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With all the build-up over the past couple months about this new dance show, I was pretty excited for it to start. I've watched "So You Can Think You Can Dance" for about 5 seasons now, and it has been an excellently thought-out dance competition show, and very enjoyable, so I figured "World Of Dance" would be a very high-caliber show, with a focus on group competitions.

When I watched the season premiere (this episode being reviewed) I came away very disappointed in the format, delivery, and overall feel of the show. While it had some great dance content, the judging portion of the show fell flat in my estimation. "Lame" was the word that came to mind. The show felt more like a game show or popularity contest than it did a serious dance competition. The subjectivity felt much more keen in this show, which was ironic, given the attempt to use a "grading scale" that should improve objectivity; for some reason it seemed to have the opposite effect. It felt like this show was starting out with the same judging slump that plagued American Idol the last few years of its life. Maybe it's just not a good fit for JLo, and she should focus on the areas where she really shines.

On a more positive note, having Jenna as a host was a good move, and she carried out her role with class and heartwarming empathy.

I enjoy watching dance competitions, so I'll give the next episode a shot, but the show will lose me pretty quickly if it stays on the same trajectory.

Did they change writers again? This return of the show mid-season is a new low for the series, in my opinion. Nashville has been one of my favorite dramas of all time over the years, but it has sunk into a pathetic mess of depressing story lines in this episode. Maybe they've run out of brilliant moments and inspirational, heart-warming ideas. I'm seriously considering hanging up my hat on this show and moving on. I just hate to have this episode be my final memory of Nashville. On a more positive note, there were two redeeming factors: 1) The amazing song that Maddie is producing, and 2) Charles Esten -- who has the most emotional depth as a male actor that I've ever seen, and whose presence on the show is its most enduring quality at this point.

Wow. Just wow. Even though I really don't enjoy graphic war scenes, the presentation of this movie in total was one of the finest I've ever seen. Not very many movies deserve a '10', in my opinion. This one does. In fact, it is the most "Academy-Award-Worthy" movie I have seen in ages. This movie is the real deal, and I love Mel Gibson more than ever for making it. (I've followed Mr Gibson since Gallipoli, and Patriot is still one of my all-time faves.) The fact that this is based on a true story, just puts it over the top for deep, emotional inspiration. I didn't know this war story before, but it has to be one of the greatest of all time. Every character role was played brilliantly by the cast. The directing and cinematography were flawless. This movie is gut-level impacting. I wish every adult in the USA would see this movie. Maybe it would get our nation back on track regarding what real life, courage, and heroism really look like. Thanks Mel, for making this story come alive in such a powerful way, and for putting a film on the market that honors God and core values.