Friday, September 5, 2008

America's Next Top Model - Cycle 11

I did watch this on Wednesday night (all two hours of it) and I want to discuss it but I worked (I know right) all day and my brain is just fried. Plus two hours of Tyra will wear anyone out. Just a heads up, I will be discussing the show in the coming weeks and might add a few things to the first episode over the weekend. What you need to know is that there are 14 girls (well 13 girls and one...) and a few have already established themselves as the shy one, the bitch, the over confident one and of course the transgender one (what?). Yes Tyra has a transgender on the show this cycle and Isis is actually very pretty (in a model way). She/he photographs very well. We'll see how long she/he lasts.


Sharaun was eliminated last week (Karma is a bitch since she was picking on Isis) and as she fell to the floor crying I asked myself again why I watch this damn show (but I do so get over it).


Benny Ninja is back next week so here we go for another cycle. Also I would get into how dumb the model selection process was with the futuristic robots but it is actually just beyond words and some may question my sanity. Lets just say Tyra is back and she is running out of ideas. Later taters.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Project Runway - Design for Diane

With the amount that Kenley cried last night I assumed that she would either be out or she would have won the entire challenge. She did neither but I do wonder why she received so much air time. On another note; I did get briefly excited about Suede maybe going home but alas I will have to wait another week. At least on the runway no dead relatives showed up to help him with the fugly vest over his too big "camouflage" dress.


As most of you know, last night the designers had to design an outfit for Diane von Furstenberg that was inspired by her fall collection. Most of the designers created two to three pieces (not Kenley) but all seemed overly stressed. I think that the idea that a big name was going to critique them really put some over the edge. So much so that Blayne actually stated that Diane was ogling him ("she likes a tan" he says). I had to laugh at that one and just move on. Suede actually referred to himself in third person only twice last night and Terrie did not get in anyone's face.

I am not sure when the designers (Stella) are finally going to realize that if Tim gives you a bad comment or is confused by your design then you might (not just might) be going home. He is there for a reason people: listen to him! He is older, dresses better and has been doing this for a lot longer!

Last night Leanne (with immunity), Korto and Kenley were the top three. I honestly thought that it should have come down to another Leanne and Korto showdown. Kenley's dress looked too simple and again it was only one piece. Both Leanne and Korto really shined and their dresses were absolutely phenomenal. Leanne won the challenge (well deserved) and crybaby Kenley was runner-up.


By the way the feathers on Kenly's dress that she wore to the runway show looked like they were molting. Not a good look.


On to the bottom which included the always confident(?) Straight Joe, Suede, and Stella. Joe's outfit was not pretty and the colors hurt my eyes but I still liked his better than Suedes'. And in the grand scheme of things Stella's pants, vest and cape was not the worst thing that she has sent down the runway but it was enough to send her home. She did go out with a bang basically telling Heidi that she was too much of an egomaniac to be on the show and if you like her great and if you don't; well that's OK too. Stella was fun and she will be missed.


Next week looks as if the models are people that the designers know (maybe?). By the way, I think Kenley cries again. Later taters.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

90210 Again

I wanted to like it; I really did. I watched the original religiously and still watch the re-runs on SoapNet so last night I really, really wanted to think it was the most fabulous show ever. It was not. I had set my expectations low (hoping that I would be pleasantly surprised) and all I can say about the show is that it met my expectations.

The basic premise was the same: two kids from the Midwest get thrown into West Beverly High School and try to find their way. At this point the similarities end. In the first scene (almost) the main character Annie witnesses her old friend Ethan getting a blow job from a random girl. Not only are we not in Kansas anymore; we are not in the 90210 that I remember anymore either. I understand that times have changed and everything in the world is a lot racier than it was 15 years ago but for those of us who paint ourselves nostalgic whenever we think of Brandon and Brenda Walsh this was not the way to hook us into watching the show.

As for the rest of the show; the first hour was a little better than the second but it still seemed to drag as if waiting for someone we knew (Steve Sanders anyone?) to arrive. The whole Brenda/Kelly reunion was a letdown and I loved (hated) that they "wanted to put the past behind them".

I am afraid that this show will not make the cut on my long (long) list of shows to watch and review. I might still tune in because Tuesday is a slow night (and I would like to know who fathered Kelly's child) but the effort it takes to actually discuss the show is not warranted in this situation.

In my head (with my Pollyanna voice) I tell myself; maybe it was just the pilot, maybe it is going to get better, maybe Brandon will make an appearance, or maybe I am really to old to go back. Only time will tell but here's hoping that its the top three and not the last one because otherwise I have become old without knowing it.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

90210 Tonight

Don't forget at 8:00 tonight! 90210 is back and I cannot wait. I wish that I could actually have the theme song going for you like it is in my head. My expectations are low (which is good) so that I can be pleasantly surprised (hopefully). Tune in tomorrow for my take on the episode. Here is the cast. We'll see what they get in to.

Gossip Girl in The Hamptons

Gossip Girl is back and I would like to say with a vengeance but alas I am unable to. Last night in the Hampton's the season premiere was a bit lackluster (kind of like a beach vacation) but some fun things did happen and left the door open for a new start in the city.

I knew that the writers could not keep Dan and Serena apart for long and they were back together in less than an hour. Who knows what this year will bring now that we all know Serena's big "secret".


This is the part that really got to me; trying to get Chuck Bass to utter the words "I love you" is against all laws of nature and should ever be attempted again. Chuck apparently was miffed that Blaire got over him so quickly (she didn't really) and then he realized that he actually does care about her (OMG shock!). Here is my appeal to the writers; let Chuck Bass be Chuck Bass. Let him lie, cheat, fornicate and act like a pompous ass because this is why we love him. No more of this wussy boy "I love you" crap.


Now Blaire has moved on to a man with a title (a Lord I think). Nate is having an illicit affair with a married woman and little Jenny has made nice with Eric and is just trying to get her designs (?) out there. Was this all enough to hook me for a second season? Yes but (you knew there was a but) don't f*** with the formula that brought me here. Keep the drama coming. Later taters (and XOXO you know you love me; had to do it).

Monday, September 1, 2008

Gossip Girl Tonight!!!!!!


Finally the new television season is here and it starts with Gossip Girl tonight! we left last season with Dan and Serena broken and Blair and Chuck getting ready to connive and cheat on each other. Nate and Serena were heading to the Hamptons and Dan was staying in Brooklyn with Vanessa. So what will tonight bring? 8:00 on the CW and I cannot wait

Congrats to Dee


Congratulations to Dee on Shear Genius last Wednesday night. The lesbian hair dresser from Miami won the competition and the $100,000. I thought it would be Charlie but once again reality television has worked its magic. I am pleased to note that Daniel (my favorite) won the fan favorite (of course) and took home a check for $10,000.


Good season, interesting show (I guess) and we will see if it fits in my schedule for next year.