Simon Cowell is a good portion of why Idol is so successful. The problem with this judge is despite being British and mean, he's not particularly funny.
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Simon Cowell is a good portion of why Idol is so successful. The problem with this judge is despite being British and mean, he's not particularly funny.
I agree with your observation regarding 3 judge format working well for this type of competion. Too many cooks, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by hepcat;2200980;
These 3 judges specifically -- also makes complete sense.
The Creator
The Director
The Financier
Further, they are all familiar enough with the material and with casting issues ... but from really different past perspectives. Aditionally, they will have to unify on their vision if the show and the play revival are to be successful.
Actually, all things considered ... I think it's a brilliant combination.
When has reality TV EVER been about originality? It's shocking that each new show isn't sued by some other show for blatently stealing thier ideas.
I think this is going to be a great show. The academy is going to throw a whole new spin to the entertaiment part. They have been doing somethig like that fpr the past 5 years in Mexico, it is called "La Academia" and it's actually entertaining to see all the contestants actually having to learn and work instead of just showing up to sing thinking they got what it takes. You get to see a lot more of their personalities, which really helps you make up your mind as to who you really like, instead of just picking a jerk because they sounded well. It'll be fun, I am still waiting to see a real contender.
I'm not sure If I'm gonna stick this one out... AI is on and so much more capitvating. Sigh to folks who are trying to rip off Idol. Maybe I just don'e like Broadway Musicals....
I enjoy this show when I watch it and love to catch up reading the recaps. I also like to read the recaps to see if I am close to agreeing with the writers. So far, I've agreed.
I'm enjoying this show too, and as far as us agreeing about what we're seeing, well I'm not surprised because after all, you know what they say about great minds, right? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by famita;2217211;
I have to be honest with everyone, I've watched a few episodes and it strikes me that many of the people in their finalist bunch probably wouldn't have made it beyond the audition phase of American Idol.
Trust me, I'm not the world's biggest AI fan, so I'm not just trying to play that show up and trash on G:YTOTIW (a much less appealing acronym, by the way)... it's just that the show is horrendously underwhelming.
:ohno
Perhaps that's the problem. This show and AI shouldn't be drawing the same talent and peeople shouldn't be comparing the two. Remember all of Simon's jibes at AI contestants he said were too "broadway" ? Yes ... some AI contestants may have talent that can translate -- Jennifer Hudson being case in point -- but AI is looking for different type talent than Grease so it's not an apt comparison.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monkadelic;2266594;
And speaking of rip-offs ... did I read AI contestants will be writing their own material at some point ? Isn't that a rip-off of Nashville Star and INXS ?
I agree completely with you here, Echo. I think it cuts both ways. None of the AI finalists have triple threat potential (sing, dance, and act). It's like comparing apples and oranges. Gotta love musical theatre to get a kick out of this show!