So yes, that means Chad "Pretty Boy Danny" Doreck is up against Kevin "The Chin Danny" Greene and Kathleen "Hester Prynne Sandy" Monteleone is up against Kate "Seriously Guys, She's Got a Mullet" Rockwell. Two in a row for both Kevin and Kathleen. Clearly Chad isn't going since he was preferred by three of the four judges last week. Aw, bye chin, I'll miss you! But between Kathleen and Kate it's a toss-up. Yes, it's Kathleen's second week in a row in the bottom, but Kate really dropped in the judges' opinion after the first episode. They'll sing for their survival later, but first some performances!
Ashley "Dim Bulb Sandy" Spencer is the first one up. This past week she's been working on a scene with Kevin and his chin. Jealous! Kathleen Marshall says that Ashley may be wild and fun, but needs to make sure her Sandy is a deep person and not just a Barbie doll. Ha. And I can see that because in past routines she's always wide-eyed and bubbly, but it's not really what I'd call a nuanced performance.
She's singing "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" because Kathleen Marshall has "seen Ashley's sweet side" and wants to see her "sultry and spontaneous side." So now we know why she was showing so much skin earlier. The singing is fine, but I think with a low, easy, karaoke song like this we need to see more in her performance and I'm really not seeing anything but legs. There was a cool move from the guys, where they all fall slowly into a pile that makes it look like they're training for the 4-man luge. (And wouldn't that be a sight to see?)
She's just a Barbie girl, in her Barbie world
After the performance, Kathleen Marshall comments that Ashley is always so poised and polished, but they want to see her imperfections and passion. David Ian agrees, saying he found it unconvincing and uncomfortable. It was the first week she didn't wow them. Jim, however, liked the boots. Glad you're here, Jim. Quality comments, as always.
Next: Allie "Heidi Montag Without the Personality [Btw, holy crap this week's The Hills was an instant CLASSIC!]" Shultz. Allie chose Max as her scene partner because "in real-life Max is [her] Danny," so it was only natural she'd pick him as her scene partner. Natural or stupid. Because OF COURSE it just makes it more awkward when they have to act romantic, not only in front of their director, but the cameras as well.
Kathleen Marshall picks up on it right away, saying she'd heard there was something going on with them and you'd think it'd help, "but... not so much." LOL, Kathleen Marshall. She tells them it's coming across "too controlled," as Allie is anticipating everything Max does instead of reacting.
Tonight Kathleen Marshall says she and the other judges want to see Allie being "fun-loving, and free and flirty!" in her song, "It's Oh So Quiet" by Bjork. Random choice, but I'm loving this song! And Allie does a great job. Even though I know this is a pop song, it's coming across like she's playing Adelaide in Guys and Dolls - the brassiness, the big voice and the almost-undressing. Seriously, whoever picks the costumes on this show should be fired.
The judges loved it. Kathleen calls her fun, spontaneous and real, and wishes Allie could find that same vulnerability in the scenes. David Ian says he likes what he sees, but worries that he's hearing reports that she can't act.
Next up is Laura "My Favorite Sandy" Osnes. Her scene partner is Derek, whom she chose because he's done the part before and she knows he'll be reliable. It sounds like Kathleen is actually giving them notes beyond "Stop sucking" so that's good! Kathleen Marshall says she wants to see beyond Laura's sweet side and wants to see her sultry side too.
Ryan Seacrest asks David what he wants to see in Laura tonight. David Ian wants to see "down and dirty" in her performance of "Fever." Dirty old man, skeeving me out once again. Laura totally delivers. I would call this song comparable to "These Boots are Made For Walkin'" in tempo and key, so you can see how I come to the conclusion that Laura is a better performer than Ashley. Laura doesn't need an upbeat song with high notes to impress me or the judges.
"Sexy, Sultry Sophisticated Sandy, you sizzled tonight." Says David Ian. How long do you think he spent coming up with that? Jim also salivates over her. Kathleen Marshall comments that that performance was like watching a star because Laura commits and is believable.
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Comments (3)
Damn you KM! I'm a straight guy who watches this show and now you've got me questioning my sexual orientation. Good recap. I know I'm still straight because I'm not looking forward to Danny night next week.
1 of 3 | Posted by JasonR
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Posted on February 27, 2007 6:37 PM
Why do they think that Kathleen is such a good actress? When she sings all she does is make her eyes large and look surprised. Great acting...
2 of 3 | Posted by regoda
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Posted on February 27, 2007 7:12 PM
Jason, of course its possible straight men are watching this show. I just like to deal in sweeping generalizations.
3 of 3 | Posted by kmills
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Posted on February 28, 2007 7:25 AM