American Idol: Season 10

American Idol season 10 has begun!? For those who swear not to look after the farewell to Simon, I say: start, Doug!? I think it will be a good season. new judges and a new vibe.? The Commission cannot be cooler than this, especially after the fiasco of last 2 seasons (ok, I'll step pointing my finger and say all the names here).? New judges for those who don't know yet (where were you last year?) is Steven Tyler (Yes, the guy from Aerosmith, labia you gotta love him) and J Lo (actress, singer and sexy latina).? They are a very cool twist in the jury and the atmosphere with Randy feels real this time.The first half hour was longer than the competition judges but it was worth watching.? With a Rock legend and a Superstar, I think we have much to enjoy watch being simulated in bad singers.? But the thing is now with the freshness in the atmosphere, nothing sounds like an insult. even when Steve Tyler told one of the participants: "did eat lots of chips of the painting as a child."? I was going to die (but because I couldn't stop laughing).I found Steve Tyler as a judge to be a very good because with humour and sarcasm, his flirty moves, makes the show more fresh and organic.? It is certainly a great addition to the show (and I am not saying that just because I'm a big fan, does).? It is a riot and someone over fee, can be found nowhere elsewhere.Then we have JLo, the new feminine touch to the show.? She had to fight much when she had to deal with rejection.? It is like the new Paula but no arms beats like a seal (sorry about it).? I think that his celebrity status has made many people very nervous but she was always sweet and it's nice to see his tent to compose herself after every bad singer later, she had to say no to .randy was cool, like always, but this time there cool people with him to save him.? It was more serious, the something I welcome to Doghouse after last year. It is only reminiscent of remains of the former American Idol (including the Ryan, of course) and after this first I can truly say: Simon who?? Seriously, American Idol is now really American idol (with no rudeness more unpleasant comments and no more fish and chips).?And competitors?? They are always the same; Some people crazy, many singers and a few that are actually not bad bad.? I remember those (but not their names, I am not that good) are the girl with the popularity of Britney Spears (she was crazy and awkward and at the same time so sympathetic). It is really something to remember.? Then, there was a guy who burps whenever he was nervous (seriously I thought I was going to throw up around my room that Guy, so revolting).? Then, a singing waitress who was actually really good but apparently must go shopping and a rejuvenation cure. Daughter of Kosovo was almost broke my heart with his history and his voice was really sweet.? First girl of 15 years of the show was good. When I've heard him I could actually imagine his voice on the radio.? And the last was permanently except for the last because this twin boy sings really incredible, so soft and smooth.So far, I think that American Idol will pass season 10.? Judges are cool and atmospheric feel dynamic and sincere.? No wickedness more (although for some people who sells).? I must admit that I liked it because the judges were having fun, with lots of energy and laughter. I didn't know how sick I was Simon till tonight. I will certainly keep watch!

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Frasier: The Complete Fourth Season

Frasier's fourth season was mostly about relationships. Niles (David Hyde Pierce), now separated from Maris, is back on the market like his bachelor brother, Frasier (Kelsey Grammer). That's great when the pair goes to a cabin with a pair of fetching women (Megan Mullaly, later of Will and Grace, and Lisa Darr), but Niles is never able to completely dispel his attachment to his suffocating wife... or to Daphne (Jane Leeves). His obsession with the latter gets an immediate burst in the season's first episode, in which he has to masquerade as Daphne's husband, then later comes to a head when she appears at his apartment door asking to stay the night. The boys have the usual disputes with their father (John Mahoney), including their disdain for the former cop's new girlfriend, Sherry (Marsha Mason), the boisterous, banjo-twangin', "gotcha"-playing bartender who would remain a regular cast member through the end of the series. Ex-wife Lilith (Bebe Neuwirth) makes her annual appearance, this time when she and Frasier try to get Frederick into an exclusive prep school. And the title character? As much as Frasier teases his producer Roz (Peri Gilpin) about her dating habits, he himself is lonely, leading him to a memorable airport encounter with guest star Linda Hamilton and a season finale that proves a kind of a harbinger to the series' final episode. This season made Frasier a perfect four-for-four at the Emmys, winning its fourth consecutive award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Unlike previous seasons, this DVD set has no bonus features. --David Horiuchi

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Metalocalypse: Season 2

Black metal fans, fear not--the men of Dethklok have returned to make your world a little darker (and funnier) with Season 2 of the animated series Metalocalypse. Though the show is as densely plotted--often to absurd levels--as any Adult Swim program, and riddled with inside references to the metal scene (from which spring many of the guest vocal talents, including members of Metallica, Dimmu Borgir and Arch Enemy), one doesn't have to be a fan of either to enjoy the show. It does help, however, to have an appreciation for dark humor, as the season opener, "Dethecution" illustrates; having survived the near-fatal attack by their nemeses, a military cabal called the Tribunal, Dethklok decides to return to public life by giving a concert that doubles as a mass execution for 200 death-row inmates. Dramatic changes like this--and the mayhem that follows them--are the crux of Metalocalypse's second season, and include guitarist Toki taking lessons from an ancient master to up his value to the band ("Dethlessons"), an ill-advised trip to the Amazon in search of hallucinogenic drugs (a terrific Herzog spoof titled--what else?-- "Dethcarraldo"), drummer Pickles' disastrous reunion with his former flash metal band (the two-part "Snakes 'N Barrels), and the cliffhanger conclusion, which finds Dethklok releasing its latest album at the same time the former fans-turned-terrorists known as the Revengencers launch an all-out assault on them ("Dethrelease"). Burning questions in regard to the origins of the buffoonish Dr. Rockso and Nathan's love life are also addressed, and fans get a deeper glimpse into the band's lunatic lives, most notably in the hilarious "Dethwedding," which introduces Pickles' deadbeat brother Seth. Again, enjoyment of the show is entirely dependent on one's tolerance for absurd and often crude humor, but its lampooning of rock excess remains as sharply focused as ever.

As with the first season set, the extras are strewn about the two-disc set in the form of Easter Eggs, though they're not particularly hard to find on the main and episode selection menus. Once located, fans will find everything from extended scenes and videos for "Mermaider" and "Bloodrocuted" to clips of the band reading excerpts from Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus" or simply listing other metal outfits they like. Each are clever in their own way, and do much to underscore Metalocalypse's party-till-you-explode aesthetic. --Paul Gaita

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