I've been neglecting the blog here. I'm almost scared that it will be coming to an end soon. Maybe not forever because I do enjoy it but possibly for the semester. I am really busy with school and I usually don't watch Survivor live anymore. But don't worry I will try to keep it going, I am also in thinking of switching formats and maybe moving to Tumblr, that way is you like what I post it'd be easier to follow.
I do want to blog about X-Factor and will once they make it to judges houses. I won't blog about the race until next week. I wanted to get these blogs up this weekend but I'm coming up on a new deadline for my next stories and I really want to be making good grades so we will just play things by ear.
I'm forcing myself to write this when I should be studying for an Economics test. I think I'm going to just pick up on survivor later too. :( I'm really bummed about this but I must do what I need to do.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Suvivor South Pacific
Sorry for such a late post on this. For some reason I didn't want to get back to blogging, I liked my little (yes it did seem very little) summer break. Frankly though I think these blogs are going to be exactly what I need this semester because I am taking journalism classes and this will be a relief to write about something I enjoy but just so you know the weeks I have dead lines I may not update but I will do my best.
So first I am going to give you guys a bit of an update on my favorite contestants and then I will talk about the episode.
Savaii Tripe:
Semhar- I didn't like her, I hated that she complained for something she volunteered for. She seems like a weak contestant. I think she is someone I could love to hate though, she doesn't bother me that much.
Mark- Gay Detective. He was kind of funny, I think he seems like a loyal player especially to the other old contestants.
John- Law School, Survivor Fan. I always really want to like the survivor fans because I believe I am a HUGE survivor fan also, but that being said I don't really like him he is to weak and I am not sure his intelligence will make up for it.
Whitney- Country Singer. I think I'll like Whitney in this game, she seems like she'll play a good game and she attractive.
Ozzy- I don't like that they brought Ozzy back. He is one of the best in challenges survivor has ever had but I think he is kind of boring in the personality region.
Dawn- I wanted to like Dawn, and if she makes it farther I probably will but she seems a bit weak emotionally.
Jim- Weed Grower. I like Jim he seems like a laid back funny guy but I think people may catch on to what he does and vote him off.
Keith- I think Keith could play a good game, he's young and fit and he could probably get an alliance and vote Ozzy off which I think would be a smart move (in a few weeks). Ozzy doesn't need to make it to merge because he will gun for Keith I bet.
Elyse- She may have become my favorite in the first episode just with that native American comment she made. I don't know what she's going to bring to the game but she will be fun to have around.
Upolu Tribe:
Sophie- Shes a smart, strong, feminist and I think she needs to hold all that back. She doesn't need to show that shes all 'Girl Power' because guys will hate that. I think if she doesn't ruin her chances people will keep her around because shes a strong girl.
Albert- He is probably a meat head. I think he will be good physically but he will need to pair up with someone like Sophie, someone who's smart to get him farther.
Brandon- Russel Hantz nephew. First of all I am sure he basically got put on the show because hes a Hantz and I don't like when people just get handed things especially on a show like this. (kind of like how I hate that former contestants are back). I want to like him though he seems like a good guy but I also want him gone because hes a Hantz...maybe he shouldn't have gotten those tattoos.
Edna- I love Edna. She had a friend on this show and she originally wanted to go on Shark Tank but ended up here. I think shes smart and will probably end up like Brenda did. She needs to step cautiously in this game
Rick- I like him, and he will be nice to have around for a while but I bet he starts to push peoples buttons.
Stacey- She is one of my favorites. She is like a honey badger, she just doesn't give a shit. She is going to do what she wants when she wants.
Christine- Shes like a classy girl from the Shore. I think she won't make it to merge because like Rick I think she will get on peoples nerves.
Coach- I don't like that coach is back either. He really isn't that good but he is a interesting play to watch. I don't think he'll be a threat
Mikayla- Lingerie football player...enough said.
I think that Andrea and Matt should have got to come back because they were the two contestants who made it out of Redemption Island last season, but clearly the producers didn't agree.
Okay so when the episode started they were already split up into tribes and Ozzy and Coach showed up and picked eggs filled with paint and smashed them on themselves to figure out which tribe they were on. I like the fact that they got the tribes I was hoping they'd get.
Then Ozzy and Coach had to do a challenge to see who would win rewards and of coarse Ozzy one. He did have a lot of help from his tribe thought, both of them did. I think that really showed how this show will go compared to last year. Russel and Rob didn't ever really need help in challenges.
So Coaches tribe started working and Ozzys tribe decided to relax on the beach for the day. Yeah I think that was a bad idea. Ozzy could probably do it with ease and be up the next day but the other people could be exhausted, I think they should have gone ahead and built the camp.
During the immunity challenge Upolu won. Savaii could have easily won if Semhar wasn't shooting the coconuts. Everyone seemed a bit pissed.
So then it was all who to vote for. Semhar and John both did bad and it seemed like some people were actually going to vote for John to go home. Really?! Sure he screwed up but Semhar lost it. At least John is smart. Unless there is a poem challenge, which I highly doubt will happen, they don't need Smehar. I thought Ozzy was going to try to keep her because he clearly wanted to bang her but luckily he didn't. Everyone voted her out. She got really annoying at the tribal council so I am glad. I will be shocked if she wins her duel.
So first I am going to give you guys a bit of an update on my favorite contestants and then I will talk about the episode.
Savaii Tripe:
Semhar- I didn't like her, I hated that she complained for something she volunteered for. She seems like a weak contestant. I think she is someone I could love to hate though, she doesn't bother me that much.
Mark- Gay Detective. He was kind of funny, I think he seems like a loyal player especially to the other old contestants.
John- Law School, Survivor Fan. I always really want to like the survivor fans because I believe I am a HUGE survivor fan also, but that being said I don't really like him he is to weak and I am not sure his intelligence will make up for it.
Whitney- Country Singer. I think I'll like Whitney in this game, she seems like she'll play a good game and she attractive.
Ozzy- I don't like that they brought Ozzy back. He is one of the best in challenges survivor has ever had but I think he is kind of boring in the personality region.
Dawn- I wanted to like Dawn, and if she makes it farther I probably will but she seems a bit weak emotionally.
Jim- Weed Grower. I like Jim he seems like a laid back funny guy but I think people may catch on to what he does and vote him off.
Keith- I think Keith could play a good game, he's young and fit and he could probably get an alliance and vote Ozzy off which I think would be a smart move (in a few weeks). Ozzy doesn't need to make it to merge because he will gun for Keith I bet.
Elyse- She may have become my favorite in the first episode just with that native American comment she made. I don't know what she's going to bring to the game but she will be fun to have around.
Upolu Tribe:
Sophie- Shes a smart, strong, feminist and I think she needs to hold all that back. She doesn't need to show that shes all 'Girl Power' because guys will hate that. I think if she doesn't ruin her chances people will keep her around because shes a strong girl.
Albert- He is probably a meat head. I think he will be good physically but he will need to pair up with someone like Sophie, someone who's smart to get him farther.
Brandon- Russel Hantz nephew. First of all I am sure he basically got put on the show because hes a Hantz and I don't like when people just get handed things especially on a show like this. (kind of like how I hate that former contestants are back). I want to like him though he seems like a good guy but I also want him gone because hes a Hantz...maybe he shouldn't have gotten those tattoos.
Edna- I love Edna. She had a friend on this show and she originally wanted to go on Shark Tank but ended up here. I think shes smart and will probably end up like Brenda did. She needs to step cautiously in this game
Rick- I like him, and he will be nice to have around for a while but I bet he starts to push peoples buttons.
Stacey- She is one of my favorites. She is like a honey badger, she just doesn't give a shit. She is going to do what she wants when she wants.
Christine- Shes like a classy girl from the Shore. I think she won't make it to merge because like Rick I think she will get on peoples nerves.
Coach- I don't like that coach is back either. He really isn't that good but he is a interesting play to watch. I don't think he'll be a threat
Mikayla- Lingerie football player...enough said.
I think that Andrea and Matt should have got to come back because they were the two contestants who made it out of Redemption Island last season, but clearly the producers didn't agree.
Okay so when the episode started they were already split up into tribes and Ozzy and Coach showed up and picked eggs filled with paint and smashed them on themselves to figure out which tribe they were on. I like the fact that they got the tribes I was hoping they'd get.
Then Ozzy and Coach had to do a challenge to see who would win rewards and of coarse Ozzy one. He did have a lot of help from his tribe thought, both of them did. I think that really showed how this show will go compared to last year. Russel and Rob didn't ever really need help in challenges.
So Coaches tribe started working and Ozzys tribe decided to relax on the beach for the day. Yeah I think that was a bad idea. Ozzy could probably do it with ease and be up the next day but the other people could be exhausted, I think they should have gone ahead and built the camp.
During the immunity challenge Upolu won. Savaii could have easily won if Semhar wasn't shooting the coconuts. Everyone seemed a bit pissed.
So then it was all who to vote for. Semhar and John both did bad and it seemed like some people were actually going to vote for John to go home. Really?! Sure he screwed up but Semhar lost it. At least John is smart. Unless there is a poem challenge, which I highly doubt will happen, they don't need Smehar. I thought Ozzy was going to try to keep her because he clearly wanted to bang her but luckily he didn't. Everyone voted her out. She got really annoying at the tribal council so I am glad. I will be shocked if she wins her duel.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
What's The X-Factor?
I would write more on this, but I wrote an article for the school paper about this subject and frankly don't want to write to much more but the X-Factor is coming this fall and it WILL be amazing. So really quickly I am going to show you some video clips of some of the best performances from the last season of The X-Factor UK.
You Don't just get audition's like that on American Idol.
By they way, this lady didn't even make it to the finale.
And there you are! Now this is in England but I am sure we will get more talent. Totally kidding, but seriously.
You Don't just get audition's like that on American Idol.
By they way, this lady didn't even make it to the finale.
And there you are! Now this is in England but I am sure we will get more talent. Totally kidding, but seriously.
Fall TV Line Up
I am going to tell you what is on, and what to watch (reality and not reality). And fill you in on new shows.
MONDAY
Monday is really a toss up for me on what to watch. I am not really a fan of many of the shows. I use to love House but I started missing some episodes and never caught up...not I am a few seasons behind.
8:00- We have two new shows in the 8 o'clock hour. At 8:30 (Following How I Met Your Mother) is 2 Broke Girls (Sept. 15th) looks really funny. But I don't know how dedicated I can be to a comedy. I like all the NBC comedy shows that will be playing but am not a dedicated watcher.
Then there is Terra Nova. I think it looks good but they may have been better off making this a movie. I may end up watching it to see if it is good not sure.
Also Dancing with the Stars, Gossip Girl and the Sing Off (running two hours) returning to Monday nights at 8.
9:00- Hart of Dixie is the only new show coming on at 9 on the CW. It actually looks like a pretty good show. I love Rachel Bilson. I probably won't it but don't quote me. Other shows Two and a Half Men and Mike and Molly.
10:00- Castle and Hawaii Five-0 are both returning (Hawaii Five-0 I have heard great things from) and The Playboy Club comes on which is new. I don't usually watch anything at this time. I may check out The Playboy Club.
So I'd say at this point if I had to watch something at every hour I'd choose Terra Nova, Hart of Dixie then The Playboy Club (unless I could catch up on Hawaii Five-0). All of these shows are new so if they aren't good I won't watch. Usually on Monday I just flip through what ever seems interesting.
TUESDAY
8:00- New shows include Man Up and Last Man Standing. Not sure what either is about but I know that I won't be watching either. Two favorites of mine Glee and The Biggest Loser are both back and starting in this time slot. Also NCIS and 90210 are back. Glee is my show of choice.
9:00- Dancing with the Stars Results and NCIS:LA are both back along with Raising Hope at 9:30. and new TV shows Ringer and New Girl. New Girl looks really funny.
10:00- Returning shows are Body of Proof and Parenthood what I have seen of Parenthood I would rather watch that. There is also a new show Unforgettable but frankly I haven't seen much of it and it may be unforgettable.
I will be watching Glee then New Girl then Raising Hope then probably nothing.
WEDNESDAY
8:00- The Middle and Survivor are the only returning shows coming on at 8. The new shows coming are Suburgatory and Free Agents (At 8:30) and H8R, X-Factor and Up All Night. I am very interested in Up All Night, it looks hilarious but I am going to have to stick to the X-Factor, abandoning Survivor's fall season for the first time in years. Now don't worry I will catch Survivor online.
9:00- Modern Family, Happy Endings (9:30), Criminal Minds, America's Next Top Model, and Harry's Law are all returning. I Hate My Teenage Daughter will be premiering at 9:30 after X-Factor. I Hate My Teenage daughter looks really funny and it comes on After X-Factor so I will probably watch that.
10:00- CSI and Law and Order: SVU are both back at 10 and that new show you've probably seen enough previews to make you sick, Revenge comes on at 10.
I will watch X-Factor then probably I Hate My Teenage Daughter because it comes on right after X-Factor and I tend to watch what comes on after my favorites (AKA Raising Hope.)
THURSDAY
8:00- Big Bang Theory, The Vampire Diaries, Community and Parks and Recreation are all back at 8:00 and 8:30. The new shows are Charlie's Angels, How to be a Gentleman and X-Factor Results. Charlie's Angel's looks really good but I don't think I will tune in at this time.
9:00- Grey's Anatomy, Bones and The Office are all back. New shows coming to Thursday are Person of Interest, Secret Circle and Whitney. I think Whitney looks funny and Secret Circle looks like it would be a good movie, I am sure people will tune in for the latter. I think even thought Whitney looks funny its unclear whether people will tune in or not. There are a bunch of comedies with female leads coming this fall so we will see how they all stack up.
10:00-Private Practice and The Mentalist are back at 10. Prime Suspect is the only new show coming on at 10 and it looks pretty interesting but I think it would mostly be competing with The Mentalist viewers so we will see how that goes.
On Thursday I will tune into X-Factor Results then Grey's Anatomy.
FRIDAY
It's Friday Friday gotta get down on Friday.
8:00- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Nikita, Kitchen Nightmares, and Chuck are all back and A Gifted Man will be joining them.
9:00- Shark Tank, CSI: NY, Supernatural, Fringe and Grimm are you 9 o'clock shows, Grimm being new.
Now I don't usually watch Friday TV I much prefer going to the movies or something, or just watching a movie on tv but if I had to choose I would watch Chuck then CSI.
Let's skip Saturday we will all be watching Football.
SUNDAY
8:00- New shows Once Upon a Time and Allen Gregory will be joining The Amazing Race and The Simpsons. Amazing Race and The Simpsons are two of my favorite shows and I hate that they are on at the same time.
9:00- Depserate Housewives, The Goodwife, Family Guy and American Dad are all back with no new shows to compete with.
10:00- Pan Am is a new show coming to Sunday and will compete against CSI: Miami.
On Sunday I will watch Amazing Race, Family Guy, American Dad then probably try to see if Pan Am is good. I will also watch the Simpson's on Hulu. I am pretty bummed Bob's Burgers are over.
Well thats my list! What will you guys be tuning in for? Hope the same!
MONDAY
Monday is really a toss up for me on what to watch. I am not really a fan of many of the shows. I use to love House but I started missing some episodes and never caught up...not I am a few seasons behind.
8:00- We have two new shows in the 8 o'clock hour. At 8:30 (Following How I Met Your Mother) is 2 Broke Girls (Sept. 15th) looks really funny. But I don't know how dedicated I can be to a comedy. I like all the NBC comedy shows that will be playing but am not a dedicated watcher.
Then there is Terra Nova. I think it looks good but they may have been better off making this a movie. I may end up watching it to see if it is good not sure.
Also Dancing with the Stars, Gossip Girl and the Sing Off (running two hours) returning to Monday nights at 8.
9:00- Hart of Dixie is the only new show coming on at 9 on the CW. It actually looks like a pretty good show. I love Rachel Bilson. I probably won't it but don't quote me. Other shows Two and a Half Men and Mike and Molly.
10:00- Castle and Hawaii Five-0 are both returning (Hawaii Five-0 I have heard great things from) and The Playboy Club comes on which is new. I don't usually watch anything at this time. I may check out The Playboy Club.
So I'd say at this point if I had to watch something at every hour I'd choose Terra Nova, Hart of Dixie then The Playboy Club (unless I could catch up on Hawaii Five-0). All of these shows are new so if they aren't good I won't watch. Usually on Monday I just flip through what ever seems interesting.
TUESDAY
8:00- New shows include Man Up and Last Man Standing. Not sure what either is about but I know that I won't be watching either. Two favorites of mine Glee and The Biggest Loser are both back and starting in this time slot. Also NCIS and 90210 are back. Glee is my show of choice.
9:00- Dancing with the Stars Results and NCIS:LA are both back along with Raising Hope at 9:30. and new TV shows Ringer and New Girl. New Girl looks really funny.
10:00- Returning shows are Body of Proof and Parenthood what I have seen of Parenthood I would rather watch that. There is also a new show Unforgettable but frankly I haven't seen much of it and it may be unforgettable.
I will be watching Glee then New Girl then Raising Hope then probably nothing.
WEDNESDAY
8:00- The Middle and Survivor are the only returning shows coming on at 8. The new shows coming are Suburgatory and Free Agents (At 8:30) and H8R, X-Factor and Up All Night. I am very interested in Up All Night, it looks hilarious but I am going to have to stick to the X-Factor, abandoning Survivor's fall season for the first time in years. Now don't worry I will catch Survivor online.
9:00- Modern Family, Happy Endings (9:30), Criminal Minds, America's Next Top Model, and Harry's Law are all returning. I Hate My Teenage Daughter will be premiering at 9:30 after X-Factor. I Hate My Teenage daughter looks really funny and it comes on After X-Factor so I will probably watch that.
10:00- CSI and Law and Order: SVU are both back at 10 and that new show you've probably seen enough previews to make you sick, Revenge comes on at 10.
I will watch X-Factor then probably I Hate My Teenage Daughter because it comes on right after X-Factor and I tend to watch what comes on after my favorites (AKA Raising Hope.)
THURSDAY
8:00- Big Bang Theory, The Vampire Diaries, Community and Parks and Recreation are all back at 8:00 and 8:30. The new shows are Charlie's Angels, How to be a Gentleman and X-Factor Results. Charlie's Angel's looks really good but I don't think I will tune in at this time.
9:00- Grey's Anatomy, Bones and The Office are all back. New shows coming to Thursday are Person of Interest, Secret Circle and Whitney. I think Whitney looks funny and Secret Circle looks like it would be a good movie, I am sure people will tune in for the latter. I think even thought Whitney looks funny its unclear whether people will tune in or not. There are a bunch of comedies with female leads coming this fall so we will see how they all stack up.
10:00-Private Practice and The Mentalist are back at 10. Prime Suspect is the only new show coming on at 10 and it looks pretty interesting but I think it would mostly be competing with The Mentalist viewers so we will see how that goes.
On Thursday I will tune into X-Factor Results then Grey's Anatomy.
FRIDAY
It's Friday Friday gotta get down on Friday.
8:00- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Nikita, Kitchen Nightmares, and Chuck are all back and A Gifted Man will be joining them.
9:00- Shark Tank, CSI: NY, Supernatural, Fringe and Grimm are you 9 o'clock shows, Grimm being new.
Now I don't usually watch Friday TV I much prefer going to the movies or something, or just watching a movie on tv but if I had to choose I would watch Chuck then CSI.
Let's skip Saturday we will all be watching Football.
SUNDAY
8:00- New shows Once Upon a Time and Allen Gregory will be joining The Amazing Race and The Simpsons. Amazing Race and The Simpsons are two of my favorite shows and I hate that they are on at the same time.
9:00- Depserate Housewives, The Goodwife, Family Guy and American Dad are all back with no new shows to compete with.
10:00- Pan Am is a new show coming to Sunday and will compete against CSI: Miami.
On Sunday I will watch Amazing Race, Family Guy, American Dad then probably try to see if Pan Am is good. I will also watch the Simpson's on Hulu. I am pretty bummed Bob's Burgers are over.
Well thats my list! What will you guys be tuning in for? Hope the same!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Melanie Moore Can Dance!
Sorry its so late, over the weekend I didn't have a computer and with classes starting I got really busy. So here it is, the finale!!
They did a few group dances, some we had seen before and some that were new.
The show opening dance was really good I thought and Nick and Jess performed with Matt Flint (winner of SYTYCD UK). It honestly gave me a whole new view on Tap Dancing. I liked Nick and a few seasons back Bianca was one of my favorite contestants and she was a tapper.
Anyway I will list out the dances that the judges chose.
Mary Murphy: Sasha & Kent- contemporary; Melanie & Niel- Contemporary; Melanie & Marko- Contemporary
Nigel Lythgoe: Melanie & Marko- Hip Hop; Sasha & tWitch- Hip Hop; Melanie & Sasha- Jazz
Robin Antin: Tadd & Lauren- Jazz (It was good but I don't really agree with it being good enough for the finale)
Lil C: Miranda & Robert- Hip Hop
Jesse Tyler Ferguson: Caitlynn & Pasha- Argentine Tango, Marko & Allison- Contemporary
I think over all they picked the best dances. I think some were left off but you can't pick them all.
Okay now time for the results...lets face it...it kind of went how all of us were expecting it to go.
Fourth Place: TADD. Who was honestly surprised? Not Tadd. He seemed like he kind of expected it. Of the 4 dancers left he by far was not the best dancer. He had some good routines but the others all had AMAZING routines.
Third Place: MARKO. Now this could have gone a different way (it probably wouldn't have but it could have easily if Marko would have had a better night). He was by far the best boy, no one was in the running for the men except him. He had never been in the bottom so he could have easily gone in and snagged a second place finish.
Second Place: SASHA. I was really hoping she would get second. Shes a great girl but didn't have a strong start to the top 20 like Melanie and I believe that stopped her from taking it all. I kind of figured when they announced the percentage of votes they both ranked in that Sasha got second because it wasn't very close.
WINNER OF SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? 2011 IS: MELANIE!!! She did it. She by far did the best. She never put a pinky out of place this whole time and she was so lovable! About time someone from Georgia won one of these things.
That is really all I have to say, congratulations to everyone who put in all the hard work this season!! Sure it didn't turn out to how I thought but I am very pleased with the results!!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Sasha threw down the Gauntlet and you picked it up and slapped her around with it!
So if you have been reading my blog or are a fan of the show then you should know tonight was the performance finale for So You Think You Can Dance?
I am going to come right out and say that this was my least favorite finale since season 1...where I can't really remember the finale. It didn't really have the finale feel to it, I don't know if it is because Melanie and Sasha have dominated the show so long that it wasn't really a point to see Marko and especially Tadd perform or what.
Don't get me wrong, I love Marko and Tadd I am glad both of them are in the top 4 they have had some good routines in the past and tonight BUT they haven't been the forces that Melanie and Sasha have been. Just because they have been good all season and Melanie hasn't been in the bottom doesn't make me think they will win. Marko hasn't been in the bottom either and for the most part he has done just as good. We all remember Jeanine right? Winner of Season 5. We didn't really know her, she was a good dancer but it seemed Phillip was caring her all the way though until the top 12 where they went into the bottom and he left her...or I guess I should say she left him because she went straight on to win the show.
We had Brandon and Kayla in the finale, both of whom lacked a bit in the personality department compared to Jeanine but were two of the best dancers they show had seen at the time. And Jeanine swept that shit up!! She did good but lets face it her solo the performance night won her the show.
What was the point of that right? Well I was just giving an example that on this show it really doesn't matter whether you are leading the pack or are just a good dancer it all matters how you perform the performance night. It's make it or break it so those boys could have easily blow everyone out of the water and took the whole show. Did they blow us out of the water? No. Will they win? We will see tomorrow but right now I am thinking it will be Sasha and Melanie in the top two (hopefully Melanie coming out on top). But lets get straight down to the dancing!!
Oh but before that let me also say, the music sucked tonight....really really bad. It made some performances bad. Literally I wouldn't watch some performances again because I hate the song that much. I feel that for it to be AMAZING everything has to mesh well...sure the dancers don't get to decide costuming, the song, or even the dance BUT they have to work with it. And if it doesn't look good because of the costuming or music or even the style...well tuff shit because you picked it out of a hat. Jeanine and Phillip didn't want to do that Russian dance, but they did it anyway and gave it there all and you know what?
IT SUCKED! They didn't dance it bad, it just didn't work. That's how I feel about tonight as a whole.
Melanie & Marko: Disco.............I love disco....I think Doriana Sanchez is amazing. I think the routine was awesome...I think the dancing was awesome. I think the chemistry, the costumes the makeup the stage was awesome. But that song. Oh lord that song. It was terrible. Who would think to dance to that song? It was like they were dancing and that was just in the background!!! Like I said it was good dancing but terrible song
Sasha & Mark: Jazz. It was really good. I'd imagine Sasha came out and said "Let's go bitches I have a show to win" she put everything into it and it was amazing! The song wasn't the best but it worked. She through down the challenge (something that I would have hoped Melanie and Marko would have done first).
Tadd & Joshua: Hip Hop. Well there is a reason Joshua hasn't been an All-Star yet. He was to good. He out did Tadd. It wasn't a finale routine. I think I have mentioned it before on here, I know I have mentioned it in real life...Tadd can't be a hip hop dancer. Who ever does his solos (yes it is break dancing but he should be able to semi do hip hop, all the b-boys and the b-girl could do it well) must have been done by a twin. Tadd is more like a great classically trained in everything else person because i think he does better in other styles of dance.
Melanie & Robert: Contemporary. AMAZING!! Thanks forjoining making this the finale. Because until this routine it seemed Sasha was the only one who realized this was the finale. This was the best routine of the night. This is where Nigel said the title of this blog haha. I didn't like the song but that dancing just blew me away. I could look past it.
Sasha & Marko: Broadway. Will Sasha hit back after being slapped around by Melanie? Sadly no. I liked this, and I thought it was really fun and Sasha danced it well. But as a routine I don't think it was finale stuff. It didn't even seem like the Marko we knew and loved up there. And Sasha is more a warrior women than a Vamp as they would say.
Sasha & Tadd: Cha-Cha. It wasn't good and it was another really bad song choice. There wasn't anything I liked about this
Marko & Lauren: Contemporary. I'd imagine Lauren, last seasons winner went backstage and told Marko that this shit was the finale and he needed to step up his game. Because Marko went running for the gauntlet to take on the leading ladies with this number! It was really good. Marko finale showed up to play! But I think they might have blocked him about because it wasn't as good as the girls in my opinion. Oh and that song was probably one of the worst of the night.
Melanie & Tadd: Jazz. It seemed a little Broadway/jazz to me. It was really fun...and a bit emotional. It made my night. It was probably my favorite (not the best just my favorite). Everything worked well but Tadd could have kept his pants on...or I guess Melanie could have left them on for him. As for Tadd being in the running more? I don't think he brought it that much. It was more him saying "hey guys I mean business even though I am in my underwear...I wouldn't mind a few votes" Then him actually fighting for it.
Melanie & Sasha: Contemporary. They are so amazing. I thought this number was good but don't think it did them justice. I would have rather seen Travis Wall get his hands on them. They could have made another AMAZING dance like last time and Stacey sadly just made a good dance (There is NOTHING wrong with a good dance, Stacey is great...I just don't think she used these girls to their full potential).
Marko & Tadd: Hip Hop. Uhhh I didn't like this (liked the song though). They could have been more in sync with each other. It was a weird style. Tadd killed Marko.
It just wasn't there for me tonight. Wasn't a spectacular finale. Hopefully tomorrow will be great though right? And after this amazing season we know all 4 of them are amazing.
Final Finale Performance List:
1. Melanie & Robert- Contemporary
2. Sasha & Mark- Jazz
3. Melanie & Tadd- Jazz
4. Marko & Lauren- Contemporary
5. Melanie & Sasha- Contemporary
6. Sasha & Marko- Broadway
7. Melanie & Marko- Disco
8. Tadd & Joshua- Hip Hop
9. Tadd & Marko- Hip Hop
10. Sasha & Tadd- Cha Cha
My Finale List:
1. Melanie
2. Sasha
3. Marko
4. Tadd
Okay I am done, finale tomorrow everyone knows I am team Melanie. Time for me to bitch about other things.
This season we haven't exactly had a wide variety of choreographers. I mean we have had probably more than ever but ever week many people double up, so out favorites don't get to choreograph every week. I mean if one week you have people dance something AMAZING by one of our old favorites then another week have people dance something mediocer and the only difference is its a new choreographer I think the choreographer needs to go. So I am making a list of who I want to see more of and who I want to see less of. Lets start out with less.
Actually Less is bad, because some did bad then proved them self later. But I can live without Mark Ballas and Liza Lira I am sure they are great ballroom dancers but they don't give non ballroom dancers much to work with. And they aren't like Toni Redpath or Jean-Marc Généreux where if they work there ass off it will be amazing. Marko and Liza made routines that you'd need a ballroom dancers (for lack of better word) swagger to look good doing.
More: Tyce Diorio (we saw a lot though); Mia Michaels (come back please!!); Dmitry Chaplin; Toni Redpath; NappyTabs; Travis Wall; and Sonya.
Also these having famous guest judges SUCKS. Almost all of them were scared to be mean!! Suck it up! Its your job as a judge to be truthful. Lady GaGa was really the only one who gave semi good critiques. They seemed to get worse as they went on rounding out the end with Katie Holmes.
I want Debbie Allen, Tyce, Adam Shankman, Toni Redpath, Lil' C, Jason Gilkison, Mia Michaels, Sonya and hell even Robin Antin to be the guest judges. (or and other choreographer!) They just do so much better of a job.
Okay besides Kristin Chenoweth.
I am going to come right out and say that this was my least favorite finale since season 1...where I can't really remember the finale. It didn't really have the finale feel to it, I don't know if it is because Melanie and Sasha have dominated the show so long that it wasn't really a point to see Marko and especially Tadd perform or what.
Don't get me wrong, I love Marko and Tadd I am glad both of them are in the top 4 they have had some good routines in the past and tonight BUT they haven't been the forces that Melanie and Sasha have been. Just because they have been good all season and Melanie hasn't been in the bottom doesn't make me think they will win. Marko hasn't been in the bottom either and for the most part he has done just as good. We all remember Jeanine right? Winner of Season 5. We didn't really know her, she was a good dancer but it seemed Phillip was caring her all the way though until the top 12 where they went into the bottom and he left her...or I guess I should say she left him because she went straight on to win the show.
We had Brandon and Kayla in the finale, both of whom lacked a bit in the personality department compared to Jeanine but were two of the best dancers they show had seen at the time. And Jeanine swept that shit up!! She did good but lets face it her solo the performance night won her the show.
What was the point of that right? Well I was just giving an example that on this show it really doesn't matter whether you are leading the pack or are just a good dancer it all matters how you perform the performance night. It's make it or break it so those boys could have easily blow everyone out of the water and took the whole show. Did they blow us out of the water? No. Will they win? We will see tomorrow but right now I am thinking it will be Sasha and Melanie in the top two (hopefully Melanie coming out on top). But lets get straight down to the dancing!!
Oh but before that let me also say, the music sucked tonight....really really bad. It made some performances bad. Literally I wouldn't watch some performances again because I hate the song that much. I feel that for it to be AMAZING everything has to mesh well...sure the dancers don't get to decide costuming, the song, or even the dance BUT they have to work with it. And if it doesn't look good because of the costuming or music or even the style...well tuff shit because you picked it out of a hat. Jeanine and Phillip didn't want to do that Russian dance, but they did it anyway and gave it there all and you know what?
IT SUCKED! They didn't dance it bad, it just didn't work. That's how I feel about tonight as a whole.
Melanie & Marko: Disco.............I love disco....I think Doriana Sanchez is amazing. I think the routine was awesome...I think the dancing was awesome. I think the chemistry, the costumes the makeup the stage was awesome. But that song. Oh lord that song. It was terrible. Who would think to dance to that song? It was like they were dancing and that was just in the background!!! Like I said it was good dancing but terrible song
Sasha & Mark: Jazz. It was really good. I'd imagine Sasha came out and said "Let's go bitches I have a show to win" she put everything into it and it was amazing! The song wasn't the best but it worked. She through down the challenge (something that I would have hoped Melanie and Marko would have done first).
Tadd & Joshua: Hip Hop. Well there is a reason Joshua hasn't been an All-Star yet. He was to good. He out did Tadd. It wasn't a finale routine. I think I have mentioned it before on here, I know I have mentioned it in real life...Tadd can't be a hip hop dancer. Who ever does his solos (yes it is break dancing but he should be able to semi do hip hop, all the b-boys and the b-girl could do it well) must have been done by a twin. Tadd is more like a great classically trained in everything else person because i think he does better in other styles of dance.
Melanie & Robert: Contemporary. AMAZING!! Thanks for
Sasha & Marko: Broadway. Will Sasha hit back after being slapped around by Melanie? Sadly no. I liked this, and I thought it was really fun and Sasha danced it well. But as a routine I don't think it was finale stuff. It didn't even seem like the Marko we knew and loved up there. And Sasha is more a warrior women than a Vamp as they would say.
Sasha & Tadd: Cha-Cha. It wasn't good and it was another really bad song choice. There wasn't anything I liked about this
Marko & Lauren: Contemporary. I'd imagine Lauren, last seasons winner went backstage and told Marko that this shit was the finale and he needed to step up his game. Because Marko went running for the gauntlet to take on the leading ladies with this number! It was really good. Marko finale showed up to play! But I think they might have blocked him about because it wasn't as good as the girls in my opinion. Oh and that song was probably one of the worst of the night.
Melanie & Tadd: Jazz. It seemed a little Broadway/jazz to me. It was really fun...and a bit emotional. It made my night. It was probably my favorite (not the best just my favorite). Everything worked well but Tadd could have kept his pants on...or I guess Melanie could have left them on for him. As for Tadd being in the running more? I don't think he brought it that much. It was more him saying "hey guys I mean business even though I am in my underwear...I wouldn't mind a few votes" Then him actually fighting for it.
Melanie & Sasha: Contemporary. They are so amazing. I thought this number was good but don't think it did them justice. I would have rather seen Travis Wall get his hands on them. They could have made another AMAZING dance like last time and Stacey sadly just made a good dance (There is NOTHING wrong with a good dance, Stacey is great...I just don't think she used these girls to their full potential).
Marko & Tadd: Hip Hop. Uhhh I didn't like this (liked the song though). They could have been more in sync with each other. It was a weird style. Tadd killed Marko.
It just wasn't there for me tonight. Wasn't a spectacular finale. Hopefully tomorrow will be great though right? And after this amazing season we know all 4 of them are amazing.
Final Finale Performance List:
1. Melanie & Robert- Contemporary
2. Sasha & Mark- Jazz
3. Melanie & Tadd- Jazz
4. Marko & Lauren- Contemporary
5. Melanie & Sasha- Contemporary
6. Sasha & Marko- Broadway
7. Melanie & Marko- Disco
8. Tadd & Joshua- Hip Hop
9. Tadd & Marko- Hip Hop
10. Sasha & Tadd- Cha Cha
My Finale List:
1. Melanie
2. Sasha
3. Marko
4. Tadd
Okay I am done, finale tomorrow everyone knows I am team Melanie. Time for me to bitch about other things.
This season we haven't exactly had a wide variety of choreographers. I mean we have had probably more than ever but ever week many people double up, so out favorites don't get to choreograph every week. I mean if one week you have people dance something AMAZING by one of our old favorites then another week have people dance something mediocer and the only difference is its a new choreographer I think the choreographer needs to go. So I am making a list of who I want to see more of and who I want to see less of. Lets start out with less.
Actually Less is bad, because some did bad then proved them self later. But I can live without Mark Ballas and Liza Lira I am sure they are great ballroom dancers but they don't give non ballroom dancers much to work with. And they aren't like Toni Redpath or Jean-Marc Généreux where if they work there ass off it will be amazing. Marko and Liza made routines that you'd need a ballroom dancers (for lack of better word) swagger to look good doing.
More: Tyce Diorio (we saw a lot though); Mia Michaels (come back please!!); Dmitry Chaplin; Toni Redpath; NappyTabs; Travis Wall; and Sonya.
Also these having famous guest judges SUCKS. Almost all of them were scared to be mean!! Suck it up! Its your job as a judge to be truthful. Lady GaGa was really the only one who gave semi good critiques. They seemed to get worse as they went on rounding out the end with Katie Holmes.
I want Debbie Allen, Tyce, Adam Shankman, Toni Redpath, Lil' C, Jason Gilkison, Mia Michaels, Sonya and hell even Robin Antin to be the guest judges. (or and other choreographer!) They just do so much better of a job.
Okay besides Kristin Chenoweth.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Best Dances
Okay so this is how it's going to work, I will pick the best dance of the week. Or the one I liked the most I should say. When they perform twice I will pick two. I won't pick solos or group performances (other than the my favorite from the get to know you day).
Audition- Melanie!
Audition- Melanie!
Meet the Top 20: Top 10 Girls
Top 20: (TIE) Melanie & Marko Contemporary and Iveta & Nick Quickstep
Top 20 (again): Caitlynn & Mitchell- Contemporary
Top 16: Ryan & Ricky Contemporary (Melanie & Marko close second)
Top 14: Caitlynn & Mitchell Contemporary
Top 12: Caitlynn & Mitchell Jazz, Melanie & Marko Contemporary
Top 10: Sasha and tWitch Hip-Hop
Top 8: Melanie & Niel Contemporary, Sasha & Melanie Jazz
Top 6: Tadd & Melanie Broadway, Caitlynn & Marko Jazz
There you go everyone!! So here is the round up on how mand Dances everyone got that were the best.
Melanie- 6
Marko- 3
Tadd- 1
Caitlynn- 4
Sasha- 2
Mitchell- 3
Iveta- 1
Nick- 1
Ryan- 1
Ricky- 1
Thursday, August 4, 2011
A Good Fight Was Had
But also, Ricky and Caitlynn are gone. I am sad to see these to go but lets start at the top of the night.
Cat ang Nigel announced that they wouldn't be deciding who would be going home and that America's vote would send someone home. They also wouldn't announce the top 2 and they it would all be random basically beside the fact that the two people in the bottom would go home.
Well I had a theory (that I hoped would be write but turned out to be dead wrong) that Caitlynn was voted into the top 4 and that one of Sasha or Melanie would go home. Because I thought maybe Nigel didn't want to take away from Caitlynn, who got voted into the finale but didn't want to have to be the bad guy and decide between the other two. Clearly I was wrong.
I wish there could have just been a top 6!!
Lauren and Kent performed there Prom piece which has got a Emmy nomination tonight, I was really hoping that they were doing something original but it was nice to see the two of them back.
All the dancers did a solo and they Melanie and Marko were announced to be in the top 4. I am glad the two of them made it to the finale!! so exciting!!
Then Pia performed along with some dance group. Pia's song was not as good as I hoped it would have been.
The girls results were first. I was really sad the Caitlynn went home, but I think I would have been really sad to see Sasha go home too. I think Caitlynn KILLED it last night, but she didn't always do well and I think that was her downfall. Sasha didn't always do well but lets face it, that was Alexanders fault.
For the boys I wanted Tadd to be in the finale but I don't think I really would have been upset if Ricky was in it. I like the both so much it. Ricky went home. I honestly don't think either of them have/had a chance of winning the finale.
I am not sure next weeks format exactly but everyone is coming back!! WHOOT!
Tomorrow probably I will post a "Favorite Dances" list like I did for Idol earlier this year.
TEAM MELANIE!!!!!
Best Solo Ever.
Last night the top 6 performed on So You Think You Can Dance? and I have to say that it was one of the best performance shows yet! It was good to see some old favorites back and it was great to see some dancers reach their full potential on the show.
Christina Applegate and Lil C were the guest judges, I thought Christina A. did very good but frankly I was just glad to see Lil C back on the judges panel. He she be permanent, I know he is doing other things and that would be a big commitment but come on!! Its only 2 nights a week for all of summer lol.
First all 6 dancers left danced with an All-Star and then they'd dance with a fellow contestant. In the middle of all of this they would do solos. I will go ahead and make a solo lists I will include all of the the dancers.
1. Melanie- She figured her solo out right before she went on AND it was probably the best solo ever.
2. Marko
3. Sasha
4. Caitlynn
5. Ricky
6. Tadd
Ricky usually does a lot better than he did tonight, and I am kind of tired of Tadd's solos, they were fun at first but now they seem very repetitive...its just a bunch of the same tricks.
Back to the Show!!!
Melanie & tWitch- HipHop. CALLED IT. This was probably Melanies worst dance she has done on the show, it was good but alas the worst. I think the music was a weird choice (I love Roman's Revenge...just not good to dance too).
Sasha & Kent- Contemporary. CALLED IT. I would just like to give Kent a major shout out, he was a beast. Sasha did so amazing, the emotion she brought to the piece was so real. I loved it.
Tadd & Ellenore - Jazz. I didn't call it. Oh well, but I did call Ellenore doing Jazz? haha. It was fun to watch but by know means the best dance. It was just kind of weird with the chandelier and everything.
Ricky & Jaimie- Contemporary. CALLED IT. I really liked this piece, I think it would have been just as good without the sticks though. I wasn't excited about Jaimie being an All-Star but she made me eat my words.
Marko & Janette- Paso Doble. Didn't call it. They actually went third but I forgot them, sorry. I don't think it was the best Paso Doble we have seen on the show but it was good. The second Janette came on screen I was reminded why I liked her when she was on the show.
Caitlynn & Pasha- Samba. CALLED IT. It was so good!! I loved it. Caitlynn is a ballroom dancing QUEEN!!!!!
Sasha & Ricky- Waacking..........I don't really know what to say. It was really fun to watch, it would have been interesting in a talent show or earlier in the competition but it was sandwiched between two amazing dancers. Sasha did better than Ricky.
Melanie & Tadd- Broadway. Thank you Spencer Lift!! I ragged on him earlier this season because he had two really bad dancers but this was AMAZING!!! On both ends!! Surely nothing could beat it tonight!!! Right?!
WRONG
Caitlynn & Marko- Jazz. Thank you Sonya you crazy crazy genius!! This was amazing. It was like like Caitlynn woke up and said "Fuck it, I want to be in the finale. I don't care if everyone thinks Sasha and Melanie should be there my ass Will going to dance better than everyone tonight!" And that she did....oh yeah and Marko did AMAZING. I am just so proud of Caitlynn.
Best:
1. Caitlynn & Marko- Jazz
2. Tadd & Melanie- Broadway
3. Sasha & Kent- Contemporary
4. Caitlynn & Pasha- Samba
5. Ricky & Jaimie- Contemporary
6. Marko & Janette- Paso Doble
7. Melanie & tWitch- Hip Hop
8. Tadd & Ellenore- Jazz
9. Sasha & Ricky- Waacking
Time for my bottom 4 list! As hard is for me to say this I think tonight for the girls I would put in the bottom Sasha and Melanie. I think Melanie had a great solo, and did amazing but I think all around tonight Caitlynn did the best for the girls (and better than the boys)
For the boys I would want Tadd and Ricky to be in the bottom.
NOW that is just who I think deserves to be in the bottom. Here is what I think is probably going to happen.
Caitlynn, Sasha, Tadd and Ricky will probably be in the bottom. And if the judges are still picking they will almost with out a doubt send Caitlynn and Ricky home. Which I think is a mistake because I think Caitlynn should stay over Sasha.
But what can you do. This is why I wish the judges didn't have a say anymore. ESPECIALLY since they all have been saying who there favorite girls were the past 2 weeks. It would be understandable if they didn't get to pick, but since they do they should keep there favorites to themselves.
All I know is they better not send Melanie home, and they better not pick a winner next week (unless they pick Melanie).
Okay. anyway I thought I'd tell yall that tonight Kent and Lauren will be dancing TOGETHER!!! WHOOT!!!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
SYTYCD Top 8 P&R
Sorry for the lack of update last week, it was a really busy week I was going back and forth and back and forth between Athens. But I am back!
Performance
Performance night the dancers all danced twice, once with an All-Star and once with a fellow contestant. Lady GaGa and Rob Marshall were the guest judges, we had so many people over that I couldn't really hear them talk so I won't say much about what GaGa said.
Sasha & Pasha- Quickstep. Once again I'd say we had another great quickstep for the season, it wasn't nearly as good as Iveta and Nicks, but it was up to par. Sasha needs to gain some weight.
Caitlynn & Ivan- Hip Hop. Personally, I think Caitlynn did very well and kept up with Ivan (who may I add I thought did very well, I wasn't the biggest fan of him being an all-star but he won me over). I think Ivan had a bit more swag but that is a given.
Jordan & Ade- Jazz. It was okay I guess, I wasn't wowed by it and it didn't leave a lasting impression.
Melanie & Neil- Contemporary. AMAZING! Just curious, can Melanie do anything wrong? because I am seriously thinking she shes perfect.
uggggghhhhhh
okay so I wrote out this huge blog i swear and then my computer messed up while posting and this is all that saved. FML so that being said I wont rewrite it. sorry.. It was late anyway.
here is something I did
I made predicitions for tonight
here they are
Pasha & Caitlynn dance classical ballroom
tWitch & Melanie dance hip hop
Kent & Sasha dance either contemporary or bollywood
Jaimie & Ricky dance contemporary
Janette & Tadd dance latin ballroom
Ellenore & Marko dance Jazz
Performance
Performance night the dancers all danced twice, once with an All-Star and once with a fellow contestant. Lady GaGa and Rob Marshall were the guest judges, we had so many people over that I couldn't really hear them talk so I won't say much about what GaGa said.
Sasha & Pasha- Quickstep. Once again I'd say we had another great quickstep for the season, it wasn't nearly as good as Iveta and Nicks, but it was up to par. Sasha needs to gain some weight.
Caitlynn & Ivan- Hip Hop. Personally, I think Caitlynn did very well and kept up with Ivan (who may I add I thought did very well, I wasn't the biggest fan of him being an all-star but he won me over). I think Ivan had a bit more swag but that is a given.
Jordan & Ade- Jazz. It was okay I guess, I wasn't wowed by it and it didn't leave a lasting impression.
Melanie & Neil- Contemporary. AMAZING! Just curious, can Melanie do anything wrong? because I am seriously thinking she shes perfect.
uggggghhhhhh
okay so I wrote out this huge blog i swear and then my computer messed up while posting and this is all that saved. FML so that being said I wont rewrite it. sorry.. It was late anyway.
here is something I did
I made predicitions for tonight
here they are
Pasha & Caitlynn dance classical ballroom
tWitch & Melanie dance hip hop
Kent & Sasha dance either contemporary or bollywood
Jaimie & Ricky dance contemporary
Janette & Tadd dance latin ballroom
Ellenore & Marko dance Jazz
Thursday, July 21, 2011
When Are People Going to Listen to Me?
Okay, quick little pause before I talk about the SYTYCD Results, I haven't updated on The Glee Project, The Challenge or Expedition Impossible in a while but I promise that I will soon, hopefully I will update on Expedition Impossible tonight, I may be for for the challenge for a while I just feel over whelmed its summer right? I need a break.
BACK TO THE RESULTS
First, I'd like to say RIP to Mary Murphy's ex husband who passed away tonight, she seemed a little down and said she had trouble leaving her dressing room.
Back to the show! I love how quick they give the results this season! Or have the done it ever season and I just didn't notice last year because I hadn't seen idol in 2010 which always takes an hour or two.
First three up were Tadd, Mitchel and Melanie. Clearly in the group Mitchel was the only one who should have been in the bottom, he went first and was in the bottom. Kat did the whole "Who'd be joining him? No one Cat, that's who because you wouldn't let half the the bottom 4 be in it with the first group...plus Melanie and Tadd are AWESOME!!
The second group was Marko, Clarice and Sasha. Marko and Sasha did SO good last night. Marko was safe, as expected then it was between Clarice and Sasha, both had been in the bottom before. One did great last night and the other failed to impress and Clarice was put in the bottom.
The Last group was of four, Ricky & Jess and Jordan & Caitlynn. For the boys I think Jess should have been in the bottom, I really don't know why America LOVES these broadway dancers but frankly I HATE them. Jess and seasons past Evan both sucked in my opinion. But alas Ricky was put in the bottom along with Jordan.
The only person I am really surprised with is Ricky instead of Jess.
Here is what I think of the bottom 4.
Mitchel- He didn't do good this week, and he didn't do good last week so it just made since he would be in the bottom
Ricky- He shouldn't have been in the bottom, I think he has one of the best male solos I have ever seen. I firmly believe Ricky is the reason Ryan & Ricky kept getting in the bottom (not because of bad dancing just people not connecting with him)
Clarice- I said it once and I will say it again, she'd go home once she landed herself in the top 10 and her we are Clarice in the bottom 4.
Jordan- I just think she didn't do as well as the other 3 girls and America hasn't really connected with her like the other 3.
The judges are still sending the people home, which I really don't get at all.
They sent home Clarice and Mitchel, not really a big loss. I would have sent them home too. I do think Mitchel departed a week to early though.
NEW ALL STARS!
Ivan- Season 2. Hip Hop. 6th. I don't believe Ivan is a good dancer, maybe he has gotten better. I firmly believe the he brought Allison down in season 2, but then again he was really young and not very well trained I guess we will see how he does next week.
Anya- Season 3. Ballroom. 12th. She is sexy, amazing and has a hot accent. She is Pasha's partner and these guys will be lucky to dance with her. All Star Last Year
Jaimie- Season 3. Contemporary. 10th. I firmly believe that Jaimie was in Clarice position in season 3 I loved her but Hok carried her through the first weeks with his votes and she went home first, Anya should have been in her spot.
Lauren G.- Season 3. C/J/H. 6th. I love Lauren! We talked on twitter once :) ha. Shes a great dancer! I think given a year she probably could have won the show. All Star Last year
Neil- Season 3. C/J. 3rd. Lauren's old partner from the show, all star last year...really good speaks wookie (that hairy dude from star wars?)
Pasha Again.
Ade- Season 5. C/J. 6th. Ade is a really good dancer and an All Star Last Year
Lauren F.- Season 7. Winner. First ever winner all star, shes amazing and was the last girl standing last year so I think she should dance with a girl this year.
Can't wait!!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
You Had More Lifts than Joan Rivers Face!
I was not happy with the all star format last year, but I am going to say it! I missed it. This year so many people had bad partnerships it would have been nice if they had different partners every week.
Well on to the show, it was packed full!
Marko & Chelsie Hightower- Samba. Wait Marko was there? because I was looking at was Chelsie. This was an AMAZING routine, and I think from the glimpses I saw of marko he did great! (JK I saw them both...errr...kind of)
Jordan & Brandon Bryant- Contemporary. It was really good, Jordan really showed what all she could do.
Tadd & Comfort- Hip Hop. It was amazing! Tadd did better than Comfort but they were very well matched.
Mitchell & Melody- Broadway. It was okay, I don't think Melody really brought much to the table, she is a great dancer but I felt it was very All That Jazz which was her big dance on her season.
Caitlynn & Pasha- Argentine Tango. I feel the same way about Pasha as I do with Chelsie (and tWitch, Kathryn and Allison) its usually hard to watch the other person because they do so good, well Caitlynn did amazing! It was like watching Pasha and Anya dance again.
Sasha & tWitch- Hip Hop. Oh hi Sasha, it was nice of you to join the competition again. This is the Sasha we all fell in love with in Vegas, the one that beasts!!! Granted I did feel Alexander pulled her down.
Jess & Kathryn- Contemporary. I was a little nervous Jess would get swallowed up (though I wouldn't have really minded) I had two favorite quotes from this couple, one made by Nigel which is the title and the other was made by Stacey Tookey "Kathryn can practically levitate". It was pretty good,
Melanie & Pasha- Viennese Waltz. AMAZING!! AMAZING!!! AMAZING was Pasha there? all I saw was Melanie being AMAZING!!! MELANIE FOR THE WIN!
Ricky & Allison- Jazz. I really like this, this was probably my favorite Ricky dance.
Clarice & Robert- Bollywood. It was fast and fun and pretty good but not as memorable as the ones in seasons past.
GREAT NIGHT! GREAT SOLOS! I won't make a solo list just because 10 is so many.
Best of the Night:
1. Melanie & Pasha
2. Sasha & tWitch
3. Marko & Chelsie
4. Caitlynn & Pasha
5. Ricky & Allison
6. Tadd & Comfort
7. Jordan & Brandon
8. Jess & Kathryn
9. Clarice & Robert
10. Mitchel & Melody
Guess we will see the results tomorrow!!
My Bottom 4
Mitchel, Jess, Clarice and Jordan!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Top 12 Results and All-Stars!
The top 12 results show was clearly going to be a hard choice for the judges no matter who ends up in the bottom 3 couples.
Caitlynn & Mitchell, Ryan & Ricky and Sasha & Alexander were the three couples in the bottom. I don't really agree with Ryan & Ricky being in the bottom instead of Jordan & Tadd but that is just the way it goes.
Here is my list on how I think they did on solos
1. Ricky
2. Caitlynn
3. Mitchell
4. Ryan
5. Sasha
6. Alexander
In the end they sent Ryan home for the girls. I don't really agree with this because I love her but I do think that Caitlynn did better and than Ryan on her solo and that it wouldn't really be fair to send Sasha home, who has done fairly well on the show and it was her first time in the bottom, even though her solo was not very good either. It almost seemed like Ryan had given up with her solo, it was not her best and when the judges were giving their critques it almost seemed like she knew she was going home, she was down in the dumps.
They judges had an easy choice with the boys I think. Alexander hasn't really been doing good at all except for last night. Sasha's back must be hurting for carrying him all these weeks. Plus the other two boys had two of the best solos I have ever seen.
Now for the moment everyone has been waiting for!! The announcement of the all-stars! Well apparently they will have new all-stars every week. This is good and bad. I like the All-Stars we got ha.
Melody Lacayanga- Season 1. I remember her barely. Season one was so long ago that I don't think she will be excepted as well as everyone else. She was a good dancer and came in second but not my favorite all star.
Allison Holker- Season 2. Everyone who watched last year knows shes a beast, glad she is back,
Pasha Kovalev- Season 3. Great ballroom dancer, just sad Anya isn't back.
Chelsie Hightower- Season 4. SHUT THE FRONT DOOR, SHUT THE BACK DOOR, SHUT THE GARAGE DOOR. I can't believe she is in ALL-STAR she is one of my all time favorite but I figured since she was on DWTS she wouldn't be able to do this.
Comfort Fedoke- Season 4. I was a huge fan of her on Season 4 and lots of people gave me crap (jokingly) because I wanted her in the top 10 and she didn't make it but Jessica got her and Comfort replaced her. She isn't the best all around dancer but the girl is probably the best female hip hop dancer the show has ever had
Twitch- Season 4. Another great hip hop dancer so glad he is back
Brandon Bryant- Season 5. He was a GREAT dancer but I thought he had a boring personality.
Kathryn McCormick- Season 6. I am really glad she is back even thought she did get a starring role in the movie.
Robert Roldan- Season 7. Hes a great dancer and he as already proved hed be a good all star this year.
so here is my list of people left I like. I will do a girls list then a boys list.
Girls:
1. Melanie
2. Caitlynn
3. Jordan
4. Sasha
5. Jess
Boys:
1. Marko
2. Ricky
3. Tadd
4. Mitchell
5. Jess
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Last Week With Your Partner
Finally its almost time for the top 10 week, there are two reasons why I am so excited for this. Reason number one is that we get to see the all-stars (I will make a list to which all stars I want back) and finally the good dancers won't be stuck with some of the less talented ones.
So I said I would update on the past weeks and I will just quickly right reviews, no lists no none sense just reviews.
Top 16 week, I thought that Ashley & Chris, Jordan & Tadd and Sasha & Alexander should have been in the bottom but clearly America did not think the same way. I do agree that Robert was the right person to send home but I do not agree with Miranda, yes I know I was driving the Miranda hate train at the beginning of the season but I quickly derailed because she got really good. Ashley probably should have gone.
Top 14. I though Chris & Ashley, Sasha & Alexander and Clarice & Jess should have been in the bottom. I get that everyone loves Sasha but she hasn't been doing that good and her partner sucks and I think its stupid that they will probably make it to the top 10 just because people are Sasha friends. She was way to pimped out during Vegas week and hasn't proved herself. Chris & Ashley went home.
Top 12.
Round 1.
Sasha & Alexander- Paso Doble. I thought it was okay, best I have seen Alexander do since he got here.
Jordan & Tadd- Contemporary. It was good, of coarse they are great dancers and Travis Wall was the choreographer.
Ryan & Ricky- Broadway. I thought they danced what they were given very well, but I thought the choreography was terrible.
Caitlynn & Mitchell- Hip Hop. Terrible everything about it.
Melanie & Marko- Tango. Great!!!!
Clarice & Jess- Hip Hop. It was really good I liked it.
Round 2.
Alexander & Sasha- Jazz. I thought it was okay I wasn't that wowed.
Jordan & Tadd- Broadway. I didn't like it at all. Bad choreography and not to hot dancing.
Ryan & Ricky- Cha Cha. I thought they BOTH did amazing! If I was the conductor of the hot tamale train I'd put them on it!
Caitlynn & Mitchel- Jazz. It was so amazing it almost makes up for their first performance
Melanie & Marko- Contemporary. These two can do no wrong
Clarice & Jess- Jive. I thought Jess did way better Clarice.
Now for the list of how everyone did. I will put them in order combining both performances.
1. Melanie & Marko
2. Clarice & Jess
3. Ryan & Ricky
4. Sasha & Alexander
5. Caitlynn & Mitchel
6. Jordan & Tadd
I would put Caitlynn & Mitchell, Jordan & Tadd and Sasha & Alexander in the bottom 3 but I think Ryan and Ricky may be in it instead of Sasha and Alexander.
Assuming that they will only have 10 all-stars and that the ones from last year are allowed to come back here is who I want to be an all-star.
Girls
Anya Garnis
Courtney Galiano
Lauren Gottlieb
Katee Shean
Allison Holker
(I'd like Kathryn McCormick to be an all-star but since she is going to be the star of Step Up 4 then she probably won't be returning)
Boys
Pasha Kovalev
Stephen "tWitch" Boss
Mark Kanemura
Robert Roldan
Kent Boyd
Monday, July 11, 2011
Vulnerable Dancing
The Glee Project Post!
Vulnerability:
So last week on the Glee Project the them was vulnerability and Beiste was the guest judge. They had to sing perfect. Dot chose Matheus as the winner.
This really makes me angry because am not a fan of this little nugget. He is very cocky and I don't think he is that talented.
There Music Video this week was Mad World. Everyone had to go to City Walk with signs on saying what tehy were most vulnerable of. Everyone cried. Marissa tried to not put her most vulnerable thing on the sign and then changed. Cameron had a had time because he is apparently perfect.
Cameron, Emily and Damien were in the bottom 3.
Cameron- Your Song. They didn't like his first performance so they let him change and come back and do it again. Honestly I don't think he would be a very good character on the show.
Emily- Grenade. I thought she sang it well but it was a little over the top.
Damien- Are You Lonesome Tonight. He sang it well, I hate that his accent goes away when he sings.
They chose to get ride of Emily, I guess I agree with this. I probably wouldn't have sent her home this week I probably would have sent Damien home but that is just me. I think Emily would have been great for the show.
Dance Ability:
This weeks challenge was dance ability, which most of the contestants seemed to be a little scared of except Alex who is a dancer. He sure does look like it....NOT.
Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang) was the guest judge. Their homework assignment was Hey, Soul Sister. Samuel won, I agree with this. Alex tried to say that he threw it because he wanted someone else to win which annoyed me.
They didn't sing this week they rapped MC Hammers U Can't Touch This. Samuel had a beat boxing solo and he stole his beat box from Hannah which pissed me (and it seemed like her off).
The music video was so good. It was really fun.
The bottom 3 were Matheus, McKynleigh and Alex.
Matheus- Down. I didn't really like it. He needs some work but I do agree that he has gotten better.
McKynleigh- Last Name. This was by far the best performance of the bottom 3 yet I think. She was so good and entertaining I thought she stood out.
Alex- I will Always Love You. He sang it well but I didn't think it was a good performance.
I would have sent Alex home, I don't feel like he'd make a good character on Glee and I think he did worse this week but alas they send McKynleigh home which I think was really dumb.
I think McKynleigh could have been a very good character on glee but I do agree she did need some work.
So of the people who are left here is my list:
1. Hannah
2. Lindsay
3. Samuel
4. Damien
5. Marissa
6. Cameron
7. Alex
8. Matheus
And since I didn't put the old videos I'll add them too.
couldn't find firework sorry :(
Vulnerability:
So last week on the Glee Project the them was vulnerability and Beiste was the guest judge. They had to sing perfect. Dot chose Matheus as the winner.
This really makes me angry because am not a fan of this little nugget. He is very cocky and I don't think he is that talented.
There Music Video this week was Mad World. Everyone had to go to City Walk with signs on saying what tehy were most vulnerable of. Everyone cried. Marissa tried to not put her most vulnerable thing on the sign and then changed. Cameron had a had time because he is apparently perfect.
Cameron, Emily and Damien were in the bottom 3.
Cameron- Your Song. They didn't like his first performance so they let him change and come back and do it again. Honestly I don't think he would be a very good character on the show.
Emily- Grenade. I thought she sang it well but it was a little over the top.
Damien- Are You Lonesome Tonight. He sang it well, I hate that his accent goes away when he sings.
They chose to get ride of Emily, I guess I agree with this. I probably wouldn't have sent her home this week I probably would have sent Damien home but that is just me. I think Emily would have been great for the show.
Dance Ability:
This weeks challenge was dance ability, which most of the contestants seemed to be a little scared of except Alex who is a dancer. He sure does look like it....NOT.
Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang) was the guest judge. Their homework assignment was Hey, Soul Sister. Samuel won, I agree with this. Alex tried to say that he threw it because he wanted someone else to win which annoyed me.
They didn't sing this week they rapped MC Hammers U Can't Touch This. Samuel had a beat boxing solo and he stole his beat box from Hannah which pissed me (and it seemed like her off).
The music video was so good. It was really fun.
The bottom 3 were Matheus, McKynleigh and Alex.
Matheus- Down. I didn't really like it. He needs some work but I do agree that he has gotten better.
McKynleigh- Last Name. This was by far the best performance of the bottom 3 yet I think. She was so good and entertaining I thought she stood out.
Alex- I will Always Love You. He sang it well but I didn't think it was a good performance.
I would have sent Alex home, I don't feel like he'd make a good character on Glee and I think he did worse this week but alas they send McKynleigh home which I think was really dumb.
I think McKynleigh could have been a very good character on glee but I do agree she did need some work.
So of the people who are left here is my list:
1. Hannah
2. Lindsay
3. Samuel
4. Damien
5. Marissa
6. Cameron
7. Alex
8. Matheus
And since I didn't put the old videos I'll add them too.
couldn't find firework sorry :(
The Voice Finale!
Performance Episode:
Javier- Stitch by Stitch. I really didn't like this song very much, he did a good job singing it but it wasn't a very good song in my opinion.
Dia & Blake- I won't Back Down. I loved this performance they did so well together.
Vicci- Afraid To Sleep. It wasn't a bad song I actually kind of liked it.
Beverly and Christina- Beautiful. They had to sing this song because Christina is likely to forget the lyrics if she sings a song that isn't hers. It was really good.
Dia- Inventing Shadows. I really did like this song and I think she did a good job singing it.
Javier and Adam- Man in the Mirror. It was good.
Beverly- Love Sick. It was good at first then it was kind of like "oh can't think of anything else to say but love sick?"
Vicci & Cee Lo- Love is a Battle Field. IT was a great performance it was fun and good!
Here is my list on how everyone did in their original songs, factoring how much I liked the song as well because they all sang them good.
1. Dia
2. Vicci
3. Javier
4. Beverly
I really didn't like Javier's song.
I thought Javier would win, but I did hope it would be Dia.
In the finale they all performed with someone. Vicci with Patrick Monahan, Beverly with Ryan Tedder. Javier got to performed with Stevie Nicks which is one of the coolest things ever, he is so lucky. Dia performed with Miranda Lambert and it was also AMAZING!!
Javier and Dia were the top 2, there votes only separated by 2%. Dia was number 1 on itunes and Javier number 2 so it was a really close battle which I thought was good and Javier won.
Honestly I am so happy for the dude, he is a great guy and an awesome singer. I hope all 4 of them do well.
Sorry this post was kind of crappy, its been 2 weeks and I am kind of out of my "Voice Mood" ha.
I heard that next season we will have more auditions and a longer show so that will be good.
Friday, June 24, 2011
The Glee Project
I won't make any promises that I will post on this show through the whole show. I don't watch live and am probably to lazy to watch online or on demand. So we will play this by ear. I like Glee, and I do think that this is a very clever and good show.
Individuality- Episode One
Okay so the Glee kids "homework assignment" was Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours. Then they were visited by Darren Criss who got to pick a winner. He picked Matheus, who is a midget. Of coarse the nugget is the most individual but personally I thought the plump ginger stood out.
So everyone had to create a character they would be on the show. Then they were divided up and had to learn dance moves and their part to the song Firework.
I actually really enjoyed the music video for firework. I think these kids are really talented!! I should be one of them...if only I was in Chicago an extra day I would have made Suzanne go with me to audition ha.
Well they picked the bottom . Bryce, Damian and Ellis.
Bryce- Just the Way You Are. This cocky dick is annoying. He isn't even that good of a singer. He thinks he is better than he is and he sucks at dancing. He just seemed like a problem
Damian- Jessie's Girl. He is Irish but doesn't sing with an accent. I thought he was good besides the fact that the wanted to be Jessie's Girl
Ellis- Big Spender. I love her voice. She has a bad attitude but I think she'd make a great character on the show.
So Bryce was sent home, and rightfully so.
Theatrically- Episode Two
The Homework assignment was Bad Romance and Idina Mendez was the guest judge person. Alex won, which he knew he would. This episode it was finally clear to me that Alex was a boy (sorry I was a little confused, me and my brothers all tried to figure out).
Their song of the week is We're Not Gonna Take It. I thought they did good, it was kind of interesting but I liked it. Not much to say about it.
The Bottom Three were Ellis, Matheus and McKynleigh.
Ellis- Mack the Knife. I really liked it, once again I really like Ellis for some reason. I hate her attitude though.
Matheus- Gives You Hell. I didn't like it, I don't think he is the best singer, but this isn't all about singing so I guess that works for him.
McKynleigh- Piece of My heart. It was weird seeing her sing this, because she has like a good pure voice and it doesn't have the special tone quality of Janis. But I think they wanted her to bring something more performance wise to the table because they knew she was a great singer. I love her.
The sent Ellis home, I was kind of hoping they'd send Matheus just because I like the other two girls voices.
Here is a list of my favorites:
1. McKenleigh
2. Cameron
3. Hannah
4. Samuel
5. Lindsay
6. Emily
7. Damien
8. Matheus
9. Marissa
10. Alex
Expedition Impossible
Eh how could I resist writing about ANOTHER show. This show holds a special place in my heart...because I heard about casting and spent a whole weekend trying to get my brothers to go on it with me. After finally convincing my little brother to do it (I told him what would he miss? A few weeks of high school? Maybe graduation? W/e lol guess its good we didn't do it or he wouldn't have won state) but my twin brother decided that school was more important. Really? When is school more important than racing through a Morocco trying to win $50,000? Its not, that's when.
Well for those of you who watched, or continued to read the rest of this blog post. I indeed did not go on to be on the show. Which really pissed me off because I think we should beat at least half these teams. Sure I am not in the best shape but I am more athletic and clever than people think and my brothers are both so I think we would have done good.
Well off to the show!
I thought it was funny when one team was talking about how their strategy was to kick off every team one by one then they saw the blind guy and said "One Down". I almost felt bad but at the same time it was kind of funny. Also I love the blind guy!! He is hilarious.
They had to race through the desert. The first thing they had to do was to climb up a big sand hill. It was around 95 degrees when they were doing this, some teams were like speeding bullets while The Country Boys and Latin Persuasion were lagging behind. One of the Country Boys had to sit down and rest! They talk about big game but clearly he couldn't act it.
Once you passed over the giant hill of sand you reached a point where the teams had to get three camels and take them to the next point. Some teams found this really easy while others struggled. Latin Persuasion had a hard time with this because one of the girls was a diva.
Once you made it to the next check point the teams needed to find water for their camels. One of the gay guys decided he would dig in the sand, which everyone kind of laughed at and thought he was stupid...until he found water. So everyone just nabbed up the water and was on their ways. This gave an advantage to the teams behind because they wouldn't have to find the water they just had to get it out of the predug holes.
The next thing the teams had to do was climb a mountain. Where Grandpa almost fell of a few times. Then the only way down was to repel down its highest point. Mom had a hard time and her daughter cried. I was actually surprised to find that the Latin Persuasion did this with ease.
Then they had to go to a snake charmers and count snakes. The Blind Guys time to shine!! (JK, he was really funny about this part, his team actually counted wrong and had to go back and recount, they first got 10 but the answer was 11). This was basically easy. Luckily for the football players the Fab 3 counted for them and The Country Boys were flirting with Team Kansas so they didn't have to count either ha.
Here is the order they came in and me saying a little about everyone:
1. The Gypsies- CREEPERS!!! Hide your kids, hide your wives and hide your husbands too! They have creeper mustaches.
2. Fab 3- They wear long socks. The two boys are ex's and the girl is one of the boys brothers. I was surprised at how well they did (ok I judge, if it makes you feel better I thought the country boys would do a lot better)
3. The Football Players- what a team name. They look a lot more badass then they are ha. They are rather humble for pro football players, so far at least. They kind of mooched of the FAb 3.
4. Team Kansas- They didn't show these sisters a lot. I feel like the brunette will end up being a little diva. Shes 18 and was probably dragged along by her older sisters (like I tried to do)
5. The Fisherman- Yeah I know nothing about them. I missed them talking which they didn't do for a while into the episode.
6. No Limits- They are climbing buddies, they have the blind guy. Who has climbed Mount Everest so don't underestimate him!
7. The Country Boys- The Black guy had to stop and rest (sorry I don't know names yet). They were put behind because of this. One of the guys, Jason, has had cancer, Crohn's disease and west Nile. So he is clearly a survivor
8. New York Fireman- Don't worry, I thought they were just three old fat guys too.
9. The California Girls- Pretty and Brainy? Well I guess we will see later on if that's true.
10. The Cops-Yup, totally wasn't aware they had a girl until this morning.
11. Mom's Army- Both of the girls were in the national guard.
12. Grandpa's Army- bunch of weirdos if you ask me.
13. Latin Persuasion- Well they are gone so I guess it doesn't matter.
Here Are My Favorites:
1. The Country Boys
2. Mom's Army
3. No Limits
4. The Football Players
5. Fab 3
6. Team Kansas
7. The Gypsies
8. New York Fireman
9. The Cops
10. California Girls
11. The Fisherman
12. Grandpa's Warriors
So You Think America will Save the Worst Dancers Every Week?
Did that really happen or was it just in my head? Last night on SYTYCD the judges had to eliminated 4 dancers out of the bottom 3. I should have known I would have had favorites in the bottom because that always happens to me during a double elimination.
Wadi & Missy were the first couple put into the bottom 3. I think they knew this was coming, they didn't do to well during performance night.
Iveta & Nick were the second couple in the bottom 3. I wasn't to surprised, I kind of figured. I hoped they wouldn't be but there dance wasn't as good as everyone Else's (it was a good dance, but a lot of other people seemed to have a spectacular dance).
The last couple put in the bottom 3 was Ryan & Ricky!!! Excuse me? Not Jess & Clarice? This really pissed me off because now not only were two of my favorite about couples in the bottom 3 (and I am rather fond of wadi and missy) but at least one of these couples would have to go home!!
Now I had some hope for Iveta and Nick staying when I thought it probably be Jess & Clarice. If they found themselves in the bottom 3 it would probably be Nick staying and Iveta and Missy battling for the girls, with Iveta's likely win.
BUT instead a ballroom dancer and a tap dancer (which means they don't have the best solos) had to compete against two amazing dancers like Ryan and Ricky.
All I have to say is I hope the judges learned their lesson last week because they have 6 great dancers in the bottom 3 and last week they had some good, but some not as talents dancers and choose to save them, probably because they didn't want to choose between a "personality favorite" who had a shitty solo and an "awesome dancer" who didn't perform on performance night.
Well time for solos. I'll just give a list and give my thoughts.
Best Solos:
1.Ricky- he was amazing.
2. Ryan- I don't think she gave her all, but she definitely did the best of the girls.
3.Iveta- She did well, I mean they have had better ballroom soloist on the show
4. Nick- I actually enjoyed this tap dance.
5. Wadi- I expected more from Wadi.
6. Missy- I was very unimpressed. I don't think she showed anything worth keeping.
So alas the judges picked Ryan and Ricky. I won't say I disagree with their choice, because if I was on the judges panel (which I should be) I would have chosen the same two. I just think its dumb that we lost our one ballroom girl of the season so early when she didn't do bad at all.
Clarice and Jess should have been in the bottom. They better be thanking their lucky stars.
So since it was a result show, I will be giving a list of my favorite dancers, I will do it in the partnerships:
1. Ryan & Ricky
2. Melanie & Marko
3. Caitlynn & Mitchell
4. Ashley & Chris
5. Jordan & Tadd
6. Robert & Miranda
7. Sasha & Alexander
8. Clarice & Jess
So its known, some people definitely pull their partner up the list and some drag them down. Well I will say since my second favorite couple went home at least it gives me one less team to worry about, though I'd rather worry than see them go home.
Iveta was definitely one of the early casualties of the season but she's achieved so much more than the title "America's Favorite Dancer" though I know she would be happy to have that under her belt too. Maybe Dancing with The Stars will pick her up.
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