Idol Pool Standings Week 10

American Idol Viewer's Guide - Movies!

Welcome to the random and catch-all 'Movie week' American Idolers!

One would think you'd have lots and lots of songs to choose from since there are roughly 10 million movies in existence, according to my trusted source (Wikipedia).

That being said, Idol has culled that list down to a mere 34 songs according to the internet rumors out there.

I have a lot of problems with this list. For starters - Bryan Adams makes the list twice? Didn't we leave him in the 90's?

I can't help but wonder how and why they pick the songs they do - producers favorite movies? Judges secret crushes? Artists who have spoken kindly about American Idol? Did I miss a cryptic explanation from Seacrest on this topic? No matter the process, there always seems to be a strong element of cheese on this theme night, and a whole lot of suckiness. And since expectations are so low, let us hope to be pleasantly surprised tomorrow night.

Here are my predictions from headquarters (I'm choosing to think they have free rein and can pick the movie song of their dreams. Humor me on this one, it's much more fun):

Casey:
This is an easy on e- Casey needs to sing 'In your Eyes' from Say Anything.

He can play his guitar, and he look meaningfully at Kara and he can even use a boom box as a prop. I also suggest going shirtless and blowing out his locks for special effects. The ladies will swoon.


Crystal:
Crystal should sing something from Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. There's a lot to choose from here with K.D Lang's lyrics and style to embody for our artsy Crystal. She can have a lot of fun with the outfit as well- not only will that silly giant feather thing hanging off her head finally fit in, but I've got a great, great idea as to what she should wear for pants… wait for it… CHAPS. Good ol' leather chaps. Who wouldn't vote for her?


Big Mike:
Mike has a lay up here if he channels his inner-diva and does some girly song in his breathy falsetto. Better yet, why not just sing Kate Bush for the THIRD time this season since This Woman's Work is by far his most popular tune. I'm thinking he could really rock Judy Garland's version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' . If this guy can do it, anyone can. The judges will think it's about his wife and new baby, and Kara will cry. It's all very perfect. If Judy doesn't do it for him, Mike could always default to Titanic and Celine Dion.



Bringing up the rear is our consistently (read- boring) soulful friend, Lee. I'm going to place my tongue in cheek and recommend that Lee actually sing something by Bryan Adams. My bias against Bryan aside, their voices have the same raspy quality to them and I think Lee would win over the female vote with a little 'I Do It for You'. Bonus points if he dresses up like Kevin Costner and manages to bring a horse on stage (a small pony would suffice as well).


Well Idol Fans, settle down with your movie popcorn and Milk Duds, and let's see what the night brings!
IPM

Idol Pool Standings Week 9

American Idol Viewer's Guide - Sinatra!

Well Idol Pool fans, we've made it to the top 5. It's Sinatra week! Let's hope none of the contestants end up like this:


Since our dear Blue Eyes isn't here to mentor the remaining contestants, we at Idol Pool Headquarters have come up with the advice we think he'd give if he were with them before they take the stage. And since our beloved Seeohbhaan left, it’s a toss-up as to who will sing "Jeepers Creepers".


Casey
Casey: Hi. The ladies call me "ol’ blue eyes" too.
Sinatra: No they don't son. You got smog in the noggin, and there ain’t no chicks in skins boppin to your beat.
Casey: Huh?
Sinatra: Exactly - sing for me then blue eyes. Make it hip.

Song choice: ‘Blame it on My Youth’ or ‘Bop! Goes My Heart’.


Big Mike

Sinatra: So Big Mike, tell me something about yourself.
Big Mike: I don't like to be called Big Mike.
Sinatra: Oh yeah, I get it. I saw 'The Blind Side'. So, Big Mike, you wanna work out and play some football?

Song choice: ‘Love Me Tender’ or ‘I Love You Just the Way You Are’


Crystal
Sinatra: Well, Ms. BobbySoxers, I've heard all about you.
Crystal: Actually, my last name is Bowersox. But it's okay.
Sinatra: You really should change it - bobbysoxers wore the hip look - I think it might catch on again. Do you think you can pull this off?

Sinatra: Oh, and stop toying with your boy you saucy lass. ‘Don't marry me, I’m not ready, I have the ring so I’m ready, I’m not giving him the ring back yet, He'd better propose but I still have the ring, Why hasn't he done it, No pressure at all’. Seriously woman, I've seen less torture in war times!

Song choice: ‘Both Sides Now’ (Joni Mitchell version) or ‘Everyman Should Marry’ (to be proudly dedicated to her ready-to-run-the-opposite-direction-because-she-made-it-awkward-in-front-of-millions-of-viewers boyfriend)


Lee
Sinatra: So, you’re the rocker.
Lee: Yeah.
Sinatra: Think you’ll win?
Lee: Yeah.
Sinatra: What’s on your chin?
Lee: Hair.
Sinatra: You look like a fool. In my day your Dad would have popped you one and you'd have shaved it right quick.
Lee: Cool.

Song choice: ‘Bad, Bad, LEEroy Brown’ or ‘LEEavin’ on a Jet Plane’ or ‘Mrs. Robinson’


Aaron
Aaron: Hello Mr. Sinatra. I was thinking of singing ‘Makin’ Whoopee’. Just like last week, I’ll be singing it for my Mom.
Sinatra: Well, gee, okay.
(He sings)
Sinatra: I'm sure you have a good voice son, but every time you sing all I hear in my head is cookie monster telling me 'One of these things is not like the other - one of these things does not belong’.


Song choice: ‘Come Fly With Me’ or ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’.


Enjoy Sinatra week!