On American Idol and Nadia Turner

Yeah, yeah, I know ... getting paid to write about 'American Idol' for your day job is a dream come true to some people.

Personally, by the time Ryan Seacrest announces who is going home that week, I'm cursing at the TV and myself for having to watch such vapid programming.

Here's the latest article, American Idol: Nadia Turner was over-qualified

Shows that I've been digging lately include Shameless, which is about a crazy-assed Manchester family with a drunk loser for a father.

The Staircase is a really well-done documentary about the mysterious death of a socialite and her husband, who becomes the main suspect in the case.