Review: The Amazing Spider-Man

Unlike many, I was actually extremely excited about "The Amazing Spider-Man" mainly because the movie's biggest weapon lies within the casting of Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spiderman and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy. These casting alone stands way above Tobey Maguire and Kristen Dunst pairing. Don't get me wrong, I do think the Sam Raimi's version of the Spider-Man series (the first two) were serviceable. They were pretty fun flicks to watch and I did like the stiffness that Tobey brings to Peter Parker. Sadly, those mannerisms just couldn't last for the entire trilogy. So I was really excited about this reboot, even with all the complaints that it's being rebooted way too early. 

One of my fav. scenes of the movie.

I had my expectations. Marc Webb just directed probably one of my favorite films in recent years, "(500) Days of Summer" and both Garfield and Stone had just walked out of two of their career best performances receiving critical praises in "The Social Network" and "Easy A" respectively. So any misstep will devastate me. And I'm pleasantly surprised by how smooth sailing this movie was. 

After watching this film, I realized my problem with the original Spider-Man movie was in the plot as I faced the same problem here. There were way too many emotional arcs in the film. This drags the film to plot points after plot points just to get to the character arc that Spider-Man needed to be: be the hero and saves the day. I remembered demeriting the first film due to this, but the first film was too self-righteous and serious for its own good. However, this film breezes through with humor and wit and that's where a director like Marc Webb is useful in. With that, this film was a tremendous step up.

Emma Stone. Perfect in my eyes. <3

I know I have mentioned about the perfect casting of the pairing but did I mention how much Garfield brought to Peter Parker/Spiderman emotionally and physically. Garfield is an amazingly gifted actor. He is charming and always fun to watch on screen. He knows how to play the charm card. His wit and his awkwardness was endearing. I think he brought so much into Peter Parker that somehow I worry his alter-ego that was Spider-Man will be pushed aside. How wrong I was. The way he behaves and the way he moves (in that almost spide-y like way he crawls, he hangs, he turns his head), he was perfect. This film was as much about Spider-Man as Peter Parker. And did I mention how much I love Emma Stone. I've loved her since "The House Bunny" and still loving her.

And then this was what I had a tiny problem with:

This was the "promise" that supposedly set this reboot apart from the original, only it didn't.

I know I've complained that there were way too many plot points and character arcs and to go into a full detail of his parents' past wouldn't be such a good idea, which I completely aware would probably be a set up for a sequel. However I just sort of wished they didn't do what we already know of and go straight into that because I hate it when an entire movie was just a set-up because it takes the movie-going experience and integrity away a little. I like to see a movie as a stand alone experience. However, it would be silly of me to even complain about it because the film in itself was a delight to watch.

One of my favorite single frame shots in the film.

With that, I would watch this a second or even third viewing in a heartbeat for Garfield and Stone. And I can't wait for more. Although I wanted more of a "Batman Begins" reboot but instead I got a sort of "Iron Man" tone, I still digging it. 

Rating: B+ for the movie (A+ for casting)

Review: "Prometheus"

"Prometheus" is that long awaited "unofficial" prequel to the sci-fi classic "Alien" by Ridley Scott. "Alien" was a classic. It was the film that most sci-fi/ horror/ monster genre films are being compared to. It spawned many wannabes to the point that it kind of tarnished the originality and the amazing piece of film-making of the first 2 films at least. So having Sir Ridley Scott, the man himself, coming back into the genre to set things right seem like the best move ever. 

Ridley Scott tries to explore some big ideas in this film. It tries to tackle that big old questions: "Why do we exist?", "Who created us?", "Why are we here?", etc. It questions our very own existence, trying to seek out the origins of mankind. The film started with archeologists uncovering some clues that may lead to the answer of that notion. With that, a group of experts set out to a distant unexplored planet, in a distant star system, once the home of hyper intelligent beings who may have created mankind. The titular Prometheus is the name of the commercial ship that takes them into the deepest space on a two-year journey to that unknown planet, funded by the Wayland Corporation (one of the connections to the original "Alien" film). But of course like what the tagline, "The search of our beginning could lead to our end" promises, horror awaits them. That tagline is possible one of the best yet. So apt and so powerful. 

Prometheus" is a great achievement. As a sci-fi film, it works in almost every level. Although, I don't quite like the fact that the film feels a little too modern and that it relied on action, weapons and noises to create the horror as compared to the dated and more poetic shadows and silence created in "Alien" to strengthen the horrific sequences, the film still works in in its own way. And one of the things that make the film so intriguing for me is that it doesn't even bother to provide an answer, it was that notion of finding the truth of our existence and thus maybe finding answers to our mortality or immortality, yet you know the universe is way too big to get the right answer. So "Prometheus" leaves you there hanging. The big idea is there throughout the entire film, but all I could think of is that by being on that planet, the humans gave the opportunity for these aliens to breed and thus creating a creature that will become mankind's worst enemy. I did feel that the film crumbles a little bit halfway point, but it did provides us with incredible action sequences. 

"Michael Fassbender gave a thrilling and ambiguously menacing performance as android, David."

All in all, "Prometheus" is a grade-A Sci-Fi film. Is it an instant classic like its predecessor? I don't think so. But it's a damn good piece of entertainment and if you are able to overlook the fact that it doesn't make your moviegoing experience any better by comparing it to the first film or trying to connect the two films together, I would guarantee an intense journey and you'll be at the edge of your seats throughout the film. Did I mention how amazing the cast were even with so many underwritten roles? Michael Fassbender is perfection. Noomi Rapace is a reminisce of the iconic Ripley. Charlize Theron is menacingly beautiful as always. Idris Elba makes full use of what he was given to do in the film. Guy Pearce (who is almost unrecognizable) gives a serviceable performance. With great director, great cast, great visual effects, great cinematography and a decent plot lines, this is definitely a must watch. 

 Rating: B+

Most Anticipated Films of 2012

Firstly, I'm back! I need to get used to getting back to updating this blog. I promise I'll try my very best to keep at it a little longer this time around. Anyway, this is a comeback post!

With "The Avengers" out of the way and "Prometheus" being released this week, my movie going experience for 2012 has just started. Those are by far two of my most anticipated movies of the year. While "The Avengers" fed on my fanboy-ism, and "Prometheus" gives me quite a lot to hang onto. I promise a full review of the film soon enough. With that being said, these are my Top 10 most anticipated movies of the remaining year. I'm all excited just by writing this.



10. "Savages" - TWO WORDS: OLIVER STONE! One of my favorite directors around. Although he hasn't been doing much work lately, I'm all for this one! I don't know how good this film would be, but I'll definitely be the first in line to catch it when it comes out. Furthermore, the trailer looks good and the cast looks pretty impressive aside from Taylor Kitsch. I'm looking forward to the others.

9. "To Rome With Love" - The little old man that could - Woody Allen. And I'm really excited to see Jesse Eisenberg back on the big screen after that amazing turn as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network" and I'm really kind of rooting for Ellen Page's comeback. And if all of those fail, I still have Penelope Cruz to look forward to.






8. "The Gangster Squad" - THAT INCREDIBLE CAST!

7. "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" - So people who know me know that I worshipped the LOTR trilogy. They are 3 immaculate piece of film-making and Peter Jackson did no wrong to those 3 instant classics. I am ready to go back into the Middle Earth even if I'm more of an Elf, Wizard, Orcs kind of guy as to Hobbits kind of guy. Still, it's been a long time since I'm there at all.

6. "The Amazing Spider-Man" - I'll admit I wasn't a HUGE fan of the original Spiderman trilogy. I think the first two were good films, especially the second one while the third was awful. I had my problems with those 3 films ion general. So I'm actually kind of excited that this got rebooted with 2 of my favorite actors right now - ANDREW GARFIELD and EMMA STONE! Garfield is always fun to watch and I WORSHIP Stone! She is INCREDIBLE! Love her!

5. "Les Miserables" - MUSICAL - checked! ANNE HATHAWAY - checked! HUGH JACKMAN - checked! I can't freaking wait for this! I don't know if Hooper would deliver in the directing front, but I'm sold when Anne and Hugh signed on. That Trailer! Oh Anne Hathaway!!! I love thee!






4. "Gravity" - Again, TWO WORDS: ALFONSO CUORON! Probably my favorite director alongside Nolan! Weirdly enough, I'm NOT a huge sci-fi genre fan, but with the right director, these sci-films always turn out to best movie-ride ever. I can't wait for this!

3. "The Great Gatsby" - BAZ freaking LURHMAN! His movie is an event in itself. "Moulin Rouge" is a gem! "Romeo & Juliet" is divine! I even enjoyed "Australia", although that film could have been 3 separate films. So I CANNOT WAIT for this. Baz, LeoDicaprio and Carrey Mulligan! What a perfect trio!

2. "Django Unchained" - Again! So many movies this year by my favorite directors! QUENTIN TARANTINO could make a film about anything and I would love! After "Inglourious Basterds", I'm so ready for another one! And this time he's back with Christoph Waltz and accompanied by an evil turn from LeoDicaprio. What's there not to like?

1. "The Dark Knight Rises" - NO WORDS COULD EXPRESS HOW EXCITED I WOULD BE WHEN THIS FILM FINALLY HITS THE CINEMA! "The Dark Knight" was probably one of my favorite films of all time with an instant classic turn from the late Heath Ledger. Now, Nolan comes back with the rest of the stellar cast and in addition of Tom Hardy, Joseph Gorden Levitt and Anne Hathaway as CATWOMAN! What a cast! I mean Michelle Pfeiffer is the only Catwoman in my eyes, but if anyone could pull it off, I know Miss Hathaway definitely could. I CANNOT WAIT!!

I'm back... The first-half of the year Kosmanz Awards!!!

I'm sorry for such a long hiatus.
Been busy and been kind of out of touch for quite some time.
But I'm back in full force, especially since awards season are lurking in the corner now.
And to kick things off:
My official FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR KOSMANZ AWARDS!!!!
(Movies eligible are from March - August 2009)

Some of the US releases are not available yet here in Asia. So I might have missed out better films, but I'm quite happy with the list I have now.

Top 10 Films (in no particular order):
1. "District 9"
2. "Drag Me To Hell"
3. "Adventureland"
4. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
5. "I Love You, Man"
6. "Ponyo"
7. "Public Enemies"
8. "Star Trek"
9. "Up"
10."Watchmen"

Best Picture: "District 9"
Alt: "Up"

Best Director: Neill Blomkamp, "District 9"
Alt: Hayao Miyazaki, "Ponyo"

Best Actor: Sharlto Coplay, "District 9"
Alt: Johnny Depp, "Public Enemies"

Best Actress: Nil

Best Supporting Actor: Jackie Earle Haley, "Watchmen"
Alt: Jim Broadbent, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"

Best Supporting Actress: Marion Cotillard, "Public Enemies"
Alt: Nil

Best Original Screenplay: "Up"
Alt: "District 9"

Best Adapted Screenplay: "Watchmen"
Alt: "Public Enemies"

Best Animated Feature: "Up"
Alt: "Ponyo"

Best Cinematography: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
Alt: "Watchmen"

Best Art Direction: "Public Enemies"
Alt: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"

Best Editing: "District 9"
Alt: "Public Enemies"

Best Make Up: "Star Trek"
Alt: "District 9"

Best Costume Design: "Watchmen"
Alt: "Public Enemies"

Best Sound Mixing: "Watchmen"
Alt: "Star Trek"

Best Sound Editing: "Up"
Alt: "Star Trek"

Best Original Score: "Public Enemies"
Alt: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"

Best Visual Effects: "Watchmen"
Alt: "Star Trek"

Just for the fun of it:

Best Ensemble: "Star Trek"
Alt: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"

Breakout star so far: Anton Yelchin, "Star Trek" & "Terminator Salvation"
Alt: Ryan Reynolds, "X-Men Origin: Wolverine" & "The Proposal"

Worst Film: "Echelon Conspiracy"
Alt: "Dragonball Evolution"

Worst Male Performance: Nicholas Cage, "Knowing"
Alt: Ben Stiller, "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian"

Worst Female Performance: Zhang ZiYi, "Horsemen"
Alt: Beyonce Knowles, "Obsessed"

Worst Waste of talent: Amy Adams, "Night at the Museum 2: The Battle of the Smithsonian"
Alt: Emmy Rossum, "Dragonball Evolution"

Biggest Disappointments so far: "X-Men Origin: Wolverine"

My Top 10 Most-Anticipated Films of 2009:
1. Nine
2. The Lovely Bones
3. Shutter Island
4. Bright Star
5. An Education
6. The Informant
7. Invictus
8. The Hurt Locker
9. (500) Days of Summer
10. Avatar

I'll be coming back soon to give you guys a full list of my Oscar predictions as of now. =)

American Idol 8 Grand Finale: We Are the Champions

WOW! WOW! Firstly, Congratulations to Kris Allen for taking the Idol title this season, undoubtedly one of the best seasons ever! Was I surprised that Kris won? Absolutely not! Does he deserves the win? Absolutely! But does he deserve it more than Adam? Taking the whole season into account, I don't think so. But Kris Allen is one talented dude, and between the two, he needed the win more! Nevertheless, I'm hoping great things from him and not fall into obscurity of past winners like Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard. I'll have piece on Adam later. Let's take a rundown of the finale show, one of the best in my opinion. So here we go:

The judges' intro were pretty funny. As much as the contestants made the season, but all 3 judges: Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell, have been just as important. They're the voice of Idol and their individual personality has been one of the factors that make Idol a success. First performance comes from the Top 13 singing Pink's "So What". A fun, energetic way to start of the evening.

David Cook takes center stage singing his hauntingly beautiful ballad, "Permanent" (the best song on his album for me). He gives a chilling performance. I'm almost choked with tears. David Cook is the most deserved Idol winners so far and I'm so proud of everything he has achieved. My heart goes to him and his family for the loss of his brother. He sounded awesome tonight and he just seems like an extremely genuine guy.

Then came the first award of the night: "Outstanding Male" which goes to Nick Mitchell/Normal Gentle. I'm not a fan of stand up comedy or anything of that sort, but I'm guessing he could be very successful at that. So moving on, it's Lil Round and Queen Latifah singing "Cue the Rain", nothing spectacular about the song or their singing. Don't get me wrong, they sounded good, just not an extremely exciting performance. However, the dancers were awesome though.

Anoop Desaid and Alexis Grace sang "I'm Yours" and then joined by Jason Mraz (YAY!!) whom I absolutely love. Jason Mraz sounded good and he just comes across as this extremely cool, laid-back person and beyond talented! The rest joins in, but Jason Mraz is rightfully the star!

Then comes Kris Allen's journey! How far has he come! He was practically a no show before the Top 36 and now being the Top 2 and winning the whole thing. He should be extremely proud of himself. Kris sang with Keith Urban. Not my kind of song/performance, but oddly enough, their voices kind of fit and complimented each other. They actually sounded quite alike.

Then the 5 girls of the season sang Fergie's "Glamarous" looking all glam and awesome. Megan and Jasmine had their solo bits, then Fergie joins in singing "Big Girl Don't Cry". Fergie sounded good, but looks scary with that black long hair. When she stares right onto the camera, I feel as though she could eat me alive. After that, the rest of the guys from BEP joins in and perform their super energetic and irritating "Boom Boom Pow". It was extremely manic and well "choreographed" and high performance. But I hate it when they use Allison Iraheta to introduce both Fergie and BEP! Couldn't they just come out without being introduced?

Then another award for "Best Attitude" which goes to Katrina Darrell, who appeared on stage with that same two piece bikini but with new friends. She obviously had a boob job. Simon, Randy and Ryan all "gagged" and the crowd "cheered"! Then she sang a horrendous sounding "Vision of Love" and joined by Kara Dioguardi who sounded only decent. Kara seems devoid of personality and character, which is why she was never a recording artist!

I see Lil' David Archuleta in the crowd, looking a little scared, lost and confused! Lol. Allison had a duet with Cindy Lauper singing "Time AFter Time". It is an absolutely wrong song Allison to sing. The performance is just dreary! Although Allison still rocked it out with her vocal but this collaboration is just weird. but I LOVE Allison Iraheta and I hope she'll have a great career. Danny Gokey then sang "Hello"! He sounded awesome, I really do love his voice. And then he's joined by Lionel Ritchie whom I couldn't care for. SO next!

Then comes Adam Lambert's journey. Adam is obviously the star of the season! He may not win the competition, but he will have an exciting and great career ahead of him and I can't wait for what's in stores from him. Adam then sang "Beth" and sounded AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He introduces KISS And joined them rocking the whole damn place! BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT, so far!!!!! I feel like a fanboy jumping around, banging my head.

Next guest performer is Santana! Not my kind of artiste and Matt's solo sounded off, I still like him though. Then the rest came out singing "Smooth", which is pretty good. The lil dance Kris attempted during his solo bit is cute and drew awesome cheers from the crowd. Then Megan Joy and Michael Sarver get to perform Steve Martin's self-penned tune! Michael sounded good, but Megan is at her best! I ABSOLUTELY adore this girl. I hope she could come out with an album of such songs!

Then the 8 guys of the season sang a group number, don't know the title. It was okay performance and then they introduce Rod Stewart whom I'm not really a fan of. So next! The last award of the night is for "Outstanding Female" and the winner is Tatiana Del Toro who was told to sit down and will give her the award after the break, but she insists on receiving it now and ran to the stage and sang "Saving All My Love For You". Poor Ruben studdard, thinking it was all "real". Lol.

Kris Allen and Adam Lambert duet: "We Are the Champions"! And I'm just leaping with excitement! They both sounded awesome! Then they were joined by Queen and the moment they walked onto stage, I had goosebumps all over! They should be extremely proud of themselves. THIS WAS THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE ENTIRE NIGHT! I got chills all over.. WOW!

Then the moment of crowing this year's American idol is here and as you know Kris Allen won! He was extremely surprised and even goes on to say Adam deserves it! Anyway, he had to reprise "No BOundaries" which I hate, but he was a whole lot better than last night. After the song ended, his wife ran to him and they hugged! Although it was one of the sweetest moment, I don't know why his wife seems more like his sister to me. Anyway, What a year for American Idol! I'm thoroughly entertained!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll have my say on Adam Lambert soon! He deserved the win, but it doesn't matter. he's going to be a HUGE star! He is such a nice, genuine dude. My favorite Idol contestant ever, right up there with Kelly Clarkson.

American Idol Finale: Top 2

Before the show, I thought this could be the best Top 2 on American Idol history ever, although I don't have my favorite 2 in the finals. But Adam Lambert is the star of this season and deservedly here tonight in the Top 2 and may very well win it next week and extremely deserving and likely. Kris Allen is amazingly talented and likeable, come to think of it, he definitely deserves the Top 2 spot more than Danny Gokey or heck even Allison Iraheta (despite her being my second favorite the whole season).

Adam Lambert

1) "Mad World"
I'm extremely excited with him reprising this song because this is by far my favorite performance from him and possibly one of my favorite performances all 8 seasons. He still sings the heck out of this song, but I agreed with Simon that this performance feels a little too theatrical for my taste and thus lose the initial intimacy and vulnerability of his first performance which I totally LOVE initially. Nevertheless, an amazing song coupled with amazing vocal from Adam. A rock solid performance. 9.5

2) "A Change Is Gonna Come"
This is more like it. This is ADAM LAMBERT! Again and again, I keep saying how crazily amazing his vocal/range is. His voice in this song is out of this world, I don't how else I could use to describe it except for the fact that Adam Lambert is one of a kind, and definitely the BEST VOCALIST of any American Idol contestants, IMO! His range, the intensity, the power is INSANE!!!!! This is one of his best performances ever! 10

3) "No Boundaries"
The song stinks! I will talk more about the song and Kara later. Anyway, Adam did his best with such a song. He tries to throw in notes that could excite and booze the song up and he tries to make the song his own. Not his best performance, actually this might be his worst performance of the whole season, but still a whole lot better than most of the performances of the season. Not the most exciting performance definitely, but Adam is such a great vocalist and although I for once agreed with Randy that he was a little pitchy on the song, still he's INSANELY good vocalist. 8 (Just basing on the vocals!)

Total: 27.5

Kris Allen

1) "Ain't No Sunshine"
I would have preferred him reprising "Falling Slowly" instead, but I think he made the right choice to do "Ain't No Sunshine" because this performance, like the first, is intimate and "vulnerable" and it connects really well to the audience, which is lacking with Adam's "Mad World" tonight. His best performance to date, even better than the first time he did this. He's mellow, interesting, likeable, talented and a true artist. Kris Allen deserves the Top 2 spot. 10

2) "What's Going On"
I love the producer's pick tonight. "What's Going On" is a Kris Allen song and it has a great message, so it's definitely a good song choice for Kris for the finale. So I don't see why both Randy and Simon thinks that this song is too "light" for tonight. I totally love the beginning of this performance, but once the song kicks in, his vocal is kind of a mess and all over the place. He sounded overly nasal on the song and went off pitch a couple of times at the ending. But this is the kind of artiste Kris Allen should be and I would definitely buy his record if he sticks to such songs. Still, I think this is a nice/good performance. 8

3)"No Boundaries"
Urgh!!! I really really hate this song. The song is definitely too high for Kris, his voice is extremely strained throughout the performance. He seems like he's struggling throughout the performance, which he probably is. This clearly shows Adam has a far greater range than Kris, which everyone knows, but where I don't see Adam singing such songs, I can actually see Kris singing this kind of song, just not this song because this song is plain awful. 7

Total: 25

Firstly, the coronation song - "No Boundaries". It could possibly be the worst of such Idol coronation song and there have been many AWFUL, so this one has got to goddamnawful. No other word could describe it best. And the fact that Kara Diaguardi wrote it makes me want to puke. All season, she keeps saying about artistry and blah blah blah, and being a judge, she would have knows the contestants a lot better. So how could she wrote such a tepid song that clearly doesn't suit both Adam and Kris or any of this season's contestants for that matter. If I have a choice, I will get rid of Kara next season. She brings nothing to the show, the judging panel, the viewers and the contestants.

Secondly, more Kara Dioguardi hate. On the last performance, she said she wanted the audeince to vote for Kris basing on the season, but it was clear that this season IS Adam Lambert, so that comment really doesn't make sense at all. Just like every other comments she has made throughout this season.

Thirdly, this is definitely one of the best and most exciting Top 2 performances of any seasons, although I do not have my favorite 2 in the final unlike last season's David vs David still. The only real stinker of this great night is that coronation song! Urgh.... I totally totally HATE it.

Fourthly, I don't think it's appropriate to have Carrie Underwood "closing" the show, since tonight should be about Adam Lambert and Kris Allen.

Lastly, I don't really know how this will go down tomorrow. But in my opinion, with the performances ranking, Adam Lambert should be the next American Idol tomorrow night because he is the "best" vocalist/contestant of this season and has delivered nothing short of spectacular performances week after week and one of the most, if not the most charismatic and interesting contestant Idol has ever have. But even if Kris Allen wins, I wouldn't be mad and I don't think it will take anything away from Adam, because I could so forsee great things from him and Kris too.

So let's witness the crowning of the 8th American Idol tomorrow. See you guys again!! =)

Post American Idol 8 Finale Thoughts

Adam Lambert V.S Kris Allen
Never would I have thought Kris would ever make it into the finals. Did he not deserve it? I don't think so. Kris is one of the few contestants that brings excitement this season, and delivered a few memorable performances as well. Kris is a talented guy, he's a little too understated and "quiet", but I think he works his ass of to get where he is, so he definitely deserves to be in the final. As for Adam, he deserves the top 2 spot right from the start, just basing from his enormous talent. Adam Lambert defines Season 8, to not have him in the finals is a travesty. Kris is growing on me and some of his performances this year are among my favorites, and as much as I think this is not a one-man race like many thought it would be, I still think Adam should win and deserves it a little more than Kris. Adam & Allison finale would be perfect for me, but an Adam & Kris finale is definitely a lot more interesting than a Danny finale.

This season is among my favorites. I still think Season 5 is an overall more enjoyable season and have more contestants that I love and root for, but season 8 has 2 of possibly my favorite contestants so far on Idol. It has been a great season and I'm definitely looking forward for the next one. And am looking forward to what some of this season's contestants will bring into the music world after the show is over, especially Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert and maybe Kris Allen, Megan Joy and Matt Giraud. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be back tomorrow to rate the final showdown and I will do a major charts wrapping up American Idol from season 1 all the way to Season 8. It'll be fun. =)