I can't even begin to watch the crying fatties on Biggest Loser. They need to change up the trainers because somehow, they think they're the stars. This year the contestants are really good looking in the faces so when they lose their weight, they'll be total hotties. Good thing too. I was getting sick of all the butterfaces. You know; the body's good but-her face isn't cute.
For some odd reason, the Amazing Race is losing it's amazingness. Maybe it's because they keep going to the same places every season. I'm putting my $ on the Globetrotters to win this year. Hello, they're trottin' the globe. Phil, the old pitstop placement suspenseful announcement is getting really old. What happened to the eating challenges? I loved when people had to eat a ton of food and then run to the pitstop. Now that's a race.
Project Runway is interesting this year. They have a bunch of young, hip, good looking people. Too bad it was filmed almost 2 years ago. Those fashions are now Aut. I feel the rush to get the series in the can too. What's up with giving only 1 day to make a dress? Really? How can you expect well made clothes that wow you. They barely have time to thread needles. I'm still rooting for Christopher on this one but he's fallen short ever since he teamed up with Epperson on one challenge.
Why is everybody dissing Models of the Runway. It's clever and the choosing of the models doesn't take away time from the original show. I really like seeing what the models eat. Not much ha ha ha.
Speaking of models, I do love this season of America's Next Top Model. It's the petite season. I still don't understand why they don't wear high heels at judging. No short person in fashion walks around in flats out of the house. I'm rooting for the Southern girl, Laura, whose grandmother makes her clothes. If you can pull that off, you are a model.
Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins is really good. The poor blue team is getting decimated and need to stop the bleeding. Finally, someone gave a big slap across the face to Veronica. If only Kenny could fall off of a cliff. Even though he's underhanded and devious, I like Evan the Canuck.
I'm loving the pageant shows. We know those contestants are all snarky starting with the toddlers to the married women.
I hate the makeover shows. I find the designers's taste subjective. Really? Huge polka dots with animal prints are cool? When did you have time to smoke weed?
I hate the fakey dating shows. Wait, I can't pretend to want to kiss you until they point the camera my way. Ick. You know those people don't act like that in real life.
The stand out show this year is Reality Hell. It's totally hilarious because not only does it spoof the reality show but it pulls a great prank on the person just looking for 15 minutes of fame. OMG, I loved The Widow episode. Also, it's nice they give real actors some work on a reality show.
Okay, lastly, the dancing shows. Dancing With the Stars is good but OMG, they started out with too many people. They should've done double eliminations for about 4 weeks. I'm putting my $ on Donny Osmond this year. Did you see that Argentine Tango? I would also like to see a pro win, who isn't too young to drink. So You Think You Can Dance needed to take a longer hiatus. I'm kind of sick of it and I think America may have the same feeling. Yeah, you're young, graceful and bendy. I also can't take Mary Murphy's primal scream again for a loooooong time.
Okay, I know there's a lot more reality tv out there, but I do need to end this blog. I'll blog on more tv genres cuz I just can't get enough tv. See you next blog.
Top Chef is really good this year with people who can cook and who don't make you want to punch the screen. I'm putting my $ on Kevin, the MIT grad, to win this. A guy who's way smart and can cook? Now that's sexy.
Survivor is a terrible snoozefest this season. Why aren't they doing 2 challenges? Do we really watch this show to watch people complain about the starvation, elements and having to live with annoying other people? Not really. Why aren't the contestants any smarter after what, 10 season? Jeff needs a script if he keeps stating the obvious. "You guys have been living in the rain for 5 days." "That's 1 vote coocoo and 1 vote nutsy." If my eyeballs roll anymore, I'll get ocular strain.
I can't even begin to watch the crying fatties on Biggest Loser. They need to change up the trainers because somehow, they think they're the stars. This year the contestants are really good looking in the faces so when they lose their weight, they'll be total hotties. Good thing too. I was getting sick of all the butterfaces. You know; the body's good but-her face isn't cute.
For some odd reason, the Amazing Race is losing it's amazingness. Maybe it's because they keep going to the same places every season. I'm putting my $ on the Globetrotters to win this year. Hello, they're trottin' the globe. Phil, the old pitstop placement suspenseful announcement is getting really old. What happened to the eating challenges? I loved when people had to eat a ton of food and then run to the pitstop. Now that's a race.
Project Runway is interesting this year. They have a bunch of young, hip, good looking people. Too bad it was filmed almost 2 years ago. Those fashions are now Aut. I feel the rush to get the series in the can too. What's up with giving only 1 day to make a dress? Really? How can you expect well made clothes that wow you. They barely have time to thread needles. I'm still rooting for Christopher on this one but he's fallen short ever since he teamed up with Epperson on one challenge.
Why is everybody dissing Models of the Runway. It's clever and the choosing of the models doesn't take away time from the original show. I really like seeing what the models eat. Not much ha ha ha.
Speaking of models, I do love this season of America's Next Top Model. It's the petite season. I still don't understand why they don't wear high heels at judging. No short person in fashion walks around in flats out of the house. I'm rooting for the Southern girl, Laura, whose grandmother makes her clothes. If you can pull that off, you are a model.
Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins is really good. The poor blue team is getting decimated and need to stop the bleeding. Finally, someone gave a big slap across the face to Veronica. If only Kenny could fall off of a cliff. Even though he's underhanded and devious, I like Evan the Canuck.
I'm loving the pageant shows. We know those contestants are all snarky starting with the toddlers to the married women.
I hate the makeover shows. I find the designers's taste subjective. Really? Huge polka dots with animal prints are cool? When did you have time to smoke weed?
I hate the fakey dating shows. Wait, I can't pretend to want to kiss you until they point the camera my way. Ick. You know those people don't act like that in real life.
The stand out show this year is Reality Hell. It's totally hilarious because not only does it spoof the reality show but it pulls a great prank on the person just looking for 15 minutes of fame. OMG, I loved The Widow episode. Also, it's nice they give real actors some work on a reality show.
Okay, lastly, the dancing shows. Dancing With the Stars is good but OMG, they started out with too many people. They should've done double eliminations for about 4 weeks. I'm putting my $ on Donny Osmond this year. Did you see that Argentine Tango? I would also like to see a pro win, who isn't too young to drink. So You Think You Can Dance needed to take a longer hiatus. I'm kind of sick of it and I think America may have the same feeling. Yeah, you're young, graceful and bendy. I also can't take Mary Murphy's primal scream again for a loooooong time.
Okay, I know there's a lot more reality tv out there, but I do need to end this blog. I'll blog on more tv genres cuz I just can't get enough tv. See you next blog.
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