The new season of Face Off starts tonight.
What you did to me was unbelievable, Connor. But then I got stuck in a hell dimension by my girlfriend one time for a hundred years, so three months under the ocean actually gave me perspective. Kind of a M.C. Escher perspective, but I did get time to think.
Angel ,'Conviction (1)'
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]
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."
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.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 17, 2014 6:26:36 am PST #21691 of 23273
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I am also not a fan of immunity still being in play.
yeah, what the hell is going on with that???
The food truck thing with Jon Favreau and Drago's oysters was in the parking lot of my neighborhood grocery store, Breaux Mart. You can see Salu and Reginelli's across the street. Pretty sure that was staged just for the show, it's not something I've ever seen there.
Also, I love Reconcile, I need to get back there soon. It was closed for a bit in 2012 for renovations (looks gorgeous) and I haven't been back since.
Jessica - Jan 17, 2014 7:35:28 am PST #21692 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Roy Choi is a "chef's chef" but honestly, every time on TV I've thought he comes across as an enormous asshole.
That said, Nick can fuck right the hell off. I am so over his tantrums.