Dear Jenny,
Are you even watching Project Runway anymore? I am (I've seen every episode so far), but somehow it's just not moving me the way previous seasons did. I think it's a bad sign when an episode about designing drag costumes elicits little more than a "meh." (OK. I have more to say about last week: 1. I forgot that Daniel Feld's dress was really flattering. I think it just needed a dramatic coat or wrap to bring it up. 2. Joe totally took credit for Varla's idea about turning his Jetsons-ish jumpsuit into a sailor suit. I don't like Joe.)
Last night's episode had its bright spots. I liked Blayne for about a minute. That was exciting. But then he said "Timlicious." I'm done. Kenley's crisis with her "flat and boxy" replacement model ended up being nothing, which was odd. I sort of hated Kenley's air filter dress; I thought the judges would feel the same way and somehow the model-drama would get rolled into that. Elsewhere, my favorite designer, Terri, might be kind of obnoxious. My other favorite, Korto, looks like her early run of great designs was no fluke.
The guest judges were excellent. Laura Bennett filled in for Nina. That was kind of shocking. After all, last week, Chris March somehow didn't rate a seat at the judges' table. Laura did a phenomenal job, though -- she was authoritative, assertic and influential (at least judging from what we saw of the judging). I hope Magical Elves or whoever gets to decide these things was just as impressed -- Laura should get the Ted Allen/Anne Slowey/Mia Michaels 4th judge slot. I loved Rachel Zoe as well and I tell you what: as God is my witness, I'm going to watch The Rachel Zoe Project (if that's what it's called), because that bitch looks crazy.
Love,
-- Pete
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