Dear Watch Party attendees,
So sorry that I haven't been posting. Once again my laptop and I are engaged in a heated battle. I wanted it to do more work and just like the last man I dated, it quit on me. So the laptop is taking a break and getting a tune up but will be back and running just in time for "Lost" and sweeps period. If it's any consolation, the only show I regret not being able to discuss was Monday's premiere of "Damages". If you have thoughts or questions, please send them to tvwatchparty@gmail.com.
As always, keep watching.
Your loving Watch Party host,
Resa
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Seeing Double
Sorry for the late posting. My laptop and I got into a huge fight last night. It won. Here are some highlights (and low ones) from Thursday:
"The Deep End" (ABC, 8:00): Definitely a low. I can't believe ABC put this poorly acted, poorly written and richly uninteresting story on the air. When I think a show is bad, it's really bad cause I'll watch pretty much anything. But I could barely get through this train wreck, which basically took the dialogue from the pilot episode of "Grey's Anatomy" and copied it almost word for word.
Pause it: The show has already been dubbed "'Grey's Anatomy' with lawyers". Why confirm that by copying every plot point right down to two characters who barely know each other having sex on the floor a la Derek and Meredith? Even the most original line referenced "Grey's": "I'd rather have a colonoscopy at a teaching hospital." The final straw for me was having Kate Burton, who played Meredith's mother, as a guest star. C'mon!
The show follows a group of recent Ivy-League law graduates who enter the working world as associates at a big law firm. The only reason I tuned in was because Tina Majorino, left, is one of the young lawyers. Most people may remember her as glamour-shot-picture taking Deb from "Napoleon Dynamite", but for me she will forever be Molly Singer from "Corrina, Corrina", one of my all-time favorite movies. Majorino plays Addy, the female version of George O'Malley. The show also has a Bailey-esque character, a not-so-McDreamy and an Izzie with red hair.
It's going to be hard for this show to establish itself as something new if they continue to pair it with "Grey's" and "Private Practice". I guess for now, ABC Thursdays will just be three hours of hot doctors and lawyers who care too much and speak too fast.
"Project Runway" (Lifetime, Thurs., 10:00): I missed the first few minutes but I was able to
jump right in. Following the tradition of making functional garments out of unconventional materials, the designers had to turn a plain potato sack in to a party look for their models. To make matters worse, the models got to pick the designers instead of the other way around.
Some of the instructions must have been lost in translation because Jesus and Ping, right, struggled on the challenge. Jesus skirted (tee hee) around the rules by covering his sack with some crazy, sewn-together ribbon crap and Ping thought the models were dressing for a country pasture party. Her dress was bland and the model's booty was hanging out of the back.
Jay couldn't pull it together and was only half done with his dress at the end of day one. But he rallied and came up with a beautiful, black cocktail dress. Ben's produced a hot little number that you could see you any red carpet, but it was Amy's burnt burlap look that I wanted to see hanging in my closet. (And hang is what it would do because I have too many rolls to wear my back out like that).
On the runway, the judges call out Jay, Mila, Amy and Pamela, along with Jesus and Ping. They all loved Amy's dress, but the win went to Jay. I really wanted Amy to win because her dress looked expensive but you could still tell it was a potato sack. Ping made it through even though her dress came with a built-in air conditioner, leaving Pamela and Jesus in the bottom two.
Pamela's dress wasn't the best designed garment, but the denim dye job she put on it was fantastic. It really looked like a jean dress. Jesus, on the other hand, completely missed the point of the challenge but the judges kept him around for another week. He'd better churn out some awesome clothes next week or I'm revolting. It's his second time and we're only 2 weeks in!
Finishing touches: I'm really hating the way the camera cuts to the designers when the models hit the runway. The whole point of the show is to see these cool clothes! Who cares about the designer's reaction?
CHANNEL SURFING
"The Deep End" (ABC, 8:00): Definitely a low. I can't believe ABC put this poorly acted, poorly written and richly uninteresting story on the air. When I think a show is bad, it's really bad cause I'll watch pretty much anything. But I could barely get through this train wreck, which basically took the dialogue from the pilot episode of "Grey's Anatomy" and copied it almost word for word. Pause it: The show has already been dubbed "'Grey's Anatomy' with lawyers". Why confirm that by copying every plot point right down to two characters who barely know each other having sex on the floor a la Derek and Meredith? Even the most original line referenced "Grey's": "I'd rather have a colonoscopy at a teaching hospital." The final straw for me was having Kate Burton, who played Meredith's mother, as a guest star. C'mon!
The show follows a group of recent Ivy-League law graduates who enter the working world as associates at a big law firm. The only reason I tuned in was because Tina Majorino, left, is one of the young lawyers. Most people may remember her as glamour-shot-picture taking Deb from "Napoleon Dynamite", but for me she will forever be Molly Singer from "Corrina, Corrina", one of my all-time favorite movies. Majorino plays Addy, the female version of George O'Malley. The show also has a Bailey-esque character, a not-so-McDreamy and an Izzie with red hair.
It's going to be hard for this show to establish itself as something new if they continue to pair it with "Grey's" and "Private Practice". I guess for now, ABC Thursdays will just be three hours of hot doctors and lawyers who care too much and speak too fast.
"Project Runway" (Lifetime, Thurs., 10:00): I missed the first few minutes but I was able to
jump right in. Following the tradition of making functional garments out of unconventional materials, the designers had to turn a plain potato sack in to a party look for their models. To make matters worse, the models got to pick the designers instead of the other way around.Some of the instructions must have been lost in translation because Jesus and Ping, right, struggled on the challenge. Jesus skirted (tee hee) around the rules by covering his sack with some crazy, sewn-together ribbon crap and Ping thought the models were dressing for a country pasture party. Her dress was bland and the model's booty was hanging out of the back.
Jay couldn't pull it together and was only half done with his dress at the end of day one. But he rallied and came up with a beautiful, black cocktail dress. Ben's produced a hot little number that you could see you any red carpet, but it was Amy's burnt burlap look that I wanted to see hanging in my closet. (And hang is what it would do because I have too many rolls to wear my back out like that).
On the runway, the judges call out Jay, Mila, Amy and Pamela, along with Jesus and Ping. They all loved Amy's dress, but the win went to Jay. I really wanted Amy to win because her dress looked expensive but you could still tell it was a potato sack. Ping made it through even though her dress came with a built-in air conditioner, leaving Pamela and Jesus in the bottom two.
Pamela's dress wasn't the best designed garment, but the denim dye job she put on it was fantastic. It really looked like a jean dress. Jesus, on the other hand, completely missed the point of the challenge but the judges kept him around for another week. He'd better churn out some awesome clothes next week or I'm revolting. It's his second time and we're only 2 weeks in!
Finishing touches: I'm really hating the way the camera cuts to the designers when the models hit the runway. The whole point of the show is to see these cool clothes! Who cares about the designer's reaction?
CHANNEL SURFING
- "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC, 9:00): I hope this was Izzie's last episode. I was glad to see Karev give her the heave-ho! Now if only Shonda Rhimes would do the same, that would be one giant step for "Grey's" lovers. Get rid of her already!!!!
- On "Private Practice" (ABC, 10:00), Maya announced she's pregnant - at the tender age of 15. Naomi wanted to force her into having an abortion, even though it's completely against her beliefs. Audra McDonald was phenomenal and I could feel her hand across my face when she slapped Maya. I'm hoping this storyline breathes some much needed life into this flatlining show.
Watch this: Hope for Haiti
All major networks will suspend regular programming to air "Hope for Haiti," a telethon designed to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti after last week's devastating earthquake. Show begins at 8:00 p.m.
Big love
I'm so mad at myself for not doing my research. You can watch full episode of "High School Reunion" (TV Land, Wed., 7:00) online the next day. URGH!!! I can't believe I missed that! Now that I'm caught up, let's discuss Wednesday's show.
It's late-bloomer Rachelle's time to shine when she's selected to get a hall pass. She immediately sets her sights on Joe, the class hunk, and hopes that their time alone will lead to a love connection. Pause it: How many times is she going to tell us that she just got out of a long relationship with a controlling spouse? Jodi, Joe's high school sweetheart, was seething with white hot hate at him for once again making her look stupid while he runs off with Rachelle. Apparently Joe was quite the ladies man in high school and did a lot of running around behind Jodi's back. Still, Jodi came to rekindle the flame. Joe, not so much. He proclaims they are better off as friends then spends the day making out with Rachelle in a lagoon. Jodi later bonds with class nerd Cyndi, telling her that being popular wasn't as glamorous as one would believe. Pause it: Try telling that to the kid who got beat up after school today ... but I know what she means.
I don't know why Jodi wants to hook back up with Joe, especially now that we see how he treated her in high school. I thought I'd be with my high school sweetie forever, too, but after one semester of college I saw how many fish were out there and believe me, there were a plenty!
Meanwhile, troublemaker/borderline racist Joe also snags a hall pass and asks Summer Girl Elena to accompany him to the beach. Elena takes the date and promises to use the time telling Joe that his antics are no longer funny. She tells him he has diarrhea of the mouth and that he's constantly saying ignorant things. His response: "Go f%#& yourself". John says he doesn't want to change and Elena proclaims wants nothing more to do with him. I'd already written him off as a lost cause in the first episode after he refused to apologize to Eric for his homophobic comments.
Do you remember your first high school boyfriend? I'm not talking about first loves, but the first guy you seriously dated. Do you know where they ended up? Would you date them again if given the chance? Me? Not just no, but HELL NO!
It's late-bloomer Rachelle's time to shine when she's selected to get a hall pass. She immediately sets her sights on Joe, the class hunk, and hopes that their time alone will lead to a love connection. Pause it: How many times is she going to tell us that she just got out of a long relationship with a controlling spouse? Jodi, Joe's high school sweetheart, was seething with white hot hate at him for once again making her look stupid while he runs off with Rachelle. Apparently Joe was quite the ladies man in high school and did a lot of running around behind Jodi's back. Still, Jodi came to rekindle the flame. Joe, not so much. He proclaims they are better off as friends then spends the day making out with Rachelle in a lagoon. Jodi later bonds with class nerd Cyndi, telling her that being popular wasn't as glamorous as one would believe. Pause it: Try telling that to the kid who got beat up after school today ... but I know what she means.I don't know why Jodi wants to hook back up with Joe, especially now that we see how he treated her in high school. I thought I'd be with my high school sweetie forever, too, but after one semester of college I saw how many fish were out there and believe me, there were a plenty!
Meanwhile, troublemaker/borderline racist Joe also snags a hall pass and asks Summer Girl Elena to accompany him to the beach. Elena takes the date and promises to use the time telling Joe that his antics are no longer funny. She tells him he has diarrhea of the mouth and that he's constantly saying ignorant things. His response: "Go f%#& yourself". John says he doesn't want to change and Elena proclaims wants nothing more to do with him. I'd already written him off as a lost cause in the first episode after he refused to apologize to Eric for his homophobic comments.
Do you remember your first high school boyfriend? I'm not talking about first loves, but the first guy you seriously dated. Do you know where they ended up? Would you date them again if given the chance? Me? Not just no, but HELL NO!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
So Amazing
A pair of cowboys, a former teen beauty queen, a pair of models and some reality-show favorites are among the 11 teams that will race around the world for the $1 million grand prize on "The Amazing Race". Season 16 premieres Feb. 14, at 8:00 p.m on CBS.
Teams will start in Los Angeles and have to make their way to the airport via public transportation - no taxis and no rental cars (Good luck with that!). The racers then head to Valparaiso, Chile. Other stops include France and the Seychelles, which is located off the east coast of Africa. "It takes forever to get there," says executive producer Bertram van Munster.
Here are the teams:
Caite Upton, 20 & Brent Horne, 28
Relationship: Dating Models
(She's the former Miss Teen South Carolina who entertained us with the infamous "some-people-don't-have-maps" answer during the 2007 Miss Teen USA pageant)
Louis Stravato, 47 & Michael Naylor, 45
Relationship: Colleagues - undercover detectives
(They certainly can't call themselves "undercover" after being on this show"
Steve Smith, 57 & Allie Smith, 23
Relationship: Father - Daughter
Jeff Schroeder, 31 & Jordan Lloyd, 22 (of "Big Brother" fame)
Relationship: Newly Dating
Monique Pryor, 39 & Shawne Morgan, 39
Relationship: Moms - Attorneys
Jet McCoy, 30 & Cord McCoy, 29
Relationship: Brothers - bull-riding cowboys
Adrian Davis, 40 & Dana Davis, 39
Relationship: Married
Jody Kelly, 71 & Shannon Foster, 22
Relationship: Grandmother - Granddaughter
Carol Rosenfeld, 47 & Brandy Snow, 40
Relationship: Dating
Daniel Pious, 24 & Jordan Pious, 22
Relationship: Brothers
Joe Wang, 42 & Heidi Wang, 37
Relationship: Married
Watch this, tape that - Thursday
Here's what's on:
8:00
Watch this: "The Deep End" (ABC). A few weeks ago I called this show "Grey's Anatomy" with lawyers. The comparison stands.
Tape that: "Bones" (FOX). Brennan and Booth work on a top-secret case for the govenment.
9:00
Watch this: "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC). Izzie is back and wants her hubby back. Too bad he slept with Little Grey last week.
Tape that: "The Office" (NBC). First fresh episode of the new season.
See it online: "CSI:" (CBS). A legendary golf pro is murdered during a high-profile tournament.
10:00
Watch this: "Project Runway" (Lifetime). After last week's great week show, I'm looking forward to seeing what the designers turn out tonight.
Tape that: "Private Practice" (ABC). Sam and Naomi learn that daughter Maya is pregnant.
8:00
Watch this: "The Deep End" (ABC). A few weeks ago I called this show "Grey's Anatomy" with lawyers. The comparison stands.
Tape that: "Bones" (FOX). Brennan and Booth work on a top-secret case for the govenment.
9:00
Watch this: "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC). Izzie is back and wants her hubby back. Too bad he slept with Little Grey last week.
Tape that: "The Office" (NBC). First fresh episode of the new season.
See it online: "CSI:" (CBS). A legendary golf pro is murdered during a high-profile tournament.
10:00
Watch this: "Project Runway" (Lifetime). After last week's great week show, I'm looking forward to seeing what the designers turn out tonight.
Tape that: "Private Practice" (ABC). Sam and Naomi learn that daughter Maya is pregnant.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Watch this, tape that - Wednesday
It's a night for big humor. Enjoy!
8:00
Watch this: "American Idol" (FOX). I missed last night's auditions in Chicago, but I'll be tuning in for this one. I think they are in Orlando.
Tape that: "High School Reunion" (TV Land). Jodi becomes jealous when her former high school sweetheart Joe goes on a date with Rachelle. Check your local listing for this. My guide says it comes on at 7 and 8 p.m. PST.
9:00
Watch this: "Modern Family" (ABC). Mitchell thinks Jay's friend is gay. Plus, if you watch this you'll have 30 minutes of free time afterwards!
Tape that: "Criminal Minds" (CBS). "SVU" is a repeat so treat yourselves to something new.
10:00
Watch this: "CSI: NY" (CBS). A quarterback for the Lingerie Football League is found murdered in a locker room hot tub.
Tape that: "Ugly Betty" (ABC). I'm so glad this show is back on Wednesdays. Too bad they buried it at 10.
8:00
Watch this: "American Idol" (FOX). I missed last night's auditions in Chicago, but I'll be tuning in for this one. I think they are in Orlando.
Tape that: "High School Reunion" (TV Land). Jodi becomes jealous when her former high school sweetheart Joe goes on a date with Rachelle. Check your local listing for this. My guide says it comes on at 7 and 8 p.m. PST.
9:00
Watch this: "Modern Family" (ABC). Mitchell thinks Jay's friend is gay. Plus, if you watch this you'll have 30 minutes of free time afterwards!
Tape that: "Criminal Minds" (CBS). "SVU" is a repeat so treat yourselves to something new.
10:00
Watch this: "CSI: NY" (CBS). A quarterback for the Lingerie Football League is found murdered in a locker room hot tub.
Tape that: "Ugly Betty" (ABC). I'm so glad this show is back on Wednesdays. Too bad they buried it at 10.
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