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Time For American Idol To Inspire You. Sort Of.

April 8, 2008 Ruth Boulet

Kristy Lee has decided that gold sparkly shirts are lucky for her. That’s the only reason why that I can think of she’s wearing the same shirt she’s worn in weeks past. Once again, we start with the Idols belching out of the center of the stage. We learn that these poor slobs have to work the phone bank for Idol Gives Back. Welcome to the big time, kids — telemarketing! Now, hit your numbers or you won’t get your bonus! Michael Johns — Dream On Up first is Michael ‘I’ve got the cojones to wear an ascot AGAIN’ Johns. […]

You Have Failed Me For The Last Time, George Lucas

April 8, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted By RabbitEars Even though he will never let the embarrassingly bad 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special see the light of day, over the past decade George Lucas himself has seen fit to sell out his classic sci-fi/fantasy creation in some other, nearly-as-awful (but not even as campy) ways. The Star Wars merchandising galaxy has moved far, far away from mere Happy Meals and action figures into a whole other marketing universe. From Imperial stormtroopers appearing at NASCAR events, to Yoda pimping Diet Pepsi, to Chewbacca becoming spokes-Wookiee for Cingular Wireless — old-school fans have long said “no deal” to […]

The Tudors: This Season The Heads Will Roll

April 7, 2008 StayTuned Staff

One of the interesting “facts” about history is that it is subject to plenty of creative editing through the ages. As an example, if you were a petty lord in King Henry’s court, would you be discussing the sexual exploits of your lusty young monarch in any but the most glowing and polite terms? Doubtful, particularly since Henry, having been driven to distraction and possibly madness by the lovely Anne, is acting a bit like a loose cannon — at least he does in the opening episode of this season’s Tudors and the action has only just begun. (Spoiler alert […]

Cat Fight: Project Runway Moving from Bravo to Lifetime!

April 7, 2008 Ruth Boulet

by WindUpDoll Multiple sources are reporting that Project Runway is moving from Bravo to Lifetime. Yeowzah! NBC is fighting back. More to come when I find it.

My Name Is Earl: I Won't Die With A Little Help From My Friends

April 6, 2008 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Ryan After a brief reintroduction from NBC President and CEO Jeff Zucker, we get back to Earl. (Go here if you need a refresher of the previous episode that aired way back when.) When Earl was young and wanted to escape family turmoil, he used to get lost in a world of TV sitcoms. Now, unconscious on the street, he’s doing it again, dreaming that he’s married to Billie in The Hickeys idyllic sitcom land. The sitcom isn’t particularly interesting (and hardly funny), though things that happen in reality cause things to happen in the sitcom, like the […]

Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites, Week 8: Sympathy for the Devils

April 3, 2008 Jill Klitz

Ozzy is a little shaken by talk at the last Tribal Council about how people think he’s a controlling leader of the tribe. He doesn’t see himself that way — he thinks he just has a lot of good opinions and know-how. But apparently not the good sense to not cuddle with Amanda around the rest of his tribe. Ami tells Ozzy that Tracy was trying to get her to overthrow Ozzy, but Ami prevented anything crazy from happening, and Ozzy shouldn’t worry about his safety. He feels uneasy, thinking that Ami is a little too adamant in her assurance. […]

These American Idols Do Work 9-to-5! For Real This Time!

April 2, 2008 Ruth Boulet

Way to start with the cheesy group number. Of course it’s ‘9-to-5.’ Someone doesn’t turn on Ramiele’s microphone until she’s halfway through a lyric. Michael Johns has traded his ascot for super-tight pants. He can’t hide his disdain for the cheesy group number. Unlike David Archuleta, who can’t get enough of the group sing. The ‘Kids’ are surrounding the judges, who can barely control their laughter. They’ve got choreography! Please forgive me if I don’t recap Ryan’s recap of last night’s American Idol. I did that yesterday. I feel like the guy on the box of Cream of Wheat. On […]

Go-Sees Come Early To ANTM

April 2, 2008 Ruth Boulet

by WindUpDoll The title of this episode of America’s Next Top Model is: ‘If You Can’t Make It Here, You Can’t Make It Anywhere.’ That’s right! Tonight is early go-see episode! We begin with Whitney talking about how America is ready for a plus-size Top Model. Oh, Whitney. Dominique thinks Whitney is intimidated by Dominique’s confidence. Oh, Dominique. Lauren was disappointed in Claire’s display at panel. Oh, Lauren. The Who Does The Dishes Argument! Fatima made coffee for herself, and apparently Lauren tossed it out by accident. Fatima, rightly, wants Lauren to just say she did it. Lauren goes off […]

“Sunset Tan” Rises Again

April 2, 2008 Jeff Pfeiffer

Posted by RabbitEars Summertime is around the corner, but if you don’t actually enjoy the sunshine yourself, you may appreciate instead basking in the rays of your TV screen as the incredibly popular reality series Sunset Tan comes back. Like persistent melanoma, the E! hit about a Hollywood tanning salon will return this summer for its second season, but today’s announcement did not specify when. What has been made clear, though, is that more of the fluffiness and superficiality will be on hand. Series favorites the Olly Girls (Molly and Holly), though sent packing in last season’s final episode, will […]

American Idols Are Working 9-to-5

April 1, 2008 Ruth Boulet

Ryan Seacrest starts this episode with an über-lame American Idol April Fools’ Day Joke. I will not start this recap with an über-lame April Fools’ Day joke. I think too much of you out there. We then get the soft-focus Dolly Parton introduction. The ‘hey, kids, she’s really important’ package. First up is Brooke White, and she’s smartly chosen ‘Jolene.’ Dolly likes her choice as well. Brooke is joined by the box drummer, a fiddler and a backup singer. Like most performances, Brooke goes sweet with her interpretation. She makes a song sweet like David Cook goes all rocker on […]