Blogcritics Category: Video: Reality TV

TV Review: Slumdog Takes A Bite Out Of Critics Choice Competition

Michael Bialas — Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:52:30 EST

Love song to Mumbai that has everyone singing its praises is five-time winner at 2009's first major awards telecast.
Slumdog Millionaire is an underdog no more.At least if you believe the Broadcast Film Critics Association’s claim that the Critics Choice Awards are the most reliable predictor of the Academy Awards.Slumdog, a tale about an impoverished boy in India that seeks fame, fortune and love while competing on the country’s version of Who Wants...

Former Stars Clutter Up My TiVo

Josh Lasser — Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:43:25 EST

I'm sorry, you were a star when? Why?
At the behest of Erin Medley, who recommended on our radio show this past week that I watch Confessions of a Teen Idol, I set my TiVo up to air one of VH1's umpteen repeats of the premiere. Last night, I had the "good fortune" to have a hole in my viewing schedule which I managed to squeeze this little reality nugget into.In case you...

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Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:43:25 EST

Bromance and Reality TV: The Real Reinvention of the Soap Opera

Dr. Coach Love — Wed, 7 Jan 2009 17:29:57 EST

How much more absurd and playfully staged could Bromance be? I wanted to know.
When I sat down to watch Bromance, the show already had three strikes against it for me. First, I don't watch reality TV and second, I'd rather be watching my usual favorite (now canceled), Boston Legal. Finally, it is rumored that classic soap operas are disappearing, but I believe reality TV has emerged as a new form of soap opera to...

Secret Life and Top Gear Keep Me Intrigued

Josh Lasser — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 21:28:13 EST

I only watched two hours of TV last night, but I was still intrigued.
In describing how flat, non-stylized, utilitarian things can still be beautiful and function perfectly, a wise man said last night, "Look at Keira Knightley, she's just an ironing board with a face, and she works." I'll give you three guesses who said that, and your first two don't count. That's right, my good friend and...

Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Match Maker, Next Big Stars, Vanity Project, and Many More!

RealityWanted — Sat, 3 Jan 2009 15:46:29 EST

Hot moms, cool millionaires... is your big chance here?
Here are the latest reality TV casting calls for the week. Are you ready for your 15 minutes? Check out what we have on tap this week. Good luck!Do You Have A Strange and Unusual Phobia? Now CastingDo you have an abnormal fear and you're not afraid to talk about it? Do friends and family tease you about your unusual phobia? A new reality show...

President-Elect, The Reality Show

Matthew T. Sussman — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:49:35 EST

The reality TV concept just might be the thing to pick a president out of a larger talent pool.
The Magical Hanukkahtime Section Variety Hour is an eight-day cruise through every section at BC Magazine except the one where the author has any knowledge whatsoever. On the seventh evening: BC Politics!We sure had a fun election. We had mudslinging, backstabbing, rumor-mongering, and camera-winking. Barack Obama gathered more votes than John...

Stylista's Saving Graces

Michael Pascua — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:10:40 EST

Even the crappiest of shows have some reasons to watch.
Stylista arrived on television as one of Tyra Banks’ brain children -- the bastard step-child that was aired after America’s Next Top Model. Luckily for the four people who missed the finale, Johanna, the one with little experience but lots of passion and ruffled shirts, beat DyShaun. Even on a good day, Stylista struggled to hit the...

Interview: A Conversation With Bo Bice

Sherry Lipp — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:54:42 EST

The American Idol Season Four runner up chats about the show and what's next on the horizon.
This season of American Idol Rewind features recaps from season three and season four of American Idol. Fans can reminisce about their favorite contestants and memorable Idol moments each week on Fox.Season four runner up, Bo Bice, recently took some time to chat with me about his own Idol memories as well as what he has been up to since finishing...

A Tip Top Idea for Top Gear

Josh Lasser — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:46:16 EST

Okay, I have an idea. Just hear me out.
I spent many hours last night watching car shows. Okay, maybe one car show and one movie. We'll be talking about the movie, Days of Thunder, in an upcoming review. Let's talk about the car show instead. Now, here's how this conversation usually goes:"Gee Josh, what car show did you watch?""Actually, amazingly,...

Reality TV Casting Call Weekly Wrap-Up: Beauty and The Geek, Pros vs. Joes, Bridezillas, and Many More!

RealityWanted — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:02:38 EST

Pit bulls and cougars, raging brides and class warfare...
Here are the latest reality TV casting calls for the week. Are you ready for your 15 minutes? Check out what we have on tap this week. Good luck!The Underdawgz: Dog Adopters for Animal Planet Now CastingNew television show for Animal Planet is looking for males, females, couples, and families who might be interested in adopting a pit bull as part...