LXD: Man, they really are extraordinary aren't they? I agree about the physical way they express themselves even talking. It's like how winners on Idol scream, those on SYTYCD jump, those on Joseph, err, cry. You know, singers are vocal, dancers are physical, actors emote. It's kinda awesome.

Lil C's movement always leaves me breathless. That man's sheer physicality, the way he fully inhabits his body. Whew. I feel a little faint.

I miss being a dancer. Not that I was ever serious, nor could I be; I lack the flexibility. But I loved that experience of really being in my body, not just piloting it around. Like the potential for explosive movement was always bubbling away there just under the surface.

I know exactly what the one dancer meant when he said it's just his body's response to the music. There's definitely a space out there where it's not choreo or even moves, although you know them, you have the vocabulary, but it's sheer expression. And that's the joy, right there.

I know exactly what the one dancer meant when he said it's just his body's response to the music. There's definitely a space out there where it's not choreo or even moves, although you know them, you have the vocabulary, but it's sheer expression. And that's the joy, right there.

Yep.

Mythbusters....I watched an episode yesterday that I hadn't seen since 2003, back when we lived in a rental townhouse. It's one of the first season ("Tree Cannon"), and Adam and Jamie go to a guy's house in West Virginia, where he lets them fire one of his cannons.

Except it's not West Virginia. It's West Springfield, Virginia. Right around the corner from my house.

The Mythbusters were once mere steps from my house!

dies of fangrrl happiness

Is anyone else really tired of Mila at this point?

Nope. In fact, I'll put money down right now for Mila for the win. Of course, the break between the main competition and finals night can make a huge difference, but on the whole, she's been the most consistent, and while there have been themes, I wouldn't say she's been one-note. Also, that dress last night was rockin'.

She might end up being the Laura Bennet of this season if she doesn't do something that's outside of her comfort zone, though. I remember being blown away by Laura's little black dress that was so unlike everything else that she did on the show, and I'd like to see Mila do something equally mind-blowing.

Yeah, I see Mila as being like Laura just because her own point of view is so strong. And she's able to joke about it, which means she's not blind to it. If she is able to pull something completely different out, she'll get mad props for it, more than another designer who has shown diversity the whole season.

I think right now the strong contenders are Mila, Jay, and maybe Maya. I like Amy's work, but the judges seem not to. I think either Ben or Seth Aaron could pull their work up, but right now I don't see the momentum. Anthony is too hot and cold. I think he's really learning and growing as a designer, but it may not be enough to win the show. He might get fan favorite, though.

I wouldn't count out Seth Aaron. He's really been growing on me and he's got a unique design sensibility. He reminds me a little bit of Jeffrey, only not gross and petty.

I agree that Mila's been a little bit one note for me, and while last night's dress was impressive, I felt like that was mainly because of the material she picked. The look seemed exactly like almost everything else she's made.

If I had to place my bet for the win right now, I'd go with Jay.

And thank you for posting the LXD. That made me very, very happy.

kat, I was thinking of you and your fab SYTYCD posts!

Just watched PR. Emilio, WTF. And I liked Mila's look best but understand why Jay won.

I agree, Mila needs to step out of her comfort zone soon, but I always really like what she does so I'm more okay with the sameness than I would be if it wasn't personally appealing to me.

I'm glad Jay won, if only because when he said he was making leather pants out of garbage bags I said out loud "Oh, honey, no! Garbage bags on Project Runway never works." And then he made it work. So, yeah.

And I'm with Nina, Emilio's wasn't so bad. It was bad, but it wasn't SO bad. Though, what was his accessory? Did he even have one?

I liked Amy's explanation of what she was doing, but I didn't love the garment. There was another "safe" garment I liked a lot, but I don't remember who the designer was. It was the copper dress that actually moved.

Emilio had some wire tied around her wrist I think it was a bracelet.

I was hoping the accessories would be more interesting but it seemed like they were either belts or a hastily constructed bracelet.

Mila's stuff is nice looking but it's all the same. There was the one designer who kept getting called on using prints and flowy dresses and I don't get why Mila isn't being called on using color blocking for every challenge. Maybe in the future.