July 2009 Archives

Originally aired: 29-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I watch the performance and pause so I can write my own critique and prediction for what will happen without being influenced by the judges (Jidges if you're Cat)
3. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and decisions (compare against mine)
4. In the end, I will decide who are my favorites and predict the bottom 2 Girls & Guys.

My Favorite Routines:
Brandon & Kayla - Contemporary
Brandon's solo
Girl Routine

Predicted Bottom 4:
Girls -  Melissa & Kayla 
Guys - Evan & Ade
 
Predicted Cast-offs: Melissa & Evan (let's hope)
 

Originally aired: 23-Jul-2009

Predicted Bottom 4:
Girls - Kayla & Melissa 
Guys - Jason & Evan

Originally aired: 22-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I watch the performance and pause so I can write my own critique and prediction for what will happen without being influenced by the judges (Jidges if you're Cat)
3. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and decisions (compare against mine)
4. In the end, I will decide who are my favorites and predict the bottom 2 Girls & Guys.

My Favorite Routines:
Ade & Melissa - Contemporary
( I had three other pieces here, but I realized I only really liked them.  I loved Tyce's contemporary)

Predicted Bottom 4:
Girls - Kayla & Melissa 
Guys - Jason & Evan
 
Predicted Cast-offs:
Kayla & Evan

• I originally was positive that Melissa would be going home before this show aired, but I think her contemporary number was so strong that it will garner her more votes than Kayla, even if I didn't like her solo or her Cha Cha.  I think Janette is the strongest overall, but I think Jeanine has a pretty good fan base and her Pop Jazz with Brandon was really good.  For the guys, I would have originally thought Jason & Ade in the bottom with either going home because they're kind of equal, but that Tyce piece will save Ade I think.  While I think Jason was stronger tonight, Evan has a huge following that may keep him safe over Jason. I'm not really sure.
  

I don't normally post comedy sketch videos on my blog, but today I am making an exception.  Late Night with Jimmy Fallon did a Twilight vs. Harry Potter sketch last night where Jimmy played both Rob Pattinson and Daniel Radcliffe.  The result = hilarious (or Hilaricus if you're my BFF). 

With all the talk about "Is Twilight the next Harry Potter?", "Is Stephenie Meyer the next JK Rowling?", "Are the Twilight kids hotter than the HP kids?", etc., this weekend is a big deal for franchise owners.  They are all watching the numbers for fear that Twilight somehow would usurp the throne from Happy Potter.  I don't know why they can't just assume that people who like one franchise would ALSO like the other.  This isn't Trekkies vs. Star Wars were talking about.  Young girls love hot guys and for the tweens, both franchises have plenty of those.  Ultimately, I am a Twihard, but only a HP-movie lover.  I haven't read the books yet (*hangs head in shame as I think to the dusty bookshelf where all the books sit*).  I keep saying I will, but since I love the movies so much I keep feeling like I should wait until the last movie has been released, then read the books.  I don't want to start being disappointed by the movies like I was with the first Twilight movie. 

In real life, I bet Rob & Daniel could be friends.  They both could empathize with being confused with their characters in very popular franchises and both have throngs of young ladies screaming their names wherever they go.   

Originally aired: 15-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I watch the performance and pause so I can write my own critique and prediction for what will happen without being influenced by the judges (Jidges if you're Cat)
3. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and decisions (compare against mine)
4. In the end, I will decide who are my favorites and predict the bottom 3 Girls & Guys.

My Favorite Routines:
Jason & Jeanine
Brandon & Melissa
 
Predicted Bottom 6:
Girls - Kayla, Randi, Melissa
Guys - Ade, Jason, Kupono

• I originally had Evan in the bottom 3 guys, but I have a feeling he is the reason he and Randi never saw the bottom.  I think alone people will vote for Evan regardless of how great Jason was.  There can only be two safe dancers and three in the bottom.  Based on popularity votes, I think Brandon and Evan will take in more than the other guys.  For the girls,  I think Jeanine and Janette are leading the pack.  
  

Predicted Cast-offs:
Sniffle sniffle as I write this, but I think it will be Kupono & Randi. I just think as a whole the other dancers are bringing more to the table.  This makes me sad to even write his name, but I think he's going home....waaaahhh!

It's no secret to anyone who knows me well that I am a Twilight fanatic and I'm not ashamed of my illogical devotion either.  I know I am not a teenage girl falling in love for the first time, but all girls remember what it was like.  All girls fantasized about finding their perfect someone just for them.  Someone hopelessly devoted to only them who made the world spin and created a place that was theirs within the chaos of normal existence.  Someone who made them feel less awkward about themselves and saw the true person inside without judgment. It's a nice feeling to have and that's exactly what Twilight does for me.  Granted, I didn't actually find my "Edward" until I met my husband, but once you do meet that person, the book feels as if it was written by you somehow.   

My devotion started after my birthday last August when I received the books as gifts. I had been living under an oblivious rock before that.  The last book, Breaking Dawn was being released and I saw the promotional stuff at all stores.  I saw Facebook buttons about Edward kicking Angel & Spike's asses, or even Chuck Norris'.  I started paying attention to media reports about the movie still in production.  Me being a person who knows their own fascination with Vampires, I was intrigued and couldn't ignore it any longer.  I put the series on my Amazon wish list and the rest is history.  

Originally aired: 9-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my ELIMINATION recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I list who I predicted would be in the bottom 3.
3. I watch the show and confirm if I was right or wrong.
4. I critique each "Dance For Your Life" Solo & decide who I think should be sent home (may be different than my original pick from Performance episode).
   
5. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and document who the judges choose to eliminate and confirm if I was right or wrong.

Predicted Bottom 3:

Originally aired: 8-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I watch the performance and pause so I can write my own critique and prediction for what will happen without being influenced by the judges (Jidges if you're Cat)
3. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and decisions (compare against mine)
4. In the end, I will decide who are my favorites and predict the bottom 3
   

My Favorites:
Kupono & Kayla - Contemporary
Brandon & Janette - Argentine Tango 

Predicted Bottom 3:
Ade & Melissa
Jason & Caitlin
Phillip & Jeanine

(Although, I have a feeling Kupono & Kayla may end up on the bottom just because they have been for there before and the others haven't.)

Predicted Cast-offs:
Sadly if I use my predicted list I think it may be Ade & Caitlin. The one I'd like to see leave is Phillip, but he'll get butts in seats for the tour so you know he's not leaving.  This is all purely speculative.  I have NO IDEA!  America, please get it right. 

Originally aired: 2-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my ELIMINATION recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I list who I predicted would be in the bottom 3.
3. I watch the show and confirm if I was right or wrong.
4. I critique each "Dance For Your Life" Solo & decide who I think should be sent home (may be different than my original pick from Performance episode).
   
5. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and document who the judges choose to eliminate and confirm if I was right or wrong.

Predicted Bottom 3:
Jonathan & Karla
Vitolio & Asuka
Jason & Caitlin

Originally aired: 1-Jul-2009

OK, here's how my recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I watch the performance and pause so I can write my own critique and prediction for what will happen without being influenced by the judges (Jidges if you're Cat)
3. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and decisions (compare against mine)
4. In the end, I will decide who are my favorites and predict the bottom 3

My Favorites:
Kupono & Kayla
Ade & Melissa

Predicted Bottom 3:
Jason & Caitlin (Because people won't get it, but I liked it)
Vitolio & Karla (I think the concept was better than them)
Evan & Randi (Because it's weaker and less popular than some of the other performances)

Predicted Cast-offs:
Vitolio & Karla because I don't like their solos

Originally aired: 25-Jun-2009

OK, here's how my ELIMINATION recap/reviews work:

1. I always DVR the show so I can start/stop as many times as necessary
2. I list who I predicted would be in the bottom 3.
3. I watch the show and confirm if I was right or wrong.
4. I critique each "Dance For Your Life" Solo & decide who I think should be sent home (may be different than my original pick from Performance episode).
   
5. I watch and recap the Judges' responses and document who the judges choose to eliminate and confirm if I was right or wrong.

Predicted Bottom 3:
Jonathan & Karla
Vitolio & Asuka
Jason & Caitlin