We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so very pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die.

Mal ,'Serenity'


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]


Amy - Jul 01, 2010 6:37:32 am PDT #14317 of 23273
Because books.

What's a hand pie? Like a mini pie or tart?

I'm just looking forward to the crowd thinning. In the beginning there are always too many people to keep track of.

Work of Art: I'm not sure anyone's watching but me, victor, and le nubian (?), but I'm really enjoying it! It was interesting to see how they responded to the challenge of shock art, and I did think Miles's should have gotten more notice -- it was so bold and so immediately recognizable as a statement.

Abdi's was fantastic, though. And I love John, but man, he totally missed the mark. The style was completely wrong. But he admitted at the outset that he was really uncomfortable doing that kind of art.

The girl who won -- Jacquelyn? -- was so out of her element. I think it's a total gimme that she won when she never would have come up with the Sharpies idea unless their mentor had pointed out that she needed to make more of a statement. I agree it worked, but when her whole idea was cam-whore pictures of herself alone? She got lucky.


Jessica - Jul 01, 2010 6:39:13 am PDT #14318 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Mmmm, hand pie.

Damnit, why isn't there a Dub Pies in Manhattan? I want mince & cheese for lunch.


Vortex - Jul 01, 2010 6:44:37 am PDT #14319 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

What's a hand pie? Like a mini pie or tart?

basically. Also a fancy word for a turnover.

I'm watching Work of Art, but haven't seen last night's. I can, however, tell you that Miles is working my nerves.

And now I want pie. Dangerously Delicious Pies just opened a few miles from me. Or I can make my own pie this weekend. I think that I will make a sausage and feta hand pie (italian sausage decased and sauteed with onion and tomato, then mixed with feta and baked in a pie shell). MMMMMMM


Jessica - Jul 01, 2010 6:49:41 am PDT #14320 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Oh, I just remembered there's an empanada place not too far from here! That's hand pie too!


lisah - Jul 01, 2010 6:49:54 am PDT #14321 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate

Dangerously Delicious Pies just opened a few miles from me.

huh, really? He is a nut. Lovable but a nut. I prefer his savory pies, overall, his sweet are too sweet for me.


Amy - Jul 01, 2010 7:02:57 am PDT #14322 of 23273
Because books.

I'm sorry, Vortex! I forgot you were watching, too.

Miles seems completely genuine in his obliviousness, though. To me, anyway. And what I like about Abdi is that he's just as serious about his art, and making a statement, but he's completely unaffected, not neurotic at all.


sumi - Jul 01, 2010 7:20:09 am PDT #14323 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Hey, I commented last night! (On WoA).

Yeah, I really liked Abdi's piece.

Why the rush? I mean, next week they're eliminating two Cheftestants and this week two of the artists.


Amy - Jul 01, 2010 7:33:36 am PDT #14324 of 23273
Because books.

You did, sumi! Sorry.

Yeah, I didn't get that. All of sudden, "Two of you are leaving!" Okay?


bon bon - Jul 01, 2010 7:40:06 am PDT #14325 of 23273
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

Also watching WoA (and really liking it). I think Miles is a "character." Every week he makes it hard for producers to kick him off. Does he even have OCD, one wonders. In any case, this really reminds me of PR season 1. It's fun!


Vortex - Jul 01, 2010 7:42:54 am PDT #14326 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I'm sorry, Vortex! I forgot you were watching, too.

No worries!

Miles seems completely genuine in his obliviousness, though. To me, anyway.

I think Miles is a "character."

I read an article that purported to interview one of Miles' friends, who said that Miles had told them that he was going to create a persona for the show, almost a performance art piece. I can totally see it. Some of his his quirks and actions seem really contrived. Apparently, he does actually have OCD, but not to the level that he plays it on the show.