I was elated to hear Peter MacNicol joined Grey’s Anatomy. He was my favorite actor on Ally McBeal, and he hasn’t had a similar role in years. In recent Grey’s Anatomy episodes, he’s played a cold-hearted doctor, but series creator Shonda Rimes delivered in last Thursday’s episode, when MacNicol showed his emotional side and asked out a nurse he has a crush on. If I knew Shonda Rimes, I’d beg her to make him a series regular instead of just a guest-star, because I fear he only has a few episodes left on his contract. The scene I’m referring to is on minute 35 of the video below. Enjoy!
Category: Television
Why is the Press Interviewing Charlie Sheen?
There’s a handful of celebrities I’ve retired from my blog, and Charlie Sheen is about to join the list. He’s currently doing a self-destructive press tour, and the media is thrilled. Why not interview someone when they’re hitting bottom? It makes for good television, right? Though Sheen now denounces AA, I don’t. That means he will have to forgive me for using the standard terms that he currently loathes. Sheen has clearly relapsed, and he’s a sick man. His behavior wouldn’t be so upsetting if it didn’t cause so many people to lose jobs. Because CBS shut down production of Two and a Half Men, many hard-working, under-paid employees are losing their paychecks, which is extremely sad. I feel sad for Charlie and I feel sad for the crew. That being said, the media needs to stop preying on a man when he’s clearly ill. Have some moral integrity.
Can Portia De Rossi Stop Bashing Ally McBeal Please?
Let me start by saying Ally McBeal is my favorite show in television history. Since the show, many of the actresses have said negative things about the experience. One of those actresses is Portia De Rossi, who recently bashed a very memorable scene where she stripped down to her lingerie to seduce her boss. De Rossi claimed it “shocked and disappointed” her, as her character went from a “really professional, hard-working woman to someone who just strips down to her underwear begging her boss to sleep with her.” I remember the exact scene De Rossi is referring to, and I completely disagree with her assessment. The scene had nothing to do with merely seducing a boss with sex. Her character was in love with her boss, and although he was in love with her, he couldn’t consummate the relationship because of his dorky guy nerves. She then got completely undressed in hopes that he would reciprocate. It was a great scene and an incredible show, and I don’t appreciate De Rossi insulting David E. Kelly’s legendary writing. The only explanation for her attack is her recent disclosure that she was anorexic while on the show, so perhaps she felt uncomfortable in her underwear. But De Rossi admitted on Oprah that the pressure to be thin came only from herself, and the show’s producers never said a word to her. If that’s true, then stop bashing Ally McBeal.
Sara Ramirez Looks Hot and Curvy for Latina Magazine
I’ve made it very clear that I prefer a woman with curves. And I think most men agree. After all, what man wants to have sex with a woman that looks like a little boy? Sara Ramirez represents the curvy girls on the cover of Latina Magazine, and she’s very honest about the pressure of losing weight in Hollywood. Judging from the cover, she’s got it under control. She also reveals a whole lot of nothing about Grey’s Anatomy, saying she contemplated leaving the show at one point because of all the “drama.” I realize her contract puts her on a tight verbal leash, but the ambiguity is irritating. I think we can all guess what she’s referring to, though.
Lea Michele Poses for Cosmo in Revealing Shirt — These Glee Kids Don’t Get It
Alright. I’m going to take a moment to explain to the stars of Glee why it is inappropriate to pose on the covers of sex-based magazines in shirts with plunging necklines. My problem is not that I’m prude (even though I am). The issue is that Glee is meant to appeal to kids, and the actors need to uphold the brand. I’d make the same argument if the star of a popular Kids comedy appeared as a guest star in Dexter. It hurts the brand. Sure, actors are real people with a career to maintain. They want life after Glee, and they are starting the transition process early. But it doesn’t matter. While getting paid your hefty episodic fee, keep your clothes on, and think twice before you make appearances that contradict the character you portray on television.
Derek Hough Leaves Dancing With the Stars — I’m Devastated
If you’re a fan of my blog, then you know how much I love Dancing With the Stars, and you might also know that Derek Hough is my favorite professional dancer on the show. He’s by far the most talented dancer and the best choreographer. Remember when all of the professional dancers except Derek Hough needed outside choreographers for help with their free-style routine? Perhaps you can guess who won that season. Hough sadly announced that he’s leaving the show to pursue his movie career, but he says he’ll definitely return. As a tribute to Hough, I’ve attached some of his best dances below. Enjoy!
Dear Donald Trump — Stop Casting Reality Stars on Your Reality Show
The new cast of Celebrity Apprentice has been announced, and I’m disappointed. Though it might be interesting to if Richard Hatch (Survivor) and NeNe Leakes (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) can actually make intelligent business decisions, I’m sick of reality shows recycling reality stars. These shows basically provide a mosh-pit of recycled fame-whores that are looking to extend their fifteen minutes of fame to twenty minutes. Keep in mind that I’m not a realty-television-hater, but there’s a lot of people in the industry who were actually famous for a talent, and who are looking to resurrect their career. Those are the people who should be selected. Forgive me if I don’t want to see the douchey Jake Pavelka on Dancing With the Stars.
Jim Carrey’s is the Black Swan on SNL — Confirms He’s Brilliant
I’ve never been a massive Saturday Night Live fan. I didn’t stay home on Saturdays in high school to watch it, and I never find myself actually laughing out loud at the skits. But when Jim Carrey appeared as the Black Swan, I almost choked on my apple (alright — it was potato chips — I don’t eat apples but I thought I’d lie for just a moment). When I first saw Black Swan I was moderately impressed, and then I talked to this guy at work who waxed-on about how terrible it was. He convinced me. I’d tell you why, but I haven’t figured out how to write my review without spoiling the entire movie. So in an effort to express my point without ruining the film, please watch the skit below, because Jim Carrey explains it so I don’t have to.
Anne Hathaway Impersonates Katie Holmes on SNL — Nails It!
There’s a rumor floating around that Katie Holmes is pissed about Anne Hathaway’s Saturday Night Live impersonation of her. TomKat’s camp denies this, but since they didn’t publicly say it was funny, I’m guessing they hated it. The impression is so dead-on accurate, I think Anne Hathaway actually did Katie Holmes a major favor. Pehaps she should take the time to study the impression so she can figure out why she comes off so strange in interviews. Watch below. It starts around the three minute mark.
CT v. Johnny — The Greatest Moment in Real World/Road Rules History
I stopped watching the Real World/Road Rules challenges many seasons ago, mostly because MTV started casting douchebags, and the show became boring and painful. But when I’ve run out of mindless television, I make an exception. This time around, I’m glad I did. If you’re a fan of the series, then you’ve heard of a certain infamous individual named Chris Tamburello (or “CT”). He’s infamous because he’s been kicked off the show multiple times for fighting, and at one point it looked like he might actually kill his fellow cast member. He’s my favorite cast member, because I’m superficial and he looks like a Calvin Klein model. Also, I have a soft place in my heart for the bad boy who falls in love — and he had a very touching story with a fellow cast member with cancer. Alright, enough with the schmaltz. During the last challenge, CT was called in as a “surprise guest” to battle someone they call “Johnny Bananas.” The clip below might be the greatest moment in reality television history. Not only did he embarrass him but he . . . actually — just watch it. I don’t want to spoil anything. Let’s just say CT’s new nickname may be The Terminator.
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