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Well, I agree with the judges' assessment of Hollie. JLo led with the kiss of death again: "you look great". I really think the lack of emotion/connection is hurting her. She sure does handle criticism like a champ - very poised - it's me favorite (only) thing about her.
Loved Steven comparing P2 to Steve McQueen and Johnny Cash. I liked the performance better than JLo and Randy did. Also thought he was a lot more gracious about the comparison with Colton than Colton was.
Yup, Phil looks like McQueen with all the sex appeal....but I doubt the contestants know who McQueen was...P2 had a blank look...they're too young.
Re: Hollie - i LOVE what Richard Lawson of the Atlantic Wire column wrote about her.... I wish I had written this paragraph, it's so true and so deliciously composed:
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Oh Hollie. Oh dear. The poor little translucent bit of seashell knows she's in danger of elimination, like really imminent and immediate danger, so she tried to pack a big thing into her version of "Perfect" by Pink, but... it just didn't get there. The bus broke down somewhere on the side of the road, the glittering city in view in the distance, but still miles away. I feel bad for Hollie, adorable and sprightly as she is, and having such a cute little friendship with turtle boy Joshua as she apparently does, but the strain is showing too much, she's falling apart. I wish she'd waited and done this show at like 22 or something, though I suppose there's no indication that this show will be around in five years, so it could be for the best that she did it now.
"Poor little translucent bit of seashell..." LOL - I love this description! Like his characterization of Steven as "witch Tyler" -- it's perfect!
He's right about Hollie. If she had waited till she was just a tad more mature, she would BE the American Idol. But she will still find a producer from being on this show; she's still on her way; she is still getting the lesson of her life in the realities of show business; and she has garnered a following that will hopefully carry her while she develops her own style and voice.
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Re: Hollie - i LOVE what Richard Lawson of the Atlantic Wire column wrote about her.... I wish I had written this paragraph, it's so true and so deliciously composed:
"Poor little translucent bit of seashell..." LOL - I love this description! Like his characterization of Steven as "witch Tyler" -- it's perfect!
He's right about Hollie. If she had waited till she was just a tad more mature, she would BE the American Idol. But she will still find a producer from being on this show; she's still on her way; she is still getting the lesson of her life in the realities of show business; and she has garnered a following that will hopefully carry her while she develops her own style and voice.
First of all, this is my girl we're talking about, so let's show some respect! Haha. (Just having fun with ya, I respect your opinion)
There's no way she could have waited any longer. She did it last year, and when you have celebrity judges tell you that hey, get training for a year and come back because you could win it..., what is she supposed to do? Not come back? Maturity benefits everyone, but I don't think she could have waited any longer. In fact, I'm pretty sure the judges were expecting her at the auditions. Her peak on American Idol was this year or never, especially with the show being up in the air on being around for a few more years like you stated.
She's kind of hit a roadblock in the competition it seems. I think she's getting used to taking harsh criticism and the feelings of being in the bottom 3. But I still don't think she goes home right away. She has a huge following (I'm in that group lol), not to mention I think she'll beat out Elise at the very least. Regardless, I'm hoping she can win the whole thing, as biased as I may be. I guess we'll have to see as you never know how these things can shape out. If she gets her act together and nails her songs in the next coming weeks, she could end up in the finals.
I think she'd gained herself some type of record deal regardless of win or lose. She has a hell of a voice, she's proven that, and with studio time and professionals helping her out, she can probably produce an album, albeit all ballads.
And randomly, I must mention, why is P2 exempt from criticism by most? Dude is a Dave Matthews ripoff who takes no chances and does the same thing every week yet I rarely hear anyone criticize him. At least Hollie has gone outside of her comfort zone, same with everyone else who gets harsh words.
Re: Hollie - i LOVE what Richard Lawson of the Atlantic Wire column wrote about her.... I wish I had written this paragraph, it's so true and so deliciously composed:
"Poor little translucent bit of seashell..." LOL - I love this description! Like his characterization of Steven as "witch Tyler" -- it's perfect!
He's right about Hollie. If she had waited till she was just a tad more mature, she would BE the American Idol. But she will still find a producer from being on this show; she's still on her way; she is still getting the lesson of her life in the realities of show business; and she has garnered a following that will hopefully carry her while she develops her own style and voice.
What a find..thanx...tht is right up my alley for a good satirical laugh and take on Idol. Great writing, I will have to now follow him!
He and I agree there is no way Jessica had the least votes, but they haven't been revealing vote totals anyway and I hear it is all how Ryan words things that keeps whatever they do legal.
He hits Colton kinda hard and I have heard people have tweeted him and asked if he is or isn't and he answered back he isn't.
That is kinda funny how you said that about P2 Sunny.
How predictable is a Colton/Skyler top 2 though?!? It's a pretty close replica of last season, although I like the players more.
If it's Colton and Skylar in the end then it's a personality contest, not a singing comp. I think Colton should be in the final 2 or 3, but not Skylar, even though she is the most likeable contestant.
After reading a few more of Lawson's installments he seems to get stuck on the same tangents and misses some things more worthy of making fun of imo. His bit about Durbin was amusing and I was wondering myself if River's ghost would appear for the show.
I don't like how he gets stuck on Jessica's personality so much, as that is getting really old. They said the same thing about Carrie Underwood.
I should comment and tell him he should show some respect and at least refer to Tyler as a warlock besides I don't find the witch thing that funny as Tyler mentions god quite a bit even in his music.
He barely mentions Randy, who I think could be parodied to death.
This girl on my facebook I went to high school posted something like she doesnt watch american idol but she turned it on when colton was perforoming that lifehouse song and how he was amazing and this girl is really religious and talks about god in her status alot. there were a few likes and one comment and said that is is a facade that they met colton at a church event last summer and he was really rude to them. I dont know who "them" is I guess the people she went to the event with.
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Haha. (Just having fun with ya, I respect your opinion)
besides I don't find the witch thing that funny as Tyler mentions god quite a bit even in his music.
