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Eric McCormack Talks About Returning to Will & Grace: “It Feels Like Home Now.”
For our full post on Eric McCormack, which also includes a video of him explaining why there won’t be a ton of guests this season on “Will & Grace,” go to: https://deepestdream.com/eric-mccormack-talks-will/
Alien: Covenant Easter Eggs & Connections
We explain each and every Alien: Covenant easter egg and series reference, and the connections to Prometheus and beyond.
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Posted a video on my site in which Eoin Macken from The Night Shift explains how directing and writing his own material gives him a deeper appreciation of acting. Jill Flint is also in the vid!
‘Get Out’ Blu-Ray & Extras Giveaway From Deepest Dream
Re-started up my Tumblr account. Sorry for late posting but this “Get Out” Giveaway ends tonight at 11:59 pm PT! Details below:
DeepestDream.com video of Heidi Klum & Howie Mandel discussing Simon Cowell’s impact on this season’s “America’s Got Talent.” Mel B also featured in the vid.
The Bachelorette Ep. 2: JoJo Fletcher Lands A Firefighter, Experiences The Chad
Since JoJo Fletcher had the temerity (or is it the decency?) to give Santa Claus (I refuse to call this bachelor by his real name!) a rose on the first episode of The Bachelorette, it's safe to assume this season is bound to go sideways sooner than later. But who knew the insanity would start to boil as early as episode two?
The worst way to bond with dudes honor goes to Chad for this horrible morning toast: “To a beautiful girl, a beautiful life, f**k you guys I’m gonna make her my wife.” Truth be told, I'd love to see a show that solely pits an outnumbered Chad against his fellow bachelors (Tentative Show title: The D-Bag, The Dudes, And The Uglies!), but let's push forth with The Bachelorette...
A burning limo in front of the mansion is followed by JoJo in a fire truck, holding a water house and putting out the limo fire. After spraying down the car in front of her adoring bachelors, JoJo asks “Are you guys ready for a hot date?” Ten of Jojo’s chosen dudes accompany her on the fire truck for the much anticipated group date. Chad compares the first batch of bachelors as the “B team.” He continues his insults by quickly adding that, during his auto dealer days (he's currently a luxury real estate agent), he’d have customers look at the “worst” cars before having them check out the best ones on the lot. As far as all-time heels in the Bachelor/Bachelorette universe goes, will Chad be an even more manipulative bad boy than Bentley, and will JoJo’s heart get broken just like Ashley’s? After witnessing Chad do pull-ups at the house with a suitcase as his pair of weights, the guys agree he’s the “meathead” of the house.
During the firemen competition, where the guys have to perform various tasks (pulling a hose, using an axe to chop wood), Wells (who slightly resembles “The Expanse” and “Magic City” actor Steven Strait) succumbed to the heat and had pretty much most of the color drained out of his face. Thankfully, his dizzy spell didn’t stop him from throwing a cute line at JoJo (“this is all just a ploy to have you talk to me”).
Luke, Grant, and Wells are the three men picked to save JoJo atop a tower by going through the drills they practiced, and Grant, who’s a real-life firefighter, won the competition (Luke came in second and look totally pissed (“My time with JoJo completely went up in flames,” he reflected).
Grant’s extra time with JoJo enables him to talk about his job, and credit goes to him for telling her that whenever he steps out that door, there’s a chance he’s not coming back. “It’s that selfless attitude that I find really attractive,” says JoJo, whose kiss with Grant, along with being tender, shows a mutual chemistry.
Wells, with a megawatt smile and self-deprecating humor, is definitely a good communicator (he’s a radio DJ). That being said, showing the possible girl of your dreams a picture of your bloodhound (that’s not a euphemism) is a bit too chummy for a potentially romantic evening.
After briefly discussing his life in the military and a past relationship that ended in 2013, Luke takes JoJo to the balcony (I believe it’s Level in Downtown Los Angeles) and the two share an intimate kiss. Luke seems to be in this “competition” for the right reasons, and his frustration at watching Wells get the rose proved was palpable. Choosing Wells was the right move for JoJo, as she didn’t play her hand on which bachelor she was leaning towards, and Wells looks more like a BFF than a romantic interest.
Derek, a 29-year-old commercial banker from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has an easygoing and unassuming charm about him, so it’s a no-brainer that he’ll get a rose by the end of his first date.
After a series of choices (Sea vs. Sky, North Vs. South, Lombard St. vs. Golden Gate Bridge), the two share a glass of wine overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. “When JoJo and I lock eyes, there are fireworks, and that doesn’t happen with everybody,” says Derek.
Back at the house, a bunch of the guys are practicing an annoying song they’re going to sing for JoJo while Chad and Daniel (aka the drunk guy almost bared it all last week) have a bonding session away from the fray, as Chad explains why nice guys are really the ones women should be wary of. Chad then adds he’d be more alluring and potent than a protein shake that blended all the guys together. One disgusting thought came to mind, and since Chad did a horrible job explaining his protein shake reference, that nightmarish image is embedded in my memory. Thanks bro!!
Derek and JoJo’s dinner date was back at the Bunker Hill section of Los Angeles, a part of Downtown Los Angeles I called home for almost 10 years. Their intimate dinner took place at the John Ferraro Building (aka the DWP building), one of the city’s most beautiful structures (it was prominently featured in director Christopher Nolan’s film Inception). Huge credit goes to Derek for admitting that a past relationship that went sour led to his hesitation of really opening up. Obviously, it’s a feeling that JoJo has experienced and their bond deepened from that exchange. With early season favorites Jordan and Luke my personal choice to take it all the way, Derek is a guy who I wrote off from the get go, believing the chemistry just wasn’t there. I suppose I’m wrong (fyi I don’t read Reality Steve because I’m not into spoilers!), but hey, it’s a long season!! But thanks to their Bunker Hill date, I’m pulling for Derek to go far or at least be up in the running as the next “Bachelor” (fyi Bunker Hill makes for a totally romantic stroll in the evening!).
Several guys, including Jordan, Alex (the Marine),and Chad, step into the Sportsnation studio to meet Max and Marcellus. The co-hosts have the guys perform two games to impress Jojo (“Strike A Rose” has them attempting a victory dance of their creation and “Eye on the Prize” has them twirling around with a bat in their hand and immediately proposing to JoJo). While the other men are on their knees offering their dizzy induced proposals to Jojo (Christian starts off with the syrupy “My love, my queen”), Chad goes an entirely different direction by saying “You’re starting off a little naggy here.”
The final task of the day has the guys under fire with a series of questions from Max and Marcellus. “I want her to be loyal, I want her to be spontaneous, strong and independent” says Jordan. Chad doubles down on his “naggy” approach by telling JoJo he doesn’t know what he loves about her yet. “I know you’re beautiful and you’re ready for a relationship,” said Chad who, though he’s this year’s a**hole, actually does have a point. “And I’m happy about that.”
And then...he triples down on that and calls the guys out for falling immediately falling head over heels for JoJo, adding that he doesn’t think any of them are in it for the right reasons! By not sucking up to the Bachelorette and bravely turning the tables on the competition, Chad may have won JoJo over with his uncomfortably candid, Alpha Male behavior.
Max and Marcellus’ “BachelorNation” rankings had James T. ranking #1, Chad coming in at #2, and Alex clocking in at #3.
James Taylor has zero shot of getting the final rose from JoJo, but I’m also hoping this Texas singer-songwriter goes deep into the competition. Reading out his feelings in front of her may be way too sappy an undertaking for the average guy, but since it definitely came from the heart, James’ oversharing drew a tear from JoJo’s eye. “I want something real, and I really think that something is you” is a line I wish I made up, and props to James T. for writing those words. Their exchange ends with a kiss.
Biggest surprise of the episode came from Chad, who told JoJo that his mom had recently passed away. “My mom was my best friend, but you can’t dwell on it you know,” said Chad, who is taking care of his mother’s Maltese Yorkie. Their kiss over a wishing well was, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, the most passionate smooch of the episode.
James Taylor is genuinely thrilled when he gets the rose from JoJo, and since he and Wells are two of the most amiable dudes in the mix, both were solid tactical choices for Jojo (so she can figure out how frontrunners Luke, Jordan, and Chad handle the pressure).
Chad’s decision to grab JoJo for a few minutes before she enters the house for the evening’s rose ceremony rubs the guys the wrong way, and Alex leads the charge in criticizing his actions.
Chase’s lack of any date with JoJo didn’t leave him sulking at the house, and instead he used that quality time to prepare fake snow and give her a quick peak into what he’s all about (he loves to ski and snowboard and is from Colorado).
Whatever goodwill was generated from Chad's personal confession to JoJo evaporated by the end of the evening, as his aggressive behavior towards Alex (in a confrontation that could have lead to fisticuffs!) proves that he's a ticking time bomb who could completely ruin JoJo's romantic mojo.
To further ramp up The Bachelorette's dramatic tension, Chad gets the final rose, much to the disappointment of his colleagues. We're just two episodes in, and Chad is this season's "bad guy" who has captured JoJo's attention with his no-holds barred honesty. When she finds out the true chinks behind his armor, will it be too late? My bet is on JoJo toughing things out and eventually finding her man, and my current pick (though he wasn't prominently featured in this episode) is former quarterback Jordan Rodgers.
So which guy should JoJo end up with and does it line up with your own predictions for who she'll pick?
The Bachelorette airs Monday nights on ABC. For more photos and info on The Bachelorette, check out our site Deepest Dream.
Warner Archive’s “Susan Slept Here” Is A Frank Tashlin Gem
Cinema, at its creative best, offers more than a superficial display of a narrative, and though it can be seen as a bright and bubbly comedy, director Frank Tashlin’s “Susan Slept Here” (97 minutes) is a subtly beguiling (and if you love Debbie Reynolds, bewitching) experience.
The storyline starts with a voiceover from the Academy Award of Mark Christopher (“Murder, My Sweet” star Dick Powell), a currently struggling screenwriter who’s attempting to pen a script on juvenile delinquency. Two cops bring Susan Landis (Debbie Reynolds), a runaway 17-year-old who’s headed to jail for attacking a sailor. Unruly beyond belief when she appears on Mark’s doorstep, Susan resembles an alley cat who simply won’t stay indoors. Mark initially balks at taking her in for several days so she can avoid prison time on Christmas, but he ends up being a Good Samaritan and takes her under his charge.
Based on a play penned by Alex Gottlieb and Steve Fisher (Gottlieb penned the screenplay), “Susan Slept Here” could have gone an entirely different direction, as eternal bachelor Mark could have served as a father figure to Susan. Such a dynamic would have made it a diverting family film that, armed with Reynolds’ mega-watt charisma and Powell’s consistently befuddled, straight-laced demeanor, would have worked like gangbusters.
But director Frank Tashlin, who spent a good portion of his career working in animation as well as collaborating with Jerry Lewis (“Cinderfella”) and Bob Hope (“Son of Paleface”), takes viewers on an entirely different journey. Though Mark, whose consistent crankiness is tempered by his loyalty to his good friend/assistant Virgil (Alvy Moore) and script assistant (Glenda Farrell), has a total soft spot for Susan. Part of Mark’s growing attraction (even if he’ll never admit it) to Susan is his own disdain for his girlfriend Isabella (the luminous Anne Francis), a Pasadena socialite with a heart of ice.
Mark is a 35-year-old scribe but Powell was around 49 or 50 when he played the role. Meanwhile, Reynolds was 21 or 22 when she shot “Susan Slept Here,” and although their close knit interaction consisted of a relatively innocuous kiss under the mistletoe, what’s implied in the narrative goes much further (an actress kissing a co-star who’s nearly 30 years her senior isn’t a cinematic surprise, but considering the movie was made in 1954 and Susan’s a 17-year-old - it’s surprising “Susan Slept Here” didn’t court a bit more controversy!).
The Technicolor flick is beautiful to look at, and even though a great deal of her scenes have her lounging about Mark’s swanky bachelor pad and developing feelings for her adult supervisor, Reynolds brings life to the claustrophobic apartment thanks to her undeniable charisma. There’s also a memorable dream sequence with Reynolds, Powell, and Francis that employs Tashlin’s passion for animation and comedy, and that scene, along with an extended section when Mark leaves the apartment to work on his screenplay, gives “Susan Slept Here” a bit more visual breathing room.
Credits goes to Tashlin for masking what could be considered a tawdry romance with a light and breezy touch. It’s a beautiful sleight of hand that Tashlin achieves in selling “Susan Slept Here” as simple, popcorn entertainment, but if you dig deeper, you may find a bit more meat on the bone.
Even to this day, the filmmaker’s work is highly overlooked though he’s been revered by some of cinema’s masters. Tashlin was beloved by celebrated French New Wave filmmakers Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard (in the book Godard on Godard, he writes that “Tashlin has not renovated the Hollywood comedy. He has done better.”
Director Peter Bogdanovich’s seminal “Who The Devil Made It” features an interview with Tashlin, who for a time was a close friend and supporter of Bogdanovich’s filmmaking journey. “Frank was, like many satirists, among the saddest of men; he seemed personally injured by the ugliness in the world, perpetually disappointed and dismayed by life in civilized modern society.”
As a fluffy and lightweight comedy, “Susan Slept Here” succeeds with flying colors. But if you discover a few images (Susan Landis’ use of the aforementioned Oscar to crack a walnut come to mind!) percolating in the dark recesses of your mind, don’t be alarmed. Susan slept there, too!!
***For more reviews, check out my site DeepestDream.com.
”The most unfettered imagination belongs to young people, and they don’t walk through life; they fly” - Rod Serling in 1963. In this episode of @blankonblank, the creator of The Twilight Zone takes you on a journey thinking about your own past and childhood, and the ultimate realization that “you simply cannot go home again.“
The Bachelorette Recap: JoJo Fletcher Impressed With Jordan Rodgers
I’ve seen several seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette in sum, so I’m far from an expert on the reality series. My last time checking in on this universe hosted by Chris Harrison was during Ashley Hebert’s season, so my knowledge of JoJo Fletcher is marginal at best.
Thus, I won’t be housing in-depth weekly recaps of The Bachelorette, there are dozens (maybe even hundreds?) of bloggers who’ll do a much better job. Instead I’ll offer up my “first impressions” of each episode, from the vantage point of a 44-year-old guy who’s attempting to fall back in love with a hit show he abandoned years ago! Anyways – a penny for your thoughts regarding my thoughts:
Jordan Rodgers Is This Season’s Frontrunner
Just forget that he’s Aaron Rodgers’ younger brother and played several seasons in the NFL, as Jordan Rodgers wisely didn’t use his football pedigree to immediately capture JoJo’s attention. Fletcher isn’t the type of person who’d be swayed by these obvious accomplishments. Instead, she was immediately drawn to how he put her at ease during an understandably hectic first night meeting all the bachelors. When there are dudes wearing kilts (oh John, stop with that horrible Chinese/Scottish joke about your private parts!!), fake mustachioed punsters, and even freaking Santa Claus (Nick’s actually cute behind that festive white beard!), JoJo’s sanity could have immediately south! That being said, she gives off an entirely self-composed vibe and aside from looking like the picture perfect couple, Fletcher and Rodgers are both comfortable in their own skin.
Picking Rodgers as this season’s #1 to win it all is obviously an easy choice considering he landed the first impression rose, but the shortest point between two distances is usually a straight line!
For more The Bachelorette photos and recap, please go to our Deepest Dream post.
Our exclusive interview with "The Voice" artist Amy Vachal, who talks about her Filipino-American heritage and working with "The Voice" coaches.
Our interview with Amy Vachal, who’s now collaborating with Adam Levine for The Voice live playoffs.
Included in the chat is our full Soundcloud interview. Check it out!
Exclusive: Jordan Smith Has Faith In "The Voice" Journey
***** DeepestDream.com had the pleasure of interviewing Jordan Smith, and the chat took place before the Battle Rounds results. Here’s a portion of the interview:
Twenty-one-year-old powerhouse Jordan Smith initially wowed The Voice coaches with a jaw dropping performance of Sia's hit song "Chandelier" during the Blind Auditions, and after the four chair turn he picked Adam Levine as his coach. Smith advanced through the Battle Rounds with his spirited "Like I Can" duet with Regina Love (she was stolen by Gwen Stefani), and now he faces Viktor Király in the Knockouts.
Levine accurately pointed out after the Battles performance that Smith, along with his one of a kind vocal ability, knows how to emotionally connect to a song. Smith is one of this season's frontrunners, and one of the huge reasons for his success is his strong, abiding relationship with God that was forged in Harlan, Kentucky.
Is singing a talent that some people are just born with, or is it a skill they develop over the years?
Singing is something that you can be born with and just be a natural, but I also think even people that have a natural talent need to work on it and get better over time. Taking lessons, working on it, and just singing more, and getting better in whatever ways you can and learning can constantly improve your voice.
So I think it's something you're born with. But to be great and to be a well rounded musician, you have to work at it and practice.
Did learning your craft at Lee University help your current journey on The Voice?
My experience at Lee was the perfect preparation for this. Everything that I've done, even down to the practical things like learning to be constantly on time and how to take care of myself on the road. Just being around other people, (whether it's) personal and public relations, down to even (learning all) the small things really prepared me for this experience. All of it just came together perfectly for this chance on The Voice.
For the rest of the interview: https://deepestdream.com/exclusive-jordan-smith-has-faith-in-the-voice-journey/
EXCLUSIVE: KORIN BUKOWSKI TALKS ‘THE VOICE’ KNOCKOUTS & SINGING PATH
Korin Bukowski's Battle Rounds performance of "Samson" with Chase Kerby was one of this season's most sublime and evocative moments, and their recorded version of the subtly wrenching Regina Spektor track reached similar heights. Bukowski, a Miami based artist who's also studying pre-med, will be featured on tonight's The Voice knockouts, and she talked about what we can expect from her performance.
"With the Knockouts, I think people will be pleasantly surprised," said Bukowski, who goes up against fellow Team Gwen member Summer Schappell on tonight's Knockouts. "It's in a similar realm as to what I've been doing, but I think it'll be pretty good (laughs). It's a very emotional performance, and I hope it's good, I don't know of it's going to be good. When I'm up there, I go into auto-pilot so I don't remember anything, so when I watch it (tonight) it's the first time I'll really hear it . . . I'm really praying that it sounds okay."
To hear our Interview with KORIN BUKOWSKI, please click on the link: https://deepestdream.com/exclusive-korin-bukowski-talks-the-voice-knockouts-singing-path/
VIDEO: Bianca Kajlich & Ron Funches Talk Undateable's "Free Fall" Moments
Ron Funches and Bianca Kajlich were a fun interview, as they promoted Undateable during last month’s NBC/Universal TCA Tour. To check out my Deepest Dream post on the pair, as they talked about getting ready to do the live shows, check out the following link: https://deepestdream.com/video-bianca-kajlich-ron-funches-talk-undateables-free-fall-moments/
Undateable, co-starring Chris D’Elia and Brent Morin, airs tonight - live on NBC (8 pm et)
While promoting the second season premiere of Undateable, BRIDGIT MENDLER talks about how singing for her has been an intuitive process. To check out our Dee...
This is from a year ago, but still applies, as Bridgit Mender talks about the intuitive process behind her singing. Undateable’s third season begins tonight on NBC (8 pm et).
Sophia Bush Talks Chicago Weather & "Superhuman" Powers
Chicago P.D. is a well-written series that's blessed with a talented ensemble, and shooting in a picaresque metropolis is also one of the show's perks. But Chicago is dubbed the Windy City for a purpose, and Sophia Bush talked about dealing with the area's oftentimes freezing conditions.
"Most people who live in cities like Chicago are outside for very short periods of time when they go from their building to their car or they're building to the train, and then the train or the car into their office. If we're shooting an exterior scene, we're outside for 12-16 hours and when it's 30 below that's a very trying experience. And while no one wants to hear people who are lucky enough to work on television complain, anyone who comes to visit our set tries to leave as quickly as possible."
For more on this post and our Sophia Bush interview, please go to: https://findyourseen.com/2015/09/sophia-bush-talks-chicago-weather-superhuman-powers/
While promoting his new series "The Player," Wesley Snipes talked about almost getting the chance to play James Brown in a biopic. Snipes and Spike Lee initi...
In the following DeepestDream.com video, Wesley Snipes talks about developing a James Brown project with director Spike Lee. For our post on The Player and Snipes, please go to: https://deepestdream.com/wesley-snipes-talks-the-player-and-james-brown-biopic/
ZACHARY LEVI (TV's Chuck, Thor 2), who's being interviewed w/ Heroes Reborn co-star Judi Shekoni, talks about the "Murder and Mayhem" journey that he and She...
For more on Zachary Levi & Heroes Reborn, please go to: https://deepestdream.com/zachary-levi-brings-murder-and-mayhem-to-heroes-reborn/
