General Evans Above Archive for Aug 02, 2002

American Idol

Aug 02, 2002 – permalink

We’ve had a lot of traffic recently looking for American Idol results. It appears at the moment (these things change) that DigitalHit.com has spots 1 and 2 when you search for “American Idol results” on Google.

I have to admit I’ve had to watch this show — I’m an entertainment writer after all — and I can’t believe the response it’s getting. The producers have done a good job of creating fake drama on the show that seems to have fooled the predominantly squealing teens that watch it.

The hosts and other judges all pick on Simon. First off, they all pick on Simon because he’s British (nothing like picking on your wartime allies). Even the two talentless hosts make comment after comment about the guy. The kids on the message boards think this is real, honest emotion. I guess they forget the fact that Simon is best buddies with show producer Simon Fowler and that this is all manufactured drama.

Still, I hope that Sideshow Bob (Justin) doesn’t win. Not that I’m watching that closely. Really.

Worlds apart

Aug 02, 2002 – permalink

It’s hot and humid in Toronto and I have to go find a cool place to write two reviews: Signs and Master of Disguise.

The two films couldn’t be further apart. Signs is a great film with wonderful performances. Master of Disguise is an awful, awful film.

I’ll have the reviews up shortly.