The spectacle of lame that is the Eurovision Song Contest has once more been, left a dirty stain upon Europe like an excited puppy in the kitchen, and run away until next year. I’m not a fan, encase you hadn’t guessed.
I just do not get it – and I still pretend I don’t watch it, but no matter how firm my resolve, I will inevitably succumb to the lure of the young, attractive European ladies in tight short skirts (giggity giggity – giggity goo), Terry Wogan’s in creasing sarcastic, cynical commentary and the blatant political voting of certain countries. It perhaps would not be so bad if our entry was anywhere near the level as it was this time around. I still didn’t like it, but she had a pretty damn good voice and maybe deserved a higher placed finish than fifth. Not that I would complain about finishing fifth, given our recent record of ending bottom or close to it!
That said; I was quite open in my desire to watch this year, if only for Germany’s entry. Those heroes persuaded Dita Von Teese to perform a little routine whilst they sang. Magnifico – My only complaint was that the cameras spent too much time on the singers and not her, how rude. I would have quite happily watch her for three hours and sent the rest of the performer home. But that’s me, and I am unashamedly smitten with Miss Von Teese.
In other news – I went to see the new Star Trek movie this weekend. Wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I am not really familiar with the original Star Trek series; and remakes or ‘envisioning’ are generally awful. At which point I will move on before I launch in to a rant on how the X-men films could have been so much better. Sigh, such a geek.
Star Trek was fantastic, the casting was spot on, the soundtrack was fantastic; as were the set pieces and plot in general. I liked the route the writers decided to take it leaves the possibilities for sequels wide open (obviously), and they don’t have to worry about straying from established events within the star trek mini-verse, or whatever the fans call it.
I wouldn’t say it has fully converted me, but I’ll definitely be going to watch it again and look forward to the sequel.
The only downside (for a Heroes fan) is that as Zachary Quinto’s career deservedly rockets, his part in Heroes will likely fade away. It doesn’t look like we’ll be seeing much of him in season four thank to the most ridiculous piece of writing the guys behind the show have come up with so far. I love the show, and forgive a lot, but seriously. Nathan/Sylar? Could they not have come up with anything better?
1 comment:
I didnt watch eurovision and doesnt sound like I missed much from a girls point of view! :o)
Glad you enjoyed star trek.. I use to watch it as a kid but dont really remember much of the plot to be honest.. Only film I look forward to seeing right now is Angels and Demons :)
I hope the nathan/sylar storyline picks up and turns into something good but only because I am obsessed with the show and couldnt bare to see it go down the pan!
Take care :)
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