Cordelia: I get it now. You're all spies. Probably all Russian. And you've brainwashed me, and want me to believe we're friends so I'll spill the beans about some nano-technology thingy that you want. Gunn: So I look Russian to you? Cordelia: Black Russian. Angel: That's a drink.

'Hell Bound'


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]


Nora Deirdre - Jan 10, 2014 2:14:21 pm PST #21681 of 23273
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

I like Stephanie and hope she kicks butt in LCK.

Spoiler: she doesn't.


Frankenbuddha - Jan 13, 2014 6:10:26 am PST #21682 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Oh I can't stand him. And this was both a ridiculous challenge and a ridic time to be handing out immunity. But that's on you, Colliccio.

That's not fair. The judges don't decide what the competition is going to be; that's on the producers. And Tom made his comment to the other judges, not the cheftestants. I think that's fair.


sj - Jan 14, 2014 8:18:14 am PST #21683 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

The new season of Face Off starts tonight.


Amy - Jan 16, 2014 6:46:11 am PST #21684 of 23273
Because books.

I'm the least cynical person about reality shows, but Top Chef is beginning to feel manipulated. Do they want to boost ratings? Everything's being played for ultimate drama. And I can't believe they didn't keep Nicholas just to prolong that drama -- his dish seemed clearly worse than Brian's, didn't it? And Tom made a point of noting all his other little mishaps.

My favorite moment of the episode was when the kids in the kitchen were tasting Nicholas's dish, too.


brenda m - Jan 16, 2014 6:53:25 am PST #21685 of 23273
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Last night was one of the most unpleasant episodes. (Except for the kids in the kitchen.)

I am glad they vindicated Carlos a bit. For all the insinuations (and the cut to Carlos from the editing every time) you turned your oven to 500 your damn self, jackass.

But the quickfire and that judge? What the hell was that about? And immunity going into final four?

That's not fair. The judges don't decide what the competition is going to be; that's on the producers.

One of who goes by the name T. Colicchio.


Amy - Jan 16, 2014 6:59:43 am PST #21686 of 23273
Because books.

Yeah, immunity again was a big surprise, and the quickfire judge was absurd. You asked them to make po boys, not a five-course French meal.

I was so happy to see Shirley and Nina do so well.


kat perez - Jan 16, 2014 7:47:20 am PST #21687 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar

I will go left if Nicholas makes the final over Nina. I swear! I couldn't believe that they didn't send him home last night. Gotta be the drama factor.

I am also not a fan of immunity still being in play. I was glad that Shirley won anyway, so no chance to repeat last week's drama.

Chef Roy Choi? No. Way too ready for his close up for my taste.

I do think a Nina/Shirley/Carlos final 3 would be a pretty darn good one. They all seem like talented chefs.


Amy - Jan 16, 2014 5:25:03 pm PST #21688 of 23273
Because books.

Under the Gunn: It's funnish! I do love seeing Tim, and I adore Nick and Mondo. It's fascinating to see how the different mentors approach mentoring, and what they want their mentees to do (is that a word?).

And any show where Tim chokes up is a good one, I say.


-t - Jan 16, 2014 5:38:48 pm PST #21689 of 23273
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Aw, good to hear. I'm recording it but I have no idea when I will actually get around to watching it. So much TV!


Vortex - Jan 16, 2014 6:11:39 pm PST #21690 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

That girl is a drama llama, and I see bad things happening with her. Nick has his work cut out for him.