Thursday, September 30, 2010
THE AGONY OF "DANCING WITH THE STARS"......
Although I will watch anything that dances, and absolutely love SYTYCD, DWTS is just agonizing to view. Michael Bolton, the great singer, demonstrated that he has about as much rhythm as The Situation and Brandy's legs, oh my!, Jennifer Gray's total exhaustion.......and lovably wicked Florence trying to keep up with Cloris, as though anyone over 75 could.......The show, about half of which is advertising and "countdown to who's gonna be eliminated......you'd think a sharp blade was going to drop across the losers' sweating necks......and the other half, usually consisting of dull choreography danced by a great pro and an embarrassingly ill-prepared and anxious "STAR", leaves me bored......I think I'll wait a few weeks until the dolts are eliminated and watch the showdown between the final 3 or 4 contestants.........No predictions! I haven't a clue........yet... On the other hand, if they could only dance! Sorry Carrie Ann......
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
flowers on the grave
I was a dedicated watcher of UGLY BETTY until the program was dropped due to falling ratings........gay men as wise counselor (marc st james); the first sensitive depiction of the process of "coming out" (justin suarez) in a supportive and nourishing home environment; an "ugly" heroine that becomes an icon for fair play, even-headedness and restrained ambitions (betty suarez)......many, many firsts for prime time. Perfect casting, a great musical soundtrack, delightful editing and wacko costuming.......I wish it had gone on and on until its characters died in old age........I can only imagine Betty's new European life........a sequel is not likely......damn it.......no more of wondrous Judith Light and Vanessa Williams, flawlessly cast......Well, it was just perfect and created hope in my heart, for sure......
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
ROBERT PLANT........STILL HOT AFTER ALMOST 40 YEARS.........
AND, recently: Robert Plant with Band of Joy...........mature and complex music from a modern master........
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
"A Fire Exit to the Mother Superior"
George Michael, Praying for Time....but not time in Prison!
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George Michael, complex romantic idealist, has struggled much in transition from the Idol Makers' creation to emergence as a soulful singer......from his sensitive gay pop star model cocoon.......and just today, alas, he was arrested, yet another time, while driving...stoned on hemp and anti-anxiety meds........ Metamorphosing from jeaned and t-shirted butterfly to dark-jacketed moon moth, he's lost much of the faith that he told us we "gotta have"..........How naked does a man have to get?
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Glee, transformed from more repressed elements to a radioactive compound......
Like a Virgin (Cover Madonna) - Glee Cast
I'm hooked on GLEE! A far cry from Annette and Frankie duets about waxing them boards! .......hehheh............The new season should be fabulous.....the curtains are open.......are you ready?
