So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 Episode 21/Results Show


Welcome back my friends to Simple Man Entertainment and the review for last nights So You Think You Can Dance weekly results show. I have to tell you that last nights show was well worth watching too. There were some great routines from last years show performed by the original dancers and a couple of guest performers as well. Of Course there were also two more extraordinary dancers cut last night also.

Last nights So You Think You Can Dance kicked off with a Tyce Diorio routine danced by the Top 6 dancers. They danced the routine to “Send in the Clowns” by Judy Collins. As usual the choreography was excellent and the dancing was memorable especially Evans little sad clown part at the end. I also liked the clown outfits although clowns scare my daughter, ha ha ha.

After the opening routine Kat Deeley had the Top 3 female dancers out to find out who was safe and who would be in the bottom two. Jeanine was automatically safe, which forced both Melissa and Kayla to once again dance their solos before a packed studio audience later in the show. I will tell you that I was not surprised to see Jeanine sent off stage safe and in the finale next week, because she is I think the best dancer of the three females.

The first guest routine from season 4 performed for the show was also a Tyce Diorio routine called Silence. This routine was danced by the original dancers Will and Jessica to the song of the same name “Silence” by Unfaithful. This was definitely one of the memorable routines from Season 4. I also thought that then that Will should have been in the finale instead of Twitch who is an excellent dancer in his own right.

When the first guest routine was over Kat had the three male dancers come on stage to find out who was going to dance their solos and who was automatically safe and in the finale. To no ones surprise Brandon was found safe and automatically in the finale for the guys. Of course that meant that Ade and Evan would be dancing at least one more solo that night.

The next guest routine from Season 4 was the Mia Michaels routine Mercy and was performed by the original dancers Twitch and Katie who took second place in last seasons show. The routine is called Mercy and was also performed to the tune of the same name “Mercy” by Duffy. This was one of the most popular dance routines of Season 4 and Katie and Twitched really nailed it last night.

Right after Mia Michael’s routine the third guest routine from Season 4 was performed. This routine choreographed by former show contestant turned choreographer Dimitry Chaplin was a Tango danced to the song “A Los Amigos” by Forever. The dancers for this routine then and now are Chelsie and Joshua. Joshua won the finale last year and Chelsie was my favorite female dancer last season.

The Jabberwocky Dancer’s were guests on last nights So You Think You Can Dance and performed a group routine. They danced to the song “Freak-A-Zoid” by Midnight Star. The routine was a very well coordinated Hip Hop and showcased some great tricks by its individual members as well as an excellent performance as a group. I will also tell you that I enjoyed their performance more than the vocal performance of the vocal guest.

The last guest routine from Season 4 performed last night was also my favorite routine of last season. This routine was choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon and is called Bleeding Love. The song for the routine is also called “Bleeding Love” by Leone Lewis. Chelsie and Mark performed the routine originally in Season 4 and just like last season they shined to it again last night. Chelsie and Mark were my favorite couple last season.

The final guest performer of the evening was Reggae singer Sean Paul, who sang his new hit single “So Fine”. I have to tell you that the music had a great groove to it and his dancers were really of the chain. My only regret about this performance was that Sean Paul had to sing. This performance would have made a great dance routine without Sean Paul’s vocal addition to the performance.

Now to get down to what you all really want to know here at Simple Man Entertainment and that is who went home and who went to the finale. Well after four great solos from four great dancers Kat gave the bad news to two dancers and sent the other tow to the finale. At the end of it all Ade and Melissa went home, and Evan and Kayla went on to the finale to be shown next week.

I am going to make a prediction for next week’s finale before I end this post. I predict that the final two dancers in the finale will be Evan and Jeanine. I further predict that in the end Jeanine will win the contest and be voted Americas favorite dancer. That’s it for now my friends I hope you all enjoy this post and the video. I will see you all later have a great weekend and CIAO4NOW!!!!!

So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 - Episode 20 - The Top 6


We're back at Simple Man Entertainment with your next look at So You Think You Can Dance Season 5. Last night the top 6 danced, and it definitely was a packed show - so let's get to it.

Judging the show was of course Nigel and Mary, and they were joined last night by Lil C.

Starting out the show, the top 3 guys danced a Sonya contemporary routine, which was incredible. Dancing to "True Romance" by She Wants Revenge, it definitely showcased the top guys. Both Mary and Lil C "loved it" and Nigel felt that Evan really "stood out" in this routine.

Paired together this week were Ade and Jeanine. They picked a Samba choreographed by Louis Van Amstel. Dancing to "Love Game" by Lady Gaga, this routine had mixed reviews. Mary felt that the "first 15 seconds were incredible…then it started to fall apart." Even Lil C felt it "fell short" although al the judges had to admit that Jeanine was beautiful and did perform well in the routine - it was Ade that seemed to have the problem.

Next up was Kayla with her solo. This was a much better solo than we've seen from her in the past. In fact, for the girls, hers may have been the best solo of the night, although it pains me to admit it.

Evan and Melissa were paired together and they first performed a Broadway routine choreographed by Tyce Diorio. They danced a cute piece to "Get Me to the Church on Time" from My Fair Lady by Matt Dusk. I really loved this routine and was irritated that Lil C sort of cracked down on Evan, saying he expected more. However, Mary saved the day saying, perhaps this was "get me to the finale on time," and I agreed. Nigel really felt that Evan did bring enough and felt that Melissa did "good work" in the routine.

Ade was the next solo, dancing a routine that was cool and fun. Although his routine wasn't as good as the others, you always have to say this guy has fun out there.

Brandon and Kayla were paired together this week and they were dancing a Contemporary routine with Stacey Tookey. They danced to "All I Want" by Ahn Trio. It was definitely a beautiful piece with intricate work. Lil C called it "really intense" and "beyond amazing." Mary felt it was "exquisite" and Nigel called it "brilliant."

Up next was Melissa, dancing her solo. She did a good job, and as always, showed off her great ballerina skills.

Ade and Jeanine were dancing again next, doing a Hip Hop routine by Napoleon and Tabitha. They danced to "Move (If You Wanna)" by MIMS. This routine was fun, and it definitely made use of some great props. I thought that Jeanine was really hitting it in this routine. Lil C gave it great praise, calling it "buck" and Mary said they weren't "getting their eviction notice." Nigel thought they "got down" and called it "fantastic."

Brandon performed his solo next, and it was incredible. It was very strong and he got a standing ovation from the judges. Usually the judges don't comment on solos, but Nigel said that his solo was "one of the best solos we've ever seen on the show."

With the Quick Step, otherwise known as the "kiss of death" on the show, Evan and Melissa were next. They were choreographed by Louis Van Amstel and danced to "As Long as I'm Singin'" by The Brian Setzer Orchestra. I thought they pulled it off fairly well. Lil C thought it was "fabulous" as did Nigel, although both Mary and Nigel both commented that the middle lost a bit.

Jeanine danced her solo next, and unfortunately I thought it wasn't quite as good as her other solos; however, it was still a nice performance.

Next up came Evan with his solo, and I just loved it. He's a happy dancer and always makes you smile when he dances. Great as always!

Brandon and Kayla hit the stage next with a Disco routine with Doriana Sanchez. She wanted to outdo her last routine, and I'm not sure that this was a good idea. They danced to "Dance (Disco Heat)" by Sylvester. The judges gave this rave reviews with Lil C calling it "awesome," Mary calling it a "home run," and Nigel screaming and running around the set. However, I felt that they overlooked some flaws in the piece. First of all, I felt that the routine had too many tricks, making it look a bit stilted. There were a few times that they faltered on the tricks as well, getting a bit behind. I'm not sure why the judges failed to mention this, and although the piece was definitely difficult and very good, I didn't think it was necessarily "all that."

The last routine of the night was the top 3 girls dancing a Sonya contemporary routine. This was a fun routine and they danced to "Kick It" by Nin Martine. They were supposed to be dancing as cartoon superheroes. Nigel called them "super dancers" and Mary said they were the "epitome of strong, versatile, sexy dancers."

That wrapped up the show. For me it was perhaps a bit anticlimactic. The group routines were great, and the couple routines were pretty good, but nothing stood out like it did last week. As to who will get cut tonight - well that's anybody's guess. Check back tomorrow to find out what happens tonight and who final four dancers will be.






Johnny English - Movie Review


Hi there and welcome to Simple Man Entertainment once again. Through the summer Saturday nights have sort of turned into family movie night, and once again we had an interesting movie to watch this past Saturday night. The choice for the night was Johnny English, and I though I'd share a bit about this movie with you all.

Who's Who?
In the Johnny English movie, there are quite a few names that you will probably recognize from other movies. Playing the lead character, Johnny English, is Rowan Atkinson, who you may have seen in the Mr. Bean movies. The leading lady in the movie is played by Tasha de Vasconcelos. Ben Miller is another name you'll probably recognize, playing the sidekick to Johnny English. The main villain in the movie, Pascal Sauvage, is played by John Malkovich, whom you no doubt have seen in other movies like Eragon, Beowulf, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Man in the Iron Mask, and Of Mice and Men.

Kid Rating:
This movie is only rated PG, and is perfectly fine for most kids. However, younger kids may not really get the humor in the movie. Our kids are teens, and they really got a good laugh out of the movie, so you'll probably find this one a better movie for older kids.

The Story Line:
Johnny English is a secret service agent in England, and he never has much of a place in the country, being a bit of a bumbling sort of guy. Early in the movie all the other agents in the country are killed, and he is the only spy/agent left in the country. Since he is the only one left, it is his job to protect the British Crown Jewels, but at the party to show them off after being redone, the jewels are mysteriously taken when a power outage occurs.

As English and his sidekick begin to investigate, the investigation seems to lead to Pascal, a slippery Frenchman. Along the way, he meets the beautiful Countess Alexandra, who is also investigating the case from the French side. They soon uncover the fact that Pascal plans to take over the English throne and turn the entire country into one big prison. In patriotism for his country, English and Alexandra set out to stop Pascal, in a hilarious series of events.

While I won't spoil your fun and let you in on all the hilarious parts of the movie; let's just say that in the end English gets the girl, only to accidentally eject her from his high tech spy car as he leans in to kiss her.

My Thoughts:
As for my thoughts about Johnny English, I feel that it is stupidly funny. The main character is such a stupid guy that it makes you laugh. Of course, while there are laughs throughout the whole movie, the last 15-20 minutes of the movie is the best part. If you need a movie to lighten your mood or you need a good laugh, this is one I'd recommend

SYTYCD SEASON 5 EPISODE 19 THE 100th SHOW:


This past Thursday marked the 100th episode of So You Think You Can Dance and the show was definitely an excellent one start to finish. They had three award winning routines that were performed on the show over the span of the last five years as well as a guest performance by Katie Holmes. Unfortunately Katie did not perform in front of the studio audience, but the performance was excellent to watch.

There were also a lot of the alumni from the shows past seasons in the studio audience last night both dancers and choreographers. With all of the goings on in last nights show it really made for a carnival/good time feeling and a great celebration of the shows 100th episode. Although one male and one female dancer were ultimately cut it really didn’t do anything at all to darken the mood of anyone at last nights show.

As usual the show started off with a group routine danced by the Top 8. The routine was choreographed by Mia Michaels who is a choreographer that has been with the show since it started. The routine was danced to the song “One” from A Chorus Line and was a very entertaining piece. Mia is a choreographer who likes to use props in her routines and the use of mirrors in this one was a very good visual for the audience.

After the opening routine it was time for Kat to bring out the Top 4 female dancers and find out who was and wasn’t safe. I have to tell you that I was a little bit surprised by the voting results and the make up of the bottom 4 last night. For the gals Kayla and Janette were in the bottom 2, which did not surprise me. I always seem to be expecting Kayla to be in the bottom and cut.

After the commercial break the first guest routine of the evening was performed. The routine is called Hummingbird and Flower and was performed by alumni Hok and Jaime to the song “The Chairman’s Waltz from Memoirs of a Geisha. This routine was choreographed by Wade Robson form a previous season as well as for tonight and it was easy to see why he won an Emmy for this routine the first time.

After Wades routine Kat Deeley brought out the Top 4 male dancers in order to find out who wound up in the bottom 4 last night and this is where I was surprised. The 2 guys who were in the bottom were Jason and Brandon. Jason being in the bottom did not surprise me probably because I am used to seeing him there. However seeing Brandon in the bottom was a great surprise, which shows that the fans don’t always get it right.

The next guest routine was called The Bench and was performed by show alumni Travis and Heidi who happen to be cousins also. The routine was choreographed by Mia Michaels in a previous show as well as last night and was performed to the song “:Calling You” by Celine Dion. Mia Michaels won an Emmy for this very powerful routine and it definitely deserved the award as far as I’m concerned.

When the show returned to air after Mia’s routine we got to see the dancers in the bottom 4 perform their solos again. While all four dancers are extremely talented and danced their solos incredibly well I found that the solos performed by both Brandon and Janette to be the better two solos of the four. As I said the solos were incredible and I was not lacking for entertainment watching them again,

After the soloists were done with their performances it was time for the last guest routine of the night. The routine was called Ramalama and was performed to the song Ramalama also. The song was done by Roisin Murphy and the routine was choreographed by Wade Robson. This was a very odd looking routine and reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s thriller, which is no surprise since MJ gave Wade his big break.

Of course once all of lat night’s festivities were over it was time to get down to the results that everyone was eagerly anticipating and that was who is going home. I have to tell you that the final results of this part of the show surprised me somewhat too, but at the end of the night two have to go. The two dancers who found themselves going home were Jason and Janette, and it was Jeanette’s leaving that surprised me.

Well that’s all on So You Think You Can Dance for now on Simple Man Entertainment but we will be back next week for the Top 6 show and the results. I hope you all enjoy the videos and have a fantastic weekend my friends CIAO4NOW!!!!!








SYTYCD SEASON 5 EPISODE 18:



I tell ya it seems that the fewer dancers there are on this show the more things that happen and more writing because of it. However I think that is to be expected since more is asked of those in the Top 10 than in the previous Top 20. I also think that in this case more is good, because we get to see more of what these talented dancers can do. One more thing to say is that last nights show was certainly no disappointment.

Last nights show certainly started off with a bang and a routine choreographed by show rookie Travis Wall. To say the least his latest routine was a total success and blew the roof off of the studio and raised everyone’s expectations for the show as well. All of the judges really liked the routine including guest judge comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. Unfortunately the first part of the show was impossibly slow.

The first couple to dance was Evan and Janette who danced a Jazz routine choreographed by Sonya to the song “move by CSS. I thought that the routine was danced extremely well and all of the judges were really impressed too. Nigel said that they were little stars and Mia Michaels the other guest judged stated that Janette was her favorite. Mary thought the routine was a little rough though. Ellen thought that they were hard hitting and amazing.

The next routine was performed by Brandon and Jeanine. The routine they danced was a Waltz choreographed by Hunter Johnson to the song “May it Be” by Haley Westenra. This routine had a graceful and beautiful vibe, but the music was incredibly slow and I think that this made it hard for the dancers to really shine. Mary thought that the dancers did a respectable job, while Nigel and Mia both had their problems with it. Ellen said that they were fantastic.

Routine #3 was danced by reunited couple Ade and Melissa. Their routine was a Cha Cha choreographed by Tony and Melanie who are excellent choreographers. The music was great but I couldn’t pronounce the name of the tune if my life depended on it, but it was very Latin and very hot. Nigel and Ellen both liked the routine Nigel saying it was very good and hot while Ellen said that they nailed it. Mia and Mary were not so impressed and Mia even went so far as to say that this was Ade’s worst performance on the show.

The first half of the show ended with a Broadway routine performed by Jason and Kayla and choreographed by Tyce Diorio to the tune Mr. Monotony by Kim Criswell. As usual Tyce’s number was excellently choreographed and also very well performed by Jason and Kayla. All of the judges seemed to be on the same page with this one saying everything from it was beautiful to watch, a fabulous number, to I love the piece. This was a great way to end the first half of the show.

The second half of the show started off with a Rhumba choreographed by Tony and Melanie. Evan and Janette danced the routine to “Heartless” by Kris Allen. I thought that they both performed this routine very well, although I must admit that I have always found it hard to picture Evan as a sexy dancer and the Rhumba is a sexy routine. However I think that they pulled it off and all of the judges were in agreement with me for a change. Nigel also said that this is a hard style to get votes with, which is true.

Brandon and Jeanine’s next routine was a Pop/Jazz routine choreographed by Laurieann Gibson to the tune “Battlefield” by Jordan Sparks. This was definitely their best routine of the night as far as I was concerned. Brandon and Jeanine really hit it hard and nailed it. All of the judges really liked it as well. Nigel said that the night had been flat until then. Mary thought the routine was strong, powerful, and dynamic. Mia’s response ended simply with wow. Ellen liked it too saying it was unbelievable.

Ade and Melissa’s second routine was contemporary choreographed by Tyce Diorio and the music was “This Woman’s Work” by Maxwell. To say the least this routine had to be the most powerful routine of the night if not the entire season. This incredible piece was about a woman’s struggle with breast cancer and her friends struggle to help her fight it. This routine touched everyone in the studio so profoundly that at the end of the routine there was almost complete silence. The judges all said this piece was the most powerful of the night.

The final routine of the night was a Shane Sparks Hip Hop routine danced to the song “They’re Everywhere” by Izza Kizza and danced by Jason and Kayla. I am not a big fan of Shane Sparks, but I have to agree with Mia that this was his best routine ever on the show. Nigel enjoyed the routine and said it felt like it was Michael Jackson inspired. Mary and Ellen both enjoyed the routine also Mary said it was pure entertainment and Ellen threatened them with their own talk show.

As regards these eight dancers solo’s I have to say that they were all performed very well. I do have to say though that this was the first solo that I have seen Kayla perform where I thought she really laid it all on the line. I also really respected the way Evan recovered from his slip up with a hat that he used as a prop in his solo. However I remind all of you readers that these eight are the best of this season and their solos should be performed well and that we shouldn’t expect anything less from them.

Well that’s all for now my friends and I hope that you have all enjoyed this blog and the videos. I am dedicating this one to the cause of Breast Cancer tonight because it is an important and deadly disease and should be addressed and not just in the dance either. Simple Man Entertainment will be back with the results from last nights contest tomorrow so have an awesome evening and CIAO4NOW!!!!!






Knowing


Wow I don’t really know where to start with this one people because Knowing is not the film it seems to be. But I know I have to start somewhere so let’s start with the fact that the characters in this film are excellently played by the cast. As far as Nicholas Cage is concerned his performance as always is proof positive that he is a consummate actor and the big star.

For those of us who are Nick Cage fans we will definitely enjoy this movie because there is plenty of him to go around. The supporting cast is very good as well especially the two child stars Chandler Canterbury and Lara Robinson. Nadia Townsend and Rose Byrne were excellent supporting actresses as well.

If you are thinking that this film is going to be an action film like Bangkok Dangerous, Con Air, or Gone In Sixty Seconds you will wind up disappointed. However do not be too disappointed because there are a couple of action sequences in this movie and they are very good.

Knowing falls more into the thriller and mystery genres and in this aspect it is a great flick. The plot for this movie involves what appears to be a series of random tragic events that Nick’s character finds out are not so random when his son’s school opens a time capsule.

His son receives a letter from the time capsule and finds all of the past tragic events prophesied in the letter except for the last three events that have yet to occur. What follows is a race against time and an extra terrestrial encounter that sheds a whole different light on the subject after the Cage character thought he figured it out.

This movie does have some violence and adult language but I found it to be suitable for families. As a Nick Cage film it is also worth seeing and as it is now on DVD it is certainly affordable. If you find yourself with a little free time in the evening, or on the weekend, that is a perfect time for this movie.

That’s all we have for you on Simple Man Entertainment today, but we will be back again very soon with more entertainment to review and enjoy. I hope you all have a terrific day my friends CIAO4NOW!!!!!

For Richer or Poorer - Movie Review


Over the weekend my husband and I decided to watch a movie, and we went for a rather old pick - For Richer or Poorer. This movie has been out for more than 10 years, but there are some movies that are worth watching again and again. Here is a look at the movie, what it's all about, and a few of my own thoughts.

Who's Who?
There are several names that you should recognize within the movie For Richer or Poorer. Playing the leading man, Brad Sexton, is Tim Allen. Kirstie Alley plays his wife, Caroline. Another big name you will recognize right off is a Seinfeld star, Wayne Knight (you know, the one that plays Newman in Seinfield) who plays Bob Lachman (the bad accountant) in the movie. A few other names you may recognize include Larry Miller, Michael Lerner, Jay O. Sanders, Megan Cavanagh, and Carrie Preston.

Kid Rating:
This movie gets a good kid rating. Although younger kids probably won't get much from the movie, if you have teens, they may find it funny. A sense of humor is definitely necessary for watching this movie.

The Story Line:
The story starts out with Brand and Caroline Sexton (Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley) in New York. They are rich, but miserable, and after their 10th Anniversary party, which ends in disaster, they decide they want a divorce. The only problem is that they don't know they have been audited by the IRS and they owe $5 million in back taxes, thanks to their slimy accountant, Bob Lachman. Their accounts are frozen and they make a run for it, only to nearly hit a cow in their stolen taxi, careening into a pond. They are stranded…right in the middle of Amish country.

They find out that the Yoder family (one of many families named Yoder) are expected cousins, so they decide to play the Amish cousins, Emma and Jacob. Their time living on an Amish farm is hilarious. Jacob (aka Brad) ends up training a horse and learning how to plow…the hard way. Diva Emma (aka Caroline) ends up sewing, scrubbing floors, and cooking, and soon both of them are more than ready to leave. The only problem…their attorney has left town.

To make a long story short, it is through this time with the Amish where they rediscover their love for each other, only to be found out by the IRS and taken back to New York and to court. I won't spoil the end for you, but I guarantee it will make you laugh.

My Thoughts:
So, what did I think about For Richer for Poorer? I really loved this movie. It has been a favorite for some time. One big reason is that it is hilarious, and I've mentioned before how much I enjoy watching movies that are funny. I think the movie really teaches that couples can be so unhappy, even with everything in the world. The real part of a relationship is loving each other, which this movie couple learns the hard way. This movie is definitely a "feel good" movie. You laugh, laugh some more, and it has a happy ending that leaves you with a smile.

Thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment again. I hope you'll take time to give this movie a watch. If you do, make sure to let us know what you think.

P.S. Here is a link to a preview of the movie, since I wasn't able to find one I could post here:
http://www.blockbuster.com/movies/for-richer-or-poorer-trailer.html

“So You Think You Can Dance” Season 5 Episode 17


Welcome back once again to the Simple Man Entertainment results post for this weeks “So You Think You Can Dance” show. This post is a little harder for me to write because we are now reviewing the Top 10 dancers on the show.

It is unfortunate that any of these fantastic dancers have to be cut, but that is the rules and the reason for this particular show. Another difference with the Top 10 as opposed to the Top 20 is that the judges no longer have any say in who goes, or who stays.

This is important because it is now up to the mob and the mob rules, and they are fickle as tonight’s show irrevocably proved. Anyway let’s get down to the meat of the matter and talk about tonight’s results shall we.

To start with tonight’s show started off with a Wade Robson oriental routine that was to say the least colorful, entertaining, and well danced, and the choreography was excellent as well. This was another Wade Robson routine that showcased the Top 10 well.

After the opening number Kat Deeley got right down to business and brought the Top 5 girls out on stage to find out which two were in the bottom 2. The two girls in the bottom were unfortunately Randi and Melissa.

Next up were the Top 5 guys and Kat wasted no time at all on this group either. After it was all said and done it turned out that Kupono and Ade were the two male dancers that had wound up in the bottom 2.

Once the next commercial break had been completed each of the dancers in their respective bottom 2 got a chance to dance yet another solo before we all got to find out who were the guy and gal who were going home.

However before we did actually find out we all got to see the Black Eyed Peas perform their hit single “I’ve Got A Feeling” off of their new album The End. As usual the Peas made the whole performance feel like a party what a great performance. I have also blogged about their new album and this song on Simple Man Music.

Of course at the end of the show we all found out that Randi and Kupono were the two dancers going home at the end of the night. I was a little surprised at Randi leaving, but not so surprised at Kupono’s departure.

Do not get me wrong I believe that both Randi and Kupono are great dancers. I just believe that Randi suffered because of her last routine with Kupono, which happened to be his last routine as well. Kupono has always had problems and was in the bottom constantly.

That is all we have for this weeks So You Think You Can Dance but we will be back with more for you all next week. Have a great week and weekend and enjoy the videos too they are my favorites by Kupono and Randi, CIAO4NOW!!!!!

P.S. Nigel graduated tonight so he wasn’t there because he was receiving an honorary degree over in the UK.



So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 - Episode 16 - The Top 10 Dancers


Hi there, and thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment once again. We're back to talk about last night's So You Think You Can Dance show, and boy was it a great show. The top 10 hit the stage, and I enjoyed every moment of the show.

Although the judges are not deciding who goes and who stays anymore, they were still there to offer their opinions. Of course, Nigel and Mary were there, and they were joined by Debbi Allen, a well known choreographer, actress, TV director and producer, and dance school owner. I always enjoy seeing her on the judging panel.

The show started off with a top 5 girls group Bollywood routine, which was choreographed by Nakul Deo Mahajan. It was a beautiful routine with traditional Indian style music and all the girls looked terrific, although for me it was Randi and Jeanine that really drew in my eyes. Nigel called it "fantastic," Mary called it "Bolly-wow," and Debbie dubbed them the "best top 5 ladies we've ever had." High praise for the ladies.

Dancing the Viennese Waltz, Evan and Kayla were up next. Kayla drew Evan out of the hat for this routine, and they were an interesting couple, with her being taller than him. They were choreographed by Tony Meredith and danced to "Kiss From a Rose" by Seal. It was lovely, and of course I loved the music. Nigel commented that it "looked fabulous" but Mary felt it was "not good enough," although she did say that Evan made the "lifts [look] effortless." Debbie commented to Evan that "you handled your big woman," calling Evan "Gene Kelly" and Kayla "white lightning."

Next Brandon hit the stage with his solo. It was an excellent solo, really showing off his style and his strength.

When Janette picked out of the hat for a new partner, she picked Ade, so it was Ade and Janette up next with a Hip Hop routine by Napoleon and Tabitha. They danced to " Love, Sex, Magic" by Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake. I really loved this routine, and felt that they did a great job - the tallest guy and the shortest girl. Nigel said "you've got funk" and Mary said now "that was funky." To Mary Janette was a "spicy hot tamale" and Ade was a "gentle giant." Debbie thought the routine was "mesmerizing" and gave them a big "Bravo!"

Randi took the stage next dancing her solo for the night. I really though it was beautiful. She was in the moment and I think she would have just kept on dancing if the music wouldn’t have stopped.

Kupono danced a solo next. It was unique and definitely interesting. However, from seeing his solo, I think he's in danger tonight when we get the results about who is going home this week.

Jeanine picked Jason to dance with, and I was excited to see this couple dance. Jason and Jeanine were doing a contemporary piece choreographed by 2nd Season's Travis Wall. They danced to "If it Kills Me" by Jason Mraz. What an excellent piece this was. It was incredibly performed and great enough that the judges were on their feet with a standing ovation. Nigel felt that they have "really become stars" and Mary too called them "stars" commenting that they just "keep growing." Mary even gave a silent scream…never heard that one before. Debbie commented that this show is "evangelizing dance" and felt that the two made a "magical pairing."

Melissa was next with her solo. Once again she did wonderful toe work. However, I felt that this solo wasn't quite as great as the last one she danced.

Evan was up next with his solo and I just loved it. He really showed why he was on the show in the first place. It was so fun to watch and the crowd loved it.

Kayla then danced her solo. I've been a bit disappointed in her dancing, especially her solos, but this one was pretty good. It was earthy and she spend a lot of time on the floor, but I felt it was good.

Randi and Kupono were paired together this week with a Pasa Doble choreographed by Tony Meredith. They danced to "Dies Irae" by Karl Jenkins. I wasn't too impressed with the routine, but felt that it was more Kupono's fault and not as much Randi's fault. They didn't live up to the choreography or the music. Nigel even stated that he was "not sure the dancing was a good as the choreography" and that the "chemistry was lost." Mary felt that the "song was more powerful" than they were and that they were "falling below" what was expected.

Ade then took the stage with a solo. He had some big moves and he definitely had the crowd. Was it his best, not really, but he does seem to be a crowd favorite.

Then Jeanine was up to dance her solo. As always, her solo was so beautiful. It was excellent, refined, yet sexy. There is a reason she is one of my favorites.

Jason then danced his solo for the night and his routine was very cool and bluesy.

Brandon and Melissa came on to dance a Broadway routine choreographed by Tyce Diorio. They danced to "Aquarius" from Hair (The New Broadway Cast). This definitely reflected the era that this musical came from with the routine. Nigel commented that it "brought back so many memories" and that it was "fantastic." Mary felt they were the "stars of the show" and Debbie said that "together it was seamless" and "a joy."

Janette was up with the last solo of the night. She definitely showed off her Miami roots with a funky routine that was smokin' hot.

Last for the night the top 5 guys did a routine together. It was an African dance that was choreographed by Jeffrey Page. It was such an interesting piece and you could tell that it was a difficult one to pull off. Nigel called it "well done," Mary "adored the dancing," and Debbie said to all, "I was proud of you.

The entire show was incredible. The dances were great and I found them all enjoyable. I can't wait to see what is going to happen next. Of course, we'll know soon. Come back tomorrow for a review of tonight's So You Think You Can Dance results show. Meanwhile enjoy a few of my favorite videos from last night's performance.

Jason and Jeanine



Brandon and Melissa



Ade and Janette

"Fame"


This weekend we decided to watch the 1980 film classic "Fame". There were a couple of reasons that we decided to watch this great film too. The first and obvious reason is that this movie is a great movie. The second reason is that a remake of the film also called Fame will be released on September 25th, 2009. As a result we thought that we should watch the 1980 movie and review it then do the same thing with the new release in September as well.

The 1980 film "Fame", which is written by Christopher Gore and directed by Alan Parker. The movie also stars Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, and Gene Anthony Ray amongst others and showcased their talents. The movie is about the waning days of the New York Highschool for the Performing Arts and its student body and was definitely ahead of its time.

In the 80’s you never heard or saw a movie about the performing arts such as dance, music, and acting. This film gives a poignant insight into what it takes in dedication to make it in an environment like that, which also offers an academic education too. There is a gritty realism regarding the lives of both the students and faculty in this institution of higher education, but is also very entertaining to watch. It will also make an inspiring artist think twice about their personal dedication to the arts before taking the plunge into this type of education.

The new release has stars from many different genres in the performing arts as well. In addition to Kherington from So You Think You Can Dance Season 4, there is also Naturi Naughton, Collins Penne, and Kay Pannabaker just to name a few of the students. Playing the teachers is world renowned choreographer Debbie Allen, Charles Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullaly, and Bebe neuwirth. There is certainly an abundance of talent in this remake of the 1980’s film "Fame" and promises to be a very entertaining and insightful film.

That is all for today on Simple Man Entertainment my friends and I hope you have all enjoyed this post, and I also hope that you all enjoy the video and trailers too. I will be back again very soon so have an awesome day and CIAO4NOW!!!!!





So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 - Episode 15 - Results Show


Thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment once again. We are back with the results for the week from the So You Think You Can Dance show. Last night was the results show and now we have the Top 10 dancers and I can't wait to see how the show will go from here.

The show started out with a group routine danced to "Seven Nation Army" by White Stripes. It was an incredible routine, choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha. Probably one of the best group routines we've seen this season.

Another important note, the show was done on Nigel Lythgoe's 60th birthday, and birthday wishes were given to him from everyone in the studio. Happy Birthday Nigel!

First on stage to find out their results were Jason and Caitlin, joined by Brandon and Janette. This was a no brainer for me. Jason and Caitlin were in the bottom three, leaving Brandon and Janette safe.

Next on stage were Evan and Randi as well as Phillip and Jeanine. Now this one didn't go the way I thought it would. It actually was Phillip and Jeanine in the bottom three this week, which shocked me with the shaky performances done by Evan and Randi this week.

Then Ade and Melissa and Kupono and Kayla were out to see their results. Once again a big surprise here. It was Ade and Melissa that ended up in the bottom three, which astounded me. They've never been in the bottom before.

Next up were the solos, where the dancers in the bottom three "danced for their life." Caitlin danced first with a good routine and had nice extensions. Jason came out and did a good job, but it looked a little forced and desperate. Once again Jeanine was exquisitely beautiful, and I knew there was no way she was going home. Phillip did what he does, and of course it was awesome as usual. We got to see Melissa do a solo for the first time on the show, and she did some incredible toe work and her piece was very energetic. Ade was up last, and he performed a great solo as well.

As the judges went backstage to deliberate, DJ David Guetta and Kelly Rowland took the stage. It was the television premiere of their hit single, "When Love Takes Over." It was a nice piece with a cool sound, and was enjoyable. However, I was waiting with "ants in my pants" lol to see what the results would be.

Finally the judges were back with the results. For the girls, it was no big shock. As I predicted yesterday, it was Caitlin that was cut from the show. The guys did shock me a bit. I was expecting it to be Jason, but they actually cut Phillip. I understand why they did it, but I was so sad to see him go, since I've been a real fan of his for a couple of years.

There was good news. Nigel secured Caitlin and Phillip a place on the Top 10 tour, so they will be on the tour and performing, which I was excited to hear.

I can't wait until next week to see the Top 10 dance. I am sure it is going to be incredible. Join us next week for up to date reviews from So You Think You Can Dance. Until then, enjoy a couple videos. The first one is a solo from Jeanine from last week, which Tim and I both agreed was one of the best solos, if not the best, we have ever seen. I also posted a routine with Phillip in it and one with Caitlin to highlight these great dancers once again. Enjoy!





So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 - Episode 14 - The Top 12


Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment and your review of last night's So You Think You Can Dance show. Last night the top 12 dancers performed in Episode 14, and wow was it a great show. I must say that this was the best show yet.

Regular judges, Nigel and Mary were on the set, and they were joined by Tyce Diorio, a well known choreographer. Each couple danced twice, so the show was moving fast and the judges definitely had a lot to say. So I'll try to cover it all while avoiding a whole book here…

The show was started by Ade and Melissa dancing a Disco routine to "Move on Up" by Destination. It was an excellent way to start the show, with Nigel calling it an "incredible start." Mary said it "picked me up," and it drew high praise from Tyce, who said it was "frickin great."

Kupono and Kayla were up doing a Mia Michaels Contemporary routine. It was danced to "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles and was to depict the "dance" between an addiction and an addict. This was a powerful dance and I felt they did very well. Nigel called it "brilliant" and Mary said they were "stayin on the Hot Tamale train."

A Foxtrot was next performed by Jason and Caitlin. They danced to "Minnie the Moocher" by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. It was a well executed routine. They looked great up there and Nigel compared Caitlin to "Grace Kelly" in the elegant way they danced. Tyce summed it up well, saying they "looked like stars" up there.

With Russian Folk dance, the first one on the show, Phillip and Jeanine took the stage. I had to feel bad for them drawing this routine. They danced to "Kelinka" by Barynya. It was difficult, but looked quite childish and the judges didn't like it, which was not the fault of the dancers. Nigel did call the legwork "fabulous," Mary said it had "bright highlights," and Tyce said they did it "very well."

Next up were Evan and Randi performing a Hip Hop routine. I was a little worried for them, since I never thought they'd do well in this style of dancing. They danced to "Halo" by Beyonce and they actually surprised me. The dance was nice and played to their strengths. Randi was really hitting it. Nigel called them his "favorite couple." Mary said she was "expecting a trainwreck" but they did a "great job." Tyce felt that Evan needed to "find more" and I had to agree here.

Brandon and Janette were next with an Argentine Tango. They danced to "Libertango" from Forever Tango. This was a sexy and hot routine. They received a standing ovation from the judges, something that rarely happens. Nigel gave it the highest praise, saying It was "as close to perfection as I've ever seen in a ballroom" dance. Mary screamed and Tyce called them a "power couple."

After the break (thank goodness for DVR) Ade and Melissa were up with a second routine, dancing a Waltz. They danced to "A Natural Woman" by Mary J. Blige. It was lovely, but not quite what I expected from them. Nigel called it "beautiful" and Tyce said it was "well danced."

With a Broadway routine, Kupono and Kayla took the stage again. They performed to "The Dance at the Gym" from West Side Story. Nigel wasn't thrilled, saying he "needed more" and that there was "no feeling of true emotion. Although the other judges gave them okay reviews, I had to agree with Nigel. Could Kupono have danced his last? We'll see.

Jason and Caitlin came back on stage with a Lyrical Jazz piece, dancing to "Show Me Heaven" by Maria Mckee. I thought it was beautiful and perhaps one of their best dances. Mary had mixed feelings, saying it "wasn't 'magic'" but said there were many "unusual" things in the dance. It was beautiful, but as Tyce said, they need to "take it further."

Up with a Jive were Phillip and Jeanine. I almost groaned. Phillip…a Jive? I was surprised. Dancing to "Stuff Like That There" by Bette Midler, they actually did much better than I thought they would. Nigel said that for Phillip it was the "best you've been out of your own style" and that he was "starting to come to life." Mary found their dance to be a "big surprise" and Tyce said you can dial "1-888-fan friggin tastic." That pretty much said it all.

Evan and Randi had a Samba as their second dance, dancing to "Ritmo De Bom Bom" by Jubaba. I thought Randi did well, but this definitely wasn't their best piece. Nigel said it was "not as hot as I would like" and Mary said it only had a "slow sizzle." Randi did make it on the Hot Tamale train with Mary though.

Performing the last routine of the night, Brandon and Janette hit the stage with a Jazz Routine. They danced to "Ruby Blue" by Roisin Murphy. It was great and they played their characters well. Nigel predicted that this couple would have the "biggest vote of the night" and I'm inclined to agree. They were hot last night. Mary felt that they saved "the best for last" and Tyce said that they "have that thing."

Overall, I do believe this was the best night. The routines were awesome. The competition has definitely been stepped up. I'm predicting that Caitlin is the girl to go, but we'll see. As for the guys, I think will probably be Kupono, but that there is a chance that either Jason or Evan could possibly end up there too. It all depends, and I just can't wait for tonight's show to find out the top 10 dancers.

Make sure you check back tomorrow to find out who gets cut!





Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.....


Last night I finally got to watch a movie I have wanted to watch for some time now, and the movie is "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans". I am a big fan Sci Fi and Fantasy genre films of which the "Underworld" films are a part of. I will tell you also that I was not disappointed with this film, but I was a little surprised what a great prequel.

The first two "underworld" movies are about the epic war between the Lycans and the Vampire coven that had created them. Throughout both of these action packed adrenaline pumping films you get little snippets and flashbacks of the ancient history that surrounds this blood feud, but you never get the whole story.

"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" answers the primary question, which is why. The reason why these two immortal races are warring is not entirely because one of them is oppressing the other; it is because of a tragic Romeo and Juliet type of love story as well. This love story proves to be the catalyst for the awesome conflict between the races.

The story begins when the leader of the coven Viktor who is played by Bill Nighy spares the life of a male baby born of a female Lycan that has human features. The young Lycans name is Lucian who is played by Michael Sheen. As Lucian grows he displays many talents that ultimately prove to be coveted by Viktor who breeds a race of these Lycans using Lucians DNA.

As Lucian grows he also becomes desirable to Viktor’s daughter Sonja who is played by Rhona Mitra. As Sonja grows into a fierce warrior known as a death dealer Lucian grows into and ultimately becomes the daytime protector of the coven as well as a great weapons smith. The relationship between the warrior daughter and the forbidden slave also grows into a romantic relationship as well.

However over time Viktor not only learns of Sonja and Lucian’s secret affair. Unfortunately after Lucian and his Lycan brethren escapes Lucian returns to save Sonja and is recaptured after a battle before the covens own gates and Sonja reveals to her father that she is pregnant with Lucian’s child. This proves to be more than Viktor can bear and he sentences his own flesh and blood to death.

After Viktor has his own daughter executed right in front of Lucian, Lucian again escapes and calls both the pure blood Lycans and the coven created hybrids into battle. What follows is a wholesale slaughter on both sides, but the coven ultimately loose the battle and all but the three coven elders and their scribe Tannis played by Steven mackintosh survive. It is also in this story that we meet Raze played by Kevin Grevioux a human turned Lycan who is Lucian’s strong right hand.

One of the very cool things about this movie is that it reunites members from the original cast that were killed in the first "Underworld" film. Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, and Kevin Grevioux were all in the first film and it was awesome to see them reprise their roles from "Underworld I" for "Underworld III". Rhona Mitra was also an excellent choice for the part of Sonja. At the end of the film we also get to see Selene who is played by Kate Beckinsale for the first time.

If you are into action, adventure, fantasy, and a little romance as well I would highly recommend that you see this film if you haven’t already. I am also including the trailer for the film in this post for you to watch. I really hope you enjoy not only this post and the trailer, but the movie as well. Have a great day my friends and Simple Man Entertainment will be back again soon CIAO4NOW!!!!!


SYTYCD season 5 Episode 13.....




Hello everyone, and welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment for the recap of this past Thursday nights results show, of So You Think You Can Dance. So without further adieu it is time to get started now.

As we all know Wednesday evening saw some very good routines performed on the show, including for the first time ever a classical ballet routine performed by Ade and Melissa that was awesome.

Unfortunately it is up to me to deliver the bad news from the Wednesday night show, and that gets delivered by the Judges on Thursday nights, and then by me on Friday. Considering that the field of competitors is getting tighter and the performances greater this part can be hard.

This week’s results I am sure were no tougher for the judges on the show to deliver to the 14 dancers standing on stage this past Thursday night, than it was when they had to for the 16 dancers last week. However, at the end of the week 2 of them have to go because that is the rules.

Before I get to the final results I want to talk about a couple of guest performances that were performed on this past Thursday nights show because they were both excellent performances. I think that the diversity of guest performers that SYTYCD showcases gives the show universal appeal also.

The first performance was a contemporary ballet routine that was performed by members of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company. The routine was choreographed by Desmond Richardson who also performed with Patricia Hashee. The routine was graceful, elegant, strong, and breathtaking.

The second guest performer was pop recording star Kelly Clarkson. She performed her new chart topping single “I Do Not Hook Up”. Kelly’s performance was very good and the crowd in the studio went crazy and had a good time “groovin” to the tune. I think this young lady is an excellent talent.

Before the dancers were brought out on stage and the bottom three chosen, they performed a routine that was choreographed by show regular and favorite Tyce Diorio to a selection from The Wiz soundtrack. The routine was quite a production to watch.

After all was said and done the four couples that were safe were as follows:

1) Evan and Randi
2) Brandon and Janette
3) Ade and Melissa
4) Jason and Caitlin

The bottom three couples who would dance for their lives were:

1) Vitolio and Karla
2) Kupono and Kayla
3) Phillip and Jeanine

A couple of the solo’s that those dancers performed were very good, but I think most of them were not performed at the level that the judges hoped to see at this stage of the competition. Vitolio gave his best performance so far, and Jeanine’s solo was breathtaking.

However in the end the two dancers that were cut were Kayla and Vitolio. The judges all agreed that both of these choices were unanimous between them so there was no controversy involving the judge’s decisions. This week’s results prove without a doubt that this show definitely belongs to the dancers who are hungry enough to want it.

That’s it for this weeks SYTYCD reviews on Simple Man Entertainment, but we will be back next week. Have an awesome J4th my friends and CIAO4NOW!!!!!

So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 - Episode 12 - The Top 14


Hi there! Glad to see you back at Simple Man Entertainment. Last night the top 14 dancers performed on So You Think You Can Dance, and we are here to give you a recap of the show, and of course our thoughts on the show as well.

Judging the show was of course Nigel and Mary, the permanent judges, and joining them last night was Mia Michaels, Emmy award winning choreographer. Before the show got to the dancers, Mia had to "eat crow" and admit that she had been wrong about Brandon in the beginning, where she had said he had yet to impress her. I was happy to see that he had brought it out and proved her wrong.

Starting out the show, Brandon and Janette were up first with a Cha Cha routine, choreographed by Jean-Marc Genereux. HOT! That pretty much sums up this routine. They had the steps right, the chemistry about set the floor on fire, and they had the crowd as well. They danced the routine to "Hush Hush; Hush Hush" by the Pussycat Dolls, and it was incredible. Nigel called it the "best damn Cha Cha I've ever seen on the show" and said that Brandon was the "Michelangelo of the dance floor." Mary was definitely a fan, screaming multiple times and putting them on the "hot tamale train." Mia said that Brandon had "so much ability and potential," that "Miami should be proud" of Janette, and that the routine was "on fire." That pretty much summed it up!

Next up were Kupono and Kayla. They were dancing a contemporary piece choreographed by Sonjia. They danced to "Eyes on Fire" by Blue Foundation. I found it to be a unique and beautiful piece. It was a feisty and "dark" routine I felt, and they pulled it off well. Although I didn't feel it was one of the top routines of the night, they did a great job, and as always, Kayla just hit it. I think she makes any routine look good, no matter how strange it seems. Nigel called the routine "great stuff" and commented that Kupono was finally "reaching your true potential." Mary said that the couple was "staying on the hot tamale train," and Mia gave Sonjia high praise, saying it was one of her "best pieces ever."

Evan and Randi took the stage next, dancing a Broadway routine, choreographed by Joey Dowling. I've never seen this choreographer on the show before, so I was interested to see what kind of routine she'd choreograph for the two. They danced to "Rich Man's Frug" by Sweet Charity, which was a groovy and interesting tune. The dance was fun and interesting, but they didn't really hit it. Nigel called it "terrific stuff" but I had to agree with Mary when she said that it "could have been a little bit brighter." Mia called it "great stuff" but didn't feel that they "didn't take it to that level" that she was expecting. Now I must throw in a personal note here. Although I too was expecting a bit more from them, I believe that part of their problem was the choreography. As was mentioned by Mia in the show, Joey, the choreographer, is 6 feet tall. When she dances, it is huge. I believe instead of choreographing for Randi and Evan, who are both small, she choreographed the way she would dance. I feel that this affected their performance, and for the first time I'm afraid for them, although I'm not really sure it is their fault.

With a Brian Freedman Pop Jazz routine, Jason and Caitlin were up next. They danced to "Creator" by Santigold. This routine was quite unique, to say the least. Caitlin was supposed to be an alien that had come to earth to procreate with the last living being - Jason. Not quite sure where Brian's mind comes up with these ideas…but okayyyyyy. I though Nigel summed it up well, saying it was "very weird." I agreed! Mary said that they "dug in well with their character" but that the routine "doesn't sit right with me." "I hope you won't be in trouble," Mary said, and I agree…they could be in trouble. On the other hand, Mia called it "refreshing" and said it was "out there and fun." I guess we'll see what America thought of the routine tonight!

Phillip and Jeanine managed to pull a Hip Hop routine from the hat again. The first hip hop they did was phenomenal, so I was excited about this routine. They were choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha, two of may favorite choreographers, and they danced to "Love Lockdown" by Kayne West. The prop they used for the dance was a chain. The routine was supposed to be about how it is to be a couple on So You Think You Can Dance. They are chained together and have to learn to work and perform together. Definitely a great story to tell with this dance. So they were dancing chained together, which after seeing rehearsals and how they fell and tripped on the chain, it had you holding your breath. They definitely pulled it off incredibly, and there wasn't even one problem with the chain. Nigel commented that he hoped the couple was "chained together for life" and he "love the end" where Phillip offered Jeanine the key to get unlocked, and she wouldn't take it. Beautiful! Mary found it "incredibly creative" and said they "brought it on." Mia felt that she was "caught up in 'chainography'" saying that the chain was distracting. I think the real problem was that since everyone had seen what had happened with the chain in rehearsals, it made you on edge that they would have a problem in the dance. This wasn't their fault though. It just got spoiled by seeing them working with the chain before hand.

Dancing the first ever Pas de Deux on the show, Ade and Melissa took the stage next. They were choreographed by a choreographer I've never seen on the show, Thordal Christensen. They danced to "Romeo & Juliet: Prokofiev's Suite," which was definitely appropriate, since they were supposed to be dancing as Romeo and Juliet. The dance was absolutely breathtaking. I found myself holding my breath throughout the routine because it was so beautiful. The judges loved it as well. Nigel called it a "big 1st" and said it was "beautifully dance." Mary "love it" and said that the "chemistry was flawless." Mia felt that she was watching a "fairy tale" and said it was "brilliant." Definitely one of the best routines of the evening.

Last of all, Vitolio and Karla were up, dancing a Quick Step. They were a new couple, since they lost their partners last week. Jean-Marc Genereux was their choreographer, and they found themselves nervous about this routine, since the Quick Step has often been referred to as the "kiss of death" on the show. They danced to "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Rufus Wainwright. I was impressed. I felt that this was the best performance that Vitolio has ever done. They both played wonderful characters and this was one of the best Quick Steps I've ever seen done on the show. Nigel "loved the choreography" and commented that Vitolio was "finally getting your personality out." Mary thought they "brought the whole thing to life." Mia commented that "Jean-Marc is a genius," said Vitolio "really did step up" and called Karla "gorgeous."

This show was incredible - probably the best yet. All of the dances were great, although my favorite routines of the night were performed by Brandon and Janette, Ade and Melissa, and Phillip and Jeanine. It was a great night.

Well, it's time for me to go…somehow these posts keep getting longer and longer. LOL. Let me leave you with one final thought: "Dance is the song of the body." -Martha Graham

Stay tuned…I'll be back in the morning with the results of the show! Enjoy the videos below.