Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Idol Thoughts (Top 36, Round 2)
Official thoughts and predictions for this week. More at thediceisright.com!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Idol Thoughts (Top 36, Round 2)...
And we're baaaaaaaaaaaaaack...I'm not sure if I want these 12 to be better than last week or if it's more enjoyable to have chaff to dispose of. I think when all is said and done I'm rooting for worthy contestants, but lets just say last week left me on the shy side of confidence in the judges selections. If nothing else, Nick Mitchell (aka Norman Gentle) should add some fun to the evening. In the new format we might as well just send "The Welder" through without even singing. If "The Oil Rig Guy" can get through on his lame performance, certainly Weldy McWelderson has nothing to worry about.
Jasmine Murrey, "Love Song"- Well, so much for hoping for good singing tonight. Did she even hit a right note in that song? Not only didn't she sing it well, it was completely boring. I'm settling in for a long night. (C-)
Matt Giraud, "Viva La Vida" - Ooooh, Coldplay. That's courageous, which is differentiated from stupid by the thinnest of lines. Ouch, this is not going to be pretty once again. That was ridiculously horrible. I can't believe he just killed one of my favorite songs. I will not forgive you for this Matt Giraud, you are dead to me. (C-)
Jaenine Vailes, "This Love" - Another modern classic, Maroon 5, will they never learn? Oh wow, I'm done. I really can't bear the thought of just sitting here all night typing how horrible each and every one of these guys are. It's really starting to look bad for these judges' credibility (wait, did they have that?). Do the math, of the 15 performances we've seen so far 11 of them have been flat out unlistenable, and only 1 could be called amazing. Seriously if the next one is this bad again, I'm only typing something again, when I have something nice to say. (D+)
Nick Mitchell, "You're Gonna Love Me" - LOL. And if you know me my Ls are usually not OL. If the show is about entertainment, dude goes through easy. But singing? If I'm being honest (whoa that's a Simon thing to say), nah, can't put him through (though he was better than anyone else this week so far), but entertainment value, through the roof. (B-)
Allison Iraheta, "Alone"- This is starting off very well for Allison. Has control of her voice, seems to be in the moment, in the song. The chorus may have stretched her a bit, but she managed to pull it off. My only fear for her is that she may suffer like what's his name did last week. We don't know her yet. We shall see what the rest of the estrogen brigade brings this evening, but she did very well. (B+)
Kris Allen, "Man in the Mirror" - Why pick Micheal? Why? I mean maybe later, but you just can't sing an MJ song and get away with it. The only time it's worked is when DC did "Billie Jean" last year, and that was only because he didn't do the original, he did the Chris Cornell rethink. Having said that, he did ok, but I don't think he has much of a shot at getting through based on song choice and recognizability. (B-)
Megan Corkrey,"Put Your Records On"- This is a perfect example of picking the right song. Great tune, but one that many people haven't heard and one that stands out and fits your vocal range and style. I'm actually not sure Megan has all that great a voice, but she nailed the song choice. (B)
Matt Breitzke, "If You Could Only See" - A very middle of the road performance from our resident man who uses fire to combine metals. I can't decide if he connects with America in the same way that sent our oil worker through, but right now I'm leaning towards no. (C)
Jesse Langseth, "Bette Davis Eyes" - You know what I think happened? I think the Norman Gentle performance put everybody at ease. Nobodies been amazing, but the stage doesn't seem to be chewing people up like it was before Normy boy put it at ease. Once again, pretty mediocre, but not awful. (C+)
Kai Kalama, "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" - First off, too much singing with the face, sing with your voice my friend. Second, possibly the best vocals of the night so far. So far, based on simple singing it should be Kai and Allison going through, two more left though. (B+)
Mishavonna Henson, "Drops of Jupiter" - Wife o' Dice called this one from the start. Misha sounds uncannily like a Miss Natasha Bedingfield. This is most certainly not a bad thing, and most certainly a decent performance. Good enough? Hmmm, let me think for a few more minutes. That was good though. (B+)
Adam Lambert, "Satisfaction" - That was an incredible vocal. INCREDIBLE! Some of things he does with his voice are beyond amazing. The face and performance are still a bit theater, but seriously, wow. (A)
Should be in the Top 12:
Adam
Allison
Misha
Other Possibilities:
Kris
Nick/Norman
Megan
Chewed up and spit out by the Idol stage:
Everyone Else
Official prediction for who will be in the Top 12:
This week's easy money bet is Adam Lambert, then it's unbelievably close in my opinion between the next 5. Kris, Megan, Allison, and Misha because they sang well, and Nicknorm because, well, he will pull some votes as suredly as he will wear a shiny shirt and a headband. For the gals it's a complete toss up in my mind between Allison, Misha, and Megan, but I give Allison the edge because she seems to be more memorable. I'm apt to just give Megan the third slot, but I'm struggling with the conundrum of the court jester effect. Does Nick Mitchell really have a shot at going through? Yeah, he does. Will he? I... just... can't... decide. OK, deep breath, final prediction so I can get to watching LOST; Adam, Allison annnnnd Megan, NO, Misha, NO, Kris, NO, The Welder, GRRRRR, fine... fine... ADAM, ALLISON, and NORMAN GENTLE! There you happy now. I officially pick the Idol comic relief to make the Top 12. Now if you will excuse me I need to see how John Locke is doing these days.
Late Night Shifting
Conan's on the move, Fallon's on the way, and what's this I hear about Andy Richter?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
To See or Not To See: CSI
I could use your input on whether or not I should stick with a certain group of CSIs in the Vegas area.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The Future of Rama
Good news everyone! Billy West says FOX might be ordering a new season of deliveries from the Planet Express crew.
Idol Thoughts: Top 36 (Rd 1)
Official thoughts and predictions on week 1 of the semis. More at www.thediceisright.com.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Idol Thoughts (Top 36, Round 1)...
So now the fun begins. Each week here at The Dice is Right I will continue the insanity and dementia that is the Idol Thoughts blog I started a few seasons ago. This is where I pretend that there is some rhyme and reason to the Idol process and throw my hat in with millions of others offering both opinions and predictions each week and then making lame excuses for where I went wrong. The added dimension this year is that only 3 of these 12 are getting through. Yikes! Throw a little tension on the grill Simon, Idol's cooking pressure burgers tonight! Best guy, best girl, and best other overall vote getter. I actually kind of like it but it definitely puts the focus on the contestants we already know.Seacrest is preening, it's time to begin!
Jackie Thon, "Little Less Conversation." - The chick that sang down the walls of Jericho in the tryouts (well at least the window screens of New York City) now goes for the Top 12. How's the performance? A bit over the top. To be honest, you can just feel the desperation dripping off of her as these guys know that only 3 are getting through tonight. Randy thinks she's an entertainer, I think she's a walking plea for attention (or more accurately a plea for votes). The vocal was just bad and there is no place for her in the top 12. (C-)
Ricky Braddy, "A Song For You" - The first of those that have no chance because we don't know who they even are. Great vocal performance and he will pick up some votes, but this is the kind of contestant who will suffer most from the new format. One week is not enough for these "unknowns" to break through. Still really good stuff. (B+)
Alexis Grace, "Never Loved A Man" - "The Pink Streak" takes the stage and will have some votes right off the bat for two reasons, we can identify her and she's got a baby. I'm not quite sure the performance was enough to put her over the top but I enjoyed it and if no other girls bring the house down she might be the one to beat. She certainly is the first tonight to really connect with her song in a real way. (A-)
Brent Keith, "Hick Town" - Idol is having some real technical issues tonight. Mics are off, cameras aren't cued, and now they start the wrong intro piece and we have to watch Seacrest do his best Improv theater impression? Somebody(ies) getting fired tonight. Oh, about the Brent guy, no chance, not one solitary chance he gets through. (C)
Stevie Wright, "You Belong With Me" - I'm sorry, did she just say she was 9 when the show started? That would be enough reason for me to not vote for her, how dare she make me feel so old? Well, that is, if she didn't just step out and give one of the most nervous, out of breathe, can you tell I'm out of my league, performances in Idol history. Ouch, poor girl, hopefully she can move on and not dwell on her blown chance. (D-)
Anoop Desai, "Angel of Mine" - Noop dog takes the stage and.... wait, Noop dog? Really? You're sure? OK... Noop dog takes the stage and gives it his best shot and sorta kinda does really good. He can sing, but the only thing that kept me awake during his performance was when he would go off tune for a second and shock me out of my slumber. He has a chance because we know him, but it wasn't a great performance. (B-)
Casey Carlson, "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" - Another girl, another desperate pitiful performance. It's like these gals don't get that they are supposed to be communicating through music not just doing a show. They aren't connecting with the song at all. The more girls take the stage, the more I like The Pink Streak. (D)
Michael Sarver, "I Don't Wanna Be" - Oil Rig guy is an early favorite of mine, so you can imagine my disappointment in whatever that was he just left on the stage. Again, QUIT PLAYING TO THE CAMERAS AND SING US A SONG! Make us feel it, connect with it, oh and one other thing, find a right note every once in a while. He may get through because he is known, but he didn't deserve it on the merits of what he just did, that's for sure. I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE! Sorry, had to. (C-)
Ann Marie Boskovich, "Natural Woman" - Wow, the Idol stage is eating contestants alive tonight. Ann did better than the last few natural women, but there was still that strange disconnect that has been plaguing so many tonight. She didn't blow it like the others, but I don't think many will remember her at the end of the night. I think it's looking pretty certain that two guys are going through tonight. (C+)
Stephen Fowler, "Rock with You" - I can forgive someone slipping up on words, but walking off stage, come on man, that's just rude. But the real reason I'm not voting for you tonight, is you completely tried to rock with a song that was out of your range, and your overproduced karaoke choreography made me sick. The curse continues. (C-)
Tatiana Del Toro, "I'm Saving All of My Love For You" - I'm begging, please, for the love of all that is just and good, don't let her sing well. I couldn't stand myself if somehow I had to type that... hold on she's singing... oh no... please no... the notes are on pitch, she's got a strong voice, and she is connecting with her song. I guess the joke is on me, because honestly, other than Pinkie, she is the only girl that even sang well tonight. God help us, but she might be going through (Cue crazy laughter.) (B)
Danny Gokey, "Hero" - Oh Danny boy, why did you have to do that to me? I really like you, like really like you. You performance was easily the best of the night, your vocals were tight, and you rocked it. BUT WHY THAT SONG?! Dude, you should know better. Call me the over thinker that I am, call me the literalist that I am, but THE HERO DOES NOT LIE IN YOU! The hero is most assuredly found outside of us and that song is one of the most blatant humanistic pieces of false feel good tripe ever written. Ok now that that's off my chest, GO DANNY, GO!! (A)
Should be in the Top 12:
Danny Gokey
Alexis Grace
Ricky Braddy (who? exactly)
Other Possibilities:
Tatiana Del Toro (oh boy)
Anoop Desai (Noop dog in da house)
Michael Sarver (though he doesn't deserve it)
Chewed up and spit out by the Idol stage:
Ann Marie Boskovich
Casey Carlson
Stevie Wright
Jackie Thon
Brent Keith
Steven Fowler
Official prediction for who will be in the Top 12:
Danny is a given and I'll give streaky the nod for the gals. The third slot will come down to a battle between Noop, Sarver, and Tatiana, even though Braddy deserves it in my opinion. I'd give Sarver the edge (because people like him) but I have the sinking feeling Tatiana might be with us for the Top 12.
Idol vs. LOST
This drumming up of a battle between American Idol and LOST is a simple case of reality vs. fiction.
Monday, February 16, 2009
New Rides in Florida!
Got a chance to check out a couple new rides at the parks, some thoughts to follow.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Paul Blart and Fireproof
What does everyone's favorite mall cop have to do with the movie Fireproof? Nothing really, I just over think things.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thoughts on 3D
The Superbowl 3D commercials spark more disussion on the future of depth in entertainment.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
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