Category: The show must go on

Discussions on tv shows, movies, and other media-related events.

Pigs and Pancakes and Parties, oh my!

Yesterday, I had the insanity privilege of being a chaperone on Trey’s school field trip.  The second grade traveled to the Rosewood Center for Family Arts to see the national touring performance of “If You Give a Pig a Party”, a play adapted from the Laura Joffe Numeroff book of the same name.  Being the… Continue reading Pigs and Pancakes and Parties, oh my!

American Idol: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? The Good:              The Bad: Okay, so she wasn’t BAD, but I did NOT like her rendition of “Proud Mary”, and she is becoming more and more arrogant each week…thinking she can pull off these big songs, and even imitating Tina Turner’s dancing!  No, no,… Continue reading American Idol: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

DWTS – The final four

Tonight, the final four are revealed. Tonight, we witness the 100th episode celebration. Tonight, pros and stars from seasons past will regale us with the “10 best dances.” Tonight….promises to be a worthwhile two hours of prime-time viewing. So let’s review! Kristi began with a foxtrot that was – in my opinion – fabulous.  I… Continue reading DWTS – The final four

AI Predictions: Neil Diamond

Last night we honored a man known for many things:enduring songs that defined an era… songwriting that captured our hearts… and keeping polyester pants and sequined shirts in the American consciousness. Paula, however, went to new heights with her amazing analysis of Jason Castro. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGUyLet19ak[/youtube] She can sing, she can dance, AND she can foretell… Continue reading AI Predictions: Neil Diamond

AI Predictions: The music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber

Or, in other words, the night of “Phantom of the Opera.” I loved this show.  I have been looking forward to ever since last week’s results show.  And though a strange choice of mentor for a self-proclaimed “pop” show, I thought it was a smart move, considering the Idol finalists who’ve had great success on… Continue reading AI Predictions: The music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber

DWTS Predictions

I’m getting this in just under the wire! I managed to nail the bottom two last week – let’s see if I can do it again! Safe: I wasn’t wowed by Cristian’s performance like the judges. I thought his footwork was a little off, his frame seemed small, and he didn’t hold his posture as… Continue reading DWTS Predictions

AI Predictions: Mariah Carey

It was a night of contradictions. Obviously the producers don’t listen to the judges. For seven seasons, we’ve had it beaten through our heads by our three favorite Coke-cup wielding music-industry experts that there are certain undeniable, indisputable, irrefutable, unwritten “rules” regarding creating a performance that will WOW the masses: 1) be unique, yet true… Continue reading AI Predictions: Mariah Carey

DWTS: The night of skimpy costumes

Yeah, like the professionals wear non-skimpy costumes. I’ll make it quick. Not haiku-quick, mind you. That would actually take more time. Last night: Rumba. Samba. Good:       Meh:       In danger:   I fear Priscilla will be leaving us tonight.