I'm really losing interest in Glass House. I just don't have time for Glass House when Big Brother is on.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Glass House Episode 7
Tom's Take:
I'm really losing interest in Glass House. I just don't have time for Glass House when Big Brother is on.
I'm really losing interest in Glass House. I just don't have time for Glass House when Big Brother is on.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Big Brother Game and Show Week 2
Tom's Take:
This week lost a lot of drama with Willie leaving that way, and JoJo and Danielle playing the who can campaign less technique. The real drama on the feeds that CBS completely missed was the Cold War between Team Boogie and Team Janelle as they prepare for their massive Eight Is Enough alliance to be broken up. I'm going to grade the players as if the coaches aren't entering the game, even though I think they are, so here we go.
This week lost a lot of drama with Willie leaving that way, and JoJo and Danielle playing the who can campaign less technique. The real drama on the feeds that CBS completely missed was the Cold War between Team Boogie and Team Janelle as they prepare for their massive Eight Is Enough alliance to be broken up. I'm going to grade the players as if the coaches aren't entering the game, even though I think they are, so here we go.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality: Glass House Episode 6
Tom's Take:
I'm really losing interest in Glass House. I just don't have time for Glass House when Big Brother is on.
I'm really losing interest in Glass House. I just don't have time for Glass House when Big Brother is on.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Big Brother Player Scores
Tom's Take:
What a crazy week. Best first week of a season by far in my opinion. And after some consideration I have decided to give grades to everyone, including the coaches, because the are "definitely" coming back into the game. So here we go!
What a crazy week. Best first week of a season by far in my opinion. And after some consideration I have decided to give grades to everyone, including the coaches, because the are "definitely" coming back into the game. So here we go!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Glass House Episode 5
Tom's Take:
So Big Brother 14 has been way better than Glass House in just the two episodes we've seen and the live feeds. This is how good a show can be when there's actual gameplay, but let's break down my character rankings.
So Big Brother 14 has been way better than Glass House in just the two episodes we've seen and the live feeds. This is how good a show can be when there's actual gameplay, but let's break down my character rankings.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Big Brother 14 Premiere!
Tom's Take
Big Brother is back! We've got 12 new houseguests, and 4 returning houseguests as "coaches."
So I think the 4 Coaches will eventually join the game regardless of what anyone else says, but for now let's judge how the 4 Coaches did with their draft.
1. Dan
Dan picked Kara, Danielle, and Jodi. Jodi is gone, so clearly Dan is the loser in this draft. I actually like the Kara and Danielle picks though. Danielle is going to be horribly underestimated, and I think she'll make it pretty far. Kara on the other hand has a cool head on her shoulders, and should be able to bond with Britney and Janelle to keep herself in the game a few more weeks than you would think. I also predict that she might be the endurance threat of the season. Still, Dan is already down a man on Day 6, and he is lacking an athletic male to help him out in challenges. He will have to pit Boogie against Janelle and Britney to stay strong in this game.
2. Janelle.
Janelle's draft was a little off in my book. Wil, Ashley, and Joe was a fairly balanced draft, but I don't really think Wil deserved the #3 pick, but she managed to keep anyone from her team from going home, while not taking the HoH power for her own team. She's made an alliance with Britney's team, so she's in a good position in the house. I'm looking forward to seeing Janelle clash with Boogie.
3. Britney
Britney won the first HoH competition, so I would say she has the best position in the house. I like her team, but I think it's going to be a very hard team to keep together. She got Shane, the boring but athletic Jeff like player of the season, JoJo the fun New Yorker who I'm sure will cause drama, and oh yeah, she got Willie Hanz. I have a feeling this season will feature at least one blow out between Britney and Willie, as she struggles to control this uncontrollable force.
4. Boogie
Boogie had the best draft in my opinion. Frank looks to be physically dominant, and is probably smart to boot, Ian has brains and could be a good endurance player, and Jenn serves as a good anchor for the team. Unfortunately for Boogie, I don't think his good draft will help him. I forsee his players get targeted early, and otherwise good players will get kicked out early.
Prediction to win: I'm voting for JoJo to win this season, and Britney to get the coach prize. I think Britney's team will get off to an early lead, sacrifice Shane to get Willie and JoJo to the end, where Willie will have pissed off the jury.
Tune in next Thursday for my Game and Show blog!
Big Brother is back! We've got 12 new houseguests, and 4 returning houseguests as "coaches."
So I think the 4 Coaches will eventually join the game regardless of what anyone else says, but for now let's judge how the 4 Coaches did with their draft.
1. Dan
Dan picked Kara, Danielle, and Jodi. Jodi is gone, so clearly Dan is the loser in this draft. I actually like the Kara and Danielle picks though. Danielle is going to be horribly underestimated, and I think she'll make it pretty far. Kara on the other hand has a cool head on her shoulders, and should be able to bond with Britney and Janelle to keep herself in the game a few more weeks than you would think. I also predict that she might be the endurance threat of the season. Still, Dan is already down a man on Day 6, and he is lacking an athletic male to help him out in challenges. He will have to pit Boogie against Janelle and Britney to stay strong in this game.
2. Janelle.
Janelle's draft was a little off in my book. Wil, Ashley, and Joe was a fairly balanced draft, but I don't really think Wil deserved the #3 pick, but she managed to keep anyone from her team from going home, while not taking the HoH power for her own team. She's made an alliance with Britney's team, so she's in a good position in the house. I'm looking forward to seeing Janelle clash with Boogie.
3. Britney
Britney won the first HoH competition, so I would say she has the best position in the house. I like her team, but I think it's going to be a very hard team to keep together. She got Shane, the boring but athletic Jeff like player of the season, JoJo the fun New Yorker who I'm sure will cause drama, and oh yeah, she got Willie Hanz. I have a feeling this season will feature at least one blow out between Britney and Willie, as she struggles to control this uncontrollable force.
4. Boogie
Boogie had the best draft in my opinion. Frank looks to be physically dominant, and is probably smart to boot, Ian has brains and could be a good endurance player, and Jenn serves as a good anchor for the team. Unfortunately for Boogie, I don't think his good draft will help him. I forsee his players get targeted early, and otherwise good players will get kicked out early.
Prediction to win: I'm voting for JoJo to win this season, and Britney to get the coach prize. I think Britney's team will get off to an early lead, sacrifice Shane to get Willie and JoJo to the end, where Willie will have pissed off the jury.
Tune in next Thursday for my Game and Show blog!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Big Brother Rating System
Tom's Rating System
Basically this is where I will be rating the various contestants on Big Brother on their gameplay as well as how entertaining they are on the show. I will give each of them a Game score, and a Show score, as well as note my opinion of them. Here's how this thing is gonna be scored.
Basically this is where I will be rating the various contestants on Big Brother on their gameplay as well as how entertaining they are on the show. I will give each of them a Game score, and a Show score, as well as note my opinion of them. Here's how this thing is gonna be scored.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Glass House Episode 4
Tom's Take:
It's a pretty meh episode, but I like the house being divided, and I like that The Friendship part 2 is clearly unpopular with the viewers and not realizing they need to switch it up.
1. Joy: 93 points. Joy vs. Kevin last night. It was fun. I don't care if people are classifying the teams as Jeffrey vs. Andrea, Joy vs. Kevin is where the real drama is. And I'm team Joy. I hope the final two is her and her showmance with Gene. I love this unconventional showmance!
It's a pretty meh episode, but I like the house being divided, and I like that The Friendship part 2 is clearly unpopular with the viewers and not realizing they need to switch it up.
1. Joy: 93 points. Joy vs. Kevin last night. It was fun. I don't care if people are classifying the teams as Jeffrey vs. Andrea, Joy vs. Kevin is where the real drama is. And I'm team Joy. I hope the final two is her and her showmance with Gene. I love this unconventional showmance!
2. Gene. 77 points. He's a teddy bear. Let's face it, he's awesome.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Glass House Episode 3
Tom's Take
I'm enjoying the show so far, I'm not going to lie. I think the recent divide in the house provides for some interesting tension. I like one side, the Gene/Joy side, but the other side has Kevin who is probably pretty popular. Game on!
I'm enjoying the show so far, I'm not going to lie. I think the recent divide in the house provides for some interesting tension. I like one side, the Gene/Joy side, but the other side has Kevin who is probably pretty popular. Game on!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Glass House Episode 2
Tom's Take:
Wow. I can't believe that Prime Time Alex Stein Number Ninety Nine is gone. He will be missed.
So America clearly has no idea what it wants, and doesn't know true entertainment. Likely the same people voted out Alex Stein as voted for Jordan as the Greatest Big Brother Player of all time on the realitynation.com polls.
Wow. I can't believe that Prime Time Alex Stein Number Ninety Nine is gone. He will be missed.
So America clearly has no idea what it wants, and doesn't know true entertainment. Likely the same people voted out Alex Stein as voted for Jordan as the Greatest Big Brother Player of all time on the realitynation.com polls.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Glass House Episode 1
Tom Reviews Glass House Episode 1:
That was actually a lot of fun. I like the way the captains had to volunteer/were chosen beforehand. Is that how it's always going to be? I thought we picked the captains. As it is, this could result in some interesting drama.Overall, I enjoyed this episode quite a bit, so let's get to character reviews.
I award 10 points to the East point for crushing that competition!
That was actually a lot of fun. I like the way the captains had to volunteer/were chosen beforehand. Is that how it's always going to be? I thought we picked the captains. As it is, this could result in some interesting drama.Overall, I enjoyed this episode quite a bit, so let's get to character reviews.
I award 10 points to the East point for crushing that competition!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Glass House Preview
Tom's Take
Glass House appears to be ABC taking the original Big Brother premise and rebooting it, although with less prize money. Now I've never seen the first Big Brother, but it always seemed boring to me, so I'm going into this wearily.
If I'm understanding the format correctly, the most popular player will win regardless of any strategy. I'm not impressed, but let's take a look at the contestants.
Glass House appears to be ABC taking the original Big Brother premise and rebooting it, although with less prize money. Now I've never seen the first Big Brother, but it always seemed boring to me, so I'm going into this wearily.
If I'm understanding the format correctly, the most popular player will win regardless of any strategy. I'm not impressed, but let's take a look at the contestants.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Survivor Season 24 Episode 13 (I)
Tom Reviews Survivor Season 24 Episode 13 "It's Human Nature"
It's an all girl finale!
Kim is a brilliant player. If the jury doesn't vote for her to win that's a travesty.
So I think Kim will win. Is there any more to break down?
I'll cover everyone's gameplay with a final player rankings after the finale, but for now let's just break down the final 6.
1. Kim (288 points): The way she flipped Alicia on Tarzan is why she should win. That's brilliant manipulation right there.
2. Chelsea (168 points): She survived! Kim should take Chelsea just for being her sidekick. She's not an eloquent speaker, and she won't handle the jury very well. Just my opinion.
3. Sabrina (159 points): Sabrina will get all the bitter at Kim votes. Will that be enough to win?
4. Tarzan (134 points): Last man standing. I saw some good maneuvering out of Tarzan tonight. He's just no match for Kim.
5. Alicia (125 points): Will Kim take Alicia or Sabrina to the final 3? I think either one will turn bitter over Kim backstabbing them. I'd actually take Sabrina though, because I think Alicia would vote for gameplay, whereas Sabrina might not.
6. Christina (74 points): Will she get dragged to the end to lose?
It's an all girl finale!
Kim is a brilliant player. If the jury doesn't vote for her to win that's a travesty.
So I think Kim will win. Is there any more to break down?
I'll cover everyone's gameplay with a final player rankings after the finale, but for now let's just break down the final 6.
1. Kim (288 points): The way she flipped Alicia on Tarzan is why she should win. That's brilliant manipulation right there.
2. Chelsea (168 points): She survived! Kim should take Chelsea just for being her sidekick. She's not an eloquent speaker, and she won't handle the jury very well. Just my opinion.
3. Sabrina (159 points): Sabrina will get all the bitter at Kim votes. Will that be enough to win?
4. Tarzan (134 points): Last man standing. I saw some good maneuvering out of Tarzan tonight. He's just no match for Kim.
5. Alicia (125 points): Will Kim take Alicia or Sabrina to the final 3? I think either one will turn bitter over Kim backstabbing them. I'd actually take Sabrina though, because I think Alicia would vote for gameplay, whereas Sabrina might not.
6. Christina (74 points): Will she get dragged to the end to lose?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Survivor Season 24 Episode 12 (I)
Tom Reviews Survivor Season 24 Episode 12 "It's Gonna Be Chaos"
It's the family episode.
I think I'm the only person who doesn't like these. I feel like there's so much room for gameplay at this point in the season, that the family reunions just take away from. Plus, doesn't it feel like the producers ignore character development for many people up until this point, only to then try and make them more likeable? I'd rather get more slice of life camp scenes frankly for the character development, and more game talk here.
Okay maybe I'm just a heartless jackass.
I did like most of the reunions actually, especially Tarzan's (great edit for him for once) although Kat's relationship with her cousin seems kind of odd to me. Whatever, who am I to judge?
I guess the game impact of the loved one visit, is that it sort of humanizes the 7 remaining players in the eyes of the others, so maybe the jury votes will be able to look past personal vendettas? Maybe.
Anyways, let's get into player rankings. We're down to only 7. Let's see if we can find pics with the loved ones.
It's the family episode.
I think I'm the only person who doesn't like these. I feel like there's so much room for gameplay at this point in the season, that the family reunions just take away from. Plus, doesn't it feel like the producers ignore character development for many people up until this point, only to then try and make them more likeable? I'd rather get more slice of life camp scenes frankly for the character development, and more game talk here.
Okay maybe I'm just a heartless jackass.
I did like most of the reunions actually, especially Tarzan's (great edit for him for once) although Kat's relationship with her cousin seems kind of odd to me. Whatever, who am I to judge?
I guess the game impact of the loved one visit, is that it sort of humanizes the 7 remaining players in the eyes of the others, so maybe the jury votes will be able to look past personal vendettas? Maybe.
Anyways, let's get into player rankings. We're down to only 7. Let's see if we can find pics with the loved ones.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Survivor Season 24 Episode 11 (I)
Tom Reviews Survivor Season 24 Episode 11 "Never Say Die"
Except now Troyzan, because you're done.
Here's our Player Rankings!
1. Kim (203 points):
Kim dominated tonight. Unfortunately Troyzan has called Kim out, so she's got to fight. Luckily she's got what it takes to defeat all her opponents. First she wins a reward challenge that proves she's in control of her alliance, then she makes sure to bring along Alicia in order to insure her loyalty (she probably should have picked Kat instead of Chelsea though.) Then she won immunity (and she dominated that challenge too.) Troy is gone now, so Kim's main threat is out of the way. The only question is whether she can keep the other girls in line. Shouldn't be too big of a challenge, since Christina was willing to accept being voted out. Jesus there are some dumb players. Lastly I give her points for flattering Troy at Tribal councils.
Except now Troyzan, because you're done.
Here's our Player Rankings!
1. Kim (203 points):
Kim dominated tonight. Unfortunately Troyzan has called Kim out, so she's got to fight. Luckily she's got what it takes to defeat all her opponents. First she wins a reward challenge that proves she's in control of her alliance, then she makes sure to bring along Alicia in order to insure her loyalty (she probably should have picked Kat instead of Chelsea though.) Then she won immunity (and she dominated that challenge too.) Troy is gone now, so Kim's main threat is out of the way. The only question is whether she can keep the other girls in line. Shouldn't be too big of a challenge, since Christina was willing to accept being voted out. Jesus there are some dumb players. Lastly I give her points for flattering Troy at Tribal councils.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Five Drinks Into The Beek from the Creek
Tom Reviews Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23 Season 1 Episode 1 "Pilot"
Yeah. The only reason I'm watching this is for ridiculous and hilarious Dawson's Creek references. Is this enough to carry a whole show?
Yes.
Yes it is.
Yeah. The only reason I'm watching this is for ridiculous and hilarious Dawson's Creek references. Is this enough to carry a whole show?
Yes.
Yes it is.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Survivor Season 24 Episode 10 (I)
Tom Reviews Survivor Season 24 Episode 10 "I'm No Dummy"
An inappropriate title if ever there was one.
This was a fun episode despite the outcome. I'm not gonna give Troyzan the Player of the Week award for various reasons, but he definitely made this episode more interesting.
This episode correctly points out the issue of timing in everyone's game, however I think the point that is lost here is that it's already too late for most of the moves that were made in this episode. The other interesting thing for me was for Kim to not play her hidden idol despite knowing Troyzan was coming after her. Is that arrogance or just her correctly reading the situation? Either way, I've decided to give her 10 points for every tribal council she survives without using the idol. Unfair way to give her points? Maybe. But there you go.
An inappropriate title if ever there was one.
This was a fun episode despite the outcome. I'm not gonna give Troyzan the Player of the Week award for various reasons, but he definitely made this episode more interesting.
This episode correctly points out the issue of timing in everyone's game, however I think the point that is lost here is that it's already too late for most of the moves that were made in this episode. The other interesting thing for me was for Kim to not play her hidden idol despite knowing Troyzan was coming after her. Is that arrogance or just her correctly reading the situation? Either way, I've decided to give her 10 points for every tribal council she survives without using the idol. Unfair way to give her points? Maybe. But there you go.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Five Drinks Into Reality TV: Survivor Season 24 Episode 9 (I)
Tom Reviews Survivor: Season 24 Episode 9 "Go Out with a Bang"
Well first off that reward challenge was lame, and that immunity challenge was the oldest in the book, so if I was still rating challenges, they'd have really low marks.
So my Player of the Week is Kim, and I award her 10 points.
Well first off that reward challenge was lame, and that immunity challenge was the oldest in the book, so if I was still rating challenges, they'd have really low marks.
So my Player of the Week is Kim, and I award her 10 points.
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