Lorne: My little prince. Oh…what did they do to you? Angel: Nina…tried to…eat me. Lorne: Oh, you're--medic! You're gonna make it Angel. Just don't stop fighting. Doctor! Is there a Gepetto in the house?

'Smile Time'


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]


quester - Dec 15, 2009 4:02:05 pm PST #12402 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

No, I don't really care what the reason is, I just wanted more dancing and no cooking!


SailAweigh - Dec 15, 2009 4:06:43 pm PST #12403 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Agreed! The only problem with tonight is that they threw the dances at us so fast, it was hard to really digest them and come to an overall opinion on them. I want to say that Russell really killed it, tonight, particularly in that last dance. But, I totally groked on Ellenore big time. I'm in the wiffle-waffler corner.


Kathy A - Dec 15, 2009 4:09:23 pm PST #12404 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

Man, I really loved all of the dancers tonight!

Ryan looked like he was trying to look vacant and Ellanore just was vacant.

Yes, this!! I could see what Nigel was saying about how he couldn't connect with that piece, but I really liked it. And Ellenore was just perfect for it.

That piece for the Marrieds had me crying at the end, I'll admit it. They were just beautiful together, so wonderful.

Nigel was totally right about Jakob needing to get into a troupe, because it'd be the perfect showcase for him and his talents. And I can't imagine any group out there would reject him after seeing this season.

As much as that paso was not Russell's style, he so nailed the rest of the numbers that I think he's got this sewn up, although I could be wrong. I really can't guess with any certainty who is going to win tomorrow, but I did vote a few times for Ellenore, a few more for Russell (who had a few busy signals while I was calling), and even more for Jakob, whom I'm hoping comes in the top three, at least.


le nubian - Dec 15, 2009 4:10:17 pm PST #12405 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I think that Jacob probably was the best overall (with perhaps Ellenore tying or coming in a close 2nd). I love Russell, J & E are in a different league.

I loved 2 of Catherine's dances, but her hip hop kind of sucked. The judges didn't mention the time or two she fell out of a move.

Ashleigh was bad in her ballroom. I can't believe the judges praised that.

Ryan was pretty good generally, but not as stellar as Catherine when she was on.


quester - Dec 15, 2009 4:10:58 pm PST #12406 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

I would have a hard time choosing Ellenore, Kathryn, Russell or Jakob over each other. They were all so good, and have consistenly been all along!


Frankenbuddha - Dec 15, 2009 4:50:20 pm PST #12407 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Oh lord this Gordon Ramsey thing is painful. Allyson is still adorable, but no, just no. Thank heavens it looks like a one-off (hopefully a failed pilot like Bourdain's horrific dinner with friends show that he apologized for).


le nubian - Dec 15, 2009 5:50:51 pm PST #12408 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

can someone explain to me how 6 choirs can sing 1 song each and the broadcast program takes 2 hours?

someone, do the math and show your work.


Frankenbuddha - Dec 15, 2009 6:04:26 pm PST #12409 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

can someone explain to me how 6 choirs can sing 1 song each and the broadcast program takes 2 hours?

Merchandising, merchandising, merchandising.


megan walker - Dec 15, 2009 6:56:30 pm PST #12410 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I was pretty disappointed by both Ellenore and Russell tonight. Not so much their dancing, but their lack of connection. And Russell was not well served by his choreographers.

Ashleigh and Ryan did well, but Jakob and Kathryn in their routine together showed they are in a separate league.

I want Kathryn to win, but I'd be happy with anyone but Ashleigh and Ryan.


kat perez - Dec 15, 2009 7:15:26 pm PST #12411 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

I can't choose. Russell, Jakob, Ellenore, Kathryn. Totally the best top 4 ever. And the fact that we didn't get a top 2 boys dance and a top 2 girls dance out of that quartet is criminal. And damn if Travis Wall didn't make me love the DiLellos for that one minute and 30 seconds in time. I will watch that again. Still, the other four are so far ahead of those two.

I really can't choose. If I must, I've gotta go with Jakob because he is divine. Just born to dance. But I would be happy with a win from any of those four.