X-Play

JUNE 3, 2003

No, this is not a reference to a sexual fetish for X-boxes. Instead it is a critique of the new Tech TV show, X-Play. This show replaces Extended Play, which was Tech TV's last video game show.

Essentially, this is a more annoying version of the original. They still have a whole bunch of reviews crammed into 30 minutes, but they have added Morgan Webb as a host and a lot bunch of schlocky nonesense. Adam Sessler is now zanier and there are a lot of dumb jokes between reviews. They just did a segment where Adam had to enter cheat codes in his "real life" to help him get ladies. It was painful. On top of this all, the graphics are worse and they have the horrible black and white, behind the scenes, secondary camera. This may be the most annoying thing you could possibly do. Also, I like Morgan, but there is no need for her.

This is clearly the same exact show geared towards a younger audience. Overall, pretty dumb if you ask me.*

*Despite the dumbness, I will still TiVo this to watch the reviews. I'll just skip through the crappy parts.

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Joe Millionare

FEBRUARY 18, 2003

I told myself I would only watch the final episode. I lied. I have watched the last 4 or so and I feel swindled. The last two episodes, and next week's as well, are gratuitiously milking the viewing public's desire to see what happens next. In the last 3 hours of programming, we have learned two new things. Joe picked Zora and they got $1 million. Big whoop.

The editing of this show was hilarious and the personalitites were fun to watch, but Fox reminded me why I don't like watching reality shows (with the obvious exception of American Idol).

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American Idol 2: ep. 3

JANUARY 28, 2003

You can take forever and shove it up your ass. The girl who wrote/sang that song was fine, but the title is amazing. Tonight was a lot more of the same, which is fine. Still, I'm glad that tomorrow's episode moves onto a new phase of the show.

In other news, Ryan Seacrest is so much better without Dunkelman. At first I was upset Dunkelman is gone, cuz it's great to make fun of him, but now it's just fine. Seacrest is more than tolerable, he's entertaining. Good call Fox.

That's all the commentary for today. More drama tomorrow night.

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American Idol 2: Ep. 2

JANUARY 26, 2003

I waited a little too long to write this, so I will have forgotten all of the funny parts. Nonetheless, here goes. The second one, I think, was even funnier than the first one. These first episodes don't have a whole lot of drama, but they are ridiculously funny. I don't know how I feel about this tactic as the rest of the show will be less like "America's Funniest Home Videos" and more like "Survivor," or something. And although they'll get a lot of people watching these first few episodes it isn't what's going to hook them. Last summer people started filling in after the drama began. The big difference is that all of those people are back this time, for better or worse.

So this episode had a lot of horrible singing and hillarious attempts, but there were a couple people who will definitely be moving on. First, I think that the guy who was dressed in black and was slightly balding is going to go really far. He was the one that made Simon go, "Thank You God." He was a great singer and had a very likeable personality. I see him making it to the Top 5.

This reminds me of something else, do you think that this is rigged at all? I mean, last season a few stinkers got through when there were amazing singers biting the dust. It's also weird how the amount of talent really hasn't increased much this year. You would think that a whole lot of hidden talent would surface after the popularity of the first season. I guess time will tell for that question.

Next we have one more week of hilarity, and then it's on to some serious drama.

Posted in TV at 3:31 pm.
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American Idol 2: ep. 1

JANUARY 22, 2003

Welcome back to the most entertaining reality show on television. The usual cast of characters have returned, except for the best dude to make fun of, Brian Dunkelman, but I'll survive. Last night was a brilliant return as we got to see thousands of people attempt to hold a note. The best of the bunch was the guy in Miami who sang the Enrique Iglesias. After first claiming he would win the show he sang what could possibly be the worst rendition of his song. After arguing with Simon for about a minute he finally gave up and walked out. He then tried to convince the support staff that the judges had asked him to come back and try again, but he was snubbed. My other favorite was the man that Simon claimed was "the worst singer in America." He was sent out to find someone who was a worse singer than he was, but he couldn't do it. It was hilarious.

In the end, the show is not innovating any more than it was last summer. Simon Fuller has a great formula and there is no reason to mess with it. I'm just curious to see what kind of scandals will be arising throughout this season. There will definitely be another blowout between Simon and someone. I think it's funny how few people can take really harsh criticism. I know that this is what they love to do, but they should be able to understand that they are certainly not perfect. So kudos to Simon for telling it like it is.

That's about all there is to say about this week. More drama will ensue once we get a more stable cast of characters. You just wait.

Posted in TV at 4:57 pm.
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