johnnyboy
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Just watched Picard Season 3 in about a week. I don't think I've ever seen such utterly blatant fan service. Everything upon everything was a callback. Sometimes we had callbacks within callbacks. Even I probably missed some of the references because I was too busy noticing other references. Almost unbelievably they also lifted the Death Star battle ending of Return of the Jedi.
Absolute perfection. 10/10. No notes.
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Please enjoy Promise on strings.
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1 hour ago, Lion_of_the_Midlands said:
Is her voice just not that strong, because compared to everyone else it sounded like Mae's mic was turned down...
According to the odd twitter report she sounded great in the arena, so maybe a TV mix issue, or maybe they were standing in the part of the arena where the vocal mic sounded the clearest. I didn't notice a similar issue on TV for anyone else though.
Literally the only thing that is, and must be, live at Eurovision these days is the vocal so if you aren't a strong live singer you will struggle.
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Loreen came second in her semi-final to Cha Cha Cha so The Rybak remains the only act to win multiple semi-finals.
Australia won semi-final 2, with Austria being second.
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In the final televote Sweden didn't get a single 12, but they did pick up televotes from everyone except Finland.
Finland got televotes from everyone, including 12 from Sweden.
Israel received the first rest of the world televote 12.
The UK only received televotes from Ukraine (5) and Malta (4).
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Italy won the composers award, which was the only thing stopping Sweden clean sweeping, as Sweden picked up the Artistic, Press, and Fan Club trophies/commemorative plaques.
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Could have done without a coronation two weekends in a row. It does show what a hiding to nothing established artists with a fancied song are on though when it would have been more of a story if Loreen hadn't won.
Loreen becomes the second artist to win twice, the first woman to win twice, and the first this century. I think she breaks the modern per-jury score by about 0.1 points per jury too. Amazing all told, but just felt so expected.
I don't think they namechecked him, but I think "Bill Bailey" sitting next to her was Thomas G:Son who has been involved in more Eurovision tracks than even I've had hot dinners. It's not uncommon for two countries to perform different songs of his at the same contest.
Glad Australia, Belgium, and Czechia got top 10, even if they were all closer to us points wise than to Loreen. Felt for Austria doing so poorly in the public vote.
Pains me to say it but the UK performance was instantly forgettable. As a pop song I liked it, but there was nothing like Sam Ryder's hyperactive bunny rabbit energy to pull me in performance wise. I appreciate that everyone has less energy than Sam Ryder, but even still it needed more zhush.
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1 hour ago, SuperBacon said:
The One Show on a Saturday? Games gone.
If you think that's bad...
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I couldn't balance my Eurovision curry on the armrest of a cinema seat otherwise I'd seriously consider it.
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What?
The Eurovision Grand FInal
When?
Saturday 13th May at 20:00*
Where?
BBC One/iPlayer etc
Get your scorecards here - you can vote in the final but not for the UK if you're in the UK
*the Grand FInal starts at 8pm, but the BBC are leading in with Eurovision themed programming from 14:45 (only broken by FInal Score and the news).
14:45 - Eurovision Calling: Jason and Chelcee's Ultimate Guide (R)
15:45 - The Weakest Link Eurovision Special (R)
17:50 - Pointless Celebrities Eurovision Special
18:40 - The Hit List Eurovision Special
19:30 - The One Show Eurovision SpecialIf you prefer a bit of toilet reading the Popbitch Eurovision Guide Grand Final edit is up.
Eurovision 2023: Life after nul points for Jemini
My boy. My beautiful boy.
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On 12/20/2022 at 9:49 PM, FelatioLips said:
Wayne’s World
I dunno. Guess you had to be there? Not good.
Wayne's World must be the non-Bond or Star Wars film that I've seen the most and I've owned it on at least 4 physical formats. However, I did first see it before my balls had dropped and we only had 4 television channels.
I doubt you're in a rush to see it, but Wayne's World 2 does have the timeless Del Preston yarn in it.
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1 hour ago, Gus Mears said:
They've got Catherine Tate doing the UK scores. That's nil poi from me.
We've fallen so far from the days when Nigella did it.
21 minutes ago, Frankie Crisp said:”Jonathan… Buoy?”
That's genuinely lovely Frankie. You having the time of your fucking life is all I need.
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The two weakest songs in semi 1 from Azerbaijan and Latvia were the obvious ones to drop out. The other three to go I thought could realistically have come from half a dozen. Delighted that Moldova and my golden flute dwarf are in the big dance as well as the utterly bonkers Croatian entry. The Irish moose knuckle was not enough to overcome the maximum insanity entries. Felt Malta were hard done by.
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What?
Semi FInal 2
When?
Thursday 11th May at 20:00
Where?
BBC One again, we're being spoiled (or in Liverpool if you're lucky enough to have tickets).
Get your scorecards here - the UK can vote in this semi final.
Semi Final 2 Music Video Playlist
Who the hell is Edgar?
Australia and Austria for me in this one. Australia bring 80s rawk complete with some keytar action with a number that wouldn't look out of place on the Kung Fury soundtrack. Austria have the ultimate earworm - POE POE POE POE POE. Being possessed by Edgar Allen Poe who is helping you write the Eurovision winner is not a concept I've seen before. It might not be enough to overcome the Loreen juggernaut, but it's the absolute runaway favourite here in Chez JB. I would be devastated should Teya and Salena not make it to Saturday.
The early-mid 90s sound of Gustaph reminds me of carefree days. For making me feel warm I hope they get through too.
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Friday lunchtime sees the television crossover event of the year. Bargain Hunt goes Eurovision.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lv7w
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What?
Semi FInal 1
When?
Tuesday 9th May at 20:00
Where?
BBC One! (or in Liverpool if you're lucky enough to have tickets).
Get your scorecards here - just for fun though as the UK cannot vote in this semi final.
Semi Final 1 Music Video Playlist
2012 champion Loreen (Sweden) returns with "Tattoo." None of the 21st century champs who have returned have won the competition, although Alexander Rybak (Norway) was the first act to win two semi-finals. Loreen won her semi in Azerbaijan so she would be the first double-double champ should we win her semi and then raise the glass microphone on Saturday night. Lena (Germany) didn't have to perform in a semi as a big 5 act and due to her defending her crown as the host and automatic qualifier.
We're convinced that Azerbaijan's song goes into Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" somewhere in the middle.
In terms of performance I'm really looking forward to Moldova in this semi as the rehearsal footage looked bonkers, even more so than Israel with their something for the dads number.
Eurovision 2023
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From the jury show reports she didn't nail her whistle note which could explain the lower than expected jury scores.