Hmm. It's sounds like the finest party I can imagine getting paid to go to.

Mal ,'Shindig'


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]


Frankenbuddha - Jul 20, 2008 6:10:08 pm PDT #6161 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I can't wait to read Jess' reaction to this weeks twist on NFNS, since the did the exact OPPOSITE of what she was hoping they'd do for an "unprecedented" decision.


Amy - Jul 20, 2008 6:12:23 pm PDT #6162 of 23273
Because books.

I thought tonight was the last night, too. Was it supposed to be? Or do they always (usually) get down to two contestants?

Aaron's presentation was so painful. Jesus.


Frankenbuddha - Jul 20, 2008 6:15:49 pm PDT #6163 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Tonight was supposed to whittle down to a final two, but they're going with a final three next week, which they've never done before.

Aaron's presentation was watch from the hall, but his promo was really good (and seemed to require less substantial editing than the others). I think if he hadn't also tanked the bulk of his food, he would have done a lot better.


sumi - Jul 20, 2008 7:31:45 pm PDT #6164 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

His food was so incredibly unambitious - it didn't even really go for the BIG flavor that was supposed to be his trademark.

Plus - did you notice him pouring ranch dressing from a bottle - while Adam was making his own sauces? Very, very weak.

On Design Star I was surprised: I really thought that Trish had it in the bag - I am pleased that this wasn't the case. I like both Matt and Jennifer. I think that either would be interesting and a much better choice than in the past two seasons.


Frankenbuddha - Jul 21, 2008 3:26:50 am PDT #6165 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Plus - did you notice him pouring ranch dressing from a bottle - while Adam was making his own sauces? Very, very weak.

Indeed. And even before that, going with three pastas? There's simple and then there's lazy; he went for lazy.


sumi - Jul 21, 2008 4:23:27 am PDT #6166 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

New tv shows at Bravo:

Today, Bravo announced a number of new and returning programs in the food, fashion, beauty, design and pop culture affinity groups, as well as various projects in development. From producer, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker, her production company Pretty Matches, and the Emmy-nominated Magical Elves comes "American Artist,"(wt) an hour-long creative competition series in development between aspiring contemporary artists who will create and compete in a range of disciplines including sculpture, painting, photography and industrial design. Based on the British format and show of the same name comes "Fashion House," (wt) a creative competition series in development where teams of designers replicate the workings of the fashion business through a fashion house by designing an entire, cohesive line with the opportunity of having their line mass marketed. And "Top Chef: Masters," a spin-off of the Emmy-nominated "Top Chef" produced by Magical Elves also in development, featuring world-renowned chefs competing against each other in a series of weekly challenges. The announcements were made by Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Bravo Media.


sumi - Jul 21, 2008 1:11:27 pm PDT #6167 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Hey, the Ask Aida host is from chow.com.


Jesse - Jul 22, 2008 4:18:01 pm PDT #6168 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I am so in love with The Singing Office, I don't even know. Although I wish they had more time to practice, because the groups would be better with it.


Sophia Brooks - Jul 22, 2008 4:21:26 pm PDT #6169 of 23273
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

We have talked about the Singing Office at my office, but unfortunatly, the two people who can actually sing are me and my accounting nemesis...


Jesse - Jul 22, 2008 4:28:16 pm PDT #6170 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Ha! I wonder who in my office could sing. I saw some karaoke clips recently, so some people are at least up for it!