Yes, it’s that time again for me to randomly assign some points and to take some away from things in pop culture. It’s a dirty job but someone’s got to do it.
+3 points: Shear Genius (Wednesday 9pm CST, Bravo!)
Yes I know it’s a competition for hair dressers. In fact I’m one of those people who firmly drew a line in the sand after Top Chef and said no more Bravo! reality competitions. Again yes it’s about hairdressers. It’s also a pretty fun show. By no means is it appointment television, but in these dark (sunny) days of summer it’s a nice time killer. I loved the first challenge where they had to do hair inspired by a cartoon icon. At the very least this cast of characters and harsh judges makes for a good mini marathon.
-2 points: Kathy Griffin-My Life on the D-List (Thursday 9pm CST, Bravo!)
As one Bravo! show surpasses expectations, another fails to meet them. After 3 seasons of highly entertaining “true life” adventures Kathy has fallen into a rut. There’s only so many different ways to see this C-list (she sells herself one letter grade short) pander to the press for free publicity. The fact that her assistants have become even more front and center then seasons past further proves the show’s inability to source new scenarios. The show has run its course which is something Griffin herself has stated publicly. Let’s hope she sticks to that when Bravo! comes to her home with a dump truck full of money.
-1 point: Entertainment Weekly
I’m going to be a bit generous and give EW’s new look some more time to grow on me but my initial reaction is ewww to EW. The reorg of the mag seems dumbed down and the font highlighting seems bush league. On the plus side their new issue marked the debut of former TV Guide writer Michael Ausiello, one of my favorite TV writers so its got that going for it…which is nice.
+5 points: Buffy the Vampire- Season 8
Ok nothing new here. I love Whedon and I’ve praised this comic continuation of the TV series for the last year. However, I feel new praise is due in light of recent issues. The return of Dracula in the last arc by TV vet Drew Goddard was one for the ages. It felt the most like the TV show then any previous work and it was funny and sad as hell. Pick up the Wolves at the Gate trade paperback when it hits later this summer. Also I’m giving points for continuity as the latest arc penned by Whedon himself finally bridges some of the gaps between his previous future slayer comic Fray and the world of Buffy. Plenty of laugh out loud moments in the first issue including Buffy’s first trip to New York. This series continues to surprise and astonish me in its consistency and quality.
-10 points: Anyone that paid to see Hancock!
Are you f’ing kidding me!?!?!?!? Hankcock?!?!?!!? Please tell me one thing that looked good about this movie. Was it the horrible looking special effects? Was it the promise of Will Smith acting all tough? Was it the air conditioned theater on a 90 degree day? Seriously folks I just don’t get it. I know critics have little barring on the box office but I haven’t seen anyone with anything nice to say about this flick. And when was the last time Will Smith made a good movie…ummm never? Ok, I’ll give you Six Degrees of Separation. Anyway, I just don’t get it. When you’ve got a new classic like Wall-E, a good (not great) comedy in Get Smart, and you should be saving pennies for gas, how do you justify paying money for this schlock? Clearly Will Smith has made a deal with the devil…or at least Scientology.
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