AI Final 7 with Quentin Tarantino
Now this was a fun week. Twisted film director Quentin Tarantino was the celebrity mentor, which was a neat change from the standard washed-up singers that they usually have on. I could make some great ‘Reservoir Dogs’ references all night long if I had the time, but just like the show, I’m pressed for time. Unlike the show, however, I would never keep Simon Cowell from verbally destroying each and every contestant. Bad call in allowing him to feast on only half of the singers.
Allison Iraheta +1328
“I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” Aerosmith in ‘Armageddon’
One of my favorites from day one, Allison is once again fantastic. Only recently did the judges start to back her, and hopefully this translates into the fickle voters taking notice. She avoided the bottom three last week, and if things go right, will be safe once again. The longer she lasts, the more excited I can become about my dark horse wagers I placed on her way back in the day.
OK one quick Tarantino reference. Nobody can tell me that Iraheta’s mother that they show every week isn’t David Carradine’s character in ‘Kill Bill’. Nobody.
Separated at birth?
Anoop Desai +3233
“Everything I Do I Do It For You” Bryan Adams in ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’
Ah, memories. I saw this movie at the theater back in 1991 with a cute tourist from Ohio. I was a very excitable young man, and didn’t even notice Costner’s ridiculous attempt (or lack thereof) at a British accent. I never scored with that cutie, but Desai certainly did tonight.
“Everything I Do I Do It For You” Bryan Adams in ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’
Ah, memories. I saw this movie at the theater back in 1991 with a cute tourist from Ohio. I was a very excitable young man, and didn’t even notice Costner’s ridiculous attempt (or lack thereof) at a British accent. I never scored with that cutie, but Desai certainly did tonight.
When he tones down the R&B gimmick, he actually has a great voice. In my opinion, he was the best of the evening. But with that being said (my new favorite most annoying phrase) I think that he will be in the bottom three simply due to pure mathematics. Either Anoop or Iraheta will be in the bottom three, and promptly declared safe. It’ll be like when Mr. Orange was revealed as the undercover cop in ‘Reservoir Dogs’. You knew it had to be somebody, but who??
Adam Lambert -194
“Born To Be Wild” Steppenwolf in ‘Easy Rider’
O-Ren Ishii was one bad chick in ‘Kill Bill: Vol 1.’ The way she slayed her opponents using mad skills had me Ooh-ing and Aah-ing for the entire film. Not only is Lambert just as skilled, but he’s even prettier than Lucy Liu’s character.
“Born To Be Wild” Steppenwolf in ‘Easy Rider’
O-Ren Ishii was one bad chick in ‘Kill Bill: Vol 1.’ The way she slayed her opponents using mad skills had me Ooh-ing and Aah-ing for the entire film. Not only is Lambert just as skilled, but he’s even prettier than Lucy Liu’s character.
Lambert nailed it once again
I feel sorry for any old fogeys who might’ve tuned in for this flamboyant display of a biker classic. It was way over the top, but it further secured Lambert’s victory. At this point these shows are just going through the motions, and every week that you wait, the worse his odds will get.
Matt Giraud +2400
“Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman” Bryan Adams in ‘Don Juan DeMarco’
Giraud could’ve sung the theme to ‘Old Yeller’ and it would’ve been more exciting. Bore me to tears. Just like ‘Jackie Brown’. What was Tarantino even thinking with that snooze-fest? The only part I truly remember is Robert DeNiro doing the dirty with a drugged-up Bridget Fonda. Actually that was pretty cool.
“Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman” Bryan Adams in ‘Don Juan DeMarco’
Giraud could’ve sung the theme to ‘Old Yeller’ and it would’ve been more exciting. Bore me to tears. Just like ‘Jackie Brown’. What was Tarantino even thinking with that snooze-fest? The only part I truly remember is Robert DeNiro doing the dirty with a drugged-up Bridget Fonda. Actually that was pretty cool.
Giraud will see the bottom three, no doubt. I do think he will also be safe and Giraud backers have to pray that next week will be Billy Joel week. Giraud’s days are numbered.
Danny Gokey +334
"Endless Love” Lionel Richie in ‘Endless Love’
Oh goodie a movie starring Brooke Shields, who is about as annoying as Danny Gokey. Hoping for an edge, any kind of an edge, Gokey ditched the thick-rimmed spectacles that have become synonymous with his smarmy personality. Funny, I’m not worried in the slightest. Gokey is fool’s gold, and I would strongly suggest you stay away.
"Endless Love” Lionel Richie in ‘Endless Love’
Oh goodie a movie starring Brooke Shields, who is about as annoying as Danny Gokey. Hoping for an edge, any kind of an edge, Gokey ditched the thick-rimmed spectacles that have become synonymous with his smarmy personality. Funny, I’m not worried in the slightest. Gokey is fool’s gold, and I would strongly suggest you stay away.
Kris Allen +1900
“Falling Slowly” From the movie ‘Once’
I was reminded that I saw ‘Once’, but had no clue. Then I looked it up and I realized why it wasn’t fresh in my mind – because I’m a man. That’s probably the same reason that Allen’s song didn’t do much for judge Randy Jackson or I, but my wife and judge Kara DioGuardi absolutely LOVED it.
“Falling Slowly” From the movie ‘Once’
I was reminded that I saw ‘Once’, but had no clue. Then I looked it up and I realized why it wasn’t fresh in my mind – because I’m a man. That’s probably the same reason that Allen’s song didn’t do much for judge Randy Jackson or I, but my wife and judge Kara DioGuardi absolutely LOVED it.
If there is a true dark horse in this competition that can sneak in for a nice paying win, it’s Allen. He has more options than the underdog that I’m holding tickets for in Iraheta. It’s not my cup of tea, but there are a million young girls out there with cell phones that simply love this guy. Thank God Tarantino doesn’t make chick flicks. Unless you count ‘Death Proof.’
Fantasia Barrino II +3233
“The Rose” Bette Midler in ‘The Rose’
Foxy Brown chose the wrong song for the last time and even sent the show late by deciding to get into a verbal sparring match with Simon. Oopsie! I will admit that the makeover (weave) that Barrino II has received the last couple weeks has transformed her into a new person. Now I’d touch her without going to church to repent. But with that being said (lol), her time has to be up.
“The Rose” Bette Midler in ‘The Rose’
Foxy Brown chose the wrong song for the last time and even sent the show late by deciding to get into a verbal sparring match with Simon. Oopsie! I will admit that the makeover (weave) that Barrino II has received the last couple weeks has transformed her into a new person. Now I’d touch her without going to church to repent. But with that being said (lol), her time has to be up.
If your book takes wagers on the next player to be voted off, look for Foxy Brown to go the way of Melinda Doolittle with an earlier than expected exit. Just like Travolta in ‘Pulp Fiction.’ Now if only we could put Bruce Willis out of his misery.
Hair can’t save you now, Foxy
