Thoughts from the season 1 finale as I viewed it:
It was very noble of Stephen to say he wanted to work for Tiff because he knew (and we knew) that Dave was going to pick Harold as his chef.
Dave is rather annoying and very ungracious. I'm not sure when Tiff actually abused him so much for him to feel so strongly against her. I felt sorry for Tiff because it was obvious her team was not backing her 100%.
Dr Melfi from the Sopranos is one of the judges!
Oh no! Dave did all the desserts and the judges loved that the best about Tiffani's menu!
Why do Americans
Damn! Tiff did some serious lying about the desserts! She said she had some input in the desserts but we all know that Dave did them all! Booooo! As if she ever had a chance of winning anyway!
As the program reaches it conclusion, I am disliking Tiffani more, she is actually quite ungracious!
Harold wins! No surprise there! Funnily enough I picked both Tiffani and Harold as potenital stars and they made it to the final. LeeAnne deserved to be in the final three though.
The catchphrase "Please pack your knives and go" is really lame!
Friday, 16 October 2009
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Top Chef Season 1 - Thoughts
I have to say I was pretty impressed with this show from the get go, I have to say it's probably better than Hell's Kitchen! Unlike HK, most of the chefs on TC appear to know a fair bit about food and are not coached at any point. Plus HK is more about Gordon Ramsey and the contestants are just a side show.
Here are some random thoughts from the show:
I can't believe LeAnne (sp?) was eliminated in favour of Dave! LeAnne was solid throughout the entire season whilst Dave spent most of it crying!
I actually liked Tiffani but I'm shocked at how badly thought of she is! I think her determination has backfired a little as she can come across as rude but watching her get ganged up on at the reunion show was a little uncomfortable to watch.
Fair play to Andrea for having such a great attitude, even after being sold out by Miguel she didn't bitch or moan, she accepted it and showed no ill feeling toward him.
Ken is a jack ass! The guy was totally pissed in the reunion show (as were most of the others) and he didn't do himself any favours. That said, Stephen stepping up to him was quite amusing.
The reunion show came across as fake and kind of took some of the reality away from the show if you catch my drift! Up till then, the essence of the show was the cooking and the tasks but the reunion show just reminded us that it's just another reality show and cheap laughs and insults are good for ratings.
Something bothers me about the host Katie, she just seems to lack any charisma and it's difficult to find her likable! Tom on the other hand has some personality and comes across well on the screen. Not a big fan of Gail Simmons especially after the wedding episode where she flicked her hair and struck a pose when she was introduced!
Here are some random thoughts from the show:
I can't believe LeAnne (sp?) was eliminated in favour of Dave! LeAnne was solid throughout the entire season whilst Dave spent most of it crying!
I actually liked Tiffani but I'm shocked at how badly thought of she is! I think her determination has backfired a little as she can come across as rude but watching her get ganged up on at the reunion show was a little uncomfortable to watch.
Fair play to Andrea for having such a great attitude, even after being sold out by Miguel she didn't bitch or moan, she accepted it and showed no ill feeling toward him.
Ken is a jack ass! The guy was totally pissed in the reunion show (as were most of the others) and he didn't do himself any favours. That said, Stephen stepping up to him was quite amusing.
The reunion show came across as fake and kind of took some of the reality away from the show if you catch my drift! Up till then, the essence of the show was the cooking and the tasks but the reunion show just reminded us that it's just another reality show and cheap laughs and insults are good for ratings.
Something bothers me about the host Katie, she just seems to lack any charisma and it's difficult to find her likable! Tom on the other hand has some personality and comes across well on the screen. Not a big fan of Gail Simmons especially after the wedding episode where she flicked her hair and struck a pose when she was introduced!
Monday, 12 October 2009
Bones Season 4 Finale
Hmmmmmmmm.......
I just watched the finale of Bones season 4 and I have to say I was less than impressed. The whole dream sequence was confusing and the plot was very limited. I liked how they worked all the characters of the show in to the storyline but it was a pretty lame episode. Zach was brought back but did nothing but stand around in the background!
The episode started with Booth and Brennan shagging and then revealed that the pair were husband and wife and the Jeffersonian was in fact a nightclub. I'm hoping that the producers were testing the waters with the possibility of getting Booth and Brennan together, because on the evidence of this episode alone it just wouldn't work! Why can't they just be friends!
Here's hoping Booth makes a quick recovery!
The episode started with Booth and Brennan shagging and then revealed that the pair were husband and wife and the Jeffersonian was in fact a nightclub. I'm hoping that the producers were testing the waters with the possibility of getting Booth and Brennan together, because on the evidence of this episode alone it just wouldn't work! Why can't they just be friends!
Here's hoping Booth makes a quick recovery!
Top Chef season 1
My interest in TV food shows continues with the discovery of Top Chef, the cookery version of the Apprentice! Twelve chefs compete to win $10,000, a state of the art kitchen and a spread in a top culinary magazine. I'm 5 episodes in to the season and I'm already hooked! There are some really interesting characters in there and there's already plenty of heat outside of the kitchen!
My favourites so far include Harold, quiet but capable. he does his work with minimal fuss, a dark horse contender. Tiffany is a feisty red head who seems to know her stuff too and is always looking to do something a little special. Meanwhile Stephen is the arrogant, cocky prat of the group thinking he's above everyone else, which is fantastic as these shows are great when there's a pantomime villain to boo at!
Lets hope the rest of the season is as good as the first 5 episodes!
My favourites so far include Harold, quiet but capable. he does his work with minimal fuss, a dark horse contender. Tiffany is a feisty red head who seems to know her stuff too and is always looking to do something a little special. Meanwhile Stephen is the arrogant, cocky prat of the group thinking he's above everyone else, which is fantastic as these shows are great when there's a pantomime villain to boo at!
Lets hope the rest of the season is as good as the first 5 episodes!
Friday, 9 October 2009
What I'm watching now....
How I Met Your Mother - Series 4
Community - Series 1
Top Chef - Series 1
Heroes - Season 3
Community - Series 1
Top Chef - Series 1
Heroes - Season 3
Sunday, 4 October 2009
Hell's Kitchen UK - Finale
I was surprised Linda won the contest as she appeared to be the weaker chef of the two finalists. I was firmly rooting for Ade but it wasn't to be. I watched this series with zero expectations but was surprised at how entertaining it turned out to be. Claudia's inclusion over Angus was a disappointment but other than that it was still a solid series. Hopefully for the next series they can get a few more faces in so we can eliminate celebs quicker!
Friday, 2 October 2009
The Proposal
Sandra Bullock is hot and Ryan Reynolds was hilarious in Van Wilder so I had medicore expectations for this rom-com. How wrong I was! It was shit!
Bullock is one of those hard ass exec types who treats her staff like crap, her assistant/secretary Ryan Reynolds gets the worst of it. But it transpires that Margret (Bullock) is Canadian and her visa has expired which means she has to return to Canada and apply for a new visa or be deported. The snag is that her bosses will replace her if she has to return to Canada (bit stupid of the bosses as I'm guessing it can't be that hard for a high powered publisher to get a visa!). Margret has an idea, she pretends to be engaged to Andrew her assistant in order to solve her visa problems. Andrew wanting to further his career agrees to play along with the charade. Margaret and Andrew fly off back to Andrew's home in Sitwa, Alaska where the couple face up to his parents, grand mother and ex girlfriend.
Reasons why I didn't like the film:
1. Sandra couldn't pull off the 'bitch boss' role at all. Glen Close in The Devil Wears Prada was the perfect 'Bitch Boss' where as Sandra just came across as a bit lame.
2. I just noticed how abnormal Ryan Reynolds' forehead is!
3. The ex girlfriend was on the scene but did nothing! There was no conflict, no cat fighting, not even any bitching!
4. I just didn't buy the whole thing where they fell in love. It all seemed a little forced.
Poor film. Sandra must do better, I fear Ryan Reynolds can't do better.
1/5
Bullock is one of those hard ass exec types who treats her staff like crap, her assistant/secretary Ryan Reynolds gets the worst of it. But it transpires that Margret (Bullock) is Canadian and her visa has expired which means she has to return to Canada and apply for a new visa or be deported. The snag is that her bosses will replace her if she has to return to Canada (bit stupid of the bosses as I'm guessing it can't be that hard for a high powered publisher to get a visa!). Margret has an idea, she pretends to be engaged to Andrew her assistant in order to solve her visa problems. Andrew wanting to further his career agrees to play along with the charade. Margaret and Andrew fly off back to Andrew's home in Sitwa, Alaska where the couple face up to his parents, grand mother and ex girlfriend.
Reasons why I didn't like the film:
1. Sandra couldn't pull off the 'bitch boss' role at all. Glen Close in The Devil Wears Prada was the perfect 'Bitch Boss' where as Sandra just came across as a bit lame.
2. I just noticed how abnormal Ryan Reynolds' forehead is!
3. The ex girlfriend was on the scene but did nothing! There was no conflict, no cat fighting, not even any bitching!
4. I just didn't buy the whole thing where they fell in love. It all seemed a little forced.
Poor film. Sandra must do better, I fear Ryan Reynolds can't do better.
1/5
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