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'The Killer In Me'


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]


SailAweigh - Jun 24, 2009 6:57:42 pm PDT #9592 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Definitely loved Melissa and Ade! One of those dances that looks so smooth and understated because it was done so damn well. And fucking hot! Whoo!

Brandon and Janette really blew that hip-hop set out of the water. Much more precision than the first routine. And just a lot of fun!

Okay, Evan and Randi were a very cheeky couple! Hee. Just a fun little dance. And Evan really stood out to me, but (and there is a butt) he always does. I felt this time that Randi was just sort of along for the ride on this one, but (and there is a butt) she was able to keep up so that's all that matters.

I liked the Jason/Caitlin routine. It was very theatrical and dramatic, which a paso doble should be. Sure, there were some posture problems, but minor in comparison to the overall feel of the routine. They definitely kept my interest throughout the dance.

The Broadway routine was fun, but I didn't feel Philip did it justice. Jeanine was fine, but Philip just looked heavy and slow. I'm afraid Philip is going to drag them into the bottom three.

The other dances were all kind of forgettable, sad to say. And I really want Asuka to go home. Vitolio is an extremely dynamic dancer and he's having to drag her around the floor. They'll be in the bottom three. Not going to try and figure out which of the other couples will be bottom three, but neither of them stood out, so either of them could go.


kat perez - Jun 24, 2009 7:05:17 pm PDT #9593 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

Janette and Brandon killed that hip hop routine. He was amazing. He looked like Chris Brown. (And that reference makes me really sad given the circumstances, but he totally did look like Chris Brown. I used to love Run It so much. It's a shame) But once again, I wasn't blown away by Dave Scott's choreography. So, I guess hip hop is now .5 for everything.


sumi - Jun 24, 2009 7:09:50 pm PDT #9594 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

TCM: OMG, yes - with offal as the main ingredient - how could any person be shocked that Rick did Mexican. I am so, very happy that he won.


le nubian - Jun 24, 2009 7:29:43 pm PDT #9595 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I was like "anyone but the French guy. What an asshole" and seemingly for no reason.

I'm thinking that his sense of humor did not translate well or something. I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt.


kat perez - Jun 24, 2009 7:48:19 pm PDT #9596 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

I like Kupono and Kayla as a couple and I thought the Viennese Waltz was lovely. They both had great lines and really nice rise and fall. Kupono lost his frame a litte bit at times and there was one hippity hop moment on that turn where she had her leg extended, but they were solid. And they looked very well together. I hope they make it another week because I think they could gel.

Evan and Randi are just too cute together and I loved that dance. I disagreed with Nigel. The choreography was not all that simple. Yes, Mia's done much tougher pieces in the past, but this dance required lots of body control, especially on Randi's part, and they handled it really, really well. And Evan is so musical. It's a joy to watch.

I would not have known that Jason and Caitlin were supposed to be doing a Paso if they hadn't said so at the top of the routine and that's a real problem. Their technique was horrible. Awful, awful. For both of them, the frame was crap. And all of their moves lacked power and intention. The dance itself was flashy but content free. 90% of the impact was from the costumes. And I still think Caitlin was better in this than Jason. His split leap was pathetic. Bah. I did not enjoy.


megan walker - Jun 24, 2009 7:53:15 pm PDT #9597 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I think I might vote for the first time, just to be sure that Melissa and Ade, Jeannette and Brandon, and Evan and Randi move on, because they were definitely the best of the bunch tonight.

Agreed, those three were my favorites. I loved Mia's dance.

I was bummed that the Paso Doble wasn't better since I look forward to that each season. I like Carmina Burana as much as anyone, but I thought the music was really distracting.


megan walker - Jun 24, 2009 8:04:00 pm PDT #9598 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Bottom 3 for me would be Karla & Jonathan, Kaitlin & Jason, and Jeanine & Philip.


kat perez - Jun 24, 2009 8:06:17 pm PDT #9599 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

I have to give it up to Tasty. That Broadway routine was oodles of fun. He's so much better when he stays far, far away from the Fosse. And Jeanine was marvelous. Phillip tried really hard. That and $2.50 will get you a cup of coffee. He really needs to go home now.

B3 for me would be Jason/Caitlin, Karla/Jonathan and either Phillip/Jeanine or Asuka/Vitolio. But I could easily see Kupono/Kayla hitting B3. I think Brandon/Janette, Melissa/Ade and Randi/Evan are really pulling away from the pack. I expect to see all six of them in the top 10.


megan walker - Jun 24, 2009 8:12:36 pm PDT #9600 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Yeah, the Bway routine wasn't bad, I'm just still bitter he wasn't in the bottom last week.

Maybe it's the French thing, but I really want Vitolio to do well. Asuko doesn't really bother me. Yet.


-t - Jun 24, 2009 9:00:06 pm PDT #9601 of 23273
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I love Jeannette and her Finance degree. Good thing she danced well tonight, too.