So that's my dream. That and some stuff about cigars and a tunnel.

Faith ,'Get It Done'


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]


Jessica - Nov 08, 2010 4:51:08 am PST #15654 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

That's interesting, about the possible misjudging. I do wish they'd addressed it in the broadcast though, rather than just letting all of us assume that CBS has decided to let its producers drink heavily on the job.


Theodosia - Nov 08, 2010 5:02:12 am PST #15655 of 23273
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Even a five-second paragraph on the screen that summarized the situation would have been enough.

On the plus side, there were real Clues the teams had to figure out, AND the balance plates or play accordion challenge was sufficiently tricky. (And how do you like the one couple that tried the accordions and gave up, saying that NO ONE could get it, despite the fact that a bunch of teams had already done it... sigh.)


megan walker - Nov 08, 2010 5:47:19 am PST #15656 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I'm watching last night's Next Iron Chef. What were they thinking trying to make a pièce montée in two hours? Also, what was up with complaining about the crunchiness of the caramel? It's right there in the name, croquenbouche literally means "crunch in the mouth."


Vortex - Nov 09, 2010 7:57:31 pm PST #15657 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

No comments on The Fashion Show. Iman was FABULOUS. I loved her at the end "you can stay." Like granting a pardon. And of course "Tomato, tomahto, it was yellow!"


le nubian - Nov 10, 2010 2:35:28 am PST #15658 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I missed it! I am taping it this afternoon and will watch it later. I love me some Iman.


kat perez - Nov 10, 2010 2:03:58 pm PST #15659 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

Iman is a goddess! I particularly loved how she told the designers in danger, "Don't Move." And the wigs. Oh my stars, the wigs! And Calvin is going to be oodles of fun while he lasts. Here come hell go? I'm still not sure I even know what that means, but I kind of love it.


megan walker - Nov 10, 2010 6:55:05 pm PST #15660 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Worst go-see attempts ever. Milan's big, but it's not that big.


meara - Nov 10, 2010 7:36:31 pm PST #15661 of 23273

Hah! I was wondering if this was just a particularly shitty group of models, or if Milan really was that confusing.


megan walker - Nov 10, 2010 7:48:48 pm PST #15662 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Granted I've never been there, but, for example, there are only 3 subway lines. It is the biggest Italian city size-wise, but, precisely because it's such a huge economic center, it should have been easier to navigate, or find someone to help. We filmed there recently for my latest project and it seems like where they needed to go would be a fairly compact area.


le nubian - Nov 11, 2010 4:10:15 am PST #15663 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I finished "The Fashion Show" and that was just so great. I read TLo's recap and loved it and then I went over to read the comments.

One commenter wondered: "why people didn't submissively urinate when Iman spoke."

And of course this has me laughing, in tears.