Early: So is it still her room when it's empty? Does the room, the thing, have purpose? Or do we -- what's the word? Simon: I really can't help you. Early: The plan is to take your sister. Get the reward, which is substantial. 'Imbue.' That's the word.

'Objects In Space'


Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own

This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]


kat perez - Apr 15, 2010 5:28:36 am PDT #13495 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

On AI, I'm very pleased that the Katie-bot and Andrew went home last night. Andrew turned out to be just a huge disappointment. And even with those two going, there are still so many of them. Dear lord. We still have to get rid of Turban (Thanks, Ryan!) and the last Twink standing before we even get to "At least they can all sing" mode. Sigh. And next week is Idol Gives Back. I hate Idol Gives Back. Please, please no Ben Stiller. At least Glambert was great last night. I really thought Ryan was going to throw him down and have his way with him right on stage last night. Understandable, but inappropriate for a family show.

On SYTYCD, I was very happy with Anya and I'm very unhappy but unsurprised about Dom. Much like Mischa Chan, Nigel has a frightening obssession with Dom. I still have nightmares about Dom's man on the street interviews were he forced poor, unsuspecting teens to dance outside of Target or Wal-mart or whatever random parking lot they had him stowed in. Awkward. Of all the great dancers in Qwest who've also competed on SYTYCD (and I think that's almost all of them) Dom would be my very last choice. I mean, we could've had Hok again, for pity's sake.

That's three hip hop all stars now: Twitch, Comfort, and Dom. That seems like a lot. I think they must be having more than ten because isn't Mark the only contempo boy thus far? They do way too many jazz/lyrical/broadway routines to only have one or two male contemporary dancers.

On Top Chef, I guess I'm not outraged because the last thing I expect reality tv to be is fair. And while he came off kind of cocky, I enjoyed the Swedish chef last night because he is some fine man candy. With Govind last week plus the Swedish chef and Mekhi this week, the show is delivering some serious pretty.


Sparky1 - Apr 15, 2010 5:41:14 am PDT #13496 of 23273
Librarian Warlord

isn't Mark the only contempo boy thus far?

I think Ade is listed as being an all star for contemporary.

I guess I hope that the doubling/tripling up of styles might mean we get something other than all 2-partner dances, but that's dreaming.


Vortex - Apr 15, 2010 5:59:58 am PDT #13497 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

And while he came off kind of cocky, I enjoyed the Swedish chef last night because he is some fine man candy.

Yeah, he was kind of a douche. I find that disappointing, when you want to like someone famous and they turn out to be an asshole.


brenda m - Apr 15, 2010 6:01:29 am PDT #13498 of 23273
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

We had the same reaction. Of course, we have some longstanding grudges against Swedes so it wasn't entirely surprising.


Jesse - Apr 15, 2010 6:03:03 am PDT #13499 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

He's totally douchey, from what I hear -- a friend of a friend dated him for a while.


Kathy A - Apr 15, 2010 6:14:53 am PDT #13500 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

Of course, we have some longstanding grudges against Swedes so it wasn't entirely surprising

Hey!

Well, I'm only 1/4 Swede, so make that "H".


Sparky1 - Apr 15, 2010 7:42:00 am PDT #13501 of 23273
Librarian Warlord

Nigel:

The All-Stars will NOT Choreograph. They will only dance in their own specific styles. Partners are of the opposite sex and change weekly.

The choreographers must be bored silly.


Vortex - Apr 15, 2010 7:45:15 am PDT #13502 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Well, that means that we'll probably get more Travis choreo, which is a win.


flea - Apr 15, 2010 8:39:53 am PDT #13503 of 23273
information libertarian

Ponderation about SYTCD all-stars: all the ballroom all-stars are Latin ballroom (I think?). Does this mean nobody will be tortured by the Quickstep this season? (Please? There's been one Quickstep that *ever* succeeded, IMO - Jakob and Ellenore.)


Sparky1 - Apr 15, 2010 8:46:40 am PDT #13504 of 23273
Librarian Warlord

Pasha and Anya seem to be pegged for Latin and Standard Ballroom.

Website says there is one more male and one more female to be announced as All Stars. Guesses?