Why Do TV Shows Often Avoid The Premise?
November 29, 2007 by xgdfalcon · Leave a Comment
It’s happens all to often. A new television show forms around a particular idea, and then tries to avoid that idea as much as possible. Smallville is one example. Read more
Pushing Daisies Does It Again
October 11, 2007 by xgdfalcon · Leave a Comment
I was completely delighted to see that Pushing Daisies managed to keep the freshness alive in the second week. Read more
Pushing Daisies…wow
October 4, 2007 by xgdfalcon · Leave a Comment
The Pushing Daisies pilot was the best 40 minutes of television that I can remember seeing. It was so good it could have been a theatrical movie. It looked beautiful. It was acted and directed beautifully. It was extremely entertaining. The Suess’ian voice-over would normally be annoying in a prime-time show, but in the case of Daisies, it was perfect. From the very first minute, I was completely engaged in the show. After only one episode, I feel like I’ve known these characters forever.
For those who have not seen Daisies (shame on you), it will remind you of Big Fish and possibly Stardust. Though not a fairytale, the tone is very much a fairytale. Kind of like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
I really hope that they can keep the freshness of this show throughout the season. I have never been this engaged in a show after only one episode. It is just amazing.
