Deep down I knew. I knew that Christian was going to win yet I still watched last night (in real time with commercials and everything) to see if either Rami or Jillian would beat the upstart 21 year old. As everyone now knows they did not and Christian went home $100,000 richer and with the knowledge that Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham wants to wear his clothes.
Now that the final three were chosen, this the second night of the finale, was back to familiar territory; makeup meetings, hair meetings and model castings. I did feel as if this finale was a little more condensed than any of the other ones only because we never saw a lot of sewing or stressing about hems and notions.
Jillian (of course) found something to stress about when she realized that none of her models looked the same and that her show was going to seem very disjointed (it didn't). She tried to change models at the last minute and was told that this was just not possible. Jillian actually looked miffed (good word for her because she does not get mad or show emotion often) at this point and was pulling her hair out (literally it looked like).
Christian was like a little boy with ADD. He had all kinds of nervous energy and did not seem to know how to direct this energy. When Tim came to get a final look at his collection and stated that it was little over the top (it was) Christian got some of his bravado back and pronounced his collection "fierce" (shock).
I felt like Rami faded into the background at this point. We noticed Jillian stressing and Christian acting oddly freaked out (his swagger disappeared and then came back) but Rami just seemed to offer encouraging words and sew buttons on.
The shows were fantastic! This is absolutely the first time in Project Runway history (of me watching) that all three lines were really, really strong. Jillian was first and most of her looks were very flattering. I was not blown away by the gold "thing" but overall her line was good and I actually (for once) understood her inspiration. Also, just a little shout out to America's Next Top Model winner of Cycle 8, Jaslene. So nice to see one of Tyra's girls actually doing something after the show besides the stupid Cover-Girl commercials.
Next up was Rami and again overall a strong showing. I would agree with Michael Kors that Rami's colors were a little out there but his looks were him (especially the gowns) and he seemed pleased with the end result.
Finally, it was time for the favorite. Christian came out and I totally expected him to strut down the runway himself before the show began (he didn't but he so wanted to). Most of Christian's looks were black and white with the first 5 or 6 looks being all black. Everything was exquisitely made and very much designed to the maximum (therein lies my problem). Not one thing that Christian did was for someone like me. Everything was for a perfect size 0 person (maybe this is why Posh loved it so much) who goes to big events all of the time. Christian did not design for the masses, Christian designed for lifestyles of the rich and famous.
At the judging everyone received their critiques (good and bad across the board). At this point there was no doubt in my mind who the winner was. Posh loved Christian's looks and actually gushed (she showed real emotion and a smile, wow) about his work. He won the money, he won the car (thank you Saturn for the advertising) and he won a new client. I think the boy has made it. The only thing that bothered me at the end was when Christian spoke to the camera and said, "did you ever have any doubts". Everyone saw the amount of work that Jillian and Rami put into their collections and even he had doubts along the way.
So now it is over and us mere mortals have to learn to exist without Project Runway every week. No more Christian pronouncing everything fierce, no more Chris's hyena laugh, no more Rami draping with no shirt and no more Jillian just looking bored. How will I go on? I do hope that Christian makes more of himself than the other three winners. It will be interesting to see where he goes from here. So next week we have Top Chef and some new dance show to check out. How long will we have to wait before Season 5 is upon us?
Thursday, March 6, 2008
America's Next Top Model
What a disappointment! Last night was the makeover episode for the girls of Cycle 10 and no one cried(besides Fatima and she was crying because it hurt not because it was ugly). I get so excited about this particular episode and then it was a big letdown.
The night began with a makeup challenge with Cover-Girl(shock). Claire won and her face will be on the website for Cover-Girl and Wal-Mart (gotta get those advertising plugs in). Then the girls received a Tyra mail (by the way do they all have to scream it when it flashes on the screen?) about their makeovers (more screaming). Tyra decided that this year she was not going to tell the girls what makeover they were going to receive, they would find out when their new look was revealed. Maybe this was the reason for the lack of tears but it was still disappointing that no one showed that much emotion. Plus the little Tyra conscience in the corner describing what the girls would receive was annoying. The worst; probably either Marvita (a horse look, how about a glorified mullet), or Anya (the new hair makes her nose even bigger and the accent (?) worse). The best; I loved Fatima's long locks (don't like her but love the hair on her) and Claire's short blond boy do.
This week the pictures were taken on a boat with New York as the backdrop. The girls were modeling lingerie (or bras and knickers as Elle likes to say), from Elle McPherson's line of intimates and Elle was on hand to give advice. Elle seemed very personable and some of the pictures were amazing. Marvita's (even with the mullet) was very strong and so was Lauren's (surprisingly her dorkiness was cute). I laughed every time Allison mentioned how much experience she had and how good her pictures were because you just knew she was going home. The minute that girl said, "I am not going home" it was a foregone conclusion.
The judging was fairly normal with the judges critiquing everyone and everything. Too sexy, not enough expression and so on. Obviously Allison went home but I second guessed myself and thought Dominique might have a chance to leave as well. Her makeover was horrible (she looked like a soccer mom) and the outfit she wore to judging (high waisted jeans made her butt look huge) did nothing to dispel that look.
But she stayed and Tyra vowed (Tyra vowing is like a normal person just saying something) that Dominique would get the color she asked for.
A few observations: Marvita is going to blow at any moment. She was upset that the girls were elbowing her during the makeup challenge. Did anyone else notice that some of the weaves looked cheap. Some of the girl's hair looked hacked off in the back. Anya must not speak, I cannot stand her voice and I swear her accent is fake. I have no front runner. No one at this point is standing out to me. Anyone?
The night began with a makeup challenge with Cover-Girl(shock). Claire won and her face will be on the website for Cover-Girl and Wal-Mart (gotta get those advertising plugs in). Then the girls received a Tyra mail (by the way do they all have to scream it when it flashes on the screen?) about their makeovers (more screaming). Tyra decided that this year she was not going to tell the girls what makeover they were going to receive, they would find out when their new look was revealed. Maybe this was the reason for the lack of tears but it was still disappointing that no one showed that much emotion. Plus the little Tyra conscience in the corner describing what the girls would receive was annoying. The worst; probably either Marvita (a horse look, how about a glorified mullet), or Anya (the new hair makes her nose even bigger and the accent (?) worse). The best; I loved Fatima's long locks (don't like her but love the hair on her) and Claire's short blond boy do.
This week the pictures were taken on a boat with New York as the backdrop. The girls were modeling lingerie (or bras and knickers as Elle likes to say), from Elle McPherson's line of intimates and Elle was on hand to give advice. Elle seemed very personable and some of the pictures were amazing. Marvita's (even with the mullet) was very strong and so was Lauren's (surprisingly her dorkiness was cute). I laughed every time Allison mentioned how much experience she had and how good her pictures were because you just knew she was going home. The minute that girl said, "I am not going home" it was a foregone conclusion.
The judging was fairly normal with the judges critiquing everyone and everything. Too sexy, not enough expression and so on. Obviously Allison went home but I second guessed myself and thought Dominique might have a chance to leave as well. Her makeover was horrible (she looked like a soccer mom) and the outfit she wore to judging (high waisted jeans made her butt look huge) did nothing to dispel that look.
But she stayed and Tyra vowed (Tyra vowing is like a normal person just saying something) that Dominique would get the color she asked for.
A few observations: Marvita is going to blow at any moment. She was upset that the girls were elbowing her during the makeup challenge. Did anyone else notice that some of the weaves looked cheap. Some of the girl's hair looked hacked off in the back. Anya must not speak, I cannot stand her voice and I swear her accent is fake. I have no front runner. No one at this point is standing out to me. Anyone?
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tonight's Television
I am not sure that I have been this excited about television in a long time. Not only is it the finale of Project Runway but it is makeover night on America's Next Top Model. What in the world could be better than that? OK, OK maybe world peace and the end of hunger but still what a great night. I get to watch a bunch of tall, skinny perfect girls cry about weaves and hair loss and then tune in to Christian and Co. for fashion week. Yeah me!!! I do need to go and take care of my two children and get them to bed by 8:00 so that I am uninterrupted. My, my the sacrifices we make.
The Biggest Loser - Couples
Kind of a crazy night on the biggest loser campus I must say. After Mark left from the Blue team (why is his brother still crying, I mean really) there was a little bit of a regrouping session with Bob as the team prepared to beat the Black team at the weigh-in this week.
First up was the temptation. Just in case anyone ever wants to get me anything, I want a vending machine that spits out gum with money on it. Most players won something (except poor Kelly, she's just sad) whether it was money or a one pound pass for the weigh-in. Everyone played and some ate "bad for you" snacks (yum M&M's) with a high calorie count. Then came the challenge and the Blue Team won the high wire challenge handily. By the way the initial idea behind the zip line looked fun but when I saw that they had to pull themselves up the wire at the end, yeah not fun anymore.
The weigh-in was a little bit of a shock. No more teams, from now on everyone is an individual. Bernie had to save someone and chose Brittany for his immunity win, had he not had that little pass he would still be on the ranch and either Kelly or Brittany would have gone home. With Brittany having immunity Kelly and Bernie fell below the dreaded yellow line and the Blue team voted Bernie off. Obviously this makes the most sense because now it is men vs woman (or not since it is individuals) but Bernie had such a great fun personality he will be missed.
How do you think Brittany feels knowing her partner went home when she was saved by him (by the way I would feel like crap)? Should the money just go to Roger and we can forget the next few weeks? Will a woman ever win this show, ever? How is the purple girl (Maggie, I think) still here?
First up was the temptation. Just in case anyone ever wants to get me anything, I want a vending machine that spits out gum with money on it. Most players won something (except poor Kelly, she's just sad) whether it was money or a one pound pass for the weigh-in. Everyone played and some ate "bad for you" snacks (yum M&M's) with a high calorie count. Then came the challenge and the Blue Team won the high wire challenge handily. By the way the initial idea behind the zip line looked fun but when I saw that they had to pull themselves up the wire at the end, yeah not fun anymore.
The weigh-in was a little bit of a shock. No more teams, from now on everyone is an individual. Bernie had to save someone and chose Brittany for his immunity win, had he not had that little pass he would still be on the ranch and either Kelly or Brittany would have gone home. With Brittany having immunity Kelly and Bernie fell below the dreaded yellow line and the Blue team voted Bernie off. Obviously this makes the most sense because now it is men vs woman (or not since it is individuals) but Bernie had such a great fun personality he will be missed.
How do you think Brittany feels knowing her partner went home when she was saved by him (by the way I would feel like crap)? Should the money just go to Roger and we can forget the next few weeks? Will a woman ever win this show, ever? How is the purple girl (Maggie, I think) still here?
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Oprah's Big Give
If you want to cry, watch this show. If you want to feel as if you don't do enough to help others, watch this show. If you want to feel insignificant and lazy, watch this show. If you want to be inspired by people that seem to be selfless, watch this show.
You know its funny, all over the news all we see all day long is how bad it is in the United States. The shootings and the killings, the hunger and the poverty, the people only looking out for number one; if nothing else this show helps to dispute that. Not to get preachy but we should watch this show just for that.
Oprah has picked 10 people to go through a number of challenges to be named the "biggest giver". All ten have a story (of course they do Oprah loves a story) and at the end of the show one of these lucky people will win 1 million dollars (of which the contestants know nothing about). Each week one person gets booted based on evaluations by the three judges Jamie Oliver, Malaak Compton-Rock, and Tony Gonzalez. The basic idea is that each person gets the opportunity to help someone in need and the person who does the least goes home.
The first week saw the contestants in teams of two helping individuals who ranged from a homeless mother of two all the way to a medical student with student loans. Of course Nate Berkus is involved as the host and Oprah is behind the scenes. All of the teams used their resources and fund raising abilities to help these individuals lead a better more productive life. In my opinion the most touching were the recently widowed mother of two trying to pay off her mortgage (her husband was shot at Home Depot) and the homeless mother trying to better her children's life. I will admit that I cried throughout the show (I know who knew I was so emotional) but it was a good cry.
I am actually looking forward to next weeks show and it will be interesting to see who gets the million dollars and what they do with it (will they give it away or keep it).
You know its funny, all over the news all we see all day long is how bad it is in the United States. The shootings and the killings, the hunger and the poverty, the people only looking out for number one; if nothing else this show helps to dispute that. Not to get preachy but we should watch this show just for that.
Oprah has picked 10 people to go through a number of challenges to be named the "biggest giver". All ten have a story (of course they do Oprah loves a story) and at the end of the show one of these lucky people will win 1 million dollars (of which the contestants know nothing about). Each week one person gets booted based on evaluations by the three judges Jamie Oliver, Malaak Compton-Rock, and Tony Gonzalez. The basic idea is that each person gets the opportunity to help someone in need and the person who does the least goes home.
The first week saw the contestants in teams of two helping individuals who ranged from a homeless mother of two all the way to a medical student with student loans. Of course Nate Berkus is involved as the host and Oprah is behind the scenes. All of the teams used their resources and fund raising abilities to help these individuals lead a better more productive life. In my opinion the most touching were the recently widowed mother of two trying to pay off her mortgage (her husband was shot at Home Depot) and the homeless mother trying to better her children's life. I will admit that I cried throughout the show (I know who knew I was so emotional) but it was a good cry.
I am actually looking forward to next weeks show and it will be interesting to see who gets the million dollars and what they do with it (will they give it away or keep it).
Lipstick Jungle
OK, I am still liking the show but now I think Andrew McCarthy gets on my nerves. Let me back up.
This week found Nico finally telling her friends about her affair in the wake of the announcement that she is being sued for sexual harassment. Both Victory and Wendy were appalled and judgmental, in that order. Wendy had a big movie premiere and asked Victory to dress one of the stars. The star got drunk, no one saw the dress and then it worked out in the end. The final scene with Nico and Kirby was sweet but seemed a little too neatly packaged but we will have to wait and see what happens with their "relationship" (can you have a relationship with someone who sues you).
The reason that Andrew McCarthy's character gets on my nerves is because he is so predictable. Victory is drunk and says something about spanking and he smirks and says he will spank her; you just knew it was coming. She says something about a bath and he pulls out the bubbles (please). I just feel like they are starting to portray him as a lech who only wants sex. Not very likable.
Other items; the sex scene between Wendy and Shane, more graphic than I expected. I was impressed that NBC let them go that far. Maybe a washing machine can be fun. I believe that Nico's husband is having an affair. I know they have painted the picture of the perfect husband (who ignores her) but leaving early and the messages seem to make me think they are setting us (or him) up for something.
Next week finally shows what happened to Victory's stolen sketches. I hope her assistant now is not stealing too. He amuses me in a way that only a southern gay gentleman can.
This week found Nico finally telling her friends about her affair in the wake of the announcement that she is being sued for sexual harassment. Both Victory and Wendy were appalled and judgmental, in that order. Wendy had a big movie premiere and asked Victory to dress one of the stars. The star got drunk, no one saw the dress and then it worked out in the end. The final scene with Nico and Kirby was sweet but seemed a little too neatly packaged but we will have to wait and see what happens with their "relationship" (can you have a relationship with someone who sues you).
The reason that Andrew McCarthy's character gets on my nerves is because he is so predictable. Victory is drunk and says something about spanking and he smirks and says he will spank her; you just knew it was coming. She says something about a bath and he pulls out the bubbles (please). I just feel like they are starting to portray him as a lech who only wants sex. Not very likable.
Other items; the sex scene between Wendy and Shane, more graphic than I expected. I was impressed that NBC let them go that far. Maybe a washing machine can be fun. I believe that Nico's husband is having an affair. I know they have painted the picture of the perfect husband (who ignores her) but leaving early and the messages seem to make me think they are setting us (or him) up for something.
Next week finally shows what happened to Victory's stolen sketches. I hope her assistant now is not stealing too. He amuses me in a way that only a southern gay gentleman can.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Make Me A Supermodel
I finally watched last Thursday's episode and I was shocked. Jackie went home. I know I said that she was not all that but I never expected her to go home. Now that Perry and Ben are back in the fold, the competition is 5 guys to 2 girls.
This week the models went to a ski resort and learned about action photos. Ronnie and Perry were partnered up which was amusing since they don't really like each other but they got a really good shot. Holly and Ben were together and I actually liked their photo but the photographer was a little wary of Ben and his lack of range. As for Shannon (who has some stomach issue), Frankie and Casey; their shot was horrible. I actually did not like it of any of them but the photographer was enthralled with Shannon.
Poor Frankie was sent home since he was the worst of the day and the rest of the group got to stay at the ski resort. The trainer showed up and the models split into teams to have a sort of relay race. Ben was with the two girls while the other boys were together and I think Ben was a little pissed about this. He kept making derogatory comments (about being gay)to the other team and Ronnie got upset. Trouble brewing with the bromance? The boys won and then the group headed home.
Ronnie had a sit down with Ben and Casey about the things that Ben said and it looked as if all was smoothed over. On to the catwalk and boy was it a true test this week. The catwalk was normal until the models reached the end and then there was a turnstile that each of them had to mount (for lack of a better word) and do three poses. Holly was the best, followed by Ronnie. They both mad it look effortless. Perry was not too bad this week and Shannon was awful (but she was sick). The bottom three are Ben, Frankie and Casey so we will see what happens next week. I still think Ben is on his way out but all of these guys have been in the bottom before so it could be any one of them.
Will Ben's anti-gay comments hurt him? Is Frankie's mouth just too big? Can Casey get a little confidence and power through the runway without getting flustered? These are all questions that will be answered next Thursday.
This week the models went to a ski resort and learned about action photos. Ronnie and Perry were partnered up which was amusing since they don't really like each other but they got a really good shot. Holly and Ben were together and I actually liked their photo but the photographer was a little wary of Ben and his lack of range. As for Shannon (who has some stomach issue), Frankie and Casey; their shot was horrible. I actually did not like it of any of them but the photographer was enthralled with Shannon.
Poor Frankie was sent home since he was the worst of the day and the rest of the group got to stay at the ski resort. The trainer showed up and the models split into teams to have a sort of relay race. Ben was with the two girls while the other boys were together and I think Ben was a little pissed about this. He kept making derogatory comments (about being gay)to the other team and Ronnie got upset. Trouble brewing with the bromance? The boys won and then the group headed home.
Ronnie had a sit down with Ben and Casey about the things that Ben said and it looked as if all was smoothed over. On to the catwalk and boy was it a true test this week. The catwalk was normal until the models reached the end and then there was a turnstile that each of them had to mount (for lack of a better word) and do three poses. Holly was the best, followed by Ronnie. They both mad it look effortless. Perry was not too bad this week and Shannon was awful (but she was sick). The bottom three are Ben, Frankie and Casey so we will see what happens next week. I still think Ben is on his way out but all of these guys have been in the bottom before so it could be any one of them.
Will Ben's anti-gay comments hurt him? Is Frankie's mouth just too big? Can Casey get a little confidence and power through the runway without getting flustered? These are all questions that will be answered next Thursday.
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