A colleague of mine recently recommended "Lethal Soccer Mom," a Lifetime movie he assured me was a complete trainwreck. I kept looking for a repeat showing but couldn't find one. Fortunately, my colleague found that it was airing again last weekend! With my curiosity piqued, I watched "Lethal Soccer Mom" and was blown away by how utterly stupid / completely enjoyable it was. A film right up my alley!
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I Firmly Reject ABC's "Proposal"
You can imagine my excitement when I saw a commercial for "The Proposal," a new summer dating show on ABC. "The Proposal" is a godsend for singles who don't have 8-10 weeks to fall in love on "The Bachelor." Rather, two people go from complete strangers to engaged within an hour. And what's more: One of the people is hidden in a pod and can't be seen until the very end. It's a real-life fairy tale romance!
I sat down on the couch, armed with a pen, notepad, and low expectations.
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NBC's "The Wall" Needs to be Torn Down
I saw several commercials recently for the NBC midseason replacement, "The Wall," starring Chris Hardwick. The show gives contestants the opportunity to win "over $12 million" playing a blatant ripoff of Plinko from "Price is Right." The show looked like a trainwreck, so I sat down with my notepad to see if I was right.
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"Superhuman:" A Delicate Blend of Amazing Accomplishments, Epic Fails
The Fox Network recently ran a one-off special called "Superhuman," which had the following description:
"Twelve people with extraordinary abilities in areas such as memory, taste, touch, smell, and sight compete for a $100,000 prize. Kal Penn hosts and is joined by Mike Tyson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Dr. Rahul Jandial to determine the winner."
With my curiosity officially piqued, I DVRed the show and took notes. Rest assured I was not disappointed! Read More
"Ring of Honor" Wrestling Grapples Its Way to a Decent Show
Our local Fox affiliate advertises "Ring of Honor" wrestling, a C-level promotion that airs at 11:00 PM on Sunday nights. Based on the ads, it appears that every championship belt is on the line each week. Who will leave the squared circle with the intercontinental hardcore tag team championship? Find out at 11:00!
I decided to DVR a random episode of "Ring of Honor" wrestling and was
pleasantly surprised with what I found. Read More
I'm Pessimistic that Anyone Will Find True Love on "Bachelor in Paradise"
This week marked the debut of "Bachelor in Paradise," the latest spin-off in the "Bachelor" franchise. The description on the DVR read:
"Stars and villains return for a second chance at finding love in an isolated, romantic paradise in Mexico."
I tip my hat to ABC for openly admitting that villains will be participating in this exercise. Will the villains identify themselves as such? We'll find out as we get to the highlights! Read More
Rock Bottom: Larry King is on an Infomercial for Omega XL Fish Oil Pills
Imagine my delight a few weeks ago when I saw a TV Guide listing for "Larry King Special Report." The program information read: "Larry King investigates Omega XL, the ultimate solution for pain and inflammation."
It's going to be difficult using the written word to encapsulate just how bad this infomercial turned out. But let's give it a shot! Read More
NBA All-Star "Celebrity" Game Shoots an Air Ball
The NBA All-Star Weekend just wrapped up in New Orleans. In addition to the All-Star Game, the festivities included a Slam Dunk Competition, a 3-Point Contest, and the All-Star "Celebrity" Game. Of all the events, you can imagine which one interests me the most.
For the last decade, the NBA has rounded up a handful of "celebrities" to participate in a game that's fun for the whole family. It's fun, that is, if your family wants to see rapper Jermaine Dupri ball against "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Kevin Frazier (an actual match-up from the 2005 game). Read More
Let's See What's Cooking on "Chopped: Canada"
You can imagine my excitement last week when I saw an ad for "Chopped: Canada." Yes, our northern neighbors now have a version of the show that put Scott Conant and Alex Guarnaschelli on the map! So I grabbed my pen and paper and decided to see how "Chopped: Canada" stacks up to the original.
Note: In case you want to watch this episode, it's entitled "Food, Sweat, and Tears." Check your local listings and set the DVR! Read More
"Splash" Sinks to New Lows in Dramatic Finale
After seven weeks of botched flips, twists, and somersaults, ABC’s “Splash” mercifully came to an end this week. The three remaining “celebrities” – who somehow advanced further than Louie Anderson – were just a few dives away from the prestigious “Crystal Diving Trophy.” Who stepped up? Who flopped under the pressure? Let’s get to the highlights!
- The final three "celebrities" are actor Drake Bell, extreme skier Rory Bushfield, and“Baywatch” star Nicole Eggert. Based on her filmography, Ms. Eggert did not appear in the short-lived spinoff “Baywatch Nights.” However, she is listed in the cast of the 2003 made-for-TV movie “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.” I’m glad she had the chance to work again with the stars of the original show. Fun fact: "Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding" is available on Amazon.com for $4.79 (free shipping with Amazon Prime). Read More
Thoughts on the Dramatic "Bachelor" Finale
This was originally written on March 14, 2013.
The "Bachelor" wrapped up its 17th season on Monday, and as expected, the finale was a absolute trainwreck. Before I even turned it on, I asked Maria if she wanted to watch the "Bachelor" finale or an episode of "Castle." She was already tired and said, "I want something where I don't have to pay attention." Ok, "Bachelor" it is!
Let's get to the highlights:
- Sean starts out by assuring the viewers that he didn't know "it would be this hard." I don't know if you've heard, but he's in love with two different women. This moment can only be captured by soft music and wide-angle shots of him pondering into the distance. We're off to a nice, cliché-filled start. Read More
The "Bachelor" wrapped up its 17th season on Monday, and as expected, the finale was a absolute trainwreck. Before I even turned it on, I asked Maria if she wanted to watch the "Bachelor" finale or an episode of "Castle." She was already tired and said, "I want something where I don't have to pay attention." Ok, "Bachelor" it is!
Let's get to the highlights:
- Sean starts out by assuring the viewers that he didn't know "it would be this hard." I don't know if you've heard, but he's in love with two different women. This moment can only be captured by soft music and wide-angle shots of him pondering into the distance. We're off to a nice, cliché-filled start. Read More
Bachelorette Update: The Final Three Head to Curacao!
This was originally written on July 12, 2012.
Well it was down to the final three on "The Bachelorette" this week, and that can only mean one thing: A final round of dates - including the Fantasy Suite option - for the remaining contestants. And yes, I do think of them as contestants.
The crew headed off to Curacao, which is known mostly for Little League baseball. But as they showed the gorgeous water and beautiful beaches, a somber Emily reminds the camera that she's "in love with more than one person." Read More
Highlights from the Fox "Celebrity" Dating Show "The Choice"
This was originally written on June 9, 2012.
The first time I saw a commercial for the Fox show "The Choice," I immediately thought, "It's nice to see Warren Sapp back in the dating game after his recent bankruptcy." But after seeing the first episode, it's clear that this show has more trainwreck potential than I could have imagined.
The format is an obvious rip-off of "The Voice." Four "celebrities" sit in chairs facing away from the stage. The host, Cat Deeley, introduces a girl, who has 30 seconds to talk about herself. If a "celebrity" likes what he hears, he'll pull a lever to turn around. If there are multiple "celebrities" who turn around, the girl then has the choice as to what "team" she wants to be on. Once each "celebrity" has 3 girls on his team, the game moves on to the next round. Read More
"Bachelor" Analysis: The Crew Heads to Switzerland
This was originally written on February 28, 2012.
We were down to the final three on this week's episode of "The Bachelor," and that can only mean one thing: Overnight dates! This is usually the best week of the show, if only to watch the women convince themselves that they should stay in the Fantasy Suite "to get to know him better." I am sure they all bonded over a thrilling game of Battleship.
Ok, let's get to the recap!
- The episode starts out with Ben getting on a plane to Switzerland. In the last month, the show has taken him and the girls to Puerto Rico, Panama, Belize, and now Switzerland. It's going to be a shock to the girl who wins that in the future, weekends consist of dinner at Applebee's. "Come on, Ben, you USED to take me all over the world... Read More
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