Main Stream Media
The problem with the media is not just that they suck, not just that they pander to the lowest common denominator, and not just they prize a pretty face above all other attributes.
The real problem is that they are proudly and aggressively stupid. Witness this exchange with Dennis Kucinich:
Now, Kucinich is not exactly my cup […]
On The Lot
Now that some of the weaker entrants have been weeded out, we are starting to see some real talent.
This week’s entries were short comedies, and two really stuck out as being polished, professional, and ready for prime time. Plus, they made me laugh, which always gets you points.
First up is Dr.-in-Law. It’s a tad cliché, […]
Where the Hell is Everybody?
You know - that summer weather is not going to be around forever. When it turns cold and gloomy, you’re going to want to have some place where you can go and do something besides lounging about in the sunshine. But, if you neglect them all summer long, they may not be there for you […]
Duelling Puccinis
The pro:
The amateur:
On the Lot
Found it again.
Anne Heche is a Bad Mother
Why? Because she named her son Homer Laffoon, that’s why.
American Idol
I know I said I wasn’t going to do reality TV, but Jesus Christ, Americans!! What the fuck is wrong with you?
Melinda Doolittle can sing. Blake Lewis can’t. It’s as simple as that.
Fucking idiots.
Blogging Reality TV
I was going to do a post on Survivor* when it struck me that blogging about these shows is monumentally stupid (mea culpa). If you watch the shows, then you already know everything I could possibly tell you about it. If you don’t watch the shows, why should you bother to read what […]
Failing the American Idol Audition
People who would never have made it to Hollywood:
Barry GibbNeil YoungBruce SpringsteenBob Dylan (Simon: Is this some kind of a joke?)Janis JoplinWillie NelsonLouis ArmstrongLouis PrimaJohnny HortonFrankie ValliAlanis MorrisetteChuck BerryMick Jagger
I Have Been Neglecting You
I know, I know. But I’ve been busy. No, really, I have.
American Idol
The judges were gushing in their praise of Jordin Sparks last night, and her performance of You’ll Never Walk Alone.
I hated it. Really hated it.
It was a monstrosity. It stunk.
It sucked…donkeys.
When did this happen? When was it carved […]