March 7, 2008
This weekend, we will have the next episode of That's Amore! What to expect? More of the same, no doubt: Domenico Nesci acting zany, some of the ladies acting shady, and probably some kind of gross-out food related stunt, unless the production was still busy enough hosing down the spaghetti sauce from the shooting of the first episode that they decided to take a break from all of it. You could try to make specific predictions about which girl will act out the most and which ones will go home, but, honestly, why bother?
Here's my conundrum with a show like That's Amore! One of contestants, Hunter, who was eliminated in the first episode, commented in her I Am On MTV profile video that shows like That's Amore! are generally phony and implied this one is phonier than most.
March 4, 2008
This is it: I am officially old. You always kind of dread the moment that something happens in culture that you just simply do not get and you have to face the facts that you're old and out of touch. And what makes me feel old and out of touch is: I don't understand what I've been calling the aggressively-matte muddy fake tan that is the hallmark of the reality show "hot" girl lately.
Case in point: That's Amore!'s Kim. Our BuddyTV editor John Kubicek has pointed out how loathsome of a person Kim would appear to be, but honestly, I can't even listen to or pay attention to her actions or speech when she's on screen. All I can do is mindlessly flex my fist around an imaginary brillo pad that I want to use to SCRUB THAT FAKE TAN THAT LOOKS LIKE DIRT OFF HER FACE. Like I'm some kind of meddling grandma. Stand up straight! Get your hair out of your eyes, young ladies!
So wring your hands all you want, culture critics, about how awful reality shows are, but to me, they never crossed the line as much as they did the day That's Amore! made me feel old.
Other than that though, this show? Eh.
March 2, 2008
On A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, we were introduced to Domenico Nesci, an adorably eccentric Italian with a fondness for frank sexual discussions and Italian flag Speedos. Despite being eliminated, MTV decided Domenico still needed to find true love, and That's Amore! was born.
In addition, the new show has recruited Domenico's Shot at Love BFF Ashley McNeely to play the role of consigliore (because if TV has taught us anything, it's that all Italians are in the mob). He was the dim-witted Southern boy who frequently called Domenico “Little Italy.” On That's Amore, Ashley will be Goose to Domenico's Maverick. That makes me Iceman, chomping my teeth at this show all season.
February 27, 2008
The breakout star of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila was certainly Domenico Nesci, the enthusiastic Italian with a thick accent and a fun-loving attitude. Despite being eliminated, Domenico's quest for love continues this Sunday at 10pm on MTV with That's Amore!, the new dating reality show that puts Domenico at the center as 15 women long to find love with him.
BuddyTV spoke to Domenico Nesci about this upcoming series. In our interview, he talks about what he learned from A Shot at Love, his relationship with fellow Shot at Love reject Ashley McNeely, and his difficulty in telling the difference between meatballs and his testicles. You'll have to read and/or listen to the actual interview to understand that last one. Continue reading for a full transcript of the interview and to listen to the audio file.
February 26, 2008
Beginning Sunday, March 2, viewers will be able to watch Italian reality star Domenico Nesci embarking on his own quest for true love when MTV's new dating reality series, That's Amore, debuts. Fans of reality television will recognize Nesci from A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, wherein he competed against – but was ultimately defeated by – both men and women for the heart of MySpace personality Tila Nguyen.
While the premiere of That's Amore is less than one week away, several events promoting the show have already been set in motion, with one taking place just this Saturday at Club Oragin. The party was hosted by Dominique, one of the women hoping to win Domenico Nesci's heart, and Vanessa, the feisty A Shot at Love alum who had a nasty cat fight with fellow contestant Brandi. According to Dominique's Official MySpace Page, the party served as That's Amore's official launch party.
February 8, 2008
If it feels like ages since you've heard from Domenico Nesci, the breakout star from A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, that's because he's been busy filming his new series, That's Amore. But there won't be too much longer to wait.
Domenico, his sidekick Ashley McNeely, and the fifteen young American women vying to win the Italian's heart will be making their premiere soon enough; will Domenico have success with love on his own show since he did not on A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila?
January 7, 2008
With the news that Tila Tequila and Bobby Barnhart broke up following the reunion of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila, romantics might be feeling somewhat downhearted. After all, if a marginally-famous MySpace phenomenon can't find love while simultaneously seeking more fame on a reality dating show, who can? It's almost enough to make you lose hope for love in 2008, isn't it?
Never fear, though, as A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila alum (and soon-to-be star of his own show That's Amore) Domenico Nesci is here with some words to cheer you up as the New Year gets underway.
December 28, 2007
For all those wondering what A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila finalist Domenico Nesci is looking for in a girl, wonder no further. The 26-year-old Italian romantic has posted a video on both his MySpace page and casting site for his new reality dating series, That's Amore, wherein he enthusiastically shares with the rest of the world just what kind of woman would win his heart.
“My typical woman would be sweet… really sweet,” Domenico said. “You have to know how to cook a little bit, too, because, you know, I'm an Italian guy, so you have to know how to cook. You should be bored of American guys. You should be bored of this kind of a muscle-type man who walks around, counting all his muscles, and doesn't have any… brain.”