AMERICAN IDOL Top 12 Performances

I’m going to need a little AMERICAN IDOL uplifting from you all today. Maybe I’m still feeling the effects of last Thursday’s elimination of Alex Lambert and Katelyn Epperly (who yes, I miss more than Lilly Scott), but I just wasn’t in the IDOL groove last night.  It took two hours and 12 performances to get to Crystal Bowersox, the only contestant last night that really captured my full attention.

Based on my overly chatty Twitter friends, I was expecting big things from Siobhan Magnus last night, and while I can say that she took the biggest risk with her arrangement of ‘Paint it Black’, it really wasn’t all that good.  Please don’t  go the way of the judges and encourage her to go for those big notes every week, because she proved last night that she can’t always reach them.  She had some pitch problems throughout the entire performance that the judges either didn’t hear or chose to ignore.  I will, however,  give her a golf clap for really turning on the drama and at going out of her way to try to entertain us.  Siobhan has really grown on me and I definitely think she’s a front runner, but the performance didn’t fully work for me. I have a feeling you all are going to tell me differently and that’s ok, I can take it.

While Crystal was the only true standout performance for me last night, there were a few IDOL wannabes who kept me interested.  I saw a new confidence in Didi Benami this week.  Looks like she finally realized that she’s in a competition.  You guys know how much I love her voice, but she was giving me heart palpitations with her shaky performance.  If you’re forgetting the words you either don’t know the song well enough and shouldn’t have picked it, or you’re heads not in the game.  Either way, it’s really not ok.  But she pulled through, and while I can’t say this was my favorite performance of hers (still ‘Terrified’ from Hollywood Week) I think she did enough to live to sing another week.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Remember just a few months ago when Tuesday was a rather nothing night of TV? Yeah…not so much these days. My DVR is set and I’m going to rest up today in preparation for tonight. I’m a little down on IDOL after last week’s eliminations.  Hopefully a few people will step it up tonight.

As for LOST, I’ll try to get my mind ready for that hot mess. Overwhelmed just thinking about it.

This weekend I caught the second episode of PARENTHOOD and I have to say that I liked it even more than the first.  Are you watching it? Loving it?

Tonight FX premieres it’s newest show, JUSTIFIED. I’m hearing fantastic things about it and even with my busy TV night, I’m excited to give it a look.

What YOU are most excited to watch tonight?

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Top 12″
The 12 finalists perform songs by the Rolling Stones. [GMMR: This should be interesting. There are a few contestants that probably didn't know a single song by the Stones before this week. I don't know about you, but I'm not sure if I can sit through Aaron Kelly taking on Mick Jagger.]

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Cook-Off”
The players compete in a 30-minute cook-off, which requires them to prepare an appetizer, entrée and dessert using only 12 ingredients. Judges Curtis Stone and Ali pick the best-tasting entries and name the winners, who receive a weigh-in advantage.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Jurisdiction”
The team investigates the murder of a Navy diver, and they work with their Coast Guard equivalent (CGIS), with whom they find some striking similarities. Agent Abigail Borin: Diane Neal

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“Girl Fight”
Naomi and Ivy come to blows while hiking with Liam; Jasper attempts to blackmail Annie about the hit-and-run accident; Silver and Teddy consider the nature of their relationship; Ryan takes a liking to a free spirit (Kelly Lynch) he meets at a bar; and the Wilsons get a surprise visitor.

Melrose Place | 9pm on The CW
“Stoner Canyon”
A new tenant (Nick Zano) moves into Auggie’s old apartment, and before long he butts heads with Lauren, who later learns he’s also the hospital’s newest resident. Meanwhile, David gets some life-changing news; and Riley asks Ben for a job, which infuriates Amanda.

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CHUCK vs. The Tic Tac

“When three of my agents are arrested for treason in 24 hours, it reflects poorly on me.”

For all of you Casey’holics out there, tonight must have been some kind of binge.  With the relationship woes of Chuck and Sarah taking up so much screen time, lately it feels that Casey has been a bit of an after thought.  At times it seemed like the writers weren’t sure what to do with the guy, and he seemed like an outsider just along for the ride rather than an integral member of Team Bartowski. But tonight we learned more about John Casey than I ever could have imagined. The events that unfolded within “Chuck vs. the Tic Tac” could have an impact of the remainder of the season, but is that a good thing?

While I was a big fan of the last two episodes, tonight’s ep was just okay for me. Pardon my ‘Clueless’ reference, but tonight’s ep was a bit of a Monet. From far away, it’s okay; but up close, it’s a big ol’ mess. There were elements of the story that worked really well, but others that fell short, mostly due to the shortcomings of the writers room and some questionable directing.

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When is TRUE BLOOD Coming Back?

Need a vamp fix?  Yeah, us too.  But if you’re looking for the kind of vamps that hang out in Bon Temps you’re going to have to wait just a little bit longer.

Today HBO announced that its hit show TRUE BLOOD will return for its third season on June 13th.  Can you wait that long to see Jason Stackhouse shirtless?  It’s cruel that we have to.

I don’t know about you but I’m thrilled to be able to put that date down on my calendar.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, Marh 15, 2010

It’s just another manic Monday, and my situation isn’t helped by this whole daylight savings time switcharoo. I’m exhausted this morning. Maybe a little more so after looking at tonight’s TV lineup. Great stuff ahead of course, but a busy, bust Monday night per usual.

Let’s get to it.

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck vs. the Tic Tac”
Chuck and Sarah must break Casey out of jail and clear his name after he inadvertently commits treason; Ellie gets her dream fellowship.[GMMR: If you're a fan of John Casey (and who isn't?) then you'll be digging tonight's episode. If you've avoided spoilers this long, then I'm proud of you. You'll be rewarded with some really jaw dropping story lines tonight.]

House | 8pm on Fox
“Black Hole”
A high school senior repeatedly hallucinates after blacking out during a class trip; Wilson tries to furnish his condo.

Life Unexpected | 8pm on The CW
“Formal Reformed”
Jones asks Lux to the winter formal; Baze discovers a condom in Lux’s room; Cate struggles with painful memories about the night Lux was conceived.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“I Got You, Babe”
Ricky seeks legal help in his quest for joint custody of his son, while Adrian assists Amy in preparing for court. Elsewhere, George gives Anne a deadline for a wedding ceremony; a romantic evening awaits Grace and Ben; and Ashley considers progressing to the next step in her relationship with Grant.

(the rest of tonight’s TV spotlight is after the jump)

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THE AMAZING RACE: “Put your boobs on the ground and drag ‘em over here”

“The War is Over. Is the war over because of this message or because it took us so long to get here?”

Having missed last week’s episode of THE AMAZING RACE, I more than ready to watch the remaining teams race to the finish line tonight. After learning that my favorite team, Jeff & Jordan, were spared due to a non-elimination leg, I was a bit nervous. Could they rebound? Would they live to race another week?  If not, how what reality show would cast Jeff next? I’m not ready for him to be out of my life…or at least off my TV.

Tonight the remaining teams raced through France in a series of old world challenges.  The first order of business was breakfast.  Tasked with finding a specific bakery, the teams had to ask the baker for a baguette and then had to figure out that the clue was baked inside.  (I’m craving a french baguette right now, btw.) An easy task to start off the day, only Jeff seemed to be a little tripped up as to how to find their clue.  That minor snafu really set the tone for the rest of the leg.

In the Detour, the teams had to visit a French/German war reenactment site and choose between tasks that asked them to find a clue via Morse code or get it by going in the trenches.  The first task took patience and concentration, not easy while in the middle of a chaotic war setting.  The second task was equally daunting as it required the teams to travel 100 yards under barbwire to retrieve their clue, and then back the same 100 yards. Talk about a no win situation.

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The TV Talk Podcast: THE OFFICE, CHUCK, LIFE UNEXPECTED, PARENTHOOD, MODERN FAMILY & More

TV Talk Podcast is back and this episode we’re talking about THE OFFICE BABY!, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, CHUCK, BIG BANG THEORY, LIFE UNEXPECTED, DAMAGES, RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, KELL ON EARTH, AMERICAN IDOL, MODERN FAMILY, THE MIDDLE, PARENTHOOD, PROJECT RUNWAY, CAPRICA, THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NY, THE AMAZING RACE, SURVIVOR and more.

If you missed the latest TWO IDIOTS TALK LOST, (click here to listen)

*NOTE: This podcast was recorded back on 3/9/10

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GREEK Chapter Four on DVD – Enter to Win!!

GREEK Chapter Four on DVD is available in stores today! This about it as your own little video yearbook for your Campus-Rhodes days.  You can watch back fondly and remember all those Friday nights (and Saturday mornings) at Kappa Tau. The mixers with ZBZ. Ah the memories. CAPPIE!!!

GiveMeMyRemote.com has 4 copies of GREEK Chapter Four on DVD to give away to four lucky winners.  There are SO many ways to enter, so be sure you don’t miss out.

How to enter…

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Jabba the Hutt Visits PARKS & RECREATION

I triple dog dare you to watch this video and not think of this catchy little ditty next time you watch the intro to PARKS & RECS.

Damn you Alan Sepinwall for telling me about this video. I’ve had this in my head all day.

CHUCK at WonderCon…Will You Be There?

CHUCK Special Presentation and Q&A at Wondercon | Sunday, 4/4 2:30 – 3:30 PM | San Francisco, CA
Chuck returns to WonderCon with a Q&A and special screening of exclusive footage. Co-creator/executive producer Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl) and co-creator/executive producer Chris Fedak will be on hand to talk to fans along with series stars Zach Levi, Josh Gomez and Adam Baldwin.

Will YOU be there?  If so, be sure to drop me a line and let me know.

Who Went Home on AMERICAN IDOL?

Tonight the silver stools were dusted off in anticipation of the 12 AMERICAN IDOL contestants that made it to the next level of competition. With 16 contestants in the running that means that we said goodbye to four more contestants tonight.  Two guys and two girls.  If you missed the live show and want to know who went home tonight, continue reading.

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AMERICAN IDOL Top 8 Guys Performance Show

Were the AMERICAN IDOL guys actually pretty good last night or was the bar set so low that they didn't have to do much to overcome the monstrosity of the first few weeks?  Either way, the better they guys are, the more enjoyable the episodes. I'll take what I can get.

I'm anxious to hear what YOU thought of each of last night's contestants, so let's get right to it. Starting with my favorites and ending with the "dawg" that I think she be sent home tonight, here's my take on each of last night's performances.

Michael Lynche: Who would have thought that Big Mike would have ever made it to the top of my list?  But he's right there...with a few reservations.  Lynche's take on "This Woman's Work" was most definitely the best vocal of the night.  I really didn't know Mike had that falsetto in him.  So bizarre coming out of such a big guy.  I really enjoyed listening to his performance, but I can't say I loved watching him.  Let's be honest, Big Mike is a huge cheeseball. The way he dances around the stage in an attempt to perform really irks me. It just rings false.  But he's trying, I'll give him that.  Had he not jumped all over the stage I probably would have been more enthusiastic about his performance.

Alex Lambert: In direct contrast to Big Mike, Alex Lambert didn't dare move an inch during his performance of "Trouble".  The nerves are getting better with each week but they are still present.  Yet, I haven't found his lack of self confidence to become annoying yet.  As Ellen said, there's something genuine about this kid.  You know he's trying his very best and he, more than anyone, would like to find a way to be more comfortable.  I just dig this kid's voice so much. He's got such a great tone. Alex needs to work on perfecting his vocal performance from the very first note to the very last. He gets most of it right, but his phrasing could use some work, as well as his song endings.  I get the sense that like Crystal, Alex isn't as concerned with being the next big pop star. He's really just interested in making music.  IDOL and it's daunting stage is a means to an end.

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Two Idiots Talk LOST Podcast – The TV Talk Podcast

TWO IDIOTS TALK LOST returns and we’ve got three episodes to discuss. We do our own little flashback to “Lighthouse”, “Sundown” and “Dr. Linus”. That’s right folks, Claire, Sayid and the fabulous Ben Linus are get skewered by these two LOST loving idiots!

*Recorded: 3/9/10

Listen to: The TV Talk Podcast: Two Idiots Talk LOST – “Dr. Linus” (and a little “Lighthouse” &  “Sundown”

HOUSE: Private Lives

This year’s Academy Awards featured a marquee match up between real-life ex-spouses Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron. With a built-in “David vs. Goliath” storyline to attract casual viewers, the Oscars reached its crescendo as the Best Director nominees were announced. After weeks of hype, the inexplicable happened. Immediately after Ms. Bigelow was named the winner, the ABC cameras cut to a wide shot of the Kodak Theater. Did the former partners speak, embrace, or acknowledge one another? The audience was left without answers, because of an ill-timed decision by the show’s director.

Next year, the Academy might want to call on Sanford Bookstaver, director of this week’s House. With a resume that includes stints at the helm of “Jericho,” “Bones,” and “The O.C.,” the veteran director’s versatility meshed well with the team at Princeton Plainsboro. In an hour full of good humor, startling revelations, and pointed commentary about the nature of community, Bookstaver did not waste a single shot.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Wednesday is the new Monday which is the new Thursday.  So many shows and so little room left on my DVR.

Check out some of the highlights of tonight’s TV schedule below and leave a comment to let me know what YOU are watching. Are you on Twitter? Let me know by messaging me @gmmrtv

Update...somehow I missed that SCRUBS was back with a new episode. I’m sure I’m not the only one that completely forgot about SCRUBS.

The New Adventures of Old Christine | 8pm on CBS
“Subway, Somehow”
Christine tries to teach Ritchie’s class some street smarts but ends up stranded at a subway station.

Gary Unmarried | 8:30pm on CBS
“Gary Tries to Find Something for Mitch”
When Mitch returns from overseas, Gary tries to help him decide what he will do for a living; Curtis and Charleen hire Allison as their wedding planner.

Mercy | 8pm on NBC
“I’m Fine”
Veronica rekindles her relationship with Dr. Sands; one of Sonia’s elderly patients makes a shocking announcement; Chloe and Briggs make a house call.

Human Target | 8pm on Fox
“Salvage & Reclamation”
Chance is reunited with an old flame when he goes to South America to rescue an archeologist being targeted by a deadly bounty hunter.

The Middle | 8:30pm on ABC
“The Break-Up”
Axl is heartbroken when his girlfriend (Alexa Vega) breaks up with him; Sue and Brick watch a scary movie.

Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“Truth Be Told”
Phil invites his high school girlfriend (Judy Greer) to the house; Jay accidentally kills Manny’s pet turtle, then goes to extremes to cover his tracks; overworked Mitchell stands up to his boss.

American Idol | 9pm on NBC
“The Top 8 Guys Perform”
The Top 8 guys will compete for your votes. Which guys will compete for your vote? Andrew Garcia, Alex Lambert, Todrick Hall, Tim Urban, Lee Dewyze, Michael Lynche, Casey James, and Aaron Kelly.

Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“Solitary Man”
In order to catch a truck driver who is kidnapping women, the team must figure out his motive.

(More of tonight’s lineup after the jump)

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