[S20.E12: Let Me See Your Peacock!]

I tried to picture all these looks at like an MTV Awards red carpet, and I feel like none of them would be out of place, so good job designers. 

Prajjé was the clear loser for me. It was all so discombobulated. None of his pieces were particularly good in the first place. That's the difference when it came to Laurence's look. I liked all her individual pieces, but it didn't have something to tie it together. 

Brittany's look was solid. I get the whole referential thing, but it seemed more fun and playful than that one Timothy Chalamet wore they compared it to.  Rami's look seemed so familiar to me, too. I feel like I've seen it on someone like Jared Leto at the Met Gala. I can't place it, but I've seen a similar garment. I liked both just fine, but not as much as the judges did

Who is left? Okay, Bishmee. Looked good, fit well. It was a good color for his model's skin tone. (I could never wear it) I like the hat just fine.

 

 

[S20.E11: Double Bind]

Again, another one day challenge 😒

Again, another asymmetrical design challenge 😒

• Anytime I hear "I'm a grown ass woman/man," I know I'm about to hear some sophomoric tantrum. Lo and behold, it's Korto with her "mature" attitude.  I just can't with her and now I no longer have to, so yea for me. Anyway, her look this week looked like what an old person thinks a young person would want. It's a Wendy Pepper. 
  • I'd also like to add my real name is Séafra, and people mispronouncing my name is not that big of a deal for me. (my last is even more confusing, lol) 
• I thought Prajje was gone this week. Outside of the granny couch pattern pyramids, the blue dress looked like a very nice bridesmaid dress from 1997.
• Bishme's look needed two days at least. Liked the concept, hated the execution. 
• Rami's look was extra safe. His looks are never really bad, but this could be something he made 20 years ago, and I wouldn't know the difference. I suppose you could graciously call them timeless.
• The top two looks were both fine. I'm not sure either embraced the challenge brief any more or any less than the other, but both were good for 12 interrupted hours of work. I think if they did any more, either of them were just as susceptible at being in the bottom. I wish Kara Saun was still around, because I think she would have excelled in this challenge.

[S20.E10: Freedom]

So sad to see Kara Saun go, but yeah, it was bound to happen eventually. Overall, I found the runway looks a little expected, so not saying it was boring, but unsurprising.

• so Korto can fuck right off. I've never like her since day one of whatever season she wormed herself in. I always give the people on tv the benefit of editing, but I've seen so much of her, I just can't anymore. She's always trying to be a little shit stirrer and then let things fester. Time and time again, she puts words in other people's mouths in the most negative context possible to only benefit her own brittle ego. I've crossed paths with selfish, egoists like her before and I've learned to not pay them any attention. She could be the second coming of Yves Saint Laurent, and I wouldn't spend a nickel on anything she made. anyway, enough about that miserable fuckwit
• Bishme is really hitting his stride. I don't think I love the overall look as much as the judges did (and I have no idea how to construct anything, but it looked really technical) but I can see it appealing to a lot of popstars sans veil.
• Rami's look was fine. I'm sure it was difficult to construct based on the judge's comments, but it didn't move me one way or the other. 
• Brittany's look fit her "brand" (I hate that word) Note to Prajje: (and Korto... and Kayne if he was still around to stir the shit) you didn't invent wide leg cargo pants and wrap tops. That whole aesthetic fits Brittany's "brand" (again, hate) more than anyone else on the show, so for Prajje to feel copied is a bit much. 
• Prajje, your look fit like shit. You're lucky Kara Saun felt like not playing the game any longer.
• Kara Saun yeah, I don't read any comments before writing my dumb little posts, but I'm sure whatever I thought about her look has already been said. Again, so sorry to see her go. A lot of times, on Allstar seasons, an older contestant chooses to not play the game to win, and I felt that was the situation with Kara Saun. I get what she was doing, and I'm okay with that. I will say, when she was creating it, it looked like a costume for the gay cowardly lion, and the end result looked better than I thought it had any right to be. (It would've worked on Drag Race)

[S20.E09: Below Decked Out]

There wasn't anything too egregious. Nobody turned out looking like Capt. Crunch, so let me rip them apart.

• Kara Saun's outfit looked much too much. It was like a Michael Jackson epaulet number.
• The minute anyone mentions jumpsuit, I automatically think of how do I go to the bathroom, so I wasn't a fan of Laurence's concept, and I wasn't a fan of her design either.
• Bischme's look was my favorite by a country mile. (I did think the anchor looked stupid, tbh) I will say, I'm not a fan of jackets as part of the look, but I've never been on a yacht, so maybe it's necessary. I'm actually not sure I liked any jacket produced in this challenge. Rami's was a top look, too.
• Britanny's look came out better than I thought. I'm not a fan of top stitching, but it works in this look.
• Korto's was pretty blah and I think was less interesting than Prajje's.
• Anna's was interesting, but failed in fit and function. Silk was what sunk her.

[S20.E08: Uncut Hems]

• I was exited for this challenge, since I spent a long time trying to find a similar pair of jeans Christian made where denim jacket sleeves were the leg openings. (it was 2006 and I was like 20 years old, okay)
• I hate one day challenges (I repeat again and again)
• I liked Prajje's look just fine. Similar to all black outfits, denim can have a hard time reading the details on a television screen, so I think his look would come off better in real life. Bishme's was kinda boring, to be honest. The jacket saved him.
• Kara Saun and Anna had the two worst looks for me. I actually appreciated what Anna was going for more so, even though I'm a Kara fanboy.
• Korto had a strong showing, but her skirt looked like bike shorts to me for some reason. 
• Rami's top was good, but I agreed with the judges that his bottom was awful in this fabrication. Oh well, he'll be back back back again.

[S20.E07: Fashion, Inside Out]

I was only half-watching, so I don't have too much to add. 

• I hate one day challenges.
• Korto's look was worse than Fabio's garment. It's fine. I know how reality tv works
• I try to be impartial as possible, but I get so much joy when Kara Saun does well. That being said, I think Rami's look was superior.
• As a person that wears jock straps in my personal life, I was disappointed not to see one on the runway
• I was amused when I saw Laurence's model checking out Anna's model when he stripped down in the workroom. He was trying not to stare, but couldn't help himself.
• Brittany saying she wants to marry high-end couture with sportswear, just seems... unnecessary. I don't know. It might be fine for the ESPY's, but I think Lululemon might be high fashion enough.
•  just from the end bit, I think Brandon would make a better mentor than Christian.

[S20.E05: Seeing Red]

1 minute ago, Irate Panda said:

 I know Kayne was on a long time ago and he said he got new hair but does his face look “odd” because he got some sort of plastic surgery or is it just weight gain, too much make up, and because  it’s years later?  

All of the above

[S20.E05: Seeing Red]

• I loved, loved, loved the challenge concept. Giving everyone basically the exact same materials to see what they can do with it should be an annual challenge. That being said, making it a one-day challenge is why you got so much drapery on the runway. 
• I'm so glad Kara Saun has redeemed herself after that first runway dress which was yikes, cringe, and whatever else the kids are calling bad. Brittany's design was also worthy of the win. 
• Look, I think Anna's garment was god-awful too, but having a "signature" whatever is hardly a crime. Her thing is ruffles. This dress and the one she designed a few challenges back were not the same in construction, fit, material, etc.
• The three cattiest bitches in the cast back there feeding off each other's negativity with alcohol involved is not too surprising. Korto has alway been a sourpuss that looks out for herself. There's no generosity of spirit in her, at all. Plus her stirring the pot and then talking at the end about burning the day down like she didn't play a major role in the vibe is just too much.

           

• Oh, I can guaran-damn-tee you that if Anna, was anyone other than a petite, quiet Asian woman, Kayne wouldn't say shit. 

[S20. E04: Coronation Day]

That guest judge was a breath of fresh air. He was thoughtful, informative, has experience in the industry, and not some monotone influencer looking for a soundbite. Elaine Welteroth always comes off two-faced to me and Brandon is a poor-man's... not even Michael Korrs. He's a poor man's Zac Posen.

 

[S20.E03: Toying with Fashion]

Random thoughts while watching:

• Laurence's look was the worst. period.
• If Mila had a more dynamic personality, the producers would've picked her to stay.
• I don't even know why Rami was in the bottom. Little do I know as I assumed the fur banana coat was in the bottom, but it was up for top honors. The judges (who should all just be replaced at this point) were gushing over this designer imposter Jeremy Scott wannabe. Oh, that one dress made by Season 19 Anna was bottom-worthy, too.
• Brittany's look was the epitome of safe to the point I thought she might've been in the bottom. I guess it was arguably the most whimsical, but not in a creative or inventive way. pedestrian whimsy. 
• Kayne's Cruella Deville dress was okay. Last week's look was much better. Btw, I said I liked his last week's design in the episode thread because it was so whimsical. I wonder if I mention the word pizza, next week's episode will revolve about going to a pizzeria?
• I'm glad Kara Saun redeemed herself. still rooting for her
• I'm not sure I liked Hester's look (shoot me) or the model really made it work with her walk

 

[S20.E02: Project Redemption]

Welcome to Project Runway: Some Stars. I'm not going to go into my thoughts on each look because, well, I just don't feel like it. I will say I like Kayne's winning look. When the model came down she had it up like an overcoat or something and it looked weird. When it dropped it was a lot of fun, so I'm glad it won. A lot of modern fashion is missing whimsey, so it was a breath of fresh air. 

I will say I don't find these asymmetrical challenges unfair. Listen, I know they are allowed to reinterpret it however they see fit, but some of these looks lended themselves to greater elevation than others. I liked both bottom looks to an extent (S1 for life) but they were both matronly, sadly. 

[S05.E09: Four Minutes]

That was the loosest four minutes in television history.

Anyway, I think I said somewhere in some thread that I always imagined the ending would somehow be the Gilmore Girls watching and reminiscing over an old Mrs Maisel standup thing. I didn't realize this show would end in a similar situation except it would be harkening back to Alex Trebek. 

I have to say, as much I have enjoyed this show overall, this season was just not that strong. It just felt like a lot of story threads left dangling. What was the point of Milo Ventimiglia's character coming back? All I can say is the flash forwards did not work for me at all. They added some context but didn't really add much to overall story, I guess. They left me unsatisfied, I suppose. 

The ending was fine. Midge lived the life she wanted to live. Just because you're alone doesn't mean you're lonely. She seemed happy doing what she wanted to do... still hate those flash forwards. 

[S20.E13: Champions In Paris]

Slightly miffed about Ali going home. 999 times out of a 1000, if the cheftestant failed to meet the challenge criteria, Tom “Mr Persnickety” Colicchio would have packed their knives himself. This isn’t some slight at Gabri (although being a lifelong Yankees fans has tempered my affection toward “the underdog”). I like him. If he wanted me to move down and help him on his farm or in any other areas, I’d consider it (this is moving into a different sort of forum post…) Anyway, Ali’s dish must have really sucked (relative to the others) for him to be sent home over sentimental favorite Gabri. Maybe it’s Tom softening with age, maybe it’s the magic of tv editing, maybe it’s Maybelline.

[S04.E10: With Open Eyes]

We should've got an Animal House style ending:

• Shiv Lady Macbeth-ing it up while what's his name sends her blood in the mail
• Roman and Stewy fall in love
• Greg become a US Senator
• Kendall hasn't left Battery Park in 3 years
• Gerri and Carolina have a spin-off

[S20.E12: Goodbye, London!]

I liked that they all seemed at least a little tipsy in the stew room. it's very old school Top Chef except without the volatile personalities. Sara running around at the end and Buddha just red-faced. It was nice to see.

[S04.E09: Church and State]

Love the show for what it is, but every few episodes Kendall has a "great speech" moment and follows it up with shit. A new plan, a new tactic, a new nothing. Revolutions are the easy part, you have to follow it up with something, too. Four seasons is plenty.

During Roman's little practice speech in the mirror, he said Logan was the middle child of three, which just sounds weird to my ear (even though I guess it isn't that strange). I assume the writers were pointing it out to the audience that Roman is also the middle child of three (even though he acts like the baby) - with an older brother good for a speech every once in a while and a younger sister who had polio (that doesn't tie in to Shiv specifically, but whatever). His little tantrum at the end was kind of obvious, as well. The actors can all act the hell out of a scene, but I'd be perfectly happy for all of the characters to get their comeuppance (which will sadly never come. Oh Greg wins the CEO race at the end - big whoop)

I like that Gerri and the Gang give off this Shakespearean three witches sort of vibe.

Also, I would like to say I am on very little sleep and was studying for about 12 hours straight before watching this, and may have chuckled at myself thinking about a Tim Robbinsesque coffin flopping during the service

[S04.E08: America Decides]

less than a 1% chance we get the Seinfeld finale where everybody ends up in jail, but I'd be satisfied with that

[S04.E08: America Decides]

I can't wait to see Roman go down

[S20.E09: Restaurant Wars]

I have mixed feelings about what Restaurant Wars has turned into. It started as a fun challenge for a group of chefs to open a restaurant, but it’s become less about that and more about just planning a four course meal

Like, an actual chef is more of a manager than only a line cook, so opening a restaurant is more than just executing a menu item, but this is also a game show where the only thing judged is what’s these people cook, so front of the house was always a weird criteria on this show to begin with. Also, it’s not like the chefs are going to pick some off the wall concept. This challenge has become safer and more refined over time, and that is where the magic is lost. They could have done this exact same challenge in the Top Chef kitchen, and the only thing lost would be a nicer setting

 

[S04.E07: Tailgate Party]

After a series of different locales, this was definitely a bottle episode. Next week's election should be like Game of Throne's Long Night where it sets all the players up for the finale.

I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said, but any episode where the Roy brats all look bad and Gerri comes out the better is a good episode in my book.

[S20.E09: Restaurant Wars]

When one team had the three American chefs (+ Ali) who know better than anyone what these particular judges like versus a team where half the members never ever did a restaurant wars before, it was already decided who was going to win. 

One thing I know from past interviews with cheftestants is these judges love their salt, which will inevitably be Victorie's downfall. She's been dinged two weeks in a row for "not bringing the flavor" and there's a good chance she goes next week.

From an editing point of view, I'm a little surprised Gabri didn't mention his missing ingredient's at judges table. The other two mentioned Tom being at fault for the plating and I think the concept, it would seem a third strike only to be saved by having the best dish would create the most drama. It is a tv show at the end of the day.

Speaking of editing, I don't really have any strong feeling one way or the other for Sarah, but every time they cut to a talking head, she's always blathering on about whatever topic. I'm not saying she isn't/can't be knowledgeable, but she comes off as a conversion one-upper.

It feels like they're headed towards a Amar/Ali final, but I could be very wrong. I'm sure Buddha will stick around, as well.

[S05.E05: The Pirate Queen]

I must be getting used to the flash forwards because this one didn't annoy me as much. I know the wigs thing is a reference to Joan Rivers on QVC but anytime I think of bad celebrity endorsements, I always go to Cher's informercials from the early 90s. I was like five years old when they aired and that's the first thing I probably ever seen her do. Anyway, a nightclub owner going to white collar prison for some sort of money laundering scheme doesn't seem too out of character, so no problem there. We haven't seen too much of Imogene or Archie this season, so it's nice whenever they show up.

Don't have too much else to add, but that is the nicest gay bath house I've ever seen. 

 

[S04.E06: Living+]

This was probably Kendall's series character arc climax. Himself on stage with his father looking over his shoulder as he gives some overly confident speech with the proactive jargon Kendall bathes in. Just the right amount of hype and noncommittal puff to come off like a really great company leader. Good for him, I guess. 

Roman was an assclown this episode. He was coming off too sympathetic lately, so we gotta take him down a peg in the viewers eyes. Don't need any of these over-privileged fucks coming off too sympathetic.

Shiv was walking a tight rope this episode in a couple of ways. I could argue (but I'm too tired to) this may have been Sarah Snook's best performance as an actress this season. just a thick and chewy earlobe of a performance to bite into.

 

P.S. I also played the bitey game as a child

 

[S05.E04: Susan]

As the season started there was less Susie/Midge conquering the world of the earlier seasons as their lives became more diverse for lack of a better word. As I grew to really hate Midge as a character, I thought at least Susie would be fascinating to watch how her story plays out. 

This episode was baffling. For someone so attuned or at least aspired to be, her not knowing the wife of one of the few at the bigtime names in late night seems so absurd to me. Everybody in the Carnegie Deli, at the very least, is up everybody's ass in the entertainment business. Most normal people may not know Gordon Ford's wife, but without a doubt in my head, someone like Susie would. Especially because this Hedy seems like a woman about town.

Oh my god, the naivete shown by Ms. Myerson with the mob goons was too much to be believable. Yeah, the mob guys will just leave you alone after one little favor. Okay, Susie. For as street smart as she is made out to, this far much too much.

I'll let it slide for plot contrivance sake, but this season is really running out of steam

[S05.E02: It's a Man, Man, Man, Man World]

In my head, I imagined from the beginning that the series finale would somehow involve Lorelai and Rory Gilmore watching an old Mrs. Maisel comedy special, but these flash forwards are just so bleak. I get that I'm only burning myself putting my own expectation up against reality, but I'm not really feeling these bits at all. Knowing that Midge gets married a bunch of times doesn't bother me ( I also like that she's refreshingly bad as a mother, but that's besides the point), but it just feel like Jess Mariano or whatever his name is on this show is wasting my time with this plot device. Her career came first and everybody else came second - got it. Do I need to see anymore episodes to drive home that she "doesn't have it all?" eh, not really. It's like, way to miss why people liked this show in the first place.