Project Runway

Deep down I knew! After the spread in Entertainment Weekly where they panned Chris's collection for the use of human hair (I know right?) I knew that Rami (by the way I am from Jerusalem) would be the one going to Bryant Park. I still tried to hold on to my small morsel of hope but alas it was not to be and Rami rounds out the final three going to the finals.

The first of the final two episodes felt so similar to all of the rest of the finales with Tim visiting each of the contestants in their own environment. I swear, though, if I heard Tim Gunn say, what a great space or what a tiny space, one more time I was going to turn the television off.

Anyway, Tim went to Christian first and you could totally see his age in the amount of space (god isn't there another word) he had to work. It looked like he was creating his collection in a broom closet. For Christian the collection looked standard with yards and yards of fabric and big poofy sleeves but Tim seemed responsive. Of course Tim could not leave without giving Christian a little advice but Christian being Christian (and therefore above any kind of criticism) was probably not going to listen.

Next to Jillian who had decided not to return to her job and was using this time to reflect and really get inspiration. Jillian's clothes are always beautiful and there seemed to be no exception here. Tim seemed extremely excited about her work and his only major critique was about the color. Then we got to visit Jillian's home in long Island. Nice family but boring. I don't really remember any of the conversations except when Jillian came back and said that her parents pushed her to be the best (whose didn't).

On to LA where Rami was working on his collection. Now did Tim drive cross country or did he just have the same car in two places? Anyway, Rami already has a business in LA so his "space" was terrific. His collection looked a little over the top but still beautifully constructed and I did not view a lot of draping (because Rami likes to drape did you know that?). Rami did discuss his upbringing (again!) and made everyone in America aware that he was born in Jerusalem (really?). It was touching when he spoke of his mother and his step-mother but I have to ask if he was scared to tell his parents that he wanted to be a fashion designer or was he scared that they would just assume that he was gay (good assumption, right?).

Tim then headed back to New York to visit Chris(why did he not go there before he went to LA we'll never know) and have a look at his collection. The minute Tim mentioned his gag reflex in response to the human hair I knew that Chris was in trouble. His work looked beautifully done (if you could get past the hair which I could not) but so over the top that you knew Michael and Nina were going to rail him. When Chris spoke of his family I was a little taken aback. Does he have the support of his brothers or do they just laugh and pick on him?

So the designers returned to New York with their collections. Everyone got together and caught up and then Rami and Chris had to report to Heidi for their walk-off (Chris's words not mine I still like design-off). Both of them showed their three pieces and all of the judges were surprisingly nice to Rami and Chris. I think that the judges knew that whoever they sent home had just done a shitload of work to not make it to Bryant Park (sorry for cussing but seriously, so close yet so far). As expected Chris went home and I actually got a little teary (I know, I know I am too involved with my television). Rami was ecstatic and Chris was a gracious loser and very well-spoken at the end (until the laugh).

On to Bryant Park next week and I am now placing bets on Jillian, or Christian or even Rami. I don't know who it is going to be but I can't wait to find out. By the way, did Christian shave the sides of his hair (not fierce if he did)?

America's Next Top Model - Cycle 10

All fourteen new "models" headed to New York for the start of the new season. The house seemed smaller than in years past (the difference between New York and LA maybe?) and the girls have already started with the catfights. I want to like Fatima, I want to feel bad for her for what she has been through (female circumscion) but she is so condenscending and so mean to some of the other girls that I am having a difficult time rooting for her.

Everyone participated in a runway show for Badgley Mischka and there were definately some problem walkers (poor Lauren). Then on to the photo shoot where the girls posed with real homeless women trying to turn their lives around. Once again Tyra likes to shove her causes down our throats but this was a worthy one and the pictures were very interesting.

When the girls walked in to the judging room one chair was empty (we all knew that Twiggy was no longer) and Tyra introduces the new judge Paulina Porizkova. The judges then get down to business. Some of the photos were good, some not great but it is the first photo shoot everyone, give them a chance. Finally it was Kimberly's turn and she decided that she did not agree with modeling for high fashion (huh?) and wanted to go home. Small rant here: She knew what she was doing and what she was getting into and she took a spot away from another girl. Just because you model a dress that costs $5000 does not mean that this is what you have to wear. After Kimberly left Tyra announced that someone was still going home. After much deliberation the judges decided to send home Atalya.

Couple of things; why send home Atalya (a cute girl) when Dominique looks so much like a drag queen? Marvita might be growing on me, I thought her picture was good. Amis (previously Aimee) does not look like a model to me at all and she seems to have a little adult ADD.

Next week is makeovers (my favorite) and I hope a few girls cry this time (I know I am mean but I love that). Stay tuned!

Save Friday Night Lights

I love this show!!!! Have I mentioned that I love this show? I watched the final two aired episodes the other night and I almost starting crying when Smash realized that he screwed up his dream (long story and I am not getting into it but you have to see it). Anyway the last few weeks all anyone is talking about is when the shows are coming back now that the strike is over and whether or not NBC is going to renew Friday Night Lights. So here is my plea.....Please NBC, Please Renew this show. It is one of the best on television and although I Tivo and watch (because it is on a stupid night) I do not miss an episode. The acting is terrific, the story lines are great and everything about the camera and production make this show stand out above and beyond other shows. Please, please let us continue to find out what happens to the Taylors, and Matt Saracen, and Smash, and Tyra and Landry, and Tim Riggins and Lyla and so on. These are characters that we can wrap our head around and we want to know what happens next. That is my plea. Maybe, just maybe NBC will listen.

The Biggest Loser - Couples

How in the world did the Blue Team lose against three girls and one boy? How is that even possible? Let me back up and give the recap.

Last night on the Biggest Loser we saw Kelly whining because Paul was gone and she felt all alone. Jay won a prize and the Blue team got to go to Vegas. Vegas was funny. I mean who wants to go to Vegas where you cannot eat and you cannot drink? Bob tried to make it fun by sending the team suits to wear. The Black team sent room service but the guys prevailed and did not eat. Anyway, back at the ranch; Jillian was doing her best to make sure her team won the weigh-in. Brittany seemed slightly off the whole week and could not get into the workouts. The Blue team returned and no one seemed worried about the weigh-in.

At the weigh-in the Black team began and they put up really good numbers but the Blue team has all of the big guys. The Blue team started and their numbers looked fine but Mark only lost 1 pound so the Blue team lost and had to send someone home. Mark had said earlier that he would sacrifice himself but once again he went back on his word. Roger got mad and stormed out (by the way, love Roger). Mark finally realized that he needed to step up so the team voted for Mark and he is gone.

Lots and lots of crying between the brothers when Mark left. I mean seriously do they never see each other at home? They are still brothers people, that's not changing. I think Mark was crying because he is not getting the $250 thousand. I think next week the teams become individuals. Who will go home then? My bet is on Brittany or the other purple girl (no personality can't remember her name). By the way, Allison Sweeney looked a little teary when Mark left as well. What was that about? Is she picking favorites too?

Lipstick Jungle

I am now officially hooked. I finally watched Thursday nights episode last night and I have to say the show is getting better and better. Now of course the minute I say this NBC will cancel it and I will always wonder whatever happened to Wendy, Nico and Victory.

Thursday's episode was about Nico trying to get out of her affair. She almost got busted at a photo shoot and then was observed by a male coworker in a rumpled state of dress. She then proceeded to get Kirby fired (bitch) and now he is suing for sexual harassment. How do you explain that to your boss and your husband?

Victory made a big deal about Joe (the billionaire) meeting her friends who are her family. Joe did not want to do it but he consented and it seemed as if Wendy and Nick both liked him. However, Joe does not like to socialize so Victory told him goodbye. I don't think we have seen the last of him though as he is in the previews for next week.

Wendy dealt with the backlash of the book and took her teenage (and very bratty) child to a luncheon as a mother-daughter happy family outing. It did not work when her daughter (again bratty) stormed out. The two made up and Nico used a little blackmail of her own to quash the book.

I did not see all of the previews for this week but it should be good, what with a looming sexual harassment suit coming up. Please watch this show. I like it and it is all about me! By the way I am kidding but still watch the show.

The Academy Awards

I did actually watch the awards show last night. I have not seen any of the movies nominated but I thought it prudent to watch the show. Just a few minor observations.

Why do all of the movies that are up for Best Picture have to be so damn depressing? With the exception of Juno, the rest of the movies just did not make me want to run right out and see them. Remember the days of Shakespeare in Love and Titanic? I miss those days. As Jon Stewart said, "does Hollywood need a hug?"

I hate when the more famous people get to speak longer than the lesser ones. I may not care what they have to say but someone out there does (mother, lover, husband, child etc...) Like the poor girl from best song, she had to come back out and make her speech. Bless her heart, she may have looked frumpy but she had something to say.

Why in the death montage was Brad Renfro excluded? I know that he died of a supposed drug overdose but he was a good little actor before the drugs got him. He had the bad timing to die right before Heath Ledger so I think everyone simply forgot about him. Here is to Brad Renfro, I loved him in The Client and Sleepers.

Most stars looked great on the red carpet. I loved Jennifer Garner, Heidi Klum, Katherine Heigl and Jessica Alba. I was not crazy about Cate Blanchett (usually I love her), Tilda Swinton, and Daniel Day- Lewis's wife (now that was a crazy ensemble). Johnny Depp looked really put together for him and as always George Clooney looked superb.

I adore Jon Stewart. I may not always agree with his politics but he is one funny man. I thought he kept the show going and most of the audience looked like they were having a good time. However, one of my favorite moments of the night was with Seth Rogan and what's his name fighting over who got to be Halle Berry. Very cute!!!

All in all a good show. It does not make me want to go out and watch all of those depressing movies but it is always fun to see all of the stars together. Here's to next year and some happier movies. Does anyone remember that Mary Poppins actually won an Oscar. Movie scribes, please do!

Make Me A Supermodel

This week brought Ronnie and Frankie back (shock on Frankie coming back) and Stephanie went home. I was actually completely surprised that Stephanie went home. I thought she would be there at the end but America voted (on the something wireless network, Niki has to get the plug in every time) ad America wanted the boys.

This week the models came out of their comfort zone and had to pose with a snake in a tank of water. Dumb concept, good pictures. As I saw it, the only models that did not struggle with this task were Ronnie and Frankie (slightly ironic). I think once Frankie cut off his locks he was a whole new model (no more Fabio).

The runway show was hilarious with all of the animals. No one could really control their animals except Jackie (she had a trained Poodle) and the ones that could be carried (peacock, duck etc). Ben tried to carry his donkey (or goat?) but it just looked dumb. At the end of the runway show Ben, Perry and Jackie ended up in the bottom three. I loved when the judges called out Perry about his attitude. Although I think he will return next week it was nice to see the cocky smile wiped off of his face for a brief moment.

My bet is that Ben will go home. They can't get rid of another girl and Perry has been consistently good. I wonder how Ronnie will react if Ben does not come back. There was an article in Entertainment Weekly about the Bromance between Ben and Ronnie. No real mention of Ben's wife though. Just thought I would point that out. I hate this waiting until next week (I know I mentioned that before). Who will it be? By the way, Jackie ain't all that!