I always wonder about the backstage details of shows like The Great British Bake off. I found an article that describes how they shoot their episodes.
Everybody plays each other. That's all anybody ever does. We play parts.
Saffron ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
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]
Morgana - Feb 11, 2015 2:34:02 am PST #22374 of 23273
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber
sj - Feb 13, 2015 5:59:53 am PST #22375 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I was disappointed with the Project Runway All-Stars results. I liked the other two better. Do they usually do finale of this show outside of Fashion Week and with so little time to make the collection? I honestly can't remember. I really miss the early seasons of the original show where the designers had tons of time to create their collections, I think there was a real different in quality.
-t - Feb 13, 2015 6:17:36 am PST #22376 of 23273
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Haven't seen last night's finale yet, but I have always found the All Star finales wanting compared to the regular ones. They have so little time and it's not fashion week - I think the regular season finale is still during fashion week although I can't confidently back that up. The last regular season finale had great runways, though - Sean and Kini and Amanda and whatshername from Detroit (who I liked but whose collection was just not in the same league)
Amy - Feb 13, 2015 6:24:08 am PST #22377 of 23273
Because books.
The All-Stars always have less time, although it's never been four days, I'm pretty sure. It seemed insane.
I didn't love any of the collections. Dmitry's stuff all looked really weirdly broad. The whole thing was disappointing.
Jesse - Feb 13, 2015 8:08:50 am PST #22378 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I started getting angry when they said something about having seen Sonjia's stuff before, since Dmitry did that same old cutout thing he loves! And I didn't get how the collection went together at all.
Nora Deirdre - Feb 13, 2015 8:15:38 am PST #22379 of 23273
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
YAY TOP CHEF! I liked both contestants, but I think the winner had been consistently stronger all season.
Glad it was a normal length show, the pacing was great, not a lot of fake suspense bullshit.
sj - Feb 13, 2015 8:37:37 am PST #22380 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Top Chef: I'm just happy the season is over so I never have to hear the phrase, "I work for Michael Voltaggio" again.
meara - Feb 13, 2015 8:39:18 am PST #22381 of 23273
I stopped watching Top Chef this season when the incredibly hot dyke was kicked off. Sadface.
Jesse - Feb 13, 2015 8:42:06 am PST #22382 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh yeah, I was also happy about Top Chef, the episode itself and the results, although I could have been glad either way.
I'm glad to never see that Stephanie Cmar ad where she says "The bold combination of flavors are extremely delicate." Makes me crazy!!
sj - Feb 13, 2015 8:55:28 am PST #22383 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Melissa was my favorite this season, and I really thought she was a lock to win through much of the season.