Pushing Daisies

Opinion: Sun, May 3, 09 - Big Bang Theory, Reaper, Pushing Daisies, Supernatural

source: A Briefing With Michael

06.00 The Big Bang Theory 06.30 Reaper 07.30 Pushing Daisies 08.30 Supernatural Pushing Daisies. Season 2, Episode 13. "Kerplunk" Murder in the world of synchronised swimming. Lily and Vivian return to the show, and return to the water, in the last-ever episode of this adorable series. The Ned/Chuck romance gets several solid scenes, and the Cod/Snook partnership yields many hilarious moments. The guest cast are terrific, too. Wendie Malick and Wilson Cruz are two of my favourites and both are completely on-form here, but the real revelation is Josh Hopkins, who is unrecognisable (and wonderful) as a himbo.

Published Tue, May 5

Opinion: Sun, Apr 26, 09 - Big Bang Theory, Reaper, Pushing Daisies, Sarah Connor, Supernatural, Parks And Recreation, Phil Silvers

source: A Briefing With Michael

05.00 The Big Bang Theory 05.30 Reaper 06.30 Pushing Daisies 07.30 The Sarah Connor Chronicles 08.30 Supernatural 12.00 Parks And Recreation 12.30 The Phil Silvers Show Pushing Daisies. Season 2, Episode 12. "Water and Power" Cod's ex is a suspect in a murder. David Arquette continues to be a worthwhile addition to the regular cast, as Gina Torres proves (as ever) to be a great guest star. And a perfect match for Christine Adams. Cod has great taste in women, it must be said. Highlight? The Sarah Connor Chronicles ("Donald, Where's Yer Troosers?") Yet Another TV Review Podcast Yet Another TV Review Book Yet Another Film Review Blog One Year Ago

Published Tue, May 5

Opinion: Sun, Apr 19, 09 - Reaper, Pushing Daisies, Supernatural, The Office

source: A Briefing With Michael

06.30 Reaper 07.30 Pushing Daisies 08.30 Supernatural 01.00 The Office Sigh. Sigh. Wonderful Olive-centric episode. Kristin Chenoweth sings again and I love her just a little bit more than I already did. They need to have her sing in every episode. It's another goofy story of murders in odd professions, and it pairs Chuck with Emerson very successfully, but what makes this episode/show wonderful is all the dead-on things it has to say about love, lonliness, heartache and longing. It's crazy, way-out there fantasy but the emotions are real. Awesome. Highlight? Supernatural (one of the best-ever episodes) Yet Another TV Review Podcast Yet Another TV Review Book Yet Another Film Review Blog One Year Ago

Published Fri, Apr 24

Opinion: Sun, Dec 21, 08 - Pushing Daisies, Kyle XY, Supernatural, Good Morning Miami, Newhart, Family Ties

source: A Briefing With Michael

05.30 Pushing Daisies 06.30 Kyle XY 07.30 Supernatural 12.00 Good Morning Miami 12.30 Newhart 01.00 Family Ties Things slow a bit when The Norwegians show up, but this does not spoil enjoyment one little bit. As all the running plots converge upon one another it makes for one of the best episodes. You feel that it's all been building to stuff like this. Good Morning Miami. Episode 12. "Jake's Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire" One of the very best episodes. Light on comedy, but heavy on drama and heartbreak. Poor guy. Highlight? Pushing Daisies (the pacing of the first half was fantastic) Yet Another TV Review Podcast Yet Another TV Review Book Yet Another Film Review Blog One Year Ago

Published Tue, Dec 23

Opinion: Sun, Dec 14, 08 - Pushing Daisies, Kyle XY, Supernatural, Good Morning Miami

source: A Briefing With Michael

05.30 Pushing Daisies 06.30 Kyle XY 07.30 Supernatural 11.30 Good Morning Miami Emerson Cod and Olive Snook team up to investigate a murder in a lighthouse. They make a great team and provide one of the episode's highlights (at the end, when Emerson told Olive she could come work with him anytime). Olive is even more cute, and adorable, than usual as a tough-talking pi. Meanwhile, Chuck's dad proves to be a real jerk. There's a great fight scene between him and Ned and lots of conflict for the young lovers: Ned and Chuck. They weather the storm very nicely and provide another one the episode's highlights (up on the roof, when Chuck grabs the plastic sheeting and kisses Ned passionately).

Published Fri, Dec 19

Opinion: Sun, Dec 7, 08 - Pushing Daisies, Kyle XY, Supernatural

source: A Briefing With Michael

05.30 Pushing Daisies 06.30 Kyle XY 07.30 Supernatural Pushing Daisies. Season 2, Episode 8. "Comfort Food" The best episode so far. Delightful from start to finish. The case-of-the-week (while certainly a lot of fun) is wisely relegated to b-story status, and the main thrust of this week's tale concerns Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles and various members of her family (living and dead). The Chuck storyline (and her pairing with Emerson Cod) is wonderful beyond belief. Highlight? Pushing Daisies (best episode ever) Yet Another TV Review Podcast Yet Another TV Review Book Yet Another Film Review Blog One Year Ago

Published Wed, Dec 10

Opinion: Sun, Nov 30, 08 - Pushing Daisies, Kyle XY, Supernatural, Good Morning Miami

source: A Briefing With Michael

Pushing Daisies. Season 2, Episode 7. "Robbing Hood" Another delightful visit to the fairy tale world of Pushing Daisies. For the second week in a row, there is a balance between the case-of-the-week and the backstory of all the characters. And the result is fantastic. That intro alone (Ned and his friends two pets) was one of the very best. I was laughing out loud within a minute of sitting down to watch. That can't be bad. And the show delivered another great laugh later on (when we heard the bear come back to life). Good Morning Miami. Episode 10. "If It's Not One Thing, It's a Mother" One of the most imporant episodes of GMM. It is well written/performed, it's does a great job with all of the characters and it is funny.

Published Tue, Dec 2

Opinion: Sun, Nov 23, 08 - Pushing Daisies, Kyle XY, Supernatural

source: A Briefing With Michael

05.30 Pushing Daisies 06.30 Kyle XY 07.30 Supernatural Pushing Daisies. Season 2, Episode 6. "Oh Oh Oh...It's Magic" Delightful from start to finish. Ned is rather grumpy for the duration of this episode and Lee Pace has a field day with the role. He's hilarious. Anna Friel gets to shine, too, when Chuck tries out various accents and constantly bombards her real mother with phone calls from 'strangers'. With a storyline closely tied to Ned's family background this episode feels less like a case-of-the-week and is all the better for it. Highlight? Supernatural (scary bar fight) Yet Another TV Review Podcast Yet Another TV Review Book Yet Another Film Review Blog

Published Mon, Nov 24