Bachelor (Hometown Dates)

He, he he..

Um Naomi didn't have a chance last night after her hometown date did she? Poor girl. I made my husband watch it with me and as soon as he saw her dad he predicted that he was going to be a bit overly religious. Plus when the mom said that Jason in a former life was a mom, I just about died. Jason's got class though and was super sweet the whole time. You gotta give a guy props for that.

Actually after seeing Jillian's hometown date I knew Naomi didn't have a chance. He has such a solid connection with Mellisa and Molly that I knew he would pick Jillian, and that left Naomi out in the rain. After seeing him kiss Naomi so passionately at the end of her date, I kind of realized that their connection may have been a bit more on the physical side.

Jillian and her family were darling and I like that she seems so real. I think she will be in the final two as it stands right now.


You may ask why I don't think Molly will be in the top two. Even though she is freaking adorable and classy and fun. She and him don't seem to fit like Jillian and Melissa do. I could be wrong, and I am sure next week I could see something that changes my mind. But as of now I think she is getting cut next week. But um how cute were her outfits? Darling!

And the girl who I personally think will be the girl he proposes to? Melissa. She has been in my top picks every single week and will continue to stay there until he picks her. I just see that connection between them. And did anyone else catch him trying to round second? Bob and I both did. And even though he didn't meet her fam, I still think they have the strongest connection. And please note she was the only one he "conversed" with after the dates.

I'm getting excited to see the return of Deanna, and getting more excited for him to be the gentleman he is and send her on her way. Oh and seriously New Zealand? Lucky!

Another Week, Two More Oscar Polls.

Okay, the next round of Oscar nominees waiting for your votes. Make sure you vote in both new polls located to the right.

Final Five Bachelor

For the first time ever there are four seemingly amazing girls in the final four. In the past it seems like I have always had a clear cut favorite. Not this time. After last nights show, I really like all four! But if he passes them up to choose Deanna, I think he's a fool!

Poor Stephanie went home last night. They sure made that rose ceremony intense eh? Stephanie seems like a great lady, and I think she will find a great man, it just never seemed like it would be Jason. No spark. Thanks to Kim who provided this link. You can take a look at Stephanie's late husband and read a bit about him. (he is the second bio)

Now on to the other girls..

Jillian's got style, I swear every outfit she wears, I want! She seems fun and adventurous, but does she have the wow factor and the spark that the other's have? I think next week we will see. I like her, but am not sold on the fact that her and Jason have a deep connection. She is a bit of an underdog.

Naomi has that exotic thing going on and you can tell Jason digs her. He seems really comfortable with her, but I think he has some reservations about her. They were super cute together on their date though. I like her and think she seems like she is chill and caring. But is she ready to settle down? Or is their some lingering baggage? (get it? she's a stewardess. yes i'm a nerd.)

Melissa is the all American cheerleader girl who seems the most ready to be a mama to me. She and Jason seem to have quite the connection. I'm not sure if he will pick her, but I still think she will be in the final two. She seems a bit needy at times, but is still my front runner. I think she is the safe bet.

Last, but not least is Molly. She is darling. She is always smiling isn't she? Plus she looked super cute on their group date. My only concern is that she seems like she is trying too hard at times. Like she wants to lay it all out for him. Not a ton of mystery, but is freaking adorable.

As it stands now I think I would be happy with any girl he chooses. I think that will change after next week judging by those previews. If I had to guess right now I think he might cut Naomi or Jillian. I think he wants to take Melissa and Molly to the over night stays. Um and I am getting very excited to see what they do in New Zealand for the over night stays! Lucky, lucky girls. Any picks on who will be getting the rose? Favorites? Would love to hear opinions as I am a little up in the air this week.

New Oscar Polls-Vote Now

Make sure you vote in the two new Oscar polls located on the right. Cast your vote for Best Animated Film and Best Supporting Actress. Also see the results of your votes for Best Supporting Actor.

Lovin' Lost

I just watched the third episode of the new season of Lost and I am loving it. I had just watched season 2 and there was a throwaway line regrading an old US Army pocket knife and (spoiler alert) tonight we found out that the US Army had a hydrogen bomb on the island and a run in with the Others. I love that the show goes back to info from past episodes.

We find all this out because our castaways are currently bouncing around time. Do I understand everything that is going on? No. That's why I love it, it keeps me coming back for more. Plus as long as Juliet is around, and Desmond and Penny, I don't really mind what they do with the others! For a more in dept breakdown of the first three episodes check out Doc Jensen on EW.com.

More Bachelor

Can I just say I am loving this season of the Bachelor?! For a couple reasons..

1- Love the Jason. I think he's a smart guy who really wants to find a wife. Sure he's kissing em' all, but I think he is doing it so he can find the right lady. (he's also got some nice biceps, which never hurts)

and

2- Love that a lot of the girls are normal-ish and down to earth. I also love that there are a lot of crazies. (ie: Shannon & Megan)

Last night we saw a two-on-one date that sent poor shy (Sandra Bullock with side-burns) girl Nikki home.

and left Stephanie, who I think we can all agree is ultra sweet and a good mom. BUT Jason just ain't gonna pick her. She's a bit motherly and I just don't see a spark.

We also saw a one-on-one date with one of my favorite girls Ms. Molly..

She's cute. She's fun. She seems real. Is he going to pick her? Something tells me no. But I could be wrong, I need to see more. Then the last date was the group date. One very painful group date for those girls. I sat there thinking to myself that there is no way I could have sat through that if I was one of those girls. No wonder they were all crying. Sometimes ABC can be a bit ruthless. I know, I know we need ratings.

It was extremely obvious he just wasn't into Megan and Shannon (SHOCKER!) I really think that Shannon must be different in real life, but she just came off weird to the rest of America. Seriously when she was begging him to keep her, I had flashbacks of how all girls are when they are 16 and just don't know how to play hard to get.

But the winner of the coveted "Giving Caitlin an Extreme Headache Award" goes to...

I think she's a closet dominatrix and am oh so glad I don't have to hear her bossing J around next week. He had one rose left, and instead of giving her another chance he booted her. You could tell she felt stupid when she left. She bugged. 'Nough said.

That leaves us with my top two faves. Gorgeous Naomi and darling Melissa.

For some reason I think Melissa is a touch in the lead, but am sure that next week we will see a bit more. And hopefully we can see blink blink Deanna come back to get rejected. This show makes my Monday's oh so much more fun!

(didn't include Jillian, because she just didn't get much face time, and i can't tell if he likes her that much. hopefully next week we see her a bit more.)

For Your Consideration...The 2009 Oscars

The 2009 Academy Awards were announced this week and I want to know who you think is going to win. Each week I will be putting a poll on the site asking who you think deserves to win in each category. So for your consideration...the 2009 Oscar nominees are:

Best Picture:

1. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2. Frost/Nixon
3. Milk
4. The Reader
5. Slumdog Millionaire

Best Actor:

1. Richard Jenkins-The Visitor
2. Frank Langella-Frost/Nixon
3. Sean Penn-Milk
4. Brad Pitt-The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
5. Micky Rourke-The Wrestler

Best Actress:

1. Anne Hathaway-Rachel Getting Married
2. Angelina Jolie-Changeling
3. Melissa Leo-Frozen River
4. Meryl Streep-Doubt
5. Kate Winslet-The Reader

Best Supporting Actor:

1. Josh Brolin-Milk
2. Robert Downey, Jr.-Tropic Thunder
3. Philip Seymour Hoffman-Doubt
4. Heath Ledger-The Dark Knight
5. Michael Shannon-Revolutionary Road

Best Supporting Actress:

1. Amy Adams-Doubt
2. Penelope Cruz-Vicky Cristina Barcelona
3. Viola Davis-Doubt
4. Taraji P. Henson-The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
5. Marisa Tomei-The Wrestler

Best Animated Film:

1. Bolt
2. Kung Fu Panda
3. Wall-E

Best Directing:

1. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button-David Fincher
2. Frost/Nixon-Ron Howard
3. Milk-Gus Van Sant
4. The Reader-Stephen Daldry
5. Slumdog Millionaire-Danny Boyle

And those are the nominees in the major categories. Now that you know, vote for your favorite each week in the poll. Remember the polls will change each week so vote early and often.