Dracula

Dracula (2013)

My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars


The story of Dracula is redone once again. This time he is posing as an American scientist as he seeks retribution for his family's lives and his own long imprisonment. His obsession with his past, specifically the woman who appears to be his wife reborn, could be his undoing. It will take all of his manipulations and his few servants left if he's to remain alive and succeed in both making a life for himself, and taking down his long list of enemies, the city's very own vampire hunters.

Breeder's Cup Classic

Breeder's Cup Classic (2013)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Mucho Macho Man was one of the top 3 favorites, so it was good to see him win. I kind of wish Paynter could have had a better come back after his return story. Still, it was a thrilling ending for horse racing fans with a classic photo finish. Game On Dude was expected to be a top contender as well. Can't say he really delivered with 9th place.

Fashion Star

Fashion Star (2012)

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


An interesting new real series that bases the competition on fashion designs. The designs are then put before buyers from Macy's, Sax and Express to actually be sold in stores. Some of the designs show potential, but most of them I'm surprised if they actually get bids. Overall I can't say I've been impressed with the "fashion" on this show. Then again, fashion isn't a topic that has ever really interested me, so they were already fighting an uphill battle just with the theme itself.

The Voice

The Voice (2011)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Of the current talent shows airing, I think this new one is actually closer to a favorite. I like the idea of the applicants being judged purely on talent alone as the judges can't see them until they offer to tutor them by hitting the button on their chairs. At least it made auditions more interesting than half the usual comments about how they look and not as much about how they sound. The sing offs to get to the final teams sounded very off though, which made the praises from the judges seem very disconcerting. There is definitely room for improvement with this bunch, but so far I like the way they're going about the competition much better than its predecessors.

America's Got Talent

America's Got Talent (2006)

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars


Every now and then they find an act that really is funny or someone that has very obvious talent. A lot of these are good for one time but couldn't do a whole show or are delusional if they think they're talented. This season, the talents all seemed to be picking on Howie during auditions. Sometimes I'll tune in for a laugh, but I don't regularly follow this series.