When I heard the latest gimmick CBS was pulling for this season's Survivor I have to admit that I was surprised. I knew immediately that every equal rights and equality group in the country would go crazy. I couldn't believe that CBS would make such a risky play and take the chance on offending so many people. For those of you who don't know, this season the show will feature 4 tribes divided by race; black, white, hispanic, and asian.
It took about three hours before I saw the first article pop up on CNN and another ten minutes before I saw a news report on another station. The battle had begun.
I spent all of ten seconds weighing the social implications before I decided that a mass-overreaction was about to take place. These activists and protesters were playing right into the hands of CBS. Suddenly the whole country is talking about Survivor again. A show that has fought against sagging ratings for the last three years is about to be the water cooler topic again.
Good for CBS for taking a chance. Shame on others for taking it so seriously. Survivor has always been a show about community, team work, and social experiments. They have divided the tribes be sex and age in the past so race was the next logical step. I personally am interested to see how it plays out. I don't think anyone is going to take such a small group of people (16-18 tribe members) and assume that they represent their entire race. This idea will not support stereotypes it will break them down. CBS is smart enough to make sure of that.
And let us not forget that in just 3 or 4 weeks the tribes will merge into two completely different mixed race groups and then a few weeks after that an amazing thing will happen and people of all races will join together as one tribe, one unit, and ultimately one family. See the happy ending? CBS does and it is filled with lots of money!
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Goodnight Sweetheart. Now Rock Star Gets Real
Now that the lightweights have all been booted it's time for this thing to get serious. Any of the remaining contestants have a legit shot at winning the title of Rock Star and the lead gig for SuperNova.
I have to be honest, I didn't care for the second 'Nova song nearly as much as the first. I don't know if that is because of Toby or because of the song itself. Either way I wasn't overly impressed.
Dilana's big mouth brought some harsh words her way for the first time. Honestly, I like the fact that she was balls out and willing to say what was onher mind. However, in a competition like this it probably was the wrong move. She has to keep in mind that the only criticism she has received was about that and never about her singing. She is still safe and that is why she is still at the top of this week's power rankings.
ROCK STAR POWER RANKINGS
1. Dilana- She needs to keep her mouth shut unless she is singing. If she remembers that rule then she is good to go. I am still waiting to see her change it up one time. She has played the "wicked witch" stage persona the whole season. I would like to see some variety.
2. Lukas- He continues to be the ideal lead singer for this band. He has the look, the gravel voice, and the cocky attitude. His short coming is in his thin skin. He doesn't seem to be able to let things roll off his back. If he ever gets the boot look for him to be the one person with a piss poor attitude about it.
3. Ryan- I can't believe that he has climbed all of the way to three, but week after week he has improved and his original song showed that he is the most pure and natural talent left in the competition. If I were SuperNova I would choose him to lead my band, but I'm not so that is why he is 3 and not 1.
4. Storm- Sizzlin' in the looks department, but faultering in the performance area. She hasn't opened up and rocked out since the 3rd week. She needs to give the band something new and a little more of those sexy eyes if she wants to avoid the bottom three this week.
5. Toby- I struggled over this choice here. Toby was in the bottom three this week, but he didn't deserve to be. And then he killed Plush on ejection night. It was amazing. I can't see him going home next, but I do think it will be between him and Magni.
6. Magni- I still think the guy has an amazing voice, but I can't stand his stage show. It is so tight and dry. He is your classic rocker: guitar and mic stand... and that is not what this band wants.
I have to be honest, I didn't care for the second 'Nova song nearly as much as the first. I don't know if that is because of Toby or because of the song itself. Either way I wasn't overly impressed.
Dilana's big mouth brought some harsh words her way for the first time. Honestly, I like the fact that she was balls out and willing to say what was onher mind. However, in a competition like this it probably was the wrong move. She has to keep in mind that the only criticism she has received was about that and never about her singing. She is still safe and that is why she is still at the top of this week's power rankings.
ROCK STAR POWER RANKINGS
1. Dilana- She needs to keep her mouth shut unless she is singing. If she remembers that rule then she is good to go. I am still waiting to see her change it up one time. She has played the "wicked witch" stage persona the whole season. I would like to see some variety.
2. Lukas- He continues to be the ideal lead singer for this band. He has the look, the gravel voice, and the cocky attitude. His short coming is in his thin skin. He doesn't seem to be able to let things roll off his back. If he ever gets the boot look for him to be the one person with a piss poor attitude about it.
3. Ryan- I can't believe that he has climbed all of the way to three, but week after week he has improved and his original song showed that he is the most pure and natural talent left in the competition. If I were SuperNova I would choose him to lead my band, but I'm not so that is why he is 3 and not 1.
4. Storm- Sizzlin' in the looks department, but faultering in the performance area. She hasn't opened up and rocked out since the 3rd week. She needs to give the band something new and a little more of those sexy eyes if she wants to avoid the bottom three this week.
5. Toby- I struggled over this choice here. Toby was in the bottom three this week, but he didn't deserve to be. And then he killed Plush on ejection night. It was amazing. I can't see him going home next, but I do think it will be between him and Magni.
6. Magni- I still think the guy has an amazing voice, but I can't stand his stage show. It is so tight and dry. He is your classic rocker: guitar and mic stand... and that is not what this band wants.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
PB and V
A quick review of the two season premieres last night:
Prison Break: The show picked up right where it left off as promised. The show has the same break neck pace, witty dialogue, and road-block-a-minute twists. It is a fun show, no more and no less. Michael always seems to be a step ahead of the cops, but a new FBI Agent, played by the brilliant William Fitchner, is hot on his trail and figuring out more about the escape by the minute. The show will not win any awards for its acting or its writing, but it certainly deserves kudos for consistently putting viewers on the edge of their seats and for constantly keeping us guessing. The cheap thrills did grow old by the end of last season, but after a summer break the show is back into its rhythm. Episode Grade: B-
Vanished: This show is flashy and the visuals are stylish. Vanished kicked off with the same intensity as 24 and is certainly going to be patterned after its 200 mile per hour pace. I hope that the story lines remain believeable and keeps us moving forward at all times. I also hope viewers tune in.
I love a good mystery and this is shaping up to be one hell of a whodunit. Gale Harold from Queer As Folk fame plays the lead FBI investigator and seems to hold his own against the likes of Ming Na (ER) , John Allen Nelson (24), and Rebecca Gayheart (Nip/Tuck). He is a likeable guy with a gory past and a huge chip on his shoulder.
I hate to invest too much time and effort into the show until I see how many people are tuning in, but a head start on the competition and a lead in like Prison Break should help.
Episode Grade: B+
Prison Break: The show picked up right where it left off as promised. The show has the same break neck pace, witty dialogue, and road-block-a-minute twists. It is a fun show, no more and no less. Michael always seems to be a step ahead of the cops, but a new FBI Agent, played by the brilliant William Fitchner, is hot on his trail and figuring out more about the escape by the minute. The show will not win any awards for its acting or its writing, but it certainly deserves kudos for consistently putting viewers on the edge of their seats and for constantly keeping us guessing. The cheap thrills did grow old by the end of last season, but after a summer break the show is back into its rhythm. Episode Grade: B-
Vanished: This show is flashy and the visuals are stylish. Vanished kicked off with the same intensity as 24 and is certainly going to be patterned after its 200 mile per hour pace. I hope that the story lines remain believeable and keeps us moving forward at all times. I also hope viewers tune in.
I love a good mystery and this is shaping up to be one hell of a whodunit. Gale Harold from Queer As Folk fame plays the lead FBI investigator and seems to hold his own against the likes of Ming Na (ER) , John Allen Nelson (24), and Rebecca Gayheart (Nip/Tuck). He is a likeable guy with a gory past and a huge chip on his shoulder.
I hate to invest too much time and effort into the show until I see how many people are tuning in, but a head start on the competition and a lead in like Prison Break should help.
Episode Grade: B+
Monday, August 21, 2006
Fall TV Season Gets Crawling
FOX is the first network offering a slight scratch for that itch all of us tv junkies have been feeling since May. Tonight is the kick off for season 2 of Prison Break followed by the premiere of the show Vanished. We can thank baseball for the early starts as the network wanted to get the audience into the swing of things before the playoffs begin. I will take what I can get.
Unfortunately this is just a small taste of what's to come. No other fall tv shows premiere in August and some will not premiere until as late as the new year (24, Scrubs, Medium)
Prison Break picks up right where it left off; the gang is on the run, they are being chased by Billick, and they all have their own agendas. Each escapee has his own place he prefers to be, but there is the case of 5 million dollars in hidden treasure and they certainly won't completely be able to seperate from one another until the money is found.
Vanished is a FOX drama that centers on the search for Sara Collins. She's the wife of Senator Jeffrey Collins. Sara vanishes and the FBI lead by Agent Graham Kelton is on the job, but before they can find her they need to find out who she really is. The mystery surrounding the disappearance is seen through the eyes of the FBI, members of the family and a reporter trying to get the story of her career. The search for Sara will expose many secrets. Nothing is as it seems.
The story sounds pretty compelling, but if the audience isn't there I expect it to be pulled quickly. Vanished is one of two kidnapping shows this season, the other being the creatively named Kidnapped. I guess kidnapping and disappearance is this years alien show.
I will make sure to post a mini-review tonight after the shows go off the air. I know most of my friends tend to come in on shows pretty late and this will be a nice way to let you guys know whether a show is worth watching. And as you know I haven't steered you wrong before. (Lost, HELLO!)
Also in the coming weeks I will post my MUST WATCH GUIDE to fall TV. I will hold it until a little closer to the hard launch of the season.
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Unfortunately this is just a small taste of what's to come. No other fall tv shows premiere in August and some will not premiere until as late as the new year (24, Scrubs, Medium)
Prison Break picks up right where it left off; the gang is on the run, they are being chased by Billick, and they all have their own agendas. Each escapee has his own place he prefers to be, but there is the case of 5 million dollars in hidden treasure and they certainly won't completely be able to seperate from one another until the money is found.
Vanished is a FOX drama that centers on the search for Sara Collins. She's the wife of Senator Jeffrey Collins. Sara vanishes and the FBI lead by Agent Graham Kelton is on the job, but before they can find her they need to find out who she really is. The mystery surrounding the disappearance is seen through the eyes of the FBI, members of the family and a reporter trying to get the story of her career. The search for Sara will expose many secrets. Nothing is as it seems.
The story sounds pretty compelling, but if the audience isn't there I expect it to be pulled quickly. Vanished is one of two kidnapping shows this season, the other being the creatively named Kidnapped. I guess kidnapping and disappearance is this years alien show.
I will make sure to post a mini-review tonight after the shows go off the air. I know most of my friends tend to come in on shows pretty late and this will be a nice way to let you guys know whether a show is worth watching. And as you know I haven't steered you wrong before. (Lost, HELLO!)
Also in the coming weeks I will post my MUST WATCH GUIDE to fall TV. I will hold it until a little closer to the hard launch of the season.
OUT
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Snake Bitten
Industry experts were expecting Snakes on a Plane to drop in about 25 million over the weekend. It didn't reach that mark, infact after all of the hype and buzz the movie is a bit of a disappointment. But let's not count Snakes out yet.
SoaP managed to teach us a few things about marketing movies and will likely be a benchmark for the way movies are advertised to audiences in the future. In a computer heavy world Snakes hit moviegoers where it counts...on their blogs, on their myspace accounts, and all over the web in general.
Look for movies in the future to try many similar tactics in the coming years...and expect it to work. Granted, the idea didn't work so well for this movie, but lest we forget this was a horror movie featuring snakes. When a good movie can build a 'net buzz like this then it will likely catapult it to another level.
So despite the cheese and the B level production Snakes is a winner for New Line Studios and for movie companys in general.
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SoaP managed to teach us a few things about marketing movies and will likely be a benchmark for the way movies are advertised to audiences in the future. In a computer heavy world Snakes hit moviegoers where it counts...on their blogs, on their myspace accounts, and all over the web in general.
Look for movies in the future to try many similar tactics in the coming years...and expect it to work. Granted, the idea didn't work so well for this movie, but lest we forget this was a horror movie featuring snakes. When a good movie can build a 'net buzz like this then it will likely catapult it to another level.
So despite the cheese and the B level production Snakes is a winner for New Line Studios and for movie companys in general.
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Rock Star Power Rankings
1. Dilana: Is there any doubt she can front this band now? Her performance with SuperNova was great although she lost a little punch towards the end. Right now she is the odds on favorite to win.
2. Lukas: I moved Lukas up this week thanks to Storm's bad performance and the fact that Lukas is just that good. His version of Hero was really better than the original.
3. Storm: Don't think one bad performance is going to keep her down. She will be back next week, I have no doubt. She seemed like the best singing with SuperNova although they didn't agree.
4. Magni: How did he land in the bottom 3. His voice is amazing, he looks strong in front of the band, and he is clearly an entertainer. Come on guys throw this guys a vote.
5. Ryan: Ryan makes a leap up this week. He continues to improve and impress. 2 encores the last three weeks says it all.
6. Toby: I think Toby is great, but I am tired of his game plan. Change it up a little bit man.
7. Patrice: If Patrice goes home this week then my original prediciton for the final 6 will still be in tact. Bye Patrice!
2. Lukas: I moved Lukas up this week thanks to Storm's bad performance and the fact that Lukas is just that good. His version of Hero was really better than the original.
3. Storm: Don't think one bad performance is going to keep her down. She will be back next week, I have no doubt. She seemed like the best singing with SuperNova although they didn't agree.
4. Magni: How did he land in the bottom 3. His voice is amazing, he looks strong in front of the band, and he is clearly an entertainer. Come on guys throw this guys a vote.
5. Ryan: Ryan makes a leap up this week. He continues to improve and impress. 2 encores the last three weeks says it all.
6. Toby: I think Toby is great, but I am tired of his game plan. Change it up a little bit man.
7. Patrice: If Patrice goes home this week then my original prediciton for the final 6 will still be in tact. Bye Patrice!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Headlines
Here are my top 5 headlines from this week.
1. Andy Dick was at the Comedy Central Roast this week and went a little k-9. He began licking several participants on the arms, legs, and face, he bit a journalist, and offered cocaine to another. Sounds to me like Andy is out-of-control. Later that night I heard he tried to lick Matthew McConaughey's butt, but Owen Wilson had already laid claim to it.
2. James Woods has dumped his 20 year old girlfriend. Apparently they attended a funeral together and she was insensitive. I feel bad for the girl. The youngster obviously thought that it was just a practice run for Wood's impending death.
3. The preacher killer woman was released from prison this week. It seems that murdering your husband, running across the stateline to hide, and admitting to it all is not enough to keep the bitch in jail. She was released on a large bond. I said RUNNING TO ANOTHER STATE...guess that isn't enough to be considered a flight risk.
4. NFL wide reciever Koren Robinson was arrested for DWI and felony fleeing the scene today. The guy had been in rehab last summer. He liked it so much that he voluntarily went back last month to refreshen his committment. Apparently no one mentioned that they were serving gin and juice at the meetings.
5. Phonak, the team that biker Floyd Landis rode for has announced that they will shut down at the end of this year citing a lack of sponsorship for next season. What? Was Balco not available for solicitation?
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1. Andy Dick was at the Comedy Central Roast this week and went a little k-9. He began licking several participants on the arms, legs, and face, he bit a journalist, and offered cocaine to another. Sounds to me like Andy is out-of-control. Later that night I heard he tried to lick Matthew McConaughey's butt, but Owen Wilson had already laid claim to it.
2. James Woods has dumped his 20 year old girlfriend. Apparently they attended a funeral together and she was insensitive. I feel bad for the girl. The youngster obviously thought that it was just a practice run for Wood's impending death.
3. The preacher killer woman was released from prison this week. It seems that murdering your husband, running across the stateline to hide, and admitting to it all is not enough to keep the bitch in jail. She was released on a large bond. I said RUNNING TO ANOTHER STATE...guess that isn't enough to be considered a flight risk.
4. NFL wide reciever Koren Robinson was arrested for DWI and felony fleeing the scene today. The guy had been in rehab last summer. He liked it so much that he voluntarily went back last month to refreshen his committment. Apparently no one mentioned that they were serving gin and juice at the meetings.
5. Phonak, the team that biker Floyd Landis rode for has announced that they will shut down at the end of this year citing a lack of sponsorship for next season. What? Was Balco not available for solicitation?
OUT
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The Descent
I saw "The Descent" last night and I must say that it is the first horror movie since "Saw" that I left the theater trying to catch my breath.
I tend to like my scary movies with more human bad guys than monster bad guys. That is why Saw and Scream and Halloween are some of my favorites. (Let's not go into details about Michael Myers...He was a human before Halloween 4).
That being said I was a bit unsure about seeing The Descent. I knew that some chicks were going to go down in a cave and get trapped and be stalked by some kind of monster. I was expecting something kind of like the movie Pitch Black crossed with Jeepers Creepers. What I found was a pretty smart, mostly terrifying, gore-filled adventure. The Pitch Black theory was spot on. It had a lot of similarities, especially scenes in the dark. (What else, huh)
What was missing were the bad horror flick cliches. I half way expected to see a lesbian couple spending half the movie getting freaky and the other half getting sliced up. Didn't happen. I expected to hear bad dialogue and plenty of cheesy one liners that come with every horror movie. Didn't happen.
The movie is good where it counts. A couple of times the director reverted to cheap thrills and pop-up behind the actress scares, but for the most part he let his camera and the scenario do the talking and stalking for him.
GRADE: B +
On another note; I saw my first preview for Saw 3. It looks pretty good. I think they have taken it to a larger scale yet again. First it was a single room with two guys. Then a single house with several people. And now the stage is even bigger. I won't ruin it for you.
I also saw a trailer for "The Quiet" with Elisha Cuthbert. It looks pretty good. Kind of like a Swim Fan meets The Perfect Murder.
One movie I will not be seeing is the new Ben Stiller as a museum security guard Jimanji meets Bill and Ted flick coming out this Christmas.
My five most anticipated movies right now:
1. The Departed (Jack, Leo, Matt, and Mark...Directed by Martin)
2. The Black dahlia (Oscar written all over it. I love a true crime mystery)
3. Snakes on a Plane (Have you check out my Myspace Song?)
4. Spider-Man 3 (Too far away to be number one...it will be soon, I promise)
5. Little Miss Sunshine (Hearing too many good things for this one to be bad!)
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I tend to like my scary movies with more human bad guys than monster bad guys. That is why Saw and Scream and Halloween are some of my favorites. (Let's not go into details about Michael Myers...He was a human before Halloween 4).
That being said I was a bit unsure about seeing The Descent. I knew that some chicks were going to go down in a cave and get trapped and be stalked by some kind of monster. I was expecting something kind of like the movie Pitch Black crossed with Jeepers Creepers. What I found was a pretty smart, mostly terrifying, gore-filled adventure. The Pitch Black theory was spot on. It had a lot of similarities, especially scenes in the dark. (What else, huh)
What was missing were the bad horror flick cliches. I half way expected to see a lesbian couple spending half the movie getting freaky and the other half getting sliced up. Didn't happen. I expected to hear bad dialogue and plenty of cheesy one liners that come with every horror movie. Didn't happen.
The movie is good where it counts. A couple of times the director reverted to cheap thrills and pop-up behind the actress scares, but for the most part he let his camera and the scenario do the talking and stalking for him.
GRADE: B +
On another note; I saw my first preview for Saw 3. It looks pretty good. I think they have taken it to a larger scale yet again. First it was a single room with two guys. Then a single house with several people. And now the stage is even bigger. I won't ruin it for you.
I also saw a trailer for "The Quiet" with Elisha Cuthbert. It looks pretty good. Kind of like a Swim Fan meets The Perfect Murder.
One movie I will not be seeing is the new Ben Stiller as a museum security guard Jimanji meets Bill and Ted flick coming out this Christmas.
My five most anticipated movies right now:
1. The Departed (Jack, Leo, Matt, and Mark...Directed by Martin)
2. The Black dahlia (Oscar written all over it. I love a true crime mystery)
3. Snakes on a Plane (Have you check out my Myspace Song?)
4. Spider-Man 3 (Too far away to be number one...it will be soon, I promise)
5. Little Miss Sunshine (Hearing too many good things for this one to be bad!)
OUT
2006 NFL Predictions
The season is upon us and it is time for my yearly predicitons. I managed to get 1/2 of my Superbowl prediction right, but I sure didn't see the Steelers running away with it like they did.
I reserve the right to adjust these and change these as often as needed until the start of the regular season.
NFC EAST: (Best Division in NFC)
Washington
Dallas
NY Giants
Philadelphia
NFC South:
Carolina
Atlanta
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
NFC North:
Minnesota
Chicago
Green Bay
Detroit
NFC West:
Seattle
Arizona
St. Louis
SF 49ers
AFC East:
New England
Miami
NY Jets
Buffalo
AFC South:
Colts
Jacksonville
Tennessee
Houston
AFC North: (Best Division in the AFC)
Baltimore
Cincinatti
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
AFC West:
Kansas City
Denver
San Diego
Oakland
NFC Wild Cards:
Dallas
Atlanta
AFC Wild Cards:
Miami
Denver
NFC Championship Game:
Carolina vs. Seattle
AFC Championship Game:
Indy vs. Baltimore
Superbowl:
Carolina vs. Baltimore
Superbowl Champion: Carolina Panthers
I reserve the right to adjust these and change these as often as needed until the start of the regular season.
NFC EAST: (Best Division in NFC)
Washington
Dallas
NY Giants
Philadelphia
NFC South:
Carolina
Atlanta
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
NFC North:
Minnesota
Chicago
Green Bay
Detroit
NFC West:
Seattle
Arizona
St. Louis
SF 49ers
AFC East:
New England
Miami
NY Jets
Buffalo
AFC South:
Colts
Jacksonville
Tennessee
Houston
AFC North: (Best Division in the AFC)
Baltimore
Cincinatti
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
AFC West:
Kansas City
Denver
San Diego
Oakland
NFC Wild Cards:
Dallas
Atlanta
AFC Wild Cards:
Miami
Denver
NFC Championship Game:
Carolina vs. Seattle
AFC Championship Game:
Indy vs. Baltimore
Superbowl:
Carolina vs. Baltimore
Superbowl Champion: Carolina Panthers
2006 Baseball Predicitons
Before the 2006 season started I jotted down who I thought would win the different divisional races in baseball. I was so right on a few, but so wrong on most. Here is a look at that I picked. The picks that are correct are in red.
AL EAST:
Yankees
Red Sox
Toronto
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
AL CENTRAL:
White Sox
Indians
Twins
Detroit (Oops)
KC
AL WEST:
LAA
Oakland
Texas
Seattle
NL EAST:
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Mets
Washington
Florida (You put Florida here too, admit it)
NL Central:
Cardinals
Astros
Cubs
Brewers
Pittsburgh
Reds
NL West:
Giants
Dodgers
Padres
Arizona
Colorado
Oh well, you live you learn. My 2006 NFL predictions will be posted in the next day or two.
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AL EAST:
Yankees
Red Sox
Toronto
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
AL CENTRAL:
White Sox
Indians
Twins
Detroit (Oops)
KC
AL WEST:
LAA
Oakland
Texas
Seattle
NL EAST:
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Mets
Washington
Florida (You put Florida here too, admit it)
NL Central:
Cardinals
Astros
Cubs
Brewers
Pittsburgh
Reds
NL West:
Giants
Dodgers
Padres
Arizona
Colorado
Oh well, you live you learn. My 2006 NFL predictions will be posted in the next day or two.
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Wednesday, August 09, 2006
A Few Notes
1. Janelle kicked my ass this week. I dropped her from the top spot for her stupid play and BAM she won the POV and took herself off the block. But Danielle is still my favorite because despite the pressure to throw Marci under the bus she took out a season 6er this week. Good for her.
2. Rock Star had its best show of the year last night. Besides a lame performance by Jill, a mediocre rock tune from Patrice, and another insane costume from Zayra everyone was awesome.
Lukas was amazing and his voice gave me chills. I didn't think he had it in him. Magni was incredible. Dilana continues to be at the top of her game. Storm is still hot. And I thought Toby had a great performance and Ryan took a ballsy approach and it paid off.
3. Lost went back into production this week. I can't wait for the new season to start. The new cast members are being announced and I am loving the choices so far. I hope they are Eko good and not Ana-Lucia bad!
4. David Morse has joined the cast of House as a cop and new nemisis for the witty doc. I like David Morse, but is he ever ever ever going to strecth out and try a role he hasn't played before? His most recent flick 16 Blocks in which he plays a corrupt cop was horrible.
5. Lastly, is anyone else tired of the new direction television is heading? The show 8 episodes, take a long break, show 8 more episodes approach is starting to annoy me. First it was The Sopranos, then it was Prison Break, and then The Shield, and then Lost, and now Entourage. I would rather wait an extra three months and get to see all 16-24 episodes in a row than have a long break in between. I don't like 24 anymore, but they do it the right way!
NFL Preseason gets into full swing starting tomorrow. It is finally back and I'm Lovin' it.
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2. Rock Star had its best show of the year last night. Besides a lame performance by Jill, a mediocre rock tune from Patrice, and another insane costume from Zayra everyone was awesome.
Lukas was amazing and his voice gave me chills. I didn't think he had it in him. Magni was incredible. Dilana continues to be at the top of her game. Storm is still hot. And I thought Toby had a great performance and Ryan took a ballsy approach and it paid off.
3. Lost went back into production this week. I can't wait for the new season to start. The new cast members are being announced and I am loving the choices so far. I hope they are Eko good and not Ana-Lucia bad!
4. David Morse has joined the cast of House as a cop and new nemisis for the witty doc. I like David Morse, but is he ever ever ever going to strecth out and try a role he hasn't played before? His most recent flick 16 Blocks in which he plays a corrupt cop was horrible.
5. Lastly, is anyone else tired of the new direction television is heading? The show 8 episodes, take a long break, show 8 more episodes approach is starting to annoy me. First it was The Sopranos, then it was Prison Break, and then The Shield, and then Lost, and now Entourage. I would rather wait an extra three months and get to see all 16-24 episodes in a row than have a long break in between. I don't like 24 anymore, but they do it the right way!
NFL Preseason gets into full swing starting tomorrow. It is finally back and I'm Lovin' it.
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Rock Star Power Rankings
We are getting closer to having a singer for this Super group. The top of the rankings haven't changed much, but the bottom feeder keep falling off. Dana was the most recent to go. i knew when she announced that she was getting a tat that she would go home the next day. That's just how life works.
And now the rankings:
1. Dilana: No change there. And finally someone used the crowd in a non-annoying way!
2. Storm: She leap-frogged Lukas this week after he had an off night. Lukas will recover but Storm has proven to be worthy.
3. Lukas: I thought he totally lacked energy and enthusiasm this week. The boys were right to smack him down a notch. Look for a killer performance next time out.
4. Magni: Suddenly he is working his way up the charts. I still don't love his stage show, but his voice has all the range needed to front this band.
5. Toby: I really like Toby, but his song choice is always so safe. I am ready to see him take a chance.
6. Josh: There is no denying his voice and his ability. He was awesome this week, but I don't know how many "island" songs this band is going to play.
7. Ryan: Wow, he was by far the best this week and deserved the encore, but it doesn't move him up a lot on the rankings. One more knoci-out performance like that thought and I might start to believe.
8. Patrice: If the fans didn't like her with Tommy behind her then they will hate her with the whole band. I don't see how they can let her stay.
9. Zayra: She is my least favorite, but she always has fire and flair. She is doing it her own way and that deserves something.
10. Jill: Is anyone else tired and bored by her? Send her home already. Please.
And now the rankings:
1. Dilana: No change there. And finally someone used the crowd in a non-annoying way!
2. Storm: She leap-frogged Lukas this week after he had an off night. Lukas will recover but Storm has proven to be worthy.
3. Lukas: I thought he totally lacked energy and enthusiasm this week. The boys were right to smack him down a notch. Look for a killer performance next time out.
4. Magni: Suddenly he is working his way up the charts. I still don't love his stage show, but his voice has all the range needed to front this band.
5. Toby: I really like Toby, but his song choice is always so safe. I am ready to see him take a chance.
6. Josh: There is no denying his voice and his ability. He was awesome this week, but I don't know how many "island" songs this band is going to play.
7. Ryan: Wow, he was by far the best this week and deserved the encore, but it doesn't move him up a lot on the rankings. One more knoci-out performance like that thought and I might start to believe.
8. Patrice: If the fans didn't like her with Tommy behind her then they will hate her with the whole band. I don't see how they can let her stay.
9. Zayra: She is my least favorite, but she always has fire and flair. She is doing it her own way and that deserves something.
10. Jill: Is anyone else tired and bored by her? Send her home already. Please.
Big Brother Power Rankings
There is some major shifting in the BB Power Rankings this week. With Season 6 falling apart and a major player like Dani winning HoH some things are really happening.
1. Kaysar: He seems like a lion to some and a puppy to others. This ability to be all things to all people still makes him a major player.
2. Dr. Will: It is obvious to me now that he is controlling everything that happens in this house. But his inability to tell the truth to anyone still makes him a major target.
3. Danielle: My girl has climbed from the cellar to near the top. She is a smart player. And she will send a season 6 player home this week, but it might not be Janey.
4. Janelle: She still has a few tricks up her sleeve and with Howie and Kaysar to back her up she has a fighting chance. If she stays around this week then the house will be on full alert the rest of the season.
5. Erika: No one is nicer and no one is flying under the radar with as much stealth. The ultimate floater has yet to be really called out.
6. James: He is a great player, but the problem is that everyone knows it. Allowing himself to be so vulnerable this week may cost him.
7. Howie: He just doesn't have the brains to make it too much longer. I am waiting for him to pick another bust-o!
8. Mike Boogie: Will says jump, Boogie flies. His inability to think for himself will be his downfall. Players believe taking Boogie out will hurt Will more than actually evicting the doctor himself. Mike really has 2 targets on his back.
9. Chicken George: I love George. He plays the game with total heart. I wish I could make him higher, but he has yet to prove he can hang with the big guns.
10. Marcellas: Is anyone less of a factor. The crying and bitching and moaning is not a strategy. But it is going to get him booted soon. He is the most two-faced player in the game. Ask Jase.
1. Kaysar: He seems like a lion to some and a puppy to others. This ability to be all things to all people still makes him a major player.
2. Dr. Will: It is obvious to me now that he is controlling everything that happens in this house. But his inability to tell the truth to anyone still makes him a major target.
3. Danielle: My girl has climbed from the cellar to near the top. She is a smart player. And she will send a season 6 player home this week, but it might not be Janey.
4. Janelle: She still has a few tricks up her sleeve and with Howie and Kaysar to back her up she has a fighting chance. If she stays around this week then the house will be on full alert the rest of the season.
5. Erika: No one is nicer and no one is flying under the radar with as much stealth. The ultimate floater has yet to be really called out.
6. James: He is a great player, but the problem is that everyone knows it. Allowing himself to be so vulnerable this week may cost him.
7. Howie: He just doesn't have the brains to make it too much longer. I am waiting for him to pick another bust-o!
8. Mike Boogie: Will says jump, Boogie flies. His inability to think for himself will be his downfall. Players believe taking Boogie out will hurt Will more than actually evicting the doctor himself. Mike really has 2 targets on his back.
9. Chicken George: I love George. He plays the game with total heart. I wish I could make him higher, but he has yet to prove he can hang with the big guns.
10. Marcellas: Is anyone less of a factor. The crying and bitching and moaning is not a strategy. But it is going to get him booted soon. He is the most two-faced player in the game. Ask Jase.
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