It's still the '80s. I heard someone say there will be a lot of Paula Abdul songs tonight. My guess is ... not so much.
Asia'h Epperson
Song: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
The panel: Randy said it was hot and she proved she should be here. He recorded that song with Whitney. Paula said she's picking big songs and doing them well. You nailed it! Simon is not so enthusiastic, saying at best it was second-rate Whitney Houston. Randy and Paula disagreed.
I think: A crappy song, but she sang it well.
Kady Malloy
Song: Who Wants to Live Forever
The panel: Randy said Queen is really hard to sing but she did the big notes well. The small ones, not so much. Paula said to date it was her best performance. She also disagreed with Randy. Simon said it was definitely better than last week and he said she has a massive lack of personality. He called her a Stepford Wife (hee!), and said she may be in trouble.
I think: Another boring ballad, but she also nailed it.
Amanda Overmyer
Song: I Hate Myself for Loving You
The panel: Randy said this is the Amanda we remember and this is the kind of music she should be picking. "Well done, baby!" Paula said she looked beautiful, and she found her niche. Simon said it was fantastic and she absolutely nailed the song. It was one of his favorite performances of this part of the competition.
I think: She is much, much better this week, but she looks oddly distracted during the judging. Still, the girls are kickin' ass!
Carly Smithson
Song: I Drove All Night
The panel: Randy said he loved it, dude (?). He called her dude repeatedly. Paula said she is the dependable "dawg," and she looks relaxed and her singing is indescribable. Simon said she chose the wrong song, and he can't get away from the Celine version, and it's not a great song that gives her what she deserves.
I think: I honestly cannot believe how good the girls are tonight. Another great performance!
Kristy Lee Cook
Song: Faithfully
The panel: Randy said Journey is very dear to his heart, but she put a country kind of lilt to it and it would be a good single. Paula said it could be a hit, too, and she looks great. Simon said it was good that she used the country influence but she is still forgettable.
I think: When she was 7, she acted like a dog. For a year! Weird. I know they are suddenly "cool," but I have always and always will hate Journey. She has been the weakest of the night.
Ramiele Malubay
Song: Against All Odds
The panel: Randy said it was a big song with big vocals, but she is still thinking too much instead of letting go. Paula said she has such a beautiful face and went off on this weird tangent about mutts. She then pulled it together and said she deserves to be in the top 12. Simon said because she was little and cute it was good, but he found the whole thing predictable.
I think: I love her, but this did not blow me away. It was aight, a little screechy. Plus she looks a little frumpy. How did they make her look frumpy? She's so adorable!
Brooke White
Song: Love is a Battlefield
The panel: Randy said it was very interesting but didn't really bring anything new to the song. Paula said it was a wise choice and it was pure. Simon said it worked because she made it her own.
I think: Pat Benatar is a tall order, I should think, but she did well. I do like her hair better curly, which I guess doesn't really mean anything, but just sayin'.
Syesha Mercado
Song: Saving All My Love for You
The panel: Randy said "good!" Paula said it was sophisticated. Simon said "predictable but good."
I think: I think, as the others, she did well, but I wonder why they chose such boring songs, with few exceptions. I remember the '80s as fun.
Best of the best of the best, sir!: Amanda, Carly, Brooke, Syesha
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Idol Top 8 Guys
It's '80s night for the top eight guys. Boy, Ryan loves talking about that new set.
Luke Menard
Song: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
The panel: Randy said it started off rough but he pulled it together. Paula said she was surprised he picked the song but she thought he did well with it. Simon said it was weak and "girly" (hee) and there is no way he will make it to the top 12.
I think: I love this song, but he blew it. How is he still on? (I write these during the singing, and it shocks me how often Simon and I agree.)
David Archuleta
Song: Another Day in Paradise
The panel: Randy said it was nice and wondered again about the song choice. Paula said there were a couple notes that were off and it made her feel he wasn't perfect, and that is refreshing. Simon said it wasn't as good as last week. He said it's getting a little gloomy and it's time to lighten up a bit. (David said he wanted to focus on the plight of the homeless. His parents raised him right.)
I think: He looks and sounds more mature this week, which helps us to envision him as a pop star. He plays the piano, too! He is a force to be reckoned with.
Danny Noriega
Song: Tainted Love
The panel: Randy said it started off rough but he was more confident in the end. He also liked the arrangement. Paula said he is a bright light in the competition, that he is sensitive and spicy. Simon said it was horrible and he hated everything about it. (Danny yelled "whatever!" I do love his attitude.)
I think: Ack! Another one of my all-time favorite songs. He overdid it in my opinion, but he looked and sounded more natural than he has before. The guys are having fun. (Simon and I are at odds here.)
David Hernandez
Song: It's All Coming Back to Me Now
The panel: Randy said it was a nice song choice for him, because it was a big song. Paula said he is finding his niche and is one of the best vocalists. Simon said he didn't like it as much as last week but he's definitely in the top 12 with this.
I think: Euw! It's the gay stripper! (Allegedly.) Even before I heard that, I did not like him. Not a lot of masculine singing tonight.
Michael Johns
Song: Don't You (Forget About Me)
The panel: Randy loved it and said it was the right song for him. (He also said "you remind me of Michael Hutchence," who, it should be pointed out, did not sing this song.) Paula said she is defining himself and showed off his low range. Simon said he liked but didn't love it and he hasn't connected with the right song.
I think: He's off tonight. Still, I like him, and hope he will coast on his previous performances.
David Cook
Song: Hello
The panel: Randy said he loved that it was an emo version of a Lionel Ritchie song. Paula said she loves him because it was a surprise and would be a hit today. Simon said it was a very brave thing to do and he loved it. He liked that it was risky.
I think: Why is he playing an electric guitar while singing Lionel Ritchie? It's so weird!
Jason Castro
Song: Hallelujah
The panel: Randy said it was a great song and challenging as well. Paula said he showed vulnerability, and she likes his uniqueness. Simon said the Jeff Buckley version is one of his all-time favorite songs. (No pressure, yikes!) He said it was brilliant and it was his strongest performance so far.
I think: I love the song and I thought he was great doing it.
Chikezie
Song: All the Woman I Need
The panel: Randy said he thought it was an interesting song choice but he was surprisingly good. Paula said she was waiting for something up tempo. Simon said it didn't work at all.
I think: He's really pulled it together after that terrible orange suit a few weeks ago.
The best of the best of the best, sir!: David Cook (especially compared to the rest of the guys tonight), Jason Castro (again!), Chikezie
Luke Menard
Song: Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
The panel: Randy said it started off rough but he pulled it together. Paula said she was surprised he picked the song but she thought he did well with it. Simon said it was weak and "girly" (hee) and there is no way he will make it to the top 12.
I think: I love this song, but he blew it. How is he still on? (I write these during the singing, and it shocks me how often Simon and I agree.)
David Archuleta
Song: Another Day in Paradise
The panel: Randy said it was nice and wondered again about the song choice. Paula said there were a couple notes that were off and it made her feel he wasn't perfect, and that is refreshing. Simon said it wasn't as good as last week. He said it's getting a little gloomy and it's time to lighten up a bit. (David said he wanted to focus on the plight of the homeless. His parents raised him right.)
I think: He looks and sounds more mature this week, which helps us to envision him as a pop star. He plays the piano, too! He is a force to be reckoned with.
Danny Noriega
Song: Tainted Love
The panel: Randy said it started off rough but he was more confident in the end. He also liked the arrangement. Paula said he is a bright light in the competition, that he is sensitive and spicy. Simon said it was horrible and he hated everything about it. (Danny yelled "whatever!" I do love his attitude.)
I think: Ack! Another one of my all-time favorite songs. He overdid it in my opinion, but he looked and sounded more natural than he has before. The guys are having fun. (Simon and I are at odds here.)
David Hernandez
Song: It's All Coming Back to Me Now
The panel: Randy said it was a nice song choice for him, because it was a big song. Paula said he is finding his niche and is one of the best vocalists. Simon said he didn't like it as much as last week but he's definitely in the top 12 with this.
I think: Euw! It's the gay stripper! (Allegedly.) Even before I heard that, I did not like him. Not a lot of masculine singing tonight.
Michael Johns
Song: Don't You (Forget About Me)
The panel: Randy loved it and said it was the right song for him. (He also said "you remind me of Michael Hutchence," who, it should be pointed out, did not sing this song.) Paula said she is defining himself and showed off his low range. Simon said he liked but didn't love it and he hasn't connected with the right song.
I think: He's off tonight. Still, I like him, and hope he will coast on his previous performances.
David Cook
Song: Hello
The panel: Randy said he loved that it was an emo version of a Lionel Ritchie song. Paula said she loves him because it was a surprise and would be a hit today. Simon said it was a very brave thing to do and he loved it. He liked that it was risky.
I think: Why is he playing an electric guitar while singing Lionel Ritchie? It's so weird!
Jason Castro
Song: Hallelujah
The panel: Randy said it was a great song and challenging as well. Paula said he showed vulnerability, and she likes his uniqueness. Simon said the Jeff Buckley version is one of his all-time favorite songs. (No pressure, yikes!) He said it was brilliant and it was his strongest performance so far.
I think: I love the song and I thought he was great doing it.
Chikezie
Song: All the Woman I Need
The panel: Randy said he thought it was an interesting song choice but he was surprisingly good. Paula said she was waiting for something up tempo. Simon said it didn't work at all.
I think: He's really pulled it together after that terrible orange suit a few weeks ago.
The best of the best of the best, sir!: David Cook (especially compared to the rest of the guys tonight), Jason Castro (again!), Chikezie
Thursday, February 28, 2008
"Idol" results night
As the top 20 sing their little medley, the only one to get much of a reaction is David A. Everyone, it seems loves David A.
The first person voted off is Jason Y. The next to go is Alexandrea. I can totally live with these two choices. Heh, Alexandrea just called Ryan a freak, and as she sang David A. cried. How sweet.
The Lennon/McCartney songbook has finally been released for the Idols to mangle. Ouf.
Alaina leaves next. She sobs and says she can't sing as her family shoots dirty looks at the judges. It's really sweet how close all these people seem to be. What? I mean it. She finally sings.
"Idol Gives Back" is coming back this year. Oh good, I haven't been crying nearly enough lately.
Robbie is the last one voted off. I didn't care for him.
The first person voted off is Jason Y. The next to go is Alexandrea. I can totally live with these two choices. Heh, Alexandrea just called Ryan a freak, and as she sang David A. cried. How sweet.
The Lennon/McCartney songbook has finally been released for the Idols to mangle. Ouf.
Alaina leaves next. She sobs and says she can't sing as her family shoots dirty looks at the judges. It's really sweet how close all these people seem to be. What? I mean it. She finally sings.
"Idol Gives Back" is coming back this year. Oh good, I haven't been crying nearly enough lately.
Robbie is the last one voted off. I didn't care for him.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Top 10 Girls on Idol
That '70s Show
Carly Smithson
Song: Crazy on You
Judges? Randy said the beginning was problematic but it came together at the end so it was "aight." Paula said she could tell that Carly loves Heart and she was amazing. Simon said it was a much better performance than last week, but Carly has not chosen the right song. But he said when she does, watch out.
I think: Literally the first time I have been impressed by her.
Syesha Mercado
Song: Me and Mr. Jones
Judges? Randy said Syesha should pick songs that use her voice well. She struggled on the softer notes. Paula agreed that she is not as good on the softer notes, but she liked it. Simon said it was a bit indulgent and silly because the song wasn’t written for a girl. He was put off.
I think: OK, it must be acknowledged that she can do a baby cry. Cree-py. But I still love her.
Brooke White
Song: You’re So Vain
Judges? Randy said it was a great song choice, but she didn’t bring much to it. Randy and Paula thinks she was singing to Simon. Paula said it was perfect for her. Simon said he absolutely loved it, and it was one of the rare occasions when the singer and song matched.
I think: I really want to hate this skinny blondie, but she is pretty good.
Ramiele Malubay
Song: Don’t Leave Me This Way
Judges? Randy said it was just OK because the song choice was off. Paula said Ramiele is one to beat, but the song didn’t allow her to perform her magic. Simon said astonishingly he agrees with Paula, and the song bugged him because he’s heard it so often at “ghastly weddings.” She is also one of the best three singers, according to Simon.
I think: She is so adorable, and such a wonderful singer. I thought she was better than they did.
Kristy Lee Cook
Song: You’re No Good
Judges? Randy said it’s 100 percent improvement from last week, and he liked it. Paula said “you’re back” three times and it was a good song choice. Simon said he couldn’t remember what she sang last week, and this is more memorable. Simon also thinks she should go down the country route and it will serve her better.
I think: I think I know what they mean by “pagaenty” now. She’s competent, but just doesn’t move me.
Amanda Overmyer
Song: Carry On Wayward Son
Judges? Randy said it wasn’t the right song choice and there are too many instrumental breaks. Paula said she has to do what is right for her, and this wasn’t it. Simon felt in the film she was natural and then everything felt contrived, including the “terrible hair.” He couldn’t wait for it to finish.
I think: She is way off key. I mean, I can hear it. She’s gone.
Alaina Whitaker
Song: Hopelessly Devoted to You
Judges? Randy said the song was wrong for her and she sounded pitchy in the verses. Paula said she could tell she loves the song and she did a real good job. Simon said he likes her but it’s as if her grandmother prepared her for the audition. It’s too old fashioned.
I think: Alaina and Kristy Lee cancel each other out. Still, she sounded good with this song.
Alexandrea Lushington
Song: If You Leave Me Now
Judges? Randy asked her “what did you think?,” and she said “it’s over!” Randy said she didn’t challenge herself enough. Paula said she did let go. Simon said he was a big fan of hers early on, but she is struggling now. He said she is stuck in the time period.
I think: I don’t think she brings anything to the table.
Kady Malloy
Song: Magic Man
Judges? Randy said she never found the pitch and it didn’t work. Paula said when she powered up she sounded great but on the soft notes she lost it. Simon said he’s frustrated because her film is so great but then when she came out she was a bad imitation of Christina. Simon said she also has to find the right song.
I think: This is the third blondie. I can’t tell them apart. They bore me. And she’s out of tune.
Asia’h Epperson
Song: All By Myself
Judges? Randy said considering how hard the song was, she did well. Paula said it was great even though she had some problems. Simon said it’s a diva song and she just didn’t pull it off. It was too big for her.
I think: I don’t think she could have picked a worse song if she tried. Terrible.
Tonight's highlights: Carly, Syesha, Brooke, Ramiele
Carly Smithson
Song: Crazy on You
Judges? Randy said the beginning was problematic but it came together at the end so it was "aight." Paula said she could tell that Carly loves Heart and she was amazing. Simon said it was a much better performance than last week, but Carly has not chosen the right song. But he said when she does, watch out.
I think: Literally the first time I have been impressed by her.
Syesha Mercado
Song: Me and Mr. Jones
Judges? Randy said Syesha should pick songs that use her voice well. She struggled on the softer notes. Paula agreed that she is not as good on the softer notes, but she liked it. Simon said it was a bit indulgent and silly because the song wasn’t written for a girl. He was put off.
I think: OK, it must be acknowledged that she can do a baby cry. Cree-py. But I still love her.
Brooke White
Song: You’re So Vain
Judges? Randy said it was a great song choice, but she didn’t bring much to it. Randy and Paula thinks she was singing to Simon. Paula said it was perfect for her. Simon said he absolutely loved it, and it was one of the rare occasions when the singer and song matched.
I think: I really want to hate this skinny blondie, but she is pretty good.
Ramiele Malubay
Song: Don’t Leave Me This Way
Judges? Randy said it was just OK because the song choice was off. Paula said Ramiele is one to beat, but the song didn’t allow her to perform her magic. Simon said astonishingly he agrees with Paula, and the song bugged him because he’s heard it so often at “ghastly weddings.” She is also one of the best three singers, according to Simon.
I think: She is so adorable, and such a wonderful singer. I thought she was better than they did.
Kristy Lee Cook
Song: You’re No Good
Judges? Randy said it’s 100 percent improvement from last week, and he liked it. Paula said “you’re back” three times and it was a good song choice. Simon said he couldn’t remember what she sang last week, and this is more memorable. Simon also thinks she should go down the country route and it will serve her better.
I think: I think I know what they mean by “pagaenty” now. She’s competent, but just doesn’t move me.
Amanda Overmyer
Song: Carry On Wayward Son
Judges? Randy said it wasn’t the right song choice and there are too many instrumental breaks. Paula said she has to do what is right for her, and this wasn’t it. Simon felt in the film she was natural and then everything felt contrived, including the “terrible hair.” He couldn’t wait for it to finish.
I think: She is way off key. I mean, I can hear it. She’s gone.
Alaina Whitaker
Song: Hopelessly Devoted to You
Judges? Randy said the song was wrong for her and she sounded pitchy in the verses. Paula said she could tell she loves the song and she did a real good job. Simon said he likes her but it’s as if her grandmother prepared her for the audition. It’s too old fashioned.
I think: Alaina and Kristy Lee cancel each other out. Still, she sounded good with this song.
Alexandrea Lushington
Song: If You Leave Me Now
Judges? Randy asked her “what did you think?,” and she said “it’s over!” Randy said she didn’t challenge herself enough. Paula said she did let go. Simon said he was a big fan of hers early on, but she is struggling now. He said she is stuck in the time period.
I think: I don’t think she brings anything to the table.
Kady Malloy
Song: Magic Man
Judges? Randy said she never found the pitch and it didn’t work. Paula said when she powered up she sounded great but on the soft notes she lost it. Simon said he’s frustrated because her film is so great but then when she came out she was a bad imitation of Christina. Simon said she also has to find the right song.
I think: This is the third blondie. I can’t tell them apart. They bore me. And she’s out of tune.
Asia’h Epperson
Song: All By Myself
Judges? Randy said considering how hard the song was, she did well. Paula said it was great even though she had some problems. Simon said it’s a diva song and she just didn’t pull it off. It was too big for her.
I think: I don’t think she could have picked a worse song if she tried. Terrible.
Tonight's highlights: Carly, Syesha, Brooke, Ramiele
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Top 10 Guys on Idol
Michael Johns
Song: Go Your Own Way
Judges? Randy said it was solid and he liked it. Paula said he has been consistent, and this was the same. Simon said it was the wrong song and his weakest performance.
I think: He showed some range here, but it got worse as it went along.
Jason Castro
Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything
Judges? Randy said the whole package was all right but the singing was not great. Paula said it wasn't as bad as Randy heard it to be. Paula and Randy want to see him without the guitar, though. Simon thought the song was too schmaltzy, and he looked very uncomfortable.
I think: He made the song his own. I like this guy. (Dare I admit Andy Gibb was my first concert? I think I just did.)
Luke Menard
Song: Killer Queen
Judges? Randy said he picked a very difficult song and sang it well. Paula said she was glad he was better this week. Simon shushed the crowd, and said he chose the wrong song, which will always be unfavorably compared to the original.
I think: He did much better this week, and I don't mind that a bit, because he is quite nice to look at.
Robbie Carrico
Song: Hot Blooded
Judges? Randy said it didn't have enough "HUH!" because it was one of his favorite songs. Paula said it must make him crazy to be told he's not authentic, but he played it safe. Simon said Robbie shouldn't be defensive and he thought the vocal was OK tonight.
I think: As my husband said, "I'm not sure it's possible to make this song worse, but he's right there."
Danny Noriega
Song: Superstar
Judges? Randy said he overthought it and didn't use his vibrato well. Paula reminded Danny of his amazing vocal skill, but she agreed he overthought it. Simon said it was better, but he was trying so hard. Simon did say he is interesting, though.
I think: He is better than last week, doing a song I hate, no less. Remember when Chris Farley and David Spade sang this in "Tommy Boy"?
David Hernandez
Song: Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Judges? Randy said "this is the David Hernandez we fell in love with." Paula gave him a standing ovation. She said he has a pure voice and it was perfect. Simon said it was the best vocal of the night so far, and that David takes criticism well.
I think: What is it with the eyebrows, dude? It may not be fair, but I can't stand this douchebag. He is wearing a suit jacket over a hoodie. He should get voted off for that alone!
Jason Yaeger
Song: Long Train Runnin'
Judges? Randy said it was the wrong song and came off very karaoke. Paula said it was fun to see this side of him, but the song did not show his vocal range. Both said it was not a singer's song. Simon said last week was boring and this week was awkward and corny. Simon said he is a quite-good singer who can't perform.
I think: I don't like him.
Chikezie
Song: I Believe to My Soul
Judges? Randy said "Chikezie is back!" and "it was blazin'!" Paula said it was brilliant. Simon said the song choice was clever and it was a million times better than last week, then Chikezie insulted him so he decided he didn't like him again (hee).
I think: He was cool!
David Cook
Song: All Right Now
Judges? Randy said it was a smart choice of song and he was rockin'. Paula said he is the real deal. Simon said it was solid and believeable, but that his video, when he said he likes doing crosswords, didn't do him any favors.
I think: I like him better with the electric guitar, but listen to Simon. Crosswords? Bor-ing.
David Archuleta
Song: Imagine
Judges? Randy said it's about the young ones and this is one of the best vocals he's ever heard on the show. Paula said he is ridiculous and she wants to dangle him ... from her rearview mirror. She said it was one of the most moving performances she has ever seen. Simon said it was very risky, but it worked, he is the one to beat and "there are 19 very miserable contestants here now."
I think: He's probably technically the best singer of the boys, maybe of all, but it must be pointed out that he changed the words to a JOHN LENNON SONG!
Best of the night: Jason Castro, Luke, Chikezie, David A.
Song: Go Your Own Way
Judges? Randy said it was solid and he liked it. Paula said he has been consistent, and this was the same. Simon said it was the wrong song and his weakest performance.
I think: He showed some range here, but it got worse as it went along.
Jason Castro
Song: I Just Want To Be Your Everything
Judges? Randy said the whole package was all right but the singing was not great. Paula said it wasn't as bad as Randy heard it to be. Paula and Randy want to see him without the guitar, though. Simon thought the song was too schmaltzy, and he looked very uncomfortable.
I think: He made the song his own. I like this guy. (Dare I admit Andy Gibb was my first concert? I think I just did.)
Luke Menard
Song: Killer Queen
Judges? Randy said he picked a very difficult song and sang it well. Paula said she was glad he was better this week. Simon shushed the crowd, and said he chose the wrong song, which will always be unfavorably compared to the original.
I think: He did much better this week, and I don't mind that a bit, because he is quite nice to look at.
Robbie Carrico
Song: Hot Blooded
Judges? Randy said it didn't have enough "HUH!" because it was one of his favorite songs. Paula said it must make him crazy to be told he's not authentic, but he played it safe. Simon said Robbie shouldn't be defensive and he thought the vocal was OK tonight.
I think: As my husband said, "I'm not sure it's possible to make this song worse, but he's right there."
Danny Noriega
Song: Superstar
Judges? Randy said he overthought it and didn't use his vibrato well. Paula reminded Danny of his amazing vocal skill, but she agreed he overthought it. Simon said it was better, but he was trying so hard. Simon did say he is interesting, though.
I think: He is better than last week, doing a song I hate, no less. Remember when Chris Farley and David Spade sang this in "Tommy Boy"?
David Hernandez
Song: Papa Was a Rolling Stone
Judges? Randy said "this is the David Hernandez we fell in love with." Paula gave him a standing ovation. She said he has a pure voice and it was perfect. Simon said it was the best vocal of the night so far, and that David takes criticism well.
I think: What is it with the eyebrows, dude? It may not be fair, but I can't stand this douchebag. He is wearing a suit jacket over a hoodie. He should get voted off for that alone!
Jason Yaeger
Song: Long Train Runnin'
Judges? Randy said it was the wrong song and came off very karaoke. Paula said it was fun to see this side of him, but the song did not show his vocal range. Both said it was not a singer's song. Simon said last week was boring and this week was awkward and corny. Simon said he is a quite-good singer who can't perform.
I think: I don't like him.
Chikezie
Song: I Believe to My Soul
Judges? Randy said "Chikezie is back!" and "it was blazin'!" Paula said it was brilliant. Simon said the song choice was clever and it was a million times better than last week, then Chikezie insulted him so he decided he didn't like him again (hee).
I think: He was cool!
David Cook
Song: All Right Now
Judges? Randy said it was a smart choice of song and he was rockin'. Paula said he is the real deal. Simon said it was solid and believeable, but that his video, when he said he likes doing crosswords, didn't do him any favors.
I think: I like him better with the electric guitar, but listen to Simon. Crosswords? Bor-ing.
David Archuleta
Song: Imagine
Judges? Randy said it's about the young ones and this is one of the best vocals he's ever heard on the show. Paula said he is ridiculous and she wants to dangle him ... from her rearview mirror. She said it was one of the most moving performances she has ever seen. Simon said it was very risky, but it worked, he is the one to beat and "there are 19 very miserable contestants here now."
I think: He's probably technically the best singer of the boys, maybe of all, but it must be pointed out that he changed the words to a JOHN LENNON SONG!
Best of the night: Jason Castro, Luke, Chikezie, David A.
Monday, February 25, 2008
SNL is funny again!
Tina Fey hosted. There were several great moments, but the fake commercial for "Annuale" was my favorite.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
80th Annual Academy Awards
Obeservations on the Oscar show:
The skinny women needs to pay attention to Alexandra Bryne, the costume design winner. That's what happens when you never eat and tan too much. You end up looking like that.
I don't really want to be reminded Barbra Streisand won an Oscar.
Ah, "Ratatouille." Pixar does it again. Sweet speech, Brad Bird.
"La Vie en Rose" wins for makeup. I was surprised "Sweeney Todd" wasn't nominated here.
If this "Happy Working Song" wins over the "Once" song, I am not going to be happy.
My kids are really ticked that "Transformers" did not win for visual effects. I am pleased that ads will not say tomorrow "OSCAR WINNER 'Transformers.'" And if it had won, Michael Bay would have never stopped talking about it. Although I liked The Rock's joke about the face-melting scene in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Hell yeah, "Sweeney Todd!" It's just art direction, but it's cool.
Does Johnny Depp's girlfriend have a missing front tooth?
Javier Bardem - awesome! His speech is in Spanish! Who else could do that?
The Oscar salutes to binoculars and periscopes and bad dreams were funny. This is going well.
Wow, the bee in "Bee Movie" is on. The bee is happy for you, "Peter and the Wolf" people in the back row, whose names the announcer just mispronounced.
First surprise of the night! Tilda Swinton! I will never believe she was born a woman. She is giving a wonderful speech.
Jessica Alba was the Techie geek cover girl this year. That whole thing is pretty creepy.
Adapted Screenplay for the Coens. I called it!
Michael Bay sighting! Boooooo!
Miley Cyrus is more comfortable on that stage than anyone I have seen tonight, including Jon Stewart.
Another boring "Enchanted" song that had better not beat out the "Once" song.
The sound editing award goes to "People being punched by Matt Damon for two hours." Still no "Transformers" Oscars! YES!
Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill are hysterically arguing over which of them is Halle Berry. Someone will write that this is undignified but these bits really save the show from being a complete bore.
And it's official. No "Transformers" Oscars. Thank God for Matt Damon, for more than one reason.
Second surprise of the night! Julie Christie gets beaten by the French chick, who is really beautiful.
Hee, Jon Stewart was playing Wii coming back from commercial. He said "am I supposed to be winded?" Well, probably not, but you aren't alone.
Woo! "Once"! Glen Hansard is wearing the exact same thing he wore to the Independent Spirit Awards. Marketa Irglova was wearing jeans last night, so she is not.
Boy, "The Bourne Ultimatum" is cleaning up.
Nicole Kidman IS pregnant, right?
Here is the third "Enchanted" song. Boy, this guy is boring. And is just me, or does the "Patrick Dempsey" dancer look a little like a Frankenstein? I guess these people didn't know there was more than one song in "Once."
Glen and Marketa won! Hooray! Glen was soo cool! They cut Marketa's mike! What the hell?! Then Jon Stewart says "Wow, that guy is so arrogant!" He brought Marketa back on, which is awesome.
I'm losing interest fast here. It was a nice touch to have the Iraq soldiers introduce the documentary short subject category, though.
If you ask me, Diablo Cody is way overdoing the cute girl trying to look bad thing. That tattoo is atrocious.
Man, we think today's stars dress weird. How about that Bette Davis? Was she wearing a giant Hershey's kiss as a hat?
Daniel Day Lewis bowed to Helen Mirren. And it was cute.
Way to go, Coens! "Henry Kissinger, Man on the Go" sounds awesome by the way.
And it's a wrap. "No Country for Old Men" continues the streak of ultra-violent Best Pictures, after last year's "The Departed."
The skinny women needs to pay attention to Alexandra Bryne, the costume design winner. That's what happens when you never eat and tan too much. You end up looking like that.
I don't really want to be reminded Barbra Streisand won an Oscar.
Ah, "Ratatouille." Pixar does it again. Sweet speech, Brad Bird.
"La Vie en Rose" wins for makeup. I was surprised "Sweeney Todd" wasn't nominated here.
If this "Happy Working Song" wins over the "Once" song, I am not going to be happy.
My kids are really ticked that "Transformers" did not win for visual effects. I am pleased that ads will not say tomorrow "OSCAR WINNER 'Transformers.'" And if it had won, Michael Bay would have never stopped talking about it. Although I liked The Rock's joke about the face-melting scene in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Hell yeah, "Sweeney Todd!" It's just art direction, but it's cool.
Does Johnny Depp's girlfriend have a missing front tooth?
Javier Bardem - awesome! His speech is in Spanish! Who else could do that?
The Oscar salutes to binoculars and periscopes and bad dreams were funny. This is going well.
Wow, the bee in "Bee Movie" is on. The bee is happy for you, "Peter and the Wolf" people in the back row, whose names the announcer just mispronounced.
First surprise of the night! Tilda Swinton! I will never believe she was born a woman. She is giving a wonderful speech.
Jessica Alba was the Techie geek cover girl this year. That whole thing is pretty creepy.
Adapted Screenplay for the Coens. I called it!
Michael Bay sighting! Boooooo!
Miley Cyrus is more comfortable on that stage than anyone I have seen tonight, including Jon Stewart.
Another boring "Enchanted" song that had better not beat out the "Once" song.
The sound editing award goes to "People being punched by Matt Damon for two hours." Still no "Transformers" Oscars! YES!
Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill are hysterically arguing over which of them is Halle Berry. Someone will write that this is undignified but these bits really save the show from being a complete bore.
And it's official. No "Transformers" Oscars. Thank God for Matt Damon, for more than one reason.
Second surprise of the night! Julie Christie gets beaten by the French chick, who is really beautiful.
Hee, Jon Stewart was playing Wii coming back from commercial. He said "am I supposed to be winded?" Well, probably not, but you aren't alone.
Woo! "Once"! Glen Hansard is wearing the exact same thing he wore to the Independent Spirit Awards. Marketa Irglova was wearing jeans last night, so she is not.
Boy, "The Bourne Ultimatum" is cleaning up.
Nicole Kidman IS pregnant, right?
Here is the third "Enchanted" song. Boy, this guy is boring. And is just me, or does the "Patrick Dempsey" dancer look a little like a Frankenstein? I guess these people didn't know there was more than one song in "Once."
Glen and Marketa won! Hooray! Glen was soo cool! They cut Marketa's mike! What the hell?! Then Jon Stewart says "Wow, that guy is so arrogant!" He brought Marketa back on, which is awesome.
I'm losing interest fast here. It was a nice touch to have the Iraq soldiers introduce the documentary short subject category, though.
If you ask me, Diablo Cody is way overdoing the cute girl trying to look bad thing. That tattoo is atrocious.
Man, we think today's stars dress weird. How about that Bette Davis? Was she wearing a giant Hershey's kiss as a hat?
Daniel Day Lewis bowed to Helen Mirren. And it was cute.
Way to go, Coens! "Henry Kissinger, Man on the Go" sounds awesome by the way.
And it's a wrap. "No Country for Old Men" continues the streak of ultra-violent Best Pictures, after last year's "The Departed."
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