Bruno

I wasn't sure about Bruno going into it. The trailer wasn't that funny and things seemed way too set up. But I went into the movie expecting that, and so I wasn't disappointed. I laughed a lot, and I'm a big fan of cringe humor, and this was cringe humor at its finest. No, actually, Borat was cringe humor at its finest. That movie was more consistently-funny than Bruno.

Much of Bruno seems set-up, or like one person is in on the joke and provokes the responses from others. But even without that "real" feel, it's still funny.

I did have a major problem with it though. When Bruno appeared on Da Ali G Show I don't remember the fact that he was gay being the "big joke". Instead, he made fun of the interview subjects, often vapid celebrities and people from the fashion world. We get a little of that here - a great bit with a baby-model casting call and horrific stage parents willing to let their babies pose as all kinds of things, plus these public relations twin bimbos discussing the next big cause - but most of the comedy is focused on Bruno's homosexuality.

So me, in all of my Bleeding Heart Liberal glory, sits there and wants to cry with the reaction Bruno gets from people in (shocker!) Alabama and Arkansas. It's kind of horrible if you think about how this kind of intolerance exists. It's a fact of life, and he's exposing it, but I didn't find that part funny. It's more sad really.

But setting aside the social commentary (which is probably not the point), it's definitely a funny movie. I just wish the joke was on the other people and not Bruno's homosexuality. I don't think being gay is shocking or funny, but what do I know.

Oh yeah, and this movie had plenty of male nudity. So thumbs-up for that.

Breaking News: There's a Kid Bigger Than My Nephew

Looks like Bronx is giving Butchie a run for his money. Oh, nevermind, Bronx is 7 months old.

SYTYCD: Elimination

Cat's dressed tastefully again, which is disconcerting. I mean, her dress has this huge, gaudy, gold-and-jeweled thing around the neck, but she's all covered up again. The eye makeup is hot.

The group number was a very cool routine to "Seven Nation Army". And it was Tabitha & Napoleon, which surprised me only because I'm used to them doing slower, more lyrical hip hop lately. But that routine kicked ass.

Are we never going to be rid of The Stumpies? They annoy me so much now, but every Stumpy in America must be voting for them. Cuz those effers are safe once again. Bottom Three Couples:

Caitlin and Jason
Jeanine and Phillip
Melissa and Ade

It definitely should have been Randi and Evan in that last slot. Boooo.

I loved Phillip's solo and he used a song from The Fifth Element. Mike has to like him now! Ade and Melissa had the best solos for sure - and it was the first time getting to see them do one. So at least we were entertained by America's failure.

Bye-bye: Caitlin (totally agree with that, no problems there) and Phillip. Damn. I can see how Phillip is more of a trickster than a dancer, but he's freaking entertaining, dammit. And Jason stinks. Plus, now Mike is happy, and we can't have that.

SYTYCD: Performances

Two performances each tonight. Oh yeah. More dancey, less talky, just the way I like it.

Cat's in Costume Mode tonight. She's looking très chic in her little black dress and the most adorable hairstyle yet. GD, Cat Deeley, I love you.

Guest Judge: Tyce Diorio. He's always good for a good cry or some bitchy criticism.

1a. Melissa and Ade: Disco by Doriana Sanchez. They really are the best couple left, or at least the most likable. It was high-energy and fun, and damn is Melissa flexible as all hell.

2a. Kayla and Kupono: Contemporary by Mia Michaels. It's another deep Mia Michaels piece - this time about addiction. Damn you, Mia, I love you. It was good. Crazy emotional and crazy intense and crazy good. Whoa. They were so great.

3a. Caitlin and Jason: Foxtrot by Tony Meredith. Jason looks like he's 5 when he's wearing a suit, it's ridiculous. It was fine I guess. Slow and boooring.

4a. Jeanine and Phillip: Kalinka (Russian Folk) by Some Russians. Wow, this is totally different. They were good but it felt kind of like a joke since it was quirky and folky. Mike really hates Phillip. I don't get it, but he screams at the TV when he's on. The judges were really hating on the style.

5a. Randi and Evan: Hip Hop by Tabitha & Napoleon. These two pale, white, short stubbies have to dance hip hop? Ugh. I found it cringe-worthy. These cheesy-ass whities cannot hip hop and dammit, but I didn't even like the choreography and I love Tabitha & Napoleon! Barf. I really can't stand this couple.

6a. Janette and Brandon: Argentine Tango by What I Can Only Assume Are Argentines. I hate Janette's hair so much - but luckily she had it pulled back. So I wasn't distracted by its hideousness and I could really focus on the technique. Which was freaking amazing. They're a really strong couple too. Jesus, they really hit that hard at the end. I re-wound this performance. It was pretty damn perfect.

1b. Melissa and Ade: Waltz by Some Dude. It was really beautiful and the lifts were amazing. They're a very strong, elegant couple.

2b. Kayla and Kupono: Broadway by Some Chick That's Been On Before. It was nice for them to do a light-hearted routine after that heart-rending Mia Michaels routine. It was kind of fun and nice; they have great technique. Kayla's so white she's clear though. Get some sun, sweetheart.

3b. Caitlin and Jason: Lyrical Jazz by Mandy Moore. Jason was shirtless this time and thank god for it. No problems there. I thought the choreography was beautiful and their lines were so nice and they were so flowy (yes, that's a professional dance term).

4b. Jeanine and Phillip: Jive by Tony Meredith. It was good, but felt a little stiff to me. Phillip seemed too nervous, and he totally slipped at one point. Meanwhile, the judges loved it. Once again, what do I know? Jeanine was really great though, and they mostly emphasized her.

5b. Randi and Evan: Samba by Pasha and Anya (from season 3!). They're so stumpy and awkward-looking that it's just hard for me to watch. It's like your dorky uncle performing a "sexy" dance. Just wrong. I can't get past that. And according to the judges, I didn't miss much while I was watching through my fingers.

6b. Janette and Brandon: Jazz by Wade Robson, son!!! What a freaking routine! It was this amazing, exaggerated, defined movement. And they are just fabulous. (And, again, Janette was wearing a wig.) We watched this one twice, too. They're pretty much the people to beat here.

And next week the couples change up. *sad face*

B&C Food Review

Coconut M&M's.

Epically. Goddamn. Awesome.

B&C Food Review

They taste like Mango Nectarines!

God bless science.

Damn You, England!

As if Independence Day wasn't enough reason to hate England, now they've gone and infected my #1 Stone Cold Hottie with the Swine Flu!

"It has just been confirmed that Rupert Grint has taken a few days out of filming due to a mild bout of swine flu," his rep says in a statement. "He has now recovered and is looking forward to joining his fellow cast members at the junket and premieres this week and will then return to filming directly afterwards."

God Needed A Mediocre Quarterback

R.I.P. Stevie Mac. He was up to something fishy, I'll bet.

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was killed in a shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said Saturday.

Steve McNair, 36, spent 13 seasons in the NFL, the majority with the Tennessee Titans.

Police said they found McNair and a woman shot to death in a Nashville residence after receiving a phone call about an injured person.

The woman has been tentatively identified, but her name is not being released, authorities said.

A law enforcement source close to the investigation said the woman is McNair's girlfriend and that the residence is her condominium in downtown Nashville.

Witnesses said he was a frequent visitor there.

They could not provide details as to the circumstances of the shooting.

McNair, 36, spent 13 seasons in the NFL, the majority with the Tennessee Titans, before announcing his retirement in April 2008. He spent his last two seasons with Baltimore Ravens and he was the NFL's co-MVP in 2003.

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No.

Tobey Maguire offered a bit of himself in naming his new son.

A rep for the Spider-Man star confirms that the latest addition to the family was named Otis Tobias Maguire. No explanation was given for the name Otis, though the baby's middle name of Tobias is the formal version of the actor's first name.

Otis was born May 8. Maguire, 34, and wife Jennifer Meyer, 32, are also parents to daughter Ruby, 2 1/2. The couple met in 2003 and married in 2007.

Just no. LOL at "No explanation was given for the name Otis." A name like that certainly does demand an explanation. Otis Tobias Maguire sounds like a serial killer. Just you wait and see.
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SYTYCD: Elimination

Cat really turns it out for elimination shows. Nice slutty, silver, snakeskin tank dress, my dear. Goes with your slutty hair.

Bottom Three Couples:

This time I didn't think it was clear who should go home. To be honest, I only thought one couple wasn't great. I thought the short stumpies should have gone based on this week's performances. But they were safe and instead it was:

Karla and Vitolio

Kayla and Kupono

Jeanine and Phillip

OK. These were actually all quite shocking. I mean, overall I guess Karla and Vitolio aren't as good, but those last 2 couples? No way did they deserve to be there. It's going to get tougher to eliminate people from here on out.

Though it was nice to see Phillip do a solo. His style is amazing.

Bye-bye: Karla and Vitolio. I'm OK with that; they weren't going to get much farther.

SYTYCD: Performances

Guest Judge: Mia Michaels. And of course the first question to her is basically, Have you changed your opinion on Brandon? Yes, she has.

1. Janette and Brandon: Cha Cha Cha by Jean-Marc Généreux. God I hate Janette's hair. It was high energy and really good. They can pretty much do any style, can't they?

2. Kayla and Kupono: Contemporary by Sonya. Because it's Sonya, it's crazy and intense and about vampires. Sonya's an amazing choreographer, and they were so good!! It was pretty damned perfect.

3. Randi and Evan: Broadway by Some New Chick. Their short, stumpy selves did fine, it was just hella boring. Not their fault.

4. Caitlin and Jason: Jazz by Some Bald Dude. It was crazy and over-the-top, this alien-impregnation routine. Her costume freaking sucked, but the dance was cool.

5. Jeanine and Phillip: Hip Hop by Tabitha and Napoleon. OH HELLS YES! It's like the perfect trifecta. It was a good routine, plus they had to dance it while chained to each other. Dancing with props looks tough. Nicely done, kids.

6. Melissa and Ade: Pas de Deux by Some Foreign Dude. It's great for Melissa because she's a ballerina and it had to be done en pointe. It was quite lovely; they've never done ballet before on this show.

7. New partners Karla and Vitolio: Quick Step by Jean-Marc Généreux. They did great! That's always the toughest dance style and they were so (unexpectedly) good. I was amazed.

B&C Product Review

The Samsung Series 7100 LED TV


It's really effing thin.

Because this just wasn't going to work...

God Hates Quitters

STAY OUT OF THE LOWER 48 PLEASE!

Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will step down as Alaska's chief executive by the end of the month. She will not seek election to a second gubernatorial term in 2010.

As the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, Palin had been considered one of the front-runners for the GOP nomination in 2012.

"People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska," Palin said at an announcement from her home in Wasilla. "Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine."

Palin said she was transferring authority to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will be sworn in at the Governor's Picnic on July 26.