That means Max is through to the finals. Huzzah! Before we go to more performances, let's watch Derek's goodbye video to kill some time. He wore basically the same shirt he's wearing now at his initial audition. Weird. I think he was planted by the producers. But why would they plant such a crappy singer?
Kathleen Marshall promises they will work together. I bet a lot of these finalists will work with Kathleen Marshall in the future. Austin certainly will.
Next up, both girls will perform that Sandy classic, "Hopelessly Devoted to You." I think my favorite parts of this entire episode were the surly pre-teens behind Cat Deeley during this introduction.
Laura starts the song, all decked out in her pretty yellow prom dress. Aw, a white day bed. This revival is going to be so bubble-gum! Ashley walks out in her green prom dress and flounces on her own day bed. Were day beds big in the '50's?
They're both hopelessly devoted. Both of them sound great either one could do a really serviceable job as Sandy on Broadway. Because really, the show is not about Sandy, it's about Rizzo. So whatevs, ladies, you are going to be upstaged by Jenny Powers.
Both girls sit down at a desk of her own, and each of them have a picture of a potential sweetheart - Laura has Max's picture and Ashley has Austin. Aaaare we supposed to be judging chemistry or something with this? I feel like it's the equivalent of bringing a towel to Home Depot so you can find a paint chip that'll go with everything you already have in your bathroom. It works for bathrooms, but I don't think this is a good casting strategy.
These girls have put their lives on hold to be here. Or maybe their lives have just begun! Well Laura was supposed to get married next weekend, but she put it on hold to be in LA. Aw, home video from her fiancée. He's putting everything together for the wedding in her absence. Omg, I would never trust my fiancée with the wedding plans. That's some trust. There's a really cute shot where he shows her what the church looks at from the end of the aisle, with him waiting for her at the altar. Awwwwww, melts my cold, cold heart.
Seriously, is Ashley a giant? She looms over both Ryan Seacrest (not hard, I know) and Laura. Ashley's video is made by her sister, Meghan, who apologizes for not coming to any of her shows, but she doesn't have the money. Awkward. I'm sure Ashley's thrilled that's being splashed all over the TV. There seems to be some sibling rivalry, but Meghan wishes Ashley all the best. Um, touching?
Ryan Seacrest makes a point of bringing up the fact that Ashley's sister couldn't come out because she couldn't afford a plane ticket. Well, SURPRISE! The Grease fans on the Internet got together and bought Meghan a plane ticket! Borderline creepy!
Ryan Seacrest asks the girls to look into the camera and beg for the part - I mean, tell America why we should vote for them. Blah blah blah... They want it, they work hard, vote for them. Moving speeches guys.
Now it's time to watch the Dannys perform a number from Grease. Austin (who wouldda thunk he'd be here?) and Max don't start the song in tune -- eek guys. They each walk to their respective car/couches. Oh there are going to be SO MANY car/couches in this revival, I can just feel it. And I love Max and all, but Austin is a much stronger singer in this number. This time the girls are up on a balcony somewhere so we can match towels to paint chips, with the pairing reversed.
Before we move on, we get more video filler of the potential Dannys' saddest story. Austin talks about his previous professional experience, and how he's getting to that age where he either has to move out of the chorus or quit acting altogether. He's doing this for the fat kid he once was. It's Austin's last shot. Intense!
But wait, Max's video is EVEN SADDER. When he was in fifth grade Max had Bell's Palsy, where half of his face was paralyzed. So coming here, where all the judges did was harp on his looks, was very difficult. Tears! How do you feel now David Ian? Picking on a sick kid! Shame! Max gets all his personality from his family and they taught him not to care what anyone else thinks. LOVE!
Also, debate between me and my friends: Is Max's dad Asian or Jewish? Talk amongst yourselves.
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Comments (3)
Krank, I totally heart your reviews of this show. Max's bawling when recounting his Bell's palsy was kind of lame. I was embarrassed for him even though I like him a lot. I think Ashley is scary. I don't really care who wins. Yawn!
1 of 3 | Posted by LonnaSaur
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Posted on March 20, 2007 1:38 PM
In response to your question, I heard that the winner of the contest gets a 30 day contract. Great recaps!
2 of 3 | Posted by abbeylane
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Posted on March 20, 2007 2:47 PM
That kiss...I am effing blind. Oh the humanity.
3 of 3 | Posted by Danny Aged
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Posted on March 20, 2007 5:35 PM