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Reality Television

Amazing Race Liveblog: Episode 2

February 21, 2010

Last week was the season premiere of the Amazing Race.  Starting in Los Angeles, the group made their way to Chile where Dana and Adrian were Philiminated before they even reached the Pit Stop thanks to their brilliant decision to let the fat guy walk the high wire. Big Brother favorites Jeff and Jordan [...]

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Amazing Race Live Blog: Season Premiere

February 14, 2010

Tonight is the season premier of the Amazing Race.  And with Big Brother’s Jeff and Jordan among the contestants, this season has potential.  Maybe they’ll “Forrest Gump” their way to the end.  Maybe they’ll crash and burn.  Either way, it could be entertaining.  I’ll be liveblogging the episode.  Feel free to join in.
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Movie Review– Paranormal Activity

October 25, 2009

Yesterday I decided to see what the buzz was all about regarding this new movie Paranormal Activity.  The film is an independent film, cost about $11,000 to make, took only about a week to film, and was only released nationally by critical acclaim and popular demand.  I think the idea of having a “wicked” (ha!) cheap indie [...]

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Funny Tribal Council Starring Crystal, Randy, and Sugar

November 25, 2008

As someone who has watched every season of Survivor, I can say that last week’s tribal council was one of the funniest I’ve ever seen.  To those who follow the show but missed the episode, all you need to know is that Sugar convinced one of Randy’s allies gave him a fake immunity idol.

Oh, and [...]

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Big Brother 10: The Dan and Renny Show

August 31, 2008

I swore I’d never watch the show again after that bi%$# Allison Grodner rigged Season 8 for Evil Dick Donato, but I’ve been watching Big Brother this season. This year is probably as rigged as every other one Grodner one, but I’m still enjoying it. Early on in the season, I decided to root for [...]

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American Idol Distances Itself from Jesus

April 11, 2008

Last night, American Idol had their contestants close with a song called “Shout to the Lord.”  Yet, in a song about Jesus, they replaced “Jesus” with “Shepherd!”  Wow.  The anti-Christian bias in the media is well-known and documented, but editing “Jesus” in a song about Jesus?!?  Why choose the song in the first place? 
It sounds like American [...]

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Big Brother 8: CBS Loses Even More Credibility

October 27, 2007

From the cut and paste editing of E.D. Donato, to the Diary Room influencing the votes, to changing the rules in the middle of the game, the hit CBS show Big Brother 8 was one of the most rigged television game shows since the old version of 21.  Until now, people had to rely on [...]

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Big Brother 8’s Problems are Getting Noticed

August 30, 2007

This CNN-ran Associated Press story finally lets the mainstream know what former BB8 watchers like me have known for six weeks:  the show’s producer, Allison Grodner, is acting like a shrewd ratings shill for CBS, playing up an anti-Semetic remark from Amber and downplaying the emotional and sometimes physical abuse of Dick on the rest of the House, [...]

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Big Brother 8: Seems Rigged to Me

August 16, 2007

Dustin was evicted from the Big Brother house tonight by a vote of 4-2 and is now the first member of the jury who will ultimately determine the winner. Fellow nominee Evil Dick survives and re-joins the other seven remaining contestants to compete for the $500,000 grand prize.
Many viewers were shocked at the result [...]

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Big Brother 8: Kail Evicted

August 9, 2007

Kail’s luck ran out Thursday evening when she became the fifth houseguest evicted from the Big Brother house. She lost to fellow nominee Eric by a vote of 4-3, ending her streak of two consecutive near-eviction experiences.
Kail’s horrible gameplay practically ensured that she was never going to win the game. Her nominations as [...]

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Big Brother 8: *$#t Hits The Fan

August 9, 2007

Scandal is nothing new to Big Brother television series but this season is in a downward spiral. First off, I’d like to withdraw my previous support for the human waterworks known as Amber. As most of the internet already knows, the “Sea Hag” was caught making anti-semitic statements that might even make those [...]

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Big Brother 8: Nick Evicted

August 3, 2007

Sorry ladies and dudes of the Marcellas persuasion, but Nick was evicted from the Big Brother House last night by a vote of 6-2. Kail survived the block once again and is now one of ten contestants remaining in the game.
What lesson should should future BB contestants learn from Nick’s departure? Simple. [...]

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Big Brother 8: Mike Evicted

July 26, 2007

Apparently some guy named Mike was a contestant on this season of Big Brother; and earlier tonight, he was evicted from the Big Brother house by a 7-2. He is third houseguest to be evicted this season.
This week on the show was the classic example of the old BB cliche “you reap what you [...]

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Big Brother 8: Joe Gets the Boot!

July 19, 2007

America’s favorite recovering gonorrhea victim, Joe, got the boot from Big Brother 8 just a few minutes ago!  This was expected by many, since Eric (America’s Player) was told by viewer poll results to vote Joe out, and most of the House (9-1) saw the same problems.  He was whiney, devious, passive-aggressive, and generally unpleasant from day [...]

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Big Brother 8: Carol Evicted

July 12, 2007

Earlier tonight, the group inside the Big Brother house grew a little smaller when Carol became the first houseguest to be evicted. Sitting on the block alongside Amber, she was evicted by a vote of 10-1. I’m generally pleased with this outcome because Carol was quite boring. Amber on the other [...]

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Big Brother 8: Joe Has Got to Go!

July 5, 2007

I just watched the first episode of Big Brother Season 8 tonight and I’ve come to this conclusion:  Joe sucks!  But seriously folks, he needs to get voted off now!  He made two really dumb mistakes on the first day in the Big Brother House:

The eleven House guests were told that three more people were joining [...]

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Big Brother 8 Starts Tonight! But First

July 5, 2007

The wait is over. The eighth season of Big Brother kicks off this evening at 8 PM on CBS. With All-Stars airing last summer, this season will feature the first new cast in two years. A quick glance at the official Big Brother website predictably shows a cast that looks as boring [...]

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Big Brother Flashback: Dollygate

June 27, 2007

Last season CBS brought back the most memorable Big Brother houseguests from seasons past for an All-Star edition. Right out of the gate, the four members of the “Season Six Alliance” dominated the game. Along the way however, one member of that alliance, James, thought it would be a good idea to betray [...]

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Big Brother Flashback: Dumbest Move Ever

June 21, 2007

Let’s return to Season 3 for what can only be described as the dumbest decision in reality television history. Thankfully it was a decision made by Marcellas, one of the least likeable contestants in reality television history. This video is also worth watching because of the ending, and Lisa.

Livewire Joe video

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Big Brother Flashback: Dr. Will

June 16, 2007

Only one Big Brother houseguest could ever deliver a jury speech like this one and still win the game. Dr. Will Kirby entered the Big Brother house at the beginning of Season 2 determined to lie to everybody and lose every challenge before finally winning in the end. He didn’t exactly hide what he [...]

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Big Brother Flashback: Lori

June 15, 2007

It’s Friday. Here’s some fluff. Big Brother 8 is a little less than three weeks away and I can’t wait. For that reason, I’m going to post some memorable clips from seasons past every couple of days until the new season begins. Let’s begin with Lori from Season 3. Although she [...]

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See Ya Sanjaya

April 18, 2007

Damn. Looks like the show will go on.
Link via Drudge

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American Idol is a Show! Deal!

January 20, 2007

American Idol is many things: one of which is a talent contest!  If you have no talent and can’t take criticism from experts in control of millions of dollars in record deals and endorsements, don’t audition!  This story from the AP is absolutely obnoxious!
Have you ever watched American Idol past the first few weeks of [...]

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Janelle Evicted: Big Brother All-Stars Unofficially Comes to an End

September 7, 2006

I love reality television. Although I love all games where people are voted out one by one, Big Brother is my favorite. It’s my guilty pleasure. Earlier this year, Ryan posted on the beginning of Big Brother All-Stars. Although an entertaining show in the U.S., Big Brother usually disappoints with some loser winning it all. [...]

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Big Brother 7 Starts Tonight!

July 6, 2006

The obsessively addicting reality show “Big Brother” starts its seventh season tonight @ 8pm on CBS with Big Brother All-Stars. Perhaps not as racy or raunchy as its Australian version, which has recently stirred up some controversy, this show brings back many of the old season’s favorites, including Janelle (see below). Beautiful, smart, sassy– the [...]

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Idol’s at It Again!

April 7, 2006

Mandisa Hundley was recently voted off of the new season of American Idol. That girl has pipes!… just not fans. She also has a certain point of view about homosexuality. She does not actively support the gay agenda and states that she would not perform at one of their activist rallies.
MSM translation: she’s practically Klan.
Anti-gay [...]

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The Unintentional Comedy of George Galloway

January 26, 2006

The BBC has the latest on George Galloway post- Big Brother. I know. I know. George Galloway’s sucking up to dictators and assistance to the U.N. in its oil for food scandal are more outrageous than his recent stint on the UK’s celebrity Big Brother where he, among other things, dressed in a leotard [...]

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Not So GLAAD About American Idol

January 21, 2006

I personally like American Idol. I like music, I played in a college band around Providence back in the day, so I like to see what’s out there and encourage grassroots local music. I listen to the FUSE network to get a sense of new music, etc. American Idol’s first couple of weeks are usually [...]

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