tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:07:53 +0000RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceAmerican IdolVideosEurovisionAmazing RaceDancing with the StarsAutomanBig BrotherBiggest LoserBritain's Got TalentCommercialsGleeHankHeroesHouseMission Man BandTorchwoodTuesdays with BleierThere's a lot of TV out there. Someone's gotta watch it all.http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mike)Blogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-7760190841727165552Mon, 31 May 2010 23:09:00 +00002010-05-31T19:09:51.813-04:00EurovisionRecapVideosOld news by now, but I was out of town this weekend and didn't get to see the actual final until Sunday evening. Here are the results (Performance order/My guess/Actual place): 1 Azerbaijan 5 5 2 Spain 17 15 3 Norway 15 20 4 Moldova 12 22 5 Cyprus 19 21 6 Bosnia & Herzegovina 11 17 7 Belgium 8 6 8 http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/05/eurovision-2010-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-5711804540952668647Fri, 28 May 2010 19:16:00 +00002010-05-28T15:16:38.618-04:00EurovisionRecapHere is the rundown of the field for Saturday’s Finals along with where I think they should rank (though probably won’t). The Top 10 are in bold: Azerbaijan (5): The reason I don’t see this winning is that it is formulaic to the point that it comes off as brewed in a lab after months of market research. It will probably rank higher, but it really shouldn’t. Spain (17): based on the video’s http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/05/eurovision-rundown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-1250564972753138721Fri, 28 May 2010 16:05:00 +00002010-05-28T12:05:31.177-04:00EurovisionVideosHere are the videos for the five exempt countries. For those who don’t know, France, Germany, Spain and the UK get automatic byes into the finals every year because they are the primary financiers for the competition. As the host country, Norway gets the fifth bye, rounding out the total field of 25 for the final competition on Saturday. France: Jessy Matador - Allez, Ola, Ole Germany: Lenahttp://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/05/eurovision-exempt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-4196275850142467798Thu, 27 May 2010 21:38:00 +00002010-05-27T17:38:37.581-04:00EurovisionVideosHere are the videos for the ten that advanced from today's Semi-Final. They will compete on Saturday with the qualifiers from Tuesday and the 5 exempt contenders (UK, France, Germany, Spain, and host Norway). The 5 exempt videos will be posted tomorrow. Georgia: Sofia Nizharadze - Shine Ukraine: Alyosha - Sweet People Turkey: maNga - We Could Be The Same Israel: Harel Skaat - http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/05/eurovision-semi-final-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-1377099616905278892Wed, 26 May 2010 04:13:00 +00002010-05-26T00:13:19.879-04:00EurovisionVideosHere are the songs that have advanced from the first semi-final round. Bosnia/Herzegovina: Vukasin Brajic - "Munja i grom" ("Thunder and Lightning") Moldova: Sun Stroke Project & Olia Tira - "Run Away" Russia: Peter Nalitch and Friends - "Lost and Forgotten" (According to @bbceurovision, there was booing in the arena when Russia advanced) Greece: Giorgos Alkaios - "OPA!" http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/05/eurovision-semi-final-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-6490458185018345814Mon, 03 May 2010 11:33:00 +00002010-05-03T07:33:00.604-04:00Last time on RuPaul’s Drag Race: well, it was a clip show that I didn’t recap because, aside from audition videos and cameos from Shannel, Ongina, and Bebe, there really wasn’t anything new. Let me start again. Previously on RuPaul’s Drag Race: We started with 12 queens and have whittled our way down to the Final Three. Jujubee held onto her wig during the “Gone with the Window” http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/05/rpdr-grand-finale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-4479127978796044588Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:21:00 +00002010-04-27T08:21:00.197-04:00RuPaul's Drag RaceOh my goodness, y’all! The finale and the reunion! There is so much to discuss that it seems appropriate to do one of these precaps. Full recaps will appear eventually (approaching the end of semester here, so I need to pretend to prioritize). First: Juju, Raven and Tyra are presented with the final challenge of co-starring with RuPaul in the video for “Jealous of my Boogie.” It’s basicallyhttp://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/04/rpdr-pre-cap-finale-and-reunion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-6486502356783310106Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:57:00 +00002010-04-19T15:57:25.601-04:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceLast time on Take Your Mamma Out: the queens had to transform five elderly gentlemen into five fabulous drag mamas. Tatianna tried to stymie Raven by giving her the man with a full beard, but Raven promised to turn it out. All the mother/daughter pairs had to do a duet to RuPaul’s “Main Event” and Raven showed her tender side by carrying her mom off the stage at the end of the show. Raven wonhttp://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/04/rpdr-diva-awards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-3967996141908363608Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:25:00 +00002010-04-12T11:25:41.143-04:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceLast time on Reading Rainbow: the girls had to come up with a concept behind their autobiographies. Along with a title and a cover, they had to do a satellite interview where they dropped in the title of their work and the newest flavor of vodka from a certain sponsor. Raven was awesome from cover to cover, but Tatianna and Jessica found themselves in the discount bin. Tatianna’s confidence http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/04/rpdr-golden-gals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-3251150030452826605Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:14:00 +00002010-04-11T23:14:37.737-04:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RacePreviously on R-O-C-K in the Va-jay-jay: All the queens had to sing a live heavy metal version of RuPaul’s “Ladyboy” on the mainstage. Tatianna had yet another crisis of confidence, while Raven caused Berlin’s Terry Nunn to have a crisis of sexual identity. Sahara, Tyra and Jujubee were hot messes, but Tyra had immunity. Speaking of immunity, it is no longer on the table. Juju was more http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/04/rpdr-once-upon-queen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-907045644757586868Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:13:00 +00002010-04-06T11:13:24.055-04:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceLast week on Farther AND the Bride: The queens had to play both the bride and the groom in a wedding photo shoot. Tyra’s “singing” bugged the hell out of everyone. Seriously – Juju actually told Tyra to get some manners while they were standing before Ru on the runway. I know! Martha Wash was not having any of it and neither was Ru, who told the girls that “we are all in this together” -- http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/04/rpdr-rocker-chicks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-400561033867089530Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:55:00 +00002010-04-05T08:55:00.237-04:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceI know, I'm four weeks behind, but my schedule has cleared in a way that might actually allow me to catch up. Woo! Also, tonight's lack of a new episode should allow me to get at least one more recap done. The goal is to completely catch up before the finale. Let's see if that happens! Last time on Heel of Fortune: the girls competed on Snatch Game, which is like Match Game but less gay (http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/04/rpdr-here-comes-bride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-3361495046773818129Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:46:00 +00002010-03-18T18:46:11.105-04:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RacePreviously on No Country for Lady Men: Morgan tried to throw Tatianna under the John Deere express; Sonique went to military school as a child; Raven was not a fan of Disco Critter couture in last week’s challenge; Tyra Sanchez won the challenge; Raven survived yet another Lip Sync and Mystique had to split – because that’s all she does. The queens enter the workroom and see Mystique’s goodbye http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/03/rpdr-snatch-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-2224824323101629646Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:38:00 +00002010-03-18T00:38:53.945-04:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceI know I've fallen a little behind on the Drag Race recaps -- Grad School is being all pesky with projects and stuff taking up my free time (I mean, c'mon, really?). The good news is I'm on break this week and I hope to be all caught up in time for Monday's episode. I just finished "Snatch Game" and just need to proof it tomorrow before posting. I should be able to finish "Here Comes the Bridehttp://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/03/rpdr-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-5419908400095749901Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:51:00 +00002010-02-22T08:51:00.303-05:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceLast time on Starrbootylicious: The Jelly Isn’t Ready For You: the queens put on a burlesque show while Mystique still hates on the skinny bitches. Tyra is still about the dramarama while Jessica frets about her English skills. Raven had to lip sync for her life but didn’t have to worry because Nicole Paige Brooks did not get the “for your life” part of the instructions. Ten ladies are left.http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/rpdr-country-queens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-2728854478306159437Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +00002010-02-15T07:06:00.448-05:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RacePreviously on Gone with the Window: The Flaming of Atlanta: twelve queens entered RuPaul’s Drag Race to become America’s next drag superstar. Raven won the mini-challenge photo shoot involving a high-powered fan and a number of jokes utilizing the concept of “blowing”. The main challenge had the contestants taking part in some window dressing as they had to make an outfit from a set of drapes.http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/rpdr-starrbootylicious.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-7446264090701161940Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:48:00 +00002010-02-14T23:48:56.154-05:00Amazing RaceThe 16th(!) season of The Amazing Race kicked off Sunday evening and I have to say it was one of the more refreshing episodes in recent memory. I'm holding off on picking any early favorites (still stinging over the Team BroYay debacle of last season) but there do seem to be some interesting couples this time around. However, what got me about the premiere was the fantastic leg construction. Ihttp://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/tardy-to-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-8884919857161245833Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:57:00 +00002010-02-10T23:57:44.692-05:00AutomanTuesdays with BleierVideosIt's occurred to me that I should probably be posting stuff on here about the Tuesday afternoon screenings that I attend. The purpose of these screenings is to showcase television programs that have some sort of historical relevance or tangential relationship to current events. Or, as in the case of yesterday's screening, is just pretty freakin' awesomely bad. The other criterion for these http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/automan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-993211091076801811Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +00002010-02-09T08:54:00.452-05:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceThis week is all about Bad Girls of the Donna Summer variety. The mini-challenge has the girls giving RuPaul dolls makeovers from glam to the sort of tranny hookers that the Scissor Sisters sing about. Each doll had two mommies, but with eleven contestants Mystique was left on her own. She didn't win but Sahara Davenport and Pandora Boxx did. They earned the right to be team captains for the http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/rpdr-pre-cap-2-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-352187218265487678Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:58:00 +00002010-02-07T22:01:28.528-05:00CommercialsVideosSo the ads were pretty lackluster this year. And by lackluster, I mean misogynistic. However, Google's ad was fantastic:I don't get choked up all that often, but doggone it this ad has poked my ooey-gooey spot twice. Enjoy!http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/super-bowl-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-6910427882076498764Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:06:00 +00002010-02-04T10:06:00.526-05:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceWe open with a black-and-white montage of this season’s contestants. After RuPaul announces, “I’m back!” we get a quick montage of upcoming scenes from the season. Twelve queens, some doing backflips, some dressed as creepy hillbilly babies (?), and a whole bunch of splits. Oh, and a reminder that each week two queens will have to “Lip Sync...For Your Life.” God, I missed this show.After a http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/rpdr-gone-with-window.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-602528310244842500Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:28:00 +00002010-02-01T23:28:00.137-05:00RecapRuPaul's Drag RaceIt's time for the second lap y'all of RuPaul's Drag Race! And the show has come back with a production budget! This time around 12 queens are competing for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. The first challenge is a photo shoot inspired by Ru's favorite movie Gone with the Wind -- emphasis on the wind as the contestants are placed in front of a fan set at "Hurricane". The main http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/02/rpdr-pre-cap-2-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-4688901302968553750Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:48:00 +00002010-01-26T00:13:34.524-05:00Mission Man BandVideosThis semester I'm taking a television history course focusing on television in the internet/digital age. The first class session was tonight where we saw this video:Kinda cool, right? I realize I'm only 10 or so years behind the times (what else is new?) but midway through the viewing I couldn't help but smile. Not because of the infectious beat or the dulcet tones of Punjabi Boy Band Pop, http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/01/viral.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-6444904406222875396Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:51:00 +00002010-01-21T00:06:10.196-05:00TorchwoodI joined up with Netflix a few months ago and it has certainly paid off. I think I can count on a shop teacher's hand the number of movies I have seen using the service, but that's okay because the TV access is incredible. Hulu helps too, but Netflix is a bit easier to navigate and their recommendations are usually reliable.For example, the British (and soon to be Americanized) series Torchwoodhttp://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/01/carry-torchwood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030729333866141983.post-4672309986620136091Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:56:00 +00002010-01-18T13:53:53.883-05:00If you follow my other blogs, Rube Goldberg's Device and WTF Little House on the Prairie, you probably realize that I watch what some would consider an appalling amount of television. In my defense, I'm not just a bump on a log passively absorbing the cathode rays -- more often than not I am actively engaged in what I'm watching. If you don't believe me, take a look at the Little House http://rubegoldbergsdvr.blogspot.com/2010/01/welcome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mike)0