I know this is a bit late, but better late than never. I will not critique all of the performances from the So You Think You Can Dance semifinals, but instead will provide a few thoughts.
- Is it only me, or does Kathryn seem like she has no confidence in herself? Honestly, I don't think she should have gotten as far as she has, to me she always looks like she is struggling behind her partners, but especially in the packages this week she is making herself look like the underdog.
- I am so sad Ashleigh did not get to dance this week. She is such a wonderful dancer I honestly think the dances would have been better and more entertaining if she had performed. Similarly, I was almost a little shocked at how bad the "assistants" were - they were dancing in a style they should have mastered! - and I think Ashleigh would have been awesome in both routines.
- And, while we are on this topic, poor Russell was forced to perform with fill-ins instead of his real partner twice this season. Maybe he's the one with the bad luck.
- My eyes filled up a little when Ryan pleading with America to vote for Ashleigh even if that meant he had to give up votes and was sent home instead.
- Mollee and Jakob were the stand outs for me this week. Both of their routines, but especially their Broadway performance, were memorable and among some of the best from the entire season.
In the end, Legacy and Mollee were sent home. Honestly, I was a bit shocked. If it had ended my way, Russell and Kathryn would have left. Either way, I think the winner will be either Ashleigh, Jakob or Ellenore. I can't see any of the other three receiving enough votes. What do you think? Who do you think should win?
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
90210: The Winter Wonderland dance
Here is a recap of this week's 90210 episode, which was also the last before a winter break.
- Teddy asks Silver to the dance, but she doesn't take him seriously, mostly because of his past track record with girls. Teddy even makes a grand gesture and asks Silver for a chance, but she is scared so she rejects him. Naomi tells her to follow her heart and she is just about to tell him she's in when she sees him with another girl, who we know, but Silver doesn't, is his sister. Later, Dixon had the chance to clear Teddy's name, but instead he realizes he wants Silver for himself. Silver goes on believing Teddy is still a player and Dixon tells Silver he regrets letting her go. They then kiss.
- Naomi apologizes to Annie, who doesn't really want to hear it after the hell Naomi put her through. Also, Naomi is almost a bit mad at Liam for taking so long to tell her the truth. It also becomes even clearer that Naomi still has feelings for Liam, but she tells Silver she wants to keep ignoring them. As for Liam and Ivy, they seem happy with one another. They even agree to go to the dance together. But Ivy can only ignore Liam's feelings for Naomi for so long. She asks him to be honest with her and he admits she still has feelings for Naomi. She then sets him free, even going as far as to help Liam and Naomi end up together. Ivy sends Naomi a text and tells her to go to Liam, which she does. While there they both realize they should give their relationship another try. They kiss and all seems to be on the right track with them.
- Navid can't prove Jasper pushed him down the stairs, but he is still determined to expose Jasper as a drug dealer. Navid even goes to Adrianna and asks if she would go to the school administration and tell her Jasper has dealt to her. But because she is still on probation she can't. Everyone is starting to realize that Annie may actually be in danger with Jasper, so they stage an intervention. Adrianna tells Annie she has bought drugs from Jasper and even says she is willing to get in trouble if it means saving other people from him. In the end, Navid tells her he doesn't want her putting herself on the line like that, but Adrianna did regain some respect from Navid, as well as Silver and Naomi, by stepping up in this situation. But to continue with this, Annie then confronts Jasper about dealing. He at first denies it, but then comes clean. She tells him she wants nothing to do with him, only for him to slap her in the face by admitting he knows she hit and killed his uncle with her car.
- Teddy asks Silver to the dance, but she doesn't take him seriously, mostly because of his past track record with girls. Teddy even makes a grand gesture and asks Silver for a chance, but she is scared so she rejects him. Naomi tells her to follow her heart and she is just about to tell him she's in when she sees him with another girl, who we know, but Silver doesn't, is his sister. Later, Dixon had the chance to clear Teddy's name, but instead he realizes he wants Silver for himself. Silver goes on believing Teddy is still a player and Dixon tells Silver he regrets letting her go. They then kiss.
- Naomi apologizes to Annie, who doesn't really want to hear it after the hell Naomi put her through. Also, Naomi is almost a bit mad at Liam for taking so long to tell her the truth. It also becomes even clearer that Naomi still has feelings for Liam, but she tells Silver she wants to keep ignoring them. As for Liam and Ivy, they seem happy with one another. They even agree to go to the dance together. But Ivy can only ignore Liam's feelings for Naomi for so long. She asks him to be honest with her and he admits she still has feelings for Naomi. She then sets him free, even going as far as to help Liam and Naomi end up together. Ivy sends Naomi a text and tells her to go to Liam, which she does. While there they both realize they should give their relationship another try. They kiss and all seems to be on the right track with them.
- Navid can't prove Jasper pushed him down the stairs, but he is still determined to expose Jasper as a drug dealer. Navid even goes to Adrianna and asks if she would go to the school administration and tell her Jasper has dealt to her. But because she is still on probation she can't. Everyone is starting to realize that Annie may actually be in danger with Jasper, so they stage an intervention. Adrianna tells Annie she has bought drugs from Jasper and even says she is willing to get in trouble if it means saving other people from him. In the end, Navid tells her he doesn't want her putting herself on the line like that, but Adrianna did regain some respect from Navid, as well as Silver and Naomi, by stepping up in this situation. But to continue with this, Annie then confronts Jasper about dealing. He at first denies it, but then comes clean. She tells him she wants nothing to do with him, only for him to slap her in the face by admitting he knows she hit and killed his uncle with her car.
Big Bang: "I think it upsets Sheldon..."
This episode was so funny because we got a further glimpse into the world of Penny and Sheldon. After Howard's girlfriend shows an interest in Leonard's work, Penny gets jealous and goes to Sheldon hoping he will be able to teach her a bit about physics, even if only enough for her to hold a short conversation with Leonard. Their teacher/student dynamic was hysterical and, after they both realize she isn't going to truly understand it, she ends up just repeating information Sheldon fed her without understanding it, which helps her look smart for about two seconds. Good episode.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Castle: "You're not saying anything worth paying attention to"
This show still impresses me because even when I think for sure I have figured out the ending, there is a twist that leaves me surprised. Last night, as soon as they mentioned how the amnesiac witnessed the murder, I wondered why they weren't considering him as the murderer. Then the detectives found the gun in his apartment and arrested him for the murder. But at the last second we find out someone else was the real killer, which leaves the amnesiac the chance to have a happy ending with his ex-wife.
This was an episode with a happy ending. It was also funny, especially when Castle and Beckett argued about whether or not Beckett is Castle's work wife. The banter between the two main characters always makes me smile. I look forward to this show because of its wit and the next few weeks without it are going to seem very long.
This was an episode with a happy ending. It was also funny, especially when Castle and Beckett argued about whether or not Beckett is Castle's work wife. The banter between the two main characters always makes me smile. I look forward to this show because of its wit and the next few weeks without it are going to seem very long.
OTH: "This is a song for anyone with a broken heart"
This episode picked up where last week's episode ended, namely with Alex bleeding in the bath tub. Below is a recap of what happened on an episode that was filled with more low points and sadness than happiness.
- Julian finds Alex and pulls her out of the bathtub. He then rushes her to the hospital. He sits by her bed and she does wake up. She is very weak at first, but she is told she will be fine. Once she's awake, Julian doesn't sugar coat his feelings; He tells her is mad at her and that if she ever pulls a stunt like that again he is walking away. He also gives her some good news, though. They received funding for the movie, so these two are going to be spending much more time together in the future.
- Brooke, after some soul searching, realizes that Julian always falls for girls who need saving. Julian tries to disprove her and tells her he really does want to be with her, but also announces his plan to make the movie with Alex. Julian also goes into detail about his relationship with his mother, which furthers his desire to fix Alex, something I don't think Brooke is going to be able to accept. This may be unrelated, but before the end of the episode we meet the new guy who Victoria hired to design the men's clothing line for Clothes Over Bros. Who knows, maybe he will be a new love interest for Brooke.
- Skills is offered the position in LA. It is obvious he will miss Tree Hill and everyone there, especially Lauren, who is also very sad to see him go. At the end of the episode, we see Skills, as well as Mouth, leave for LA.
- Millie comes clean with Mouth, telling him about stealing the dress as well as he new addiction to drugs. She also tells Brooke, who fires her and makes her go to rehab. She checks in, but before the end of the episode we see her climb out a window, thus escaping from rehab before she is fully rehabilitated.
- Dan is in the middle of the live taping of the show from the high school hallway where he killed Keith, when he starts talking unscripted. He gets sentimental and announces that this is his final show, which obviously pisses off Rachel. On air, Dan says he knows he has been profiting from his brother's murder and that he plans to give back. He also shuts off the clock, saying there is no forgiveness. As the episode comes to a close, we find out that Dan is now broke after giving all of his money to charity. He also filed for a divorce from Rachel, who, because Dan has no more money, will receive no settlement. Nathan also gives Jamie a chance to say goodbye to Dan before Dan boards a bus. Jamie announces he forgives Dan, which brings Dan's belief that there is no forgiveness full circle.
- Jamie, who already made this clear, does not want to move to Spain. With some help from Hailey and Nathan, though, he realizes they will all miss home but that the most important thing is that they are together and love one another.
- Clay is still in the process of moving, but then Quinn delivers some news from Clay's assistant that may help him get back into the business. So the entire episode we see Clay busy at work readying a deal, but it isn't until the end of the episode that we realize what he has done. A player on another team would like to be traded so he can be closer to home after finding out that his mom is sick. That trade opens up options and it leads to Nathan finding a place back on the Bobcats. So the family will not only not have to move to Spain, but they will get the opportunity to remain at home, surrounded by family.
- After Clay announces the deal that will keep Nathan a Bobcat, he also announces his plan to fall in love with Quinn. It was so romantic, I may have actually swooned. I am on their team and I want them to be happy together.
The next new One Tree Hill episode isn't until Jan. 18, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Until then.
- Julian finds Alex and pulls her out of the bathtub. He then rushes her to the hospital. He sits by her bed and she does wake up. She is very weak at first, but she is told she will be fine. Once she's awake, Julian doesn't sugar coat his feelings; He tells her is mad at her and that if she ever pulls a stunt like that again he is walking away. He also gives her some good news, though. They received funding for the movie, so these two are going to be spending much more time together in the future.
- Brooke, after some soul searching, realizes that Julian always falls for girls who need saving. Julian tries to disprove her and tells her he really does want to be with her, but also announces his plan to make the movie with Alex. Julian also goes into detail about his relationship with his mother, which furthers his desire to fix Alex, something I don't think Brooke is going to be able to accept. This may be unrelated, but before the end of the episode we meet the new guy who Victoria hired to design the men's clothing line for Clothes Over Bros. Who knows, maybe he will be a new love interest for Brooke.
- Skills is offered the position in LA. It is obvious he will miss Tree Hill and everyone there, especially Lauren, who is also very sad to see him go. At the end of the episode, we see Skills, as well as Mouth, leave for LA.
- Millie comes clean with Mouth, telling him about stealing the dress as well as he new addiction to drugs. She also tells Brooke, who fires her and makes her go to rehab. She checks in, but before the end of the episode we see her climb out a window, thus escaping from rehab before she is fully rehabilitated.
- Dan is in the middle of the live taping of the show from the high school hallway where he killed Keith, when he starts talking unscripted. He gets sentimental and announces that this is his final show, which obviously pisses off Rachel. On air, Dan says he knows he has been profiting from his brother's murder and that he plans to give back. He also shuts off the clock, saying there is no forgiveness. As the episode comes to a close, we find out that Dan is now broke after giving all of his money to charity. He also filed for a divorce from Rachel, who, because Dan has no more money, will receive no settlement. Nathan also gives Jamie a chance to say goodbye to Dan before Dan boards a bus. Jamie announces he forgives Dan, which brings Dan's belief that there is no forgiveness full circle.
- Jamie, who already made this clear, does not want to move to Spain. With some help from Hailey and Nathan, though, he realizes they will all miss home but that the most important thing is that they are together and love one another.
- Clay is still in the process of moving, but then Quinn delivers some news from Clay's assistant that may help him get back into the business. So the entire episode we see Clay busy at work readying a deal, but it isn't until the end of the episode that we realize what he has done. A player on another team would like to be traded so he can be closer to home after finding out that his mom is sick. That trade opens up options and it leads to Nathan finding a place back on the Bobcats. So the family will not only not have to move to Spain, but they will get the opportunity to remain at home, surrounded by family.
- After Clay announces the deal that will keep Nathan a Bobcat, he also announces his plan to fall in love with Quinn. It was so romantic, I may have actually swooned. I am on their team and I want them to be happy together.
The next new One Tree Hill episode isn't until Jan. 18, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Until then.
GG: "We all have to live with our choices"
As always, here is the link to the New York Magazine Daily Intel reality index and below are a few additions.
- When Serena ever gave that speech about how she is willing to lose everything and start over with Trip, I wanted to throw something at my television. How can she be so completely naive? Serena, an 18-year-old with no job and no family support, has NOTHING to lose in comparison to Trip who is a recently elected Congressman. Minus five for her being so selfish and thinking only of herself.
- Eric thinks all he has to do to take down Jenny is turn her friends against her and then she will be dethroned. Has he actually met Jenny? She is much better at this game than he is. Minus one for this inconsistency.
- Serena is bored so Nate points her in the direction of his hidden pot stash. At least Nate is reliable for something. Plus two.
- After the accident, Trip gets out of the car, sees Serena is bleeding and not moving and calls ... Maureen? I guess she really is the brains of the operation. He may need her more than he expects. No points because his stupidity and her necessity even out.
- Jenny has so much money because she is now a drug dealer? Minus one just because this storyline is going nowhere good.
Though I was already getting sick of the Serena/Trip storyline, this episode was a pretty entertaining one. It was nice to see how Blair and Chuck's relationship has evolved and my heart broke a little when Dan told Vanessa he loves her and she pretended to not take him seriously. I'm sad we will have to wait a few weeks for a new episode, but Gossip Girl is always worth the wait.
- When Serena ever gave that speech about how she is willing to lose everything and start over with Trip, I wanted to throw something at my television. How can she be so completely naive? Serena, an 18-year-old with no job and no family support, has NOTHING to lose in comparison to Trip who is a recently elected Congressman. Minus five for her being so selfish and thinking only of herself.
- Eric thinks all he has to do to take down Jenny is turn her friends against her and then she will be dethroned. Has he actually met Jenny? She is much better at this game than he is. Minus one for this inconsistency.
- Serena is bored so Nate points her in the direction of his hidden pot stash. At least Nate is reliable for something. Plus two.
- After the accident, Trip gets out of the car, sees Serena is bleeding and not moving and calls ... Maureen? I guess she really is the brains of the operation. He may need her more than he expects. No points because his stupidity and her necessity even out.
- Jenny has so much money because she is now a drug dealer? Minus one just because this storyline is going nowhere good.
Though I was already getting sick of the Serena/Trip storyline, this episode was a pretty entertaining one. It was nice to see how Blair and Chuck's relationship has evolved and my heart broke a little when Dan told Vanessa he loves her and she pretended to not take him seriously. I'm sad we will have to wait a few weeks for a new episode, but Gossip Girl is always worth the wait.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Entourage coming to a movie theatre near you?
While there has been a lot of talk in recent months that Entourage has already hit its peak and is on its way to being less than wonderful television, this article, and from the mouth of Mark Wahlberg, says that the show has at least two more season plus there will be a movie released after that. Honestly, I'm not so sure how I feel about this. On the one hand I do find the show still humorous and worth watching, but on the other I sometimes feel like the storylines are played out. Hopefully there are some shake-ups planned for the next season. Who knows, maybe we will all fall back in love with the show.
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