My DVR is boycotting Big Brother

I set my DVR to record Big Brother before going on vacation so I didn't miss the first two episodes. I got home and they weren't there. I made sure I had really set it and then the next one didn't record. I set it to my number 2 preference and the 4th one didn't record. So, I have decided that my DVR is in protest. After last season it couldn't take another mind debilitating season. I did get it to record the next two and after watching a little bit I realized my DVR was doing me a service.

I Haven't Called, But I Can Still Complain

In the previous seasons of So You Think You Can Dance there has been a point where I finally am compelled to pick up the phone. I am getting very close to that point this season, but I have a problem. I DVR everything. I don't get to watch the show until the phone lines are open and often they are closing or closed as I complete the show and finally know who needs or deserves my vote. This is one of the few issues I have with the DVR age.

After going on and on about Mia Michaels last night I decided I needed to also put in writing my enjoyment of Mandy Moore's choreography as well. Ever since the "Sweet Dreams" routine across the table last year I have been hooked on her dances. This week's "Alone" shirt dance was sensational and it is a shame that it may get lost being packed between the slices of Mia Michael 15-grain bread.

I am going to go on record saying my favorite couple is Katie and Joshua. I don't know that they will win, I actually see Will as the overall winner, but I think they are a great pair and thoroughly enjoy watching them week after week.

If You Can't Move Be Moved

So You Think You Can Dance is narrowing down which means two dances per couple each week. At the beginning of the show there were three dances in a row that made me wonder why I enjoy this show so much, two more performances made me take notice and then a Mia Michaels' routine that had me in tears it was so good. While I enjoyed the second half much more, I didn't think the show could get any better and then along came another Mia Michaels' routine.

Last week's group routine left me wondering if she had been channeling Tyse DiOrio since she seemed to have choreographed many of his signature African jazz styled moves. Her fingerprints (or made footprints is more appropriate) were all over tonight's show. Looking back at the 4 seasons of SYTYCD her routines are consistently the memorable and breathtaking.

So here is my shout out to Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe - THANK YOU for bringing Mia's choreography to all us couch potatoes who wish they could shake it. The art she creates stretches far beyond the Emmy she won. To Mia thank you for not compromising your art despite the fact that some of the dancers can't dance your choreography and as Nigel says many who watch don't get it, because there are those of us who get it, appreciate it, and watch just to see what you will create for us next time.