2008 Woodie Awards
American Idol returns to Fox
Tougher judging, greater talent and more wannabe singers make up sixth season
Dino Mujakovic
Issue date: 3/1/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
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Season greetings. And I am talking about the American Idol season. Oh yes, the bad, the ugly and downright horrible are back to take the stage in desire to earn televisions most wanted crown.
Over the span of the past few weeks, we have seen some interesting "talent" emerge, wishing control of the recording industry, or at least their 15 minutes of fame. However, in comparison to other years, the show displayed an amazing amount of bad talent and cruel judgement. So bad that I even considered not watching American Idol until Hollywood week. But I am an addict and still tuned in. I wonder if they have rehab for this?
Either way, after gruesome weeks of bad performances and a few good ones I was questioning the talent this year. There must have been some decent performers there making it, but I was not aware of them. However, when it came down to Hollywood week, 172 hopefuls made it. Where the heck did they come from?
Those five days in Hollywood are what make great television. Although it is a reality show, it almost portrays the American dream, and how fast you can lose it. These newbies find themselves on this never before experienced stage with people who want to be there and deserve to be there as much as they do. One by one, they are sent home, break down and dreams are shattered. Not to mention the inspiring drama. Ah yes, the smell of defeat. It is beautiful.
Twice as many girls have made it this year than guys. Early eliminations shatter dreams fast, but some continue the battle. Then comes the moment when they are split into different rooms awaiting their verdict.
The first two rooms are cheering as they make it through. They are cheering so loud that room three can hear them and tears start rolling way before the judges walk in. You know you are sent home but are awaiting the message. Part of you still wishes they would surprise you but nope, pack your bags and leave.
Forty more dreamers continue in what is, at this point, probably the toughest cut. From 40 to 24, which means 16 almost made it. Almost. The judges reviewed the tapes from the contestants and will choose the top 24.
Over the span of the past few weeks, we have seen some interesting "talent" emerge, wishing control of the recording industry, or at least their 15 minutes of fame. However, in comparison to other years, the show displayed an amazing amount of bad talent and cruel judgement. So bad that I even considered not watching American Idol until Hollywood week. But I am an addict and still tuned in. I wonder if they have rehab for this?
Either way, after gruesome weeks of bad performances and a few good ones I was questioning the talent this year. There must have been some decent performers there making it, but I was not aware of them. However, when it came down to Hollywood week, 172 hopefuls made it. Where the heck did they come from?
Those five days in Hollywood are what make great television. Although it is a reality show, it almost portrays the American dream, and how fast you can lose it. These newbies find themselves on this never before experienced stage with people who want to be there and deserve to be there as much as they do. One by one, they are sent home, break down and dreams are shattered. Not to mention the inspiring drama. Ah yes, the smell of defeat. It is beautiful.
Twice as many girls have made it this year than guys. Early eliminations shatter dreams fast, but some continue the battle. Then comes the moment when they are split into different rooms awaiting their verdict.
The first two rooms are cheering as they make it through. They are cheering so loud that room three can hear them and tears start rolling way before the judges walk in. You know you are sent home but are awaiting the message. Part of you still wishes they would surprise you but nope, pack your bags and leave.
Forty more dreamers continue in what is, at this point, probably the toughest cut. From 40 to 24, which means 16 almost made it. Almost. The judges reviewed the tapes from the contestants and will choose the top 24.
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