Pop Vultures

Same old, same old. Is ‘groundbreaking’ television a myth?

We’re about a month into this year’s crop of new shows and the victors are starting to emerge. Interestingly, the only clear winner so far is Pushing Daisies, a show that is being heralded for its originality in the midst of the startling mediocrity of the other programs. Fans and critics both agree: it’s [...]

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Pushing Daisies: The Debate

Continuing my theme of watching every new show I can get my meaty paws on in order to have ample mocking opportunities, last night I watched the first episode of Pushing Daisies. After my lament of the last post, I can at least say this: it is original. I’m just not sure yet if that’s [...]

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