The night you have all been waiting for is here. Maybe it's because you want to see who will become America's favorite dancer. Maybe it's because you want me to stop writing about this shit. Either way, you get your wish tonight, as Jeanine, Evan, Kayla, and Brandon take the stage one. Last. Time.
SYTYCD seems to appreciate the epicness of the occasion, as they have upgraded their digs for the first time in 5 years. For the finale, they've moved into the Kodak Theater, home of venerable American institutions like the Oscars and, uh, American Idol.
Mary Murphy turns to the crowd looking for noise, shouting, "I can't hear you! I can't hear you!" Sadly, nobody in the crowd realizes that, after years of listening to her own shouting, she cannot actually hear them.
Top 4
Realizing how unfair it would be to give any one dancer a Wade Robson
routine to perform, all four of them get it. I have to say, I do not
like the new digs. The stage is too big. and it feels like they are
dancing in a cavern. Maybe that is why I didn't really like this
routine? I hate being disappointed by Wade.
This routine gave us YET ANOTHER chance to watch Evan dance
right next to Brandon doing identical choreography. Hopefully America
noticed along with me how much better Brandon was. Hopefully. Finally. Please?
Jeanine and Evan
Sonya figures out how to utilize Evan's size - have the girl toss him
around the stage! I especially liked when he leapt onto her back like
we've seen the girls do with the guys 1000 times. The physicality of
the routine was alot of fun. And, naturally, Jeanine's boobs were on
full display. Is that the choice of the wardrobe designer, or do they
try to cover her up and she just rips the top half of all her shirts
off?
Is it just me, or did Evan's older, balder, more talented brother not
look entirely thrilled with the fact that Evan was in the top 4? I had
to rewind and watch again because I was briefly blinded by the
beautiful tuxedo and bow tie EOBMTB was wearing. He looked kind of
grumpy. He shouldn't - Evan's success should bode well for him. This show loves a legacy (Benji begat Benji's ugly sister, Travis begat his black adopted brother Danny... Evan begets EOBMTB?)
Brandon solo
Cat sits down for an interview with Brandon before he dances, and
reminds us all that Mia hated him before he was in the Top 20. Mia, you
are a moron.
Bam. Another one out of the park. Brandon has everything you could want
in a male dancer. Strength, flexibility, balance, speed, and has no
interest whatsoever in engaging your girlfriend or wife sexually. It
wasn't as good as last week because it didn't feel quite as thought out
- I agreed with Adam Shankman when he used the word "frantic" - but
that doesn't take away from the athleticism on display when he dances.
He may not win, but it won't be because of his talent.
Kayla and Brandon
Tyce choreographs the season's two best dancers in a rendition of Bye
Bye Birdie danced in some kind of futuristic fetish-wear. When Kayla
did a standing split, and then Brandon rotated her like the hands on a
clock, that might have been the craziest partner move I have ever seen
on this show.
Suzi: "This is embarrassing for the other two, they are so much better."
Agreed, Suze. Agreed.
Jeanine solo
Her best solo of the season, no doubt. She picked a song, considered
the mood, and created a character that really helped set her apart.
Plus some incredible dancing. Those pirouettes where she just kind of
slowed down, holding her balance and form... wow!
Adam Shankman adds: "I love your body, your shape, your smile." Translation: "Nice boobs... butterface."
But seriously, great solo.
Evan and Brandon
Laurie Ann Gibson is worse than Ade with his afropick. Are you
listening to music right now? No? Then TAKE OFF THE PINK HEADPHONES.
For the third time in four seasons, the boy-on-boy action is about the
top two dancers fighting each other, literally and figuratively. Yawn.
Once again, I must challenge america: if you can watch these two
dancing right next to each other, and think Evan is even in Brandon's
league, then you are proof that democracy does. Not. Work.
Don't believe me? Then believe the Shankman: "Evan, you got a little
dusted on that one." He tries to backpedal, trying to make it about the
way they played the character (I don't think the character was supposed
to have Down Syndrome), but that's bullshit. Its the dancing, Shankman.
Its the dancing.
Nigel speaks truth: "Brandon outdanced you."
Jeanine and Kayla
Suzi's hoping for a lesbian love scene, but Mia gives them a journey instead. Fuck.
There's literally, there's obvious, there's head smackingly literal,
and then there is this dance. As they progress from stage right to
stage left, the dancers shed a layer of clothing, until they are down
to their leotards. Any chance Mia got that idea from NappyTab (remember
when they actually chained two dancers together? Jesus Christ...)
Evan solo
Plucking the heart strings once more, we get to see when Evan and
EOBMTB were pitted against each other for the last spot on the show.
When I get to see Evan dancing in his own style, I remember when I
enjoyed him. Then he does a huge back flip, and I remember that yes, he
really does have some skills. Then he leaps into the air, spreads his
arms, and we see his pit stains, and the spell is broken.
In a night of good points, Nigel makes another: "Have I seen you grow
over the course of this show? No, I haven't." Other than his annoying
habit of asking himself a question and then answering it himself, the
point is spot on. Evan does his Broadway style great, but just cannot
pull off anything else. He's always the same droopy eyed grandma's boy.
Kayla and Evan
The jive has been following Evan all season, taunting him with its need
for quick kicks. Fortunately for him, Kayla throws up a smokescreen
with a short skirt and knee high cowboy boots. There was a series of
lifts in the middle that was great, but other than that, that was not
finale level material. That was first week material.
I just figured out why Brandon is going to win tomorrow, while I was
watching this. Its because when the girls dance with Evan, he drags
them down to his level, but when Brandon danced with him, it just
showcased how much better he is than them.
Shankman calls out the choreographers: "I'm not sure that was a finale level routine." True dat, Shanks.
Kayla solo
"Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics makes another appearance on a SYTYCD
finale! Tell me when the other one was, and win a free fuck! Cause I
give one.
Shanks puts her in a group with Will, Travis, and Danny as one of the
best dancers of all time on this show. Know what else they have in
common, Kayla? None of them won!! HOORAY!!
(Although to be fair, Sabra only beat Danny because she had a cameo
role in High School Musical back when it was the hugest thing ever on
Earth, so that season doesn't count. Yes I'm still bitter.)
Jeanine and Brandon
Louis Van Amstel, who has been something of a bad luck charm this
season, choreographs a paso doble. There hasn't yet been a good one
this season. And they are dancing to a song from the Matrix Revolutions!
Suzi: "So he's Keanu Reeves, and she's... I dunno... what is Keanue
Reeves like? I guess she's like Sandra Bullock but less retarded."
Jesse: "Sandra Bullock was in Speed, not the Matrix." Suzi: "I guess
that's what's wrong with this dance then."
[a few seconds pass]
Suzi: "Wait a minute, were you quoting everything I was saying?"
Best paso of the season - not that there was alot of competition - but
they really pulled it off. I think Jeanine just passed Kayla for a spot
in the top 2 with Brandon. Not because she's a better dancer, but she
did have a much better night.
In fact, because its the top four, I'll give you my elimination order:
Evan out first, then Kayla, then Jeanine. Brandon wins. All is right
with the world.
And with that, I sign off for the season. Will this feature be back this season?
No. It won't. But its been fun!
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