Michael Giltz: Idol Season 9: Top 24 Named, Part 2
One storyline is clear in this season of American Idol: happy thoughts. In the midst of a recession, the producers clearly believe people want to hear good news. So during two nights of choosing the Top 24, ...
Michael Giltz: Idol Season 9: Hollywood Week Day One
Ellen. That was the big event of the day for me. How would Ellen Degeneres fit in? Would she get along with the other judges? As Ellen herself says, she may not be a music industry professional ...
Mark Blankenship: Big Love Wife Watch!: Season Four, Ep. 5
Welcome to Wife Watch!, the only blog post that ranks the most powerful wives on this week's episode of Big Love. It's time to climb into the clown car, because "Sins of the Father," the midpoint of Season ...
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Lost Season 6 Premiere: A Deconstruction
Lost season premieres are a mix of feverish anticipation and universal befuddlement. Now, penetrating the heart of the island, we’re going to deconstruct the latest double episode, LA X, with the microscopic precision of the best forum-dwelling ...
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Michael Giltz: Idol Season 9: Auditions — Orlando
A brisk episode of American Idol, though talent seemed thin on the ground again. Kristen Chenoweth was a fun guest judge for part of the Orlando auditions -- she and Kara bonded and they managed to have fun while annoying Simon no end.On her own, Kara is still struggling a bit, at least for me. ...
Michael Giltz: Idol Season 9: Auditions — Chicago
One hour felt like two hours in Chicago where talent was thin on the ground. As a result, the judges were so relieved to hear people that didn't suck, they let some through that didn't deserve it. Humor and notable characters were also lacking, thank goodness. As Idol continues, I find I have less and ...