Objects: Caged Bird, Barrel Bear, Karma ChameleonMission: “Let him go,” “Tell him you’re happy,” “Give him heart,” and “There’s a hidden door in the bathroom”
Showing posts with label Wonderfalls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wonderfalls. Show all posts
Wonderfalls: Caged Bird
Objects: Caged Bird, Barrel Bear, Karma ChameleonMission: “Let him go,” “Tell him you’re happy,” “Give him heart,” and “There’s a hidden door in the bathroom”
Wonderfalls: Totem Mole
Objects: Totem Pole, Bear Skull, Barrel BearMissions: “Go on in,” “Show him who’s special,” “Pick me,” and “Comfort her”
Wonderfalls: Cocktail Bunny
Objects: Brass Monkey, Cocktail BunnyMissions: “Tell him nothing,” “Save him from her,” “She’s going to kill him,” and “Lick the light switch”
Wonderfalls: Lying Pig
Objects: Mounted Fish, Wax Lion, Lying Pig, Shirt SerpentMissions: “Mend what was broken,” “Spit out your gum,” “Check out time,” and ”Get to the church on time”
Wonderfalls: Safety Canary
Objects: Safety Canary, Lovesick Ass, Mounted FishMissions: “Take a picture” and “Save the lovebirds”
Wonderfalls: Lovesick Ass
Objects: Barrel Bear, Lovesick AssMissions: “Girl needs a boy” and “Girl needs a donut”
Wonderfalls: Barrel Bear
Objects: Barrel Bear, Mounted FishMissions: “Give it back to her” and “It’s never too late”
Wonderfalls: Muffin Buffalo
Object: Muffin Buffalo, Barrel Bear, Mounted FishMissions: “Keep ‘em here,” “Untied shoelace --- staple it,” and “Give the lady a chair”
Wonderfalls: Crime Dog
Objects: Cow Creamer, Crime DogMissions: “Have a pancake,” “Bring her home,” and “Right on red”
Wonderfalls: Wound-Up Penguin
Objects: Wind-Up Penguin, Wax LionMissions: “Bring her back to him” and “Break the taillight”
Wonderfalls: Pink Flamingos
Objects: Pink Flamingos, Mounted Fish, Booster RoosterMission: “Get off your ass” and “Destroy Gretchen”
Wonderfalls: Wax Lion
Greetings from Wonderfalls! Wonderfalls is one of those shows that’s incredibly hard to describe to people. It’s about a slacker gift shop clerk in Niagara Falls who suddenly finds herself tasked with missions from inanimate objects that speak to her. The concept sounds so crazy, that it’s hard to imagine how it could be so appealing. But Wonderfalls is one of those rare shows that can keep you smiling and laughing from start to finish with its offbeat, often over-the-top sensibility, and it is thoroughly enjoyable no matter how many times you watch it. The show is a real challenge to review because there’s so much goodness, it’s hard to decide what to comment on. I almost want to say, “Just go watch it,” and leave it at that, but what kind of review would that be?Guest Writers Gone Wild (Summer Reviewing Plans, Part Deux)
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Wonderfalls
Wonderfalls is a delightfully quirky comedy series from Bryan Fuller, in which we meet Jaye Tyler, a sarcastic graduate of Brown University who lives in a trailer park and works as a clerk at a Niagara Falls gift shop to annoy her über-successful family. In the pilot, Jaye begins receiving cryptic "missions" from inanimate objects that speak to her. The only way to silence the objects is to figure out what the mission is and complete it. Wackiness and hilarity ensue.
Although the premise is incredibly bizarre, Wonderfalls is quite funny and often heartwarming. The cast is extremely talented and appealing, especially Caroline Dhavernas as Jaye. Sadly, the show proved too bizarre for mainstream audiences and FOX pulled it after airing only four episodes in 2004. However, 13 episodes were produced and are available on DVD for your viewing pleasure. Although short-lived, Wonderfalls is a highly enjoyable and satisfying series, and well worth checking out.
Reviews
1.1 Wax Lion
1.2 Pink Flamingos
1.3 Karma Chameleon
1.4 Wound-Up Penguin
1.5 Crime Dog
1.6 Muffin Buffalo
1.7 Barrel Bear
1.8 Lovesick Ass
1.9 Safety Canary
1.10 Lying Pig
1.11 Cocktail Bunny
1.12 Totem Mole
1.13 Caged Bird
Cast
Caroline Dhavernas (Jaye Tyler)
Katie Finneran (Sharon Tyler)
Tyron Leitso (Eric Gotts)
William Sadler (Darrin Tyler)
Diana Scarwid (Karen Tyler)
Lee Pace (Aaron Tyler)
Tracie Thoms (Mahandra McGinty)
Midsummer Magic: Wonderfalls and Touching Evil
"Jaye Tyler lives in Niagara Falls. Her life, like her blurb, are a work in progress."
Wonderfalls, the new Friday night entry by Angel alum Tim Minear, is a quirky, well-written breath of fresh air.
Wonderfalls, the new Friday night entry by Angel alum Tim Minear, is a quirky, well-written breath of fresh air.
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