The Post You’re Going to Wish Was Lost
I’m trying hard to remember the post I wrote that was lost, but it’s apparently been erased from my memory now too. If only I could say the same for this video. You’ll know what I mean once you watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnqqdZZddFE&feature=PlayList&p=CFA0BA940995889C&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=61
I thought I’d kick off the comeback with a winner.
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November 4th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I don’t know what TV you’re watching. I’ve seen nothing but brilliant acting and top-notch writing this fall. Oh wait…the TV was off all that time? Oh. Well no wonder the programs seemed so much better suddenly.
HAHAHAHA!!! That’s a joke!
Also not sure about V yet. I can’t stand that new shows are so afraid of early cancellation that they give themselves no time for exposition anymore. V gave away pretty much all the potential plot twists in the opening hour. Doesn’t bode well. There were enough cliches in characters and their dialog to choke a mule too.
My DVR lineup is thinning out rapidly.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:15 am
I would have nothing to watch if So You Think You Can Dance wasn’t on. It’s entertaining and they don’t recycle talent.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I couldn’t agree more, Krista. The dance shows (both of them) have actually become my favorites for several reasons:
1. No manufactured “reality” show drama. I really like that the dance community is just generally very supportive; all the dancers sincerely appreciate the others and want them to do well.
2. No (or minimal) Cowell-ish judge drama. They tell it like it is, respectfully but honestly, and they don’t try to force the results to go their way.
3. I love a good story, well told. I have come to appreciate how a great dancer (or dancers) can really tell stories. I thought Kapono from last season’s SYTYCD was fantastic at that, even if he wasn’t the best dancer.
(Am I still a guy?)
Finally, I like the difference between the two dance shows. In the one case, you have real dancers of all styles trying to cross boundaries and expand horizons. In the other case you have non-dancers who are really trying to dance well in very specific ballroom styles (we won’t see Cloris Leachman trying any contemporary dance, thankfully).
Anyway, I’m probably making way too much of it all, but I’m an unabashed fan, so I’m going to promote the principles as much as I can.
(And sashay all over the house while doing it!! Ok, maybe not that.)
November 5th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I’m on the fence about V too. On one hand, I liked the open-handed slap on universal healthcare. On the other hand, however, I agree with Thor that it went waaaay too fast through the story. The only defense I can think of for that is that most people already know the basic premise and therefore wouldn’t be surprised or engaged by dragging out the “the visitors aren’t really benevolent JCPenney catalog models but are actually diabolical lizard people in disguise” aspect. I still would have enjoyed watching that play out, but that’s just me.
My concern now is that,after all that, there isn’t really anything left in the story well. Maybe they’ll throw in a 3rd race of creatures, just to mix it up.
November 5th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
And BTW, MrHattyHat, I will agree with you on the format of SYTYCD. I like that the judges actually choose who goes home rather than just basing it on popularity. And even if I’m not interested in dance, I can at least appreciate their talent.
The same does not go for DWTS. Lame. Why anyone would give a crap about has-been celebrities trying to re-ignite their careers is beyond me. I would have more respect for it if they always tried to cast “stars” that have at least some expectation of ability. It just feel like watching Entertainment Tonight. Much ado about nothing.
Oh yeah, and your new name is MrsHattyHat.
Signed,
Atticusser “I only watch it because my wife does” Hansen
November 5th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I can’t say I entirely blame you for your position on DWTS, Atticusser. The characterization of “has-been celebrities trying to re-ignite their careers” is generally pretty much right on the mark.
Still, one of the things I like about the show is that in that particular setting, way out of their comfort zones, I think we get a more real peek at some of the personality behind the “celebs.” Now, normally, I wouldn’t care about that, but I find myself often pleasantly surprised that many of them can actually be kind of likable when they’re aren’t so busy putting on the celebrity image. I find myself liking and rooting for people who before I wouldn’t have given you a nickel for.
Case in point: Kelly Osbourne. I seriously about puked when I found out she was going to be on the show. I thought for sure she was going to be putting on the holy terror “I’m the outrageous daughter of a has-been rock star” routine and ruining the show. In fact, just the opposite is true. What you see is actually a nervous, vulnerable, kind of sweet girl who really wants to try to do well. You can almost see the emotional baggage that she surely carries melting off with each successful dance.
Aaron Carter for another. I probably would have wanted to kill that guy under normal circumstances, but you see underneath the image and he’s really just a hurt kid trying to be appreciated by someone. Or he’s an exceptional actor (not likely). He’s a really good dancer too, as it turns out.
Also, like with SYTYCD, I think it’s really cool to see how much the celebs root for each other, how much they really become close, even those you think would be polar opposites.
Anyway, I’m probably WAY over-analyzing it all. I just find it refreshing in today’s world of manufactured “reality” TV relationship drama (thanks a lot, “Real World!”)
November 6th, 2009 at 8:35 am
I am surrounded by gay people.
November 10th, 2009 at 7:27 am
Gee-Rant would have a good point if I didn’t know for a fact that his favorite song is “Party In The USA” by Miley Cyrus.
November 11th, 2009 at 8:58 am
So I put my hands up
They’re playing my song,
And the butterflys fly away
Noddin’ my head like yeah
Moving my hips like yeah,
And I got my hands up,
They’re playin my song
I know I’m gonna be ok
Yeah, It’s a party in the USA
Yeah, It’s a party in the USA
November 30th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
This blog is DEAD….
and broken.