I'm very excited about this news that the Science Channel is going to tape the Firefly reunion from Comic-Con this Friday, and air an one-hour reunion special titled "Browncoats Unite" on November 11th, along with an all-day Firefly marathon. In addition, they will also be taping a special roundtable interview to add to the special.
Mr. Y and I love Firefly. We were late adopters and watched the show on DVD. It's too bad that the show only lasted one season, but what a great season it was. It blended sci-fi, romance, comedy, and drama seamlessly, and was classic Joss Whedon. I feel like if the show was on today, and was on cable instead of broadcast TV, it would do much better.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance - First Performance Show
Last night was the first performance show where viewers get to vote on So You Think You Can Dance. Because Fox canceled the results show, the viewers are now voting for individuals instead of couples. Everyone get to perform two routines, one this week and one next week, before finding out who's on the bottom three. Nigel mentioned that next week, the judges will eliminate two boys and two girls.
The night started with a great group routine. The second the music and dancing started I knew it had to be a Christopher Scott routine. His hallmarks were there - the instrumental score, the intricate group interactions, and the hand choreography. I'm so happy that even though the results show doesn't exist anymore, they are not taking away the group numbers. The group numbers are usually some of the best routines of the season.
All of the routines tonight were pretty amazing. Everyone danced well, and the couples seem to click well for the most part.
Favorite routines:
1) Cole and Lindsay's Paso Doble from Jason Gilkinson. This was easily the best dance of the night. Cole was so dynamic and forceful, and the paso doble really suits his martial arts background. This was also the first time my eyes were actually drawn to Lindsay - she really held her own (which she should since it was her own genre - how did it happen that all three ballroom dancers drew their own genre?), and her performance was actually vibrant and energetic instead of just being blah.
2) Amelia and Will's lyrical hip-hop from NappyTab. (Congratulations to Nappy Tab for the impending birth of their baby! How cute was pregnant Tabitha in that red dress?) I haven't been a big fan of Amelia, but I have to admit she really knocked it out of the park tonight in this cat routine. Her looks and dancing style really suited the piece, and she didn't try to put too much of her shtick into it, which was nice. Will really used his height to his advantage here, and didn't get completely overshadowed by Amelia. His personality is what's going to get people to vote for him.
3) Audrey and Matt's contemporary piece from Travis Wall. I'm already biased because I love the Righteous Brothers' rendition of Unchained Melody, but I think this routine was fantastic. The dancers had great chemistry, the movements were intricate yet intimate, and they really used the stage well. It's amazing how much Travis Wall has grown as a choreographer.
Least favorite routines:
1) Eliana and Cyrus's Broadway routine from Tyce. I love Eliana and Cyrus, but I thought this piece was not very good. It's not just because I don't like Tyce, but because it was slow, boring, and you can see Eliana and Cyrus working so hard to infuse it with personality. The piece is in trouble if the dancers had to work that hard to look like they're having fun. I hope people will still put Eliana and Cyrus through.
2) Janaya and Brandon's lyrical hip hop from NappyTab. Brandon was a beast as usual, but Janaya disappeared in the routine. She wasn't hitting the moves hard enough, and her acting wasn't up to par.
3) Amber and Nick's Viennese Waltz from Jason Gilkinson. This is the least successful pair of the night for me. There was no chemistry at all from Amber and Nick. For the most part the dancing was flowy and dreamy like a Viennese Waltz supposed to be, but Amber looks angry and Nick looks anxious.
Predictions on who will be in trouble next week:
Boys: Brandon, Dareian, and Nick
Girls: Amber, Janaya, and Tiffany
The night started with a great group routine. The second the music and dancing started I knew it had to be a Christopher Scott routine. His hallmarks were there - the instrumental score, the intricate group interactions, and the hand choreography. I'm so happy that even though the results show doesn't exist anymore, they are not taking away the group numbers. The group numbers are usually some of the best routines of the season.
All of the routines tonight were pretty amazing. Everyone danced well, and the couples seem to click well for the most part.
Favorite routines:
1) Cole and Lindsay's Paso Doble from Jason Gilkinson. This was easily the best dance of the night. Cole was so dynamic and forceful, and the paso doble really suits his martial arts background. This was also the first time my eyes were actually drawn to Lindsay - she really held her own (which she should since it was her own genre - how did it happen that all three ballroom dancers drew their own genre?), and her performance was actually vibrant and energetic instead of just being blah.
2) Amelia and Will's lyrical hip-hop from NappyTab. (Congratulations to Nappy Tab for the impending birth of their baby! How cute was pregnant Tabitha in that red dress?) I haven't been a big fan of Amelia, but I have to admit she really knocked it out of the park tonight in this cat routine. Her looks and dancing style really suited the piece, and she didn't try to put too much of her shtick into it, which was nice. Will really used his height to his advantage here, and didn't get completely overshadowed by Amelia. His personality is what's going to get people to vote for him.
3) Audrey and Matt's contemporary piece from Travis Wall. I'm already biased because I love the Righteous Brothers' rendition of Unchained Melody, but I think this routine was fantastic. The dancers had great chemistry, the movements were intricate yet intimate, and they really used the stage well. It's amazing how much Travis Wall has grown as a choreographer.
Least favorite routines:
1) Eliana and Cyrus's Broadway routine from Tyce. I love Eliana and Cyrus, but I thought this piece was not very good. It's not just because I don't like Tyce, but because it was slow, boring, and you can see Eliana and Cyrus working so hard to infuse it with personality. The piece is in trouble if the dancers had to work that hard to look like they're having fun. I hope people will still put Eliana and Cyrus through.
2) Janaya and Brandon's lyrical hip hop from NappyTab. Brandon was a beast as usual, but Janaya disappeared in the routine. She wasn't hitting the moves hard enough, and her acting wasn't up to par.
3) Amber and Nick's Viennese Waltz from Jason Gilkinson. This is the least successful pair of the night for me. There was no chemistry at all from Amber and Nick. For the most part the dancing was flowy and dreamy like a Viennese Waltz supposed to be, but Amber looks angry and Nick looks anxious.
Predictions on who will be in trouble next week:
Boys: Brandon, Dareian, and Nick
Girls: Amber, Janaya, and Tiffany
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Cookie Monster - "Share Me Maybe"
Sesame Street did a great parody of Carly Rae Jepsen's inescapable song "Call Me Maybe."
Watch Cookie Monster singing "Share Me Maybe" - totally awesome.
Sample lyrics:
Me just met you
and this is crazy
But you got cookie
so share it maybe
Watch Cookie Monster singing "Share Me Maybe" - totally awesome.
Sample lyrics:
Me just met you
and this is crazy
But you got cookie
so share it maybe
Monday, July 9, 2012
Benedict Cumberbatch on the Simpsons
I haven't watched the Simpsons in a long time (used to love it), but now that Benedict Cumberbatch is going to be in an episode, I'm DVR-ing this one!
Love the story about how he got to be on the show!
Love the story about how he got to be on the show!
Adam Lambert as American Idol Judge?
There are rumors swirling around that Fox is in talks with Adam Lambert to be a judge on American Idol. I think this would be a great move for the show, and for Adam. Adam was a contestant, so he can bring a perspective that none of the judges have had so far, and he's not afraid to speak his mind. He's also a rare combination of someone who can sing and who's a great showman. I really hope this becomes reality.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance Top 20
So You Think You Can Dance announced their top 20 last week, and I'm happy with most of the choices. This year there will be one male winner and one female winner.
My Top 3 Women:
1) Eliana Girard - great personality and amazing talent. That ballet routine she did with Daniel Baker and Cheehon Wespi-Tschopp was fantastic, and she really held her own with the two pro ballet dancers.
2) Witney Carson - I couldn't take my eyes off her in the ballroom routine. She just pops every time she's on stage.
3) Alexa Anderson - still a little boring and not quite up to Melanie's level, but she is undeniably dancing better than during Vegas week.
My Top 3 Men:
1) Cole Horibe - I find him the most interesting of the male dancers, especially after that insanely good routine with Cyrus "Glitch" Spencer and Brandon Mitchell.
2) Cheehon Wespi-Tschopp - so talented. That final solo he had in Vegas was amazing. He also comes across as being humble and appreciative.
3) George Lawrence II - his dancing just seems so effortless, and his smile is contagious. I hope his dad is more supportive of his dancing now.
My Top 3 Women:
1) Eliana Girard - great personality and amazing talent. That ballet routine she did with Daniel Baker and Cheehon Wespi-Tschopp was fantastic, and she really held her own with the two pro ballet dancers.
2) Witney Carson - I couldn't take my eyes off her in the ballroom routine. She just pops every time she's on stage.
3) Alexa Anderson - still a little boring and not quite up to Melanie's level, but she is undeniably dancing better than during Vegas week.
My Top 3 Men:
1) Cole Horibe - I find him the most interesting of the male dancers, especially after that insanely good routine with Cyrus "Glitch" Spencer and Brandon Mitchell.
2) Cheehon Wespi-Tschopp - so talented. That final solo he had in Vegas was amazing. He also comes across as being humble and appreciative.
3) George Lawrence II - his dancing just seems so effortless, and his smile is contagious. I hope his dad is more supportive of his dancing now.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Chief Justice John Roberts
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. We were on vacation and just got back.
Just read an interesting story on Chief Justice John Roberts and how he changed his mind about Obamacare. This story is fascinating because we don't usually get these many details on the inside negotiations in the Supreme Court.
Just read an interesting story on Chief Justice John Roberts and how he changed his mind about Obamacare. This story is fascinating because we don't usually get these many details on the inside negotiations in the Supreme Court.
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