***SPOILERS AHEAD***
The Internet has been a-buzzing with rumors that Jason would make his choice in the finale... and then go back on it in the "super secret" After the Final Rose. And they were right.
In last night's finale, Jason did what everyone thought he would do... he chose Melissa, proposed to her, then six weeks later, dumped her in favor of runner-up Molly. He said that he and Melissa were "not a perfect fit" and that he "couldn't stop thinking about" Molly. In all truth, I think he picked Melissa because she was just like his ex-wife and former Bachelorette Deanna, then realized that if he couldn't make it work with them, what chance did Melissa have?
Molly was right in saying that Jason was making a big mistake... after all, Melissa was a bit too grounded for him. So in between sobs, he asked flaky, country-club girl Molly for a second chance.I half-hoped Molly would laugh in his face, tell him she had moved on, and left him alone, but she didn't. Maybe these two dingbats are a perfect match after all.
As for Melissa, she was spot on when she asked Jason, "Why did you put a ring on my finger if you weren't willing to fight for our relationship?" and that "Getting engaged is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you took that away from me." I couldn't help feel her pain. Well said, Melissa. I hope you find yourself a nice boy in Texas to settle down with.
What is your take on last night's turn of events? Do you support Jason's decision, or do you think he's a jerk?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
America Picks 3 More "Idols" for Top 12
Last night's Idol results show revealed three more picks for the top 12. Gaining the top girl's spot was Allison, who was also my top pick. Kris Allen was awarded the next spot over Megan Corkery, even though dialidol.com bet on that spot going to either Matt Giraud or Jesse Langseth. Kris definitely did well enough to surpass the other males - Matt G, Matt B, Kai, and Nick/Norman - but I was almost certain this round would see two girls advance.
The third spot was a giveaway, with Adam winning the third spot over Nick/Norman, presumably winning the highest amount of votes of all the singers, same as Danny. There seems to be a fair amount of love/hate for these two, whose fans already seem to be forming a rivalry between them. You know which camp I'm in thus far in the competition, but it's only round 1- I can't wait to see what they'll bring to the big stage. Just a note to all you Adam haters out there - you may not like his hairstyle, his clothes, or his singing style, but you can't deny his vocal talent or the fact that he brings something a little different, dare I say unexpected to the traditionally one-note (pun intended) Idol stage.
As for the wild card round, I think that Megan, Jesse, and Matt G (Matt based on past performances alone) should be given a second chance. Who would you send to the WC round? Are you happy with last night's picks? Are you ecstatic that this is the last you'll see of Norman Gentle's sweat bands and desperate performances?
The third spot was a giveaway, with Adam winning the third spot over Nick/Norman, presumably winning the highest amount of votes of all the singers, same as Danny. There seems to be a fair amount of love/hate for these two, whose fans already seem to be forming a rivalry between them. You know which camp I'm in thus far in the competition, but it's only round 1- I can't wait to see what they'll bring to the big stage. Just a note to all you Adam haters out there - you may not like his hairstyle, his clothes, or his singing style, but you can't deny his vocal talent or the fact that he brings something a little different, dare I say unexpected to the traditionally one-note (pun intended) Idol stage.
As for the wild card round, I think that Megan, Jesse, and Matt G (Matt based on past performances alone) should be given a second chance. Who would you send to the WC round? Are you happy with last night's picks? Are you ecstatic that this is the last you'll see of Norman Gentle's sweat bands and desperate performances?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
American Idol Week 2- Review
So, I didn't see all of last week's show due to my DVR not recording, but I'm here this week with a full recap and review of this week's songsters. So on to the show!
Jasmine – Absolutely the wrong song choice. I agree with the judges that she should have sung something more R&B. Her voice is all wrong for "Love Song", not too mention it was too fast for her to keep up with. Bye-bye Jasmine.
Matt – I really liked Matt during Hollywood and was expecting him to do well. But ss soon as he said he was singing "Viva la Vida", I knew it would be a train wreck. Why are these contestants picking songs with fast melodies that don’t showcase their voices? "Viva la Vida" works for Coldplay because of the musicality, not the vocal range it lends itself to. I heard Matt breathing more than I heard him singing. I'm totally disappointed.
Jeanine - I don't remember this girl from H-wood, but that's okay, she'll be going soon enough. Her performance is an even worse train wreck than Matt with her choice of a Maroon5 song. I bet the judges are kicking themselves for even putting her through.
Nick/Norman - The contestant with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Who’s it going to be tonight? Frick, it’s Norman, and he's wearing a sweat band! This performance is so not entertaining that i choose to fast forward through it. Please don’t vote for him. All hail the Church of Simon!
Allison – Finally someone who knows how to pick a song! I really like her voice, but she needs a new hair style. So far, she's the only one that should make it through.
Kris – I don’t really like the song, but it showcased his voice. Where were these people in the Hollywood rounds? He might go through if everyone else sucks, but his performance was kind of bland.
Megan – She started off well, then started shouting. I don't think she stands out enough for this competition. I didn't like her song choice, so I'm not giving her a pass.
Matt 2 – Although he's better than the first few singers, he sounds like he’s singing karaoke, especially with his song choice. And what is with his dancing? Not a great singer, but he might get through on likeability alone.
Jesse – I really like her look and her voice reminds me of KT Tunstall or Alanna Miles. I don’t particularly like "Bette Davis Eyes" for her, but I like her voice a lot. This might not have been her best performance, but I think she should go through.
Kai – Another karaoke performance. Average and boring.
Mishavonna- "Drops of Jupiter"? Really?! She has a nice voice, but I absolutely abhorred the song choice. I could hear her singing Christina Aguilera or Kate Voegele, but this performance won't give her the chance to try.
Adam – This is the guy I’ve been waiting for. I think he needs a stylist, but I really, really like him. He sings "Satisfaction" and he delivers. I didn't like the Fall Out Boy/Twighlight comparison, I think he's more like an emo Sebastian Bach.
But either way, the judges are right that this kid is in a class all his own. You're going down, Gokey!
My top 3: Allison, Adam, and Jesse
Whose performances did you like? Did you love or hate Adam's rendition of the Rolling Stones?
Jasmine – Absolutely the wrong song choice. I agree with the judges that she should have sung something more R&B. Her voice is all wrong for "Love Song", not too mention it was too fast for her to keep up with. Bye-bye Jasmine.
Matt – I really liked Matt during Hollywood and was expecting him to do well. But ss soon as he said he was singing "Viva la Vida", I knew it would be a train wreck. Why are these contestants picking songs with fast melodies that don’t showcase their voices? "Viva la Vida" works for Coldplay because of the musicality, not the vocal range it lends itself to. I heard Matt breathing more than I heard him singing. I'm totally disappointed.
Jeanine - I don't remember this girl from H-wood, but that's okay, she'll be going soon enough. Her performance is an even worse train wreck than Matt with her choice of a Maroon5 song. I bet the judges are kicking themselves for even putting her through.
Nick/Norman - The contestant with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Who’s it going to be tonight? Frick, it’s Norman, and he's wearing a sweat band! This performance is so not entertaining that i choose to fast forward through it. Please don’t vote for him. All hail the Church of Simon!
Allison – Finally someone who knows how to pick a song! I really like her voice, but she needs a new hair style. So far, she's the only one that should make it through.
Kris – I don’t really like the song, but it showcased his voice. Where were these people in the Hollywood rounds? He might go through if everyone else sucks, but his performance was kind of bland.
Megan – She started off well, then started shouting. I don't think she stands out enough for this competition. I didn't like her song choice, so I'm not giving her a pass.
Matt 2 – Although he's better than the first few singers, he sounds like he’s singing karaoke, especially with his song choice. And what is with his dancing? Not a great singer, but he might get through on likeability alone.
Jesse – I really like her look and her voice reminds me of KT Tunstall or Alanna Miles. I don’t particularly like "Bette Davis Eyes" for her, but I like her voice a lot. This might not have been her best performance, but I think she should go through.
Kai – Another karaoke performance. Average and boring.
Mishavonna- "Drops of Jupiter"? Really?! She has a nice voice, but I absolutely abhorred the song choice. I could hear her singing Christina Aguilera or Kate Voegele, but this performance won't give her the chance to try.
Adam – This is the guy I’ve been waiting for. I think he needs a stylist, but I really, really like him. He sings "Satisfaction" and he delivers. I didn't like the Fall Out Boy/Twighlight comparison, I think he's more like an emo Sebastian Bach.
But either way, the judges are right that this kid is in a class all his own. You're going down, Gokey!
My top 3: Allison, Adam, and Jesse
Whose performances did you like? Did you love or hate Adam's rendition of the Rolling Stones?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Summer Faves Get Early Returns
When the rest of the television world is starting to wrap up its season, a few gems are unearthed a few months early to shine while the others fade away. And this year, two of everyone's favorite summer shows - GREEK and My Boys are returning earlier than expected, on March 30 and 31, respectively.
On the My Boys front, it's been nine long months since TBS left us waiting to find out if Bobby will choose PJ over his fiance (Elsa the Swedish nanny) on the eve of his wedding, and the real status of Nina and Andy's "relationship."
Over on ABCFamily, we'll learn the fate of ZBZ once Frannie's new sorority makes its debut. And will Max prove himself to be the one for Casey, or will Cappie always be looming?
Are you excited that these shows are kicking off at the end of March? Or are you sad that now you don't have any fun summer shows to look forward to?
On the My Boys front, it's been nine long months since TBS left us waiting to find out if Bobby will choose PJ over his fiance (Elsa the Swedish nanny) on the eve of his wedding, and the real status of Nina and Andy's "relationship."
Over on ABCFamily, we'll learn the fate of ZBZ once Frannie's new sorority makes its debut. And will Max prove himself to be the one for Casey, or will Cappie always be looming?
Are you excited that these shows are kicking off at the end of March? Or are you sad that now you don't have any fun summer shows to look forward to?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Getting LOST in '09
LOST is back, my friends! I'm super excited to finally get some answers about the Island, like why it's jumping through time, how the "Others" got there, how the Oceaic Six get back, and where the heck Richard Alpert gets his eyeliner.
But so far, Season 5 is NO Season 4, and here's why:
-Too much screentime for the newbies. I get that Faraday is the link to the Island's time-tripping, but why do we need an annoying redhead and an Asian guy that hears dead people?
-The only original Losties still on the Island are Sawyer, Locke, Rose, Bernard, and Vincent the dog. And let's face it, Rose and B do NOT get enough screen time.
-The O6ers turn out to be really, really annoying. One can only hope that returning to the Island erases all their stupid behavior in the "real world."
-Sawyer is lookin' kind of flabby. Guess his workout equipment vanished in the flash.
-No more character-centric episodes.
-We STILL don't know who in the world is supplying Richard Alpert with eyeliner! Is there a Walgreens we don't know about?!
What are your loves/complaints about this season of LOST? Share them here!
But so far, Season 5 is NO Season 4, and here's why:
-Too much screentime for the newbies. I get that Faraday is the link to the Island's time-tripping, but why do we need an annoying redhead and an Asian guy that hears dead people?
-The only original Losties still on the Island are Sawyer, Locke, Rose, Bernard, and Vincent the dog. And let's face it, Rose and B do NOT get enough screen time.
-The O6ers turn out to be really, really annoying. One can only hope that returning to the Island erases all their stupid behavior in the "real world."
-Sawyer is lookin' kind of flabby. Guess his workout equipment vanished in the flash.
-No more character-centric episodes.
-We STILL don't know who in the world is supplying Richard Alpert with eyeliner! Is there a Walgreens we don't know about?!
What are your loves/complaints about this season of LOST? Share them here!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Dex and Deb are Married? To Each Other?
What kinds of things were going on in the Morgan household?
It appears that Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter, better known as brother and sister Dexter and Deb on Showtime's Dexter, got married over New Year's.
Relax! They're only siblings on TV.
It appears that Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter, better known as brother and sister Dexter and Deb on Showtime's Dexter, got married over New Year's.
Relax! They're only siblings on TV.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Yes, I saw Twilight...
and yes, I read the book. I went to see the movie over Thanksgiving, in a small, desolate movie theater in Illinois. My first reaction went something like this:
What! Where did that come from?! That's not what's supposed to happen!
OK, so the plot followed the book fairly closesly, and I completely understand the need to delete/tweak scenes for a movie audience. I especially liked the baseball game, which was one thing from the book that the movie truly brought to life, and laughed out loud as the vampire family tried to cook dinner by watching the Food Network. (although, wouldn't they remember how to cook from their human lives?)However, the movie lacked the fundamental point of the book -- the build up of the relationship between Edward and Bella -- and for that it felt like a waste. Here are some of the bad points:
The Casting - not only did all the teens look 25, but some of the main characters were very miscast. Robert Pattinson fit the look of Edward, but his acting was so over the top it was laughable. Kristen Stewart as Bella was horrid - completely out of place as the "damsel in distress" the book painted.
The Makeup- Why do all TV vampires have to have powdery skin with bright red lips? They're supposed to look like marble, not chalk!
The Acting - Robert Pattinson was horrible. Cute, but horrible. Good thing Edward is MIA for a large portion of book 2.
The Screenplay - Most of the dialogue was missing or changed from the book-- and the dialogue is what makes Bella and Edward's story somewhat believable. And what's worse - they stuck in direct quotes from the book at all the wrong moments.
The Direction - this is supposed to be a fantasy movie for teens and young adults, not an indie drug documentary. What was with all the grainy shots? And the repetitive piano score? And all the stupid montages?! And the really bad special effects? One would think that movie about vampires that can do extraordinary things would have taken that into consideration.
My overall grade: C-
What was your take on the film? Did you like it as much as the book?
What! Where did that come from?! That's not what's supposed to happen!
OK, so the plot followed the book fairly closesly, and I completely understand the need to delete/tweak scenes for a movie audience. I especially liked the baseball game, which was one thing from the book that the movie truly brought to life, and laughed out loud as the vampire family tried to cook dinner by watching the Food Network. (although, wouldn't they remember how to cook from their human lives?)However, the movie lacked the fundamental point of the book -- the build up of the relationship between Edward and Bella -- and for that it felt like a waste. Here are some of the bad points:
The Casting - not only did all the teens look 25, but some of the main characters were very miscast. Robert Pattinson fit the look of Edward, but his acting was so over the top it was laughable. Kristen Stewart as Bella was horrid - completely out of place as the "damsel in distress" the book painted.
The Makeup- Why do all TV vampires have to have powdery skin with bright red lips? They're supposed to look like marble, not chalk!
The Acting - Robert Pattinson was horrible. Cute, but horrible. Good thing Edward is MIA for a large portion of book 2.
The Screenplay - Most of the dialogue was missing or changed from the book-- and the dialogue is what makes Bella and Edward's story somewhat believable. And what's worse - they stuck in direct quotes from the book at all the wrong moments.
The Direction - this is supposed to be a fantasy movie for teens and young adults, not an indie drug documentary. What was with all the grainy shots? And the repetitive piano score? And all the stupid montages?! And the really bad special effects? One would think that movie about vampires that can do extraordinary things would have taken that into consideration.
My overall grade: C-
What was your take on the film? Did you like it as much as the book?
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