Pushing Daisies | Seasons 1 & 2
Genre: Comedy; Creator: Bryan Fuller
Stars: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, Kristin Chenoweth
I admit that the whole Pushing Daisies idea was a little too quirky and too whimsy and too fancy for me. I didn’t think I would like it. I’m just not the type of person who would enjoy magic realism shit. My kind of comedy is closer to that of Desperate Housewives or House. But I dunno, last year, after one episode of Pushing Daisies, I immediately fell in love with it and all its quirks and fancies.
The series reminds me of Amelie, a Jean Pierre Jeunet masterpiece. And everything about it is just TRULY delightful — the bright colours, the oversaturated scenery, the witty narration, the fast pace, the overall concept, and above all, the piemaker. Haha. I declared “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m officially gay.” At least stereotypically. You know, the colourful, flamboyant, I-wanna-experience-Mardi-Gras-gay gay.
And I was just sooo happy after the show received a couple of well-deserved Emmy nods and tons of nominations. And then a little later, ABC just killed my mood. DARN! Why did they have to cancel the show?! I know why, actually — modest ratings. But heck. I know life is unfair but not this no-more-piemaking-eyecandy-unfair unfair! It’s just sooo… unfair. Gaaah.
Dammit. Pushing Daisies is the drug. And it takes me to a new level of television-high. I feel like I’ve been so addicted to this show that I’m this close to joining a support group just to get rid of this addiction. But I don’t really want to get rid of it. (Gahd, I’m lost in my metaphors.) And then just like that, my stash will be gone soon. Someone’s gonna be suffering from Pushing Daisies withdrawal big time. 
5.0
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Ugly Betty | Season 2
Genre: Comedy, Action, Thriller; Director: Joel Schumacher
Stars: Val Kilmer, Chris O’Donnell, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman
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I am yet to start watching the third season so I can’t say anything about it. But the second season is just lovely. The first season is far more hilarious but this season is enjoyable, nonetheless.
There are two things that I love love loved the most in this season. First, the return of Claire Meade, one of my fave characters. And the other, the addition of Freddy Rodriguez, whom I missed since Six Feet Under. And I love Gio more than Henry by 2000 lightyears.
I wonder if Betty and Daniel will ever share a romantic relationship like in its original and all the other versions. I’m a little torn with regard to this. Somehow, I adore their relationship as is. But I can’t help wondering how it’s gonna turn out if they develop something more than friendship.
Amanda is a showstopper. This is my fave one and a half minutes of the show EVER.
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Gaawd. Amanda, Amanda, Amanda. Haha. But still, Wilhelmina all.the.way. 
4.5
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Desperate Housewives | Season 4 & 5
Genre: Action, Thriller; Directors: Joel Schumacher
Stars: George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alicia Silverstone, Uma Thurman, Chris O’Donnell
Season 4: What’s the best season of Desperate Housewives? Hmmm. Damn, that’s hard. But my favorite is a toss between seasons 3 and 4.
The most remarkable changes in this season is the addition of the very competitive Katherine Mayfair, a former Wysteria Lane resident who has just returned with a bagful of dirty laundry; and unconventional, gay couple Lee and Bob.
The “Tornado” (Something’s Coming) episode is the second best, I think, of the entire show. (Season 3′s “Bang” episode, where Lynette had a life-and-death confrontation with the hostage-taker Carolyn Bigsby, is #1. Felicity Huffman was just so very crazy divine.)
Season 5: At first, I was taken aback by the show’s 5-year jump. I mean, almost every character has changed. It’s not the same DH anymore. But after a few episodes, I got the hang of it.
For the first time ever, Gabby is now my fave housewife. (I’ve always been a Lynette/Bree fan.) It’s nice to see her struggling to get her fab, glam self back. And I finally think her character is not as empty as I thought it was. I hope she gets rich and hottt again by the end of the season.
Susan is now a bit mature. The operative word being “bit.” Bree is still hilarious. Lynette is still amazing. And oh, I am sooo loving Katherine now.
Edie Britt is back with a vengeance. Although she’s not really aware of it. All she knows is that she’s back. Hehe. The dark mystery of the season revolves around Dave, Edie’s brand new husband, who has a little wicked something-something for Mike Delfino. In all episodes towards the mid-season finale, the show made us believe that it was Mike but I thought the show was just misleading us like it always had in its past seasons. But nooo. It’s really Mike. Again.
I want Gabby or Lynette to be at the centre of the main plot. I’m growing tired of Bree or Mike getting themselves in precariously sticky situations and stealing the spotlight come season finale.
But still, can’t wait for its next episode in January. 4.5
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When I first watched Pushing Daisies I found it weird, but after watching a few more episodes of it I learned to like it. It actually has an interesting plot. It’s really sad that ABC decided to axe it. It deserves more than two seasons, and I’ve read somewhere that the ending of the last episode of Pushing Daisies has a huge cliffhanger… And questions that that cliffhanger would make will not have answers. I hope another network would take it and continue its story.
Oh, I see that you also watch Chuck. Damn. That’s the best show ever. Well, for me.
yeah, i hope another network would take it. but rumor has it that it’s really gonna be gone. The story will continue but in the form of a comic book.
Chuck, yeah, but u have yet to finish the first season.
I’m already done with the first season. Actually, I’ve already watched all of the episodes of Chuck that were aired. Is there something with the ending of season one of Chuck that should make me feel that it’s not the best show? Hmm… or was it a typo? “I” is just one key away from “U.” Hehe.
that’s a typo. hahaha. sorry ’bout that. im only human. haha.
No Samantha Who? I recommend you watch it, it’s wicked fun!!!
oh, a number of friends have been saying that. hmmm, sige, isunod sa pila ng ida-download! hahaha
i love ugly betty! as in favorite! oo nga panu nga magkakaromantic angle ung magboss, eh ok naman sila as is! haba ng hair ni betty, both gio and henry are cute! i like henry more, hehehe!
trew. ang haba ng hair nya. pero mas gio talaga ako. ayoko ke henry.
@pushing daisies — i love it when they kiss with the cellophane in between, and the barrier in the car. awww, the forbidden love. gusto ko rin yung kontrabidang waitress, i think lumabas din siya sa ugly betty as assistant ng dentist.
@ugly betty — gio reminds me of dr. pete sa private practice, except with the kalyeng macho attitude lang.
i like the team-up ni amanda at nung secretary ni alexis. forgot his name, hehehe.. 
Oh, that’s Olive Snook. I LOVE HER TO BITS! SERIOUSLY. Kristin Chenoweth for the win. Mukhang magkaka new show sya after Pushing Daisies.
Gusto ko manood ng Private Practice kasi mahal ko si Adison. Kaya lang… sige na nga, ito-torrent ko na now na. haha.
Hehe. Way to go Addison Montgomery. Dito sa Private Practice, may pamalit na siya kay Derek. Tsaka mas touching ang PP kesa Grey’s. Ewan, there’s really something that makes it much better. Nakakarelate ako sa mga cases nila, kasi may psychologist na sa PP.
Anyway, tapusin ko muna 2nd season ng Ugly Betty.
simula nung nawala si adison sa Grey’s, hindi na ko nanood. sya yung pinakagusto ko talaga sa grey’s. sheet.
i feel sad about Pushing Daisies, devastated in fact. ABC sucks… they always cancel the Bryan Fuller shows. and oh, Olive Snook/Kristin Chenoweth is the shiznit!!! haha. I’m a fanboy, I signed a petition lol, did you? :p
not yet! have heard about it! but it’s the facebook petition that i know. havent checked yet. I WILL SIGN. i don’t think tis gonna work but what the heck. haha.
TREW! olive snook. she’s been my desktop wallpaper for weeks. I’m hopelessly devoted to her. haha
whatte talaga. like i’m so willing to marry any Ned that’ll come my way, kahit sa utak lang ang sex. haha.
hahaha. hmm, kung ako, eeeeeh… pede bang may sex pa rin? hahaha
Hahaha, hangkulet nung sa Ugly Betty na video. Nice! =)
sa DVD ko napanood yang scene na yan. I had to pause muna para lang magsubside yung paghagikgik ko dyan. grabe.
i havent see pushing daisies yet. meron ba silang series copy sa quiapo?
yep, meron. kahit sa tabi-tabi lang meron din! hihi.
Personally, I don’t care for Desperate Housewives. Don’t know why. But I’m a big fan of Ugly Betty. Haha. My favorite character is Wilhelmina Slater. Will. Wilhelmina. Is there a connection?
Honestly, I just like her theme music when she’s up to her schemes. I wish I had cool background music like that. But I do agree with you on liking Gio better and leaving Daniel and Betty’s relationship as is. Can’t wait for the new episodes next year. As for pushing daisies, I like the show too and usually watch them during my lunch hour on abc.com. Finally! Someone who knows Ugly Betty exists. 
Wilhelmina Slater – I don’t get wet remix
So WILLhelmina, haha, joke lang, i never noticed the theme when Wilhelmina’s up to something evil. Hmmm. When i start watching the third season, i shall focus on the music.
GIO ALL THE WAY. GIO FOR THE WIN. But he’s short. haha
I never got into Desperate Housewives. But I am a big Ugly Betty fan. My friend turned me on to it and I’ve been hooked ever since. Personally, I like Wilhelmina Slater. Her evilness I guess. And also her theme music which comes on when she’s up to something. I wish I had cool background music like that. Anyways, I agree with you totally on liking Gio better than Henry and leaving Betty and Daniel’s relationship as is. Claire Meade is also cool. You can just tell she comes from money. I can’t wait for the new episodes to air come 2009. “Wilhelmina Slater doesn’t get wet.” I’m just glad someone out there watches the show too.
As for Pushing Daisies, I like this show too. I usually watch it during my lunch break on abc.com. Good show and like you I didn’t think I would like it too cuz it was too whimsical and the whole concept of bringing people back to life. But ti’s all good.
And oh, whaaaat?!?!? you dont watch Desperate Housewives?! It’s really, really, really, really good. I’m in love with every episode and it’s amazing how every character is so well-developed. EVeryone’s a schemer but lovely nonetheless.
Felicity Huffman and Marcia Cross are LUUUURRVE.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you, too Jake!
Hey yoshke,
since you’re a film/tv buff, i recommend you watching Slumdog Millionnaire. just watched it kanina.
duke
papanoorin ko pa lang. mamaya siguro. kakadownload ko lang eh. hehe
waah…may season 2 na pla ng pushing daisies..naadik din ako dito eh.. tanda ko nung di ko sinasadyang nabili ung dvd ng season 1, i thought pagsisisihan ko na binili ko to..pero ayun..haha..maganda pala..
hehe..i know u don’t know me..napadaan lang po..hehe
hehe, ok lang po. astig yung mga napadaan lang.
ako rin! hindi sinasadya yung pagbili ko nung season 1!