Simon: The decision saved your life. Zoe: Won't happen again, sir. Mal: Good. And thanks. I'm grateful. Zoe: It was my pleasure, sir.

'Out Of Gas'


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]


sumi - Sep 10, 2007 4:29:50 am PDT #2023 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

When Todd did this room for that space which was supposed to show their personality I was fine with it. . . but apparently, unless he is given a particular direction by a client - this is what he does ALL the time.

Of course, in the real world of design - you always have a client.

Kim uses the same colors for mellow earthy as she does for tropical punch. But her hosting style is very good.

BTW, she has some sort of connection to InStyle magazine -- over at TWOP they are smelling conspiracy. However, I've head the same thing (that HGTV wants him so he wins) about Todd. Two, two conspiracies for one.


sumi - Sep 10, 2007 4:53:30 am PDT #2024 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Top Chef: opening of this week's episode. - Not even the QF - although, I think we can imagine what it might be.


le nubian - Sep 10, 2007 5:03:24 am PDT #2025 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

Honestly, I have been reading about Kim's Instyle connections and I don't think she should have been cast on the show. But I can't stand Todd and would never ever watch his show.


Amy - Sep 10, 2007 5:06:28 am PDT #2026 of 23273
Because books.

I had no idea about any of Kim's InStyle stuff, but I do think her hosting style is friendly and confident, even if I agree that she's more decorator than designer. I just wish I had some clue what kind of show she would do.

Todd is sort of annoying, yes. And not as talented as I thought earlier on. It will be interesting to see who viewers vote for.


le nubian - Sep 10, 2007 5:16:14 am PDT #2027 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

Apparently, and sumi can come in here and correct me if I'm wrong, but Kim's background is communications (her college degree), so it is no wonder she is a fabulous host.


sumi - Sep 10, 2007 5:34:36 am PDT #2028 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

I really hadn't read her qualifications, except that I knew that she didn't have any formal design training.

She does have an Associate's degree in Performing Arts which explains her ease as a host.

And Todd's background is in Landscape Architecture which totally makes sense to me.


sumi - Sep 10, 2007 6:09:26 am PDT #2029 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Okay, she doesn't work for Instyle but she is a friend, neighbor and hairdresser for InStyle's Senior Entertainment Editor.


sumi - Sep 11, 2007 6:39:02 pm PDT #2030 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

A short interview with Alice Nosenzo Harold's business partner in Perilla.


sumi - Sep 12, 2007 6:58:13 am PDT #2031 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Josie Smith-Malave was beaten up. People are just so . . .horrible.


Denise - Sep 12, 2007 8:29:26 am PDT #2032 of 23273

Wow. It happened at Partners in Sea Cliff. I've been to that bar when I was younger. It's only about 10 minutes from where I live now. That's insane.