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PsychoCynic Expert Vidder
Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 1795 Location: United States
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject: Pushing Daisies |
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Anyone watching this show? It's really, really quite clever and original and just adorable. Following in steps of his prior two shows, Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls, Bryan Fuller creates a very quirky, sweet, and interesting show.
What do you guys think?
If you want more info on it, feel free to read my summary/review below. (By the way, what I wrote below was my attempt at writing a little review and synopsis that I'm thinking of writing as an article for a little school paper. I still have more to add - don't know exactly WHAT - but hopefully it's on the right path...)
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Bryan Fuller (the creator of Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls) presents his latest genius invention, Pushing Daisies.
Borrowing the vivid colorings of the foreign hit picture, Amelie, as well as the fairytale-ish notion of the Princess Bride, Pushing Daisies begins an inventive enterprise when the lead character, Ned, discovers he can resurrect the dead with a touch, and lay them to peace forever with the next. Should he fail to bring the person back to death within a minute of their resurrection, someone else dies in their place, which is exactly the case when Ned revives his childhood sweetheart, Chuck, with the intentions of ascertaining the identity of her murderer.
With a mystery to solve and two lovers that can't even touch, Pushing Daisies begins a journey that is sure to leave your heart in a state of gooey jello from the gushing cuteness of the old-fashioned-like characters. _________________
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SuperKC Expert Vidder
Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 3667 Location: On a Stick
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Such! A cute show! I loved it! |
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Lostwithoutdom Expert Vidder
Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 4708 Location: Philadelphia, Pa
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Its very cute. I'll definitely watch it this week. _________________ Morgan
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Di Expert Vidder
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 207 Location: São Paulo, Brazil
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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OH! I'M IN LOVE with this show!!!!! It's my new *squishy*!
So funny and adorable and cute and clever and ... yeah, ADORABLE!
And it premiered at my birthday, so one more reason for me to love it! Can't wait for this weeks episode. |
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Polarbear Expert Vidder
Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 13684 Location: having a bowl of brown with Davos
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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Dead Like Me and Wonderfalls?
Two of my favourite shows right there! I'll check it out Is it just sappy though or is there sci fi/fantasy elements?
Edit: Just read the description cool! _________________
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PsychoCynic Expert Vidder
Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 1795 Location: United States
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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I'm so glad people are watching this show!
Quote: | So funny and adorable and cute and clever and ... yeah, ADORABLE! |
Took the words out of my mouth, Di.
Paul, let's put it this way...
It's definitely not as dark as DLM (it's on a regular network, after all, and not cable), but it is really quite similar to Wonderfalls. In fact, the brother in Wonderfalls, is the main character here. There is sappiness involved, but there's also a lot of quirky, makes-you-laugh-since-it's-so-weird-but-clever mystery in there too. I'd definitely recommend you giving it a try. _________________
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PrincessSparkle Advanced Vidder
Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 384 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Does anyone know if this is going to be shown in the UK? _________________ Steph xxxxx |
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SuperKC Expert Vidder
Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 3667 Location: On a Stick
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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I'd say that the MAJOR difference between wonderfalls and dead like me compared to pushing daisies is that BOTH shows had a lead character who were extremely, EXTREMELY cynical. It's JUST as quirky as both shows, but much MUCH lighter because the perspective is entirely different.
The Piemaker Ned versus Jaye and George makes a world of difference.
Has anyone else noticed this... Jaye (Jay), Georgia (George), and Charlotte (Chuck). Girls with boy names. CUTE. |
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Polarbear Expert Vidder
Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 13684 Location: having a bowl of brown with Davos
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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I like tomboys _________________
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Lostaway Expert Vidder
Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 731 Location: Craphole Island
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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PsychoCynic wrote: | In fact, the brother in Wonderfalls, is the main character here. |
Oh my GOD!!!! I knew he looked familiar! Shame on me for not catching that, I loved Wonderfalls!
This is a great show, they better not cancel it! _________________
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SuperKC Expert Vidder
Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 3667 Location: On a Stick
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:48 am Post subject: |
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LOL Well Chuck is ANYTHING but a tomboy. Zomg! Her outfits are so cute I wanna die!
*loves* |
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LOSTOnAnIsland Intermediate Vidder
Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: LOSTOnAnIsland
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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I just started watching (downloading)! I love it! It's pure brilliance and just sooo adorable!
PrincessSparkle wrote: | Does anyone know if this is going to be shown in the UK? |
ITV1 have got it but not until next year! |
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PsychoCynic Expert Vidder
Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 1795 Location: United States
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:09 am Post subject: |
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Sorry, PrincessSparkle, I wouldn't know about the airing in Britain. But if you get the chance to watch it, you definitely should!
Isn't it truly gushy-feeling-inducing, Ashleigh! *squee* _________________
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LOSTOnAnIsland Intermediate Vidder
Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 1539 Location: LOSTOnAnIsland
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Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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hehe it totally is! Never fails to make me smile! |
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ToxicTrashAlarm Advanced Vidder
Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 1089 Location: England
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Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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This show aired last night in the UK.
I thought it was good...but it reminded me of a Disney film or something. Mainly because of the narrator I think. _________________
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