we're rather confused
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burntcopperKick-Ass is waaay too much fun. think am the last person in the office to see it, though. But since it's a Matthew Vaughn production, playing 'spot the Lock Stock alumni' is rather amusing.
Self, it is a good thing that when you go into town for a specific item of clothing, there is nothing else that fits or is a colour you can wear. (seriously, couldn't even find a pair of jeans that would fit - either I'm between sizes again due to xmas/easter or they're cutting it in weird shapes. And dammit, can we please have hipster straight leg cut for women with curves? Is that so difficult?) Couldn't even find a decent denim miniskirt.
Over the Rainbow is a bit odd. Judging by the twitter #dorothy comments, no-one's really emerging as a clear fave or obvious. People have who they like but there's no Connie/Lee/Jodie this year who's head and shoulders above. Stephanie is probs the lead since she hasn't had any 'meh' numbers/ended up in the bottom two. Danielle started off as obvious ALW fave but has had a couple of meh weeks due to bad song choice. Lauren's really good but public has this problem with anyone who states their confidence early on. Steph's emerged as an interesting dark horse after ending up in the bottom 2 the first week - the producers have since given her great songs that show her range, really good VT and great outfits, and all the commentary is along the lines of 'awwwww' and 'Steph is so adorable'. I'm not sure if she's Dorothy but if she keeps on like this there's a very high chance she'll end up in the top 3. Jessica's gurning too much, Sophie is adorable but not really in the running unless she pulls something amazing out of her arse, and Jenny's got a great voice but something's missing. What was really hysterical was the baying for Emilie's blood. For the last couple of weeks people've been going 'no, seriously, who the fuck is voting for her?' since her tuning is horrible, she can't act and she has two expressions. The cheering that happened when she ended up in the bottom two was just slightly amusing. It got really, really obvious that her range is not the range you need for Wizard of Oz, since she screwed up 'Over the Rainbow' something chronic.
Note to producers 1) : We really don't like the sob story VT. This is not X-Factor. 'I used to be fat/deaf/suffer from stage fright' will not cut it on the stage when everyone else is quite willing to rend you limb from limb with their teeth to get there. Steph's VT, in contrast, focussed on her family who we're voting get a show of their own.
2) : None of the mums have any right voicing an opinion unless it's Steph's mum, Baby D, because she's got experience of the business and therefore might have some insight.
3) : Half-arsed medleys are NOT mashups. LEARN.
Self, it is a good thing that when you go into town for a specific item of clothing, there is nothing else that fits or is a colour you can wear. (seriously, couldn't even find a pair of jeans that would fit - either I'm between sizes again due to xmas/easter or they're cutting it in weird shapes. And dammit, can we please have hipster straight leg cut for women with curves? Is that so difficult?) Couldn't even find a decent denim miniskirt.
Over the Rainbow is a bit odd. Judging by the twitter #dorothy comments, no-one's really emerging as a clear fave or obvious. People have who they like but there's no Connie/Lee/Jodie this year who's head and shoulders above. Stephanie is probs the lead since she hasn't had any 'meh' numbers/ended up in the bottom two. Danielle started off as obvious ALW fave but has had a couple of meh weeks due to bad song choice. Lauren's really good but public has this problem with anyone who states their confidence early on. Steph's emerged as an interesting dark horse after ending up in the bottom 2 the first week - the producers have since given her great songs that show her range, really good VT and great outfits, and all the commentary is along the lines of 'awwwww' and 'Steph is so adorable'. I'm not sure if she's Dorothy but if she keeps on like this there's a very high chance she'll end up in the top 3. Jessica's gurning too much, Sophie is adorable but not really in the running unless she pulls something amazing out of her arse, and Jenny's got a great voice but something's missing. What was really hysterical was the baying for Emilie's blood. For the last couple of weeks people've been going 'no, seriously, who the fuck is voting for her?' since her tuning is horrible, she can't act and she has two expressions. The cheering that happened when she ended up in the bottom two was just slightly amusing. It got really, really obvious that her range is not the range you need for Wizard of Oz, since she screwed up 'Over the Rainbow' something chronic.
Note to producers 1) : We really don't like the sob story VT. This is not X-Factor. 'I used to be fat/deaf/suffer from stage fright' will not cut it on the stage when everyone else is quite willing to rend you limb from limb with their teeth to get there. Steph's VT, in contrast, focussed on her family who we're voting get a show of their own.
2) : None of the mums have any right voicing an opinion unless it's Steph's mum, Baby D, because she's got experience of the business and therefore might have some insight.
3) : Half-arsed medleys are NOT mashups. LEARN.
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Date: 2010-04-26 01:33 pm (UTC)4) Crossovers: since you do not, this year, have Lovely John Barrowman amongst the judges, it is maybe a tad TACTLESS to be flogging your wares in a ribbon-strip across Dr Who's chin, just as he is hitting his zenith on a cliffhanger.
Just sayin'
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Date: 2010-04-27 12:29 pm (UTC)http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2010/apr/26/bbc-apologises-doctor-who-trailer
Regarding Dorothy - glad I'm not the only one yelling "that's not a mash-up, that's a medley" every week!
I agree that it's a very odd show with no frontrunner. I'm a fan of Stephanie and Lauren. I can't see Steph as Dorothy and Danielle may have on-stage presence, but she doesn't have on-screen presence so I find her bland. Jessica does gurn, and Sophie is pretty, but hasn't stepped up to the plate. Jenny is too lightweight.
You're right about Emilie murdering Somewhere Over The Rainbow - ouch!
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Date: 2010-04-26 04:27 pm (UTC)Providing all of those are in when there's 5 girls left, I'll be happy (don't care which order Steph or Sophie go in)
Although I was gobsmacked that Steph was Baby D's daughter. I feel so old :o
Kick Ass is awesome!