But the writing/producing team at GH needs to make sure one line item stays in their budget: A well paid shrink (or more than one if they get too booked)
Because.They.are.suffering.from.a.massive.case.case.of.collective.
amnesia.
Rumor has it that Claudia vows revenge against whomever caused her car wreck (and subsequent loss of her and Sonny's child)
Rumor also has it she believes Michael caused the accident so she decides to take revenge on him.
Lest we forget, *Claudia* set up the hit that put a bullet in Michael's brain and caused his coma. (The writers seem to have also forgotten that Nik (Yes Nik he was told in June 2008 by Claudia), Jax, Jerry, and Olivia and of course Johnny *all* know this and have neglected to tell anyone.)
Since by soap logic, an accidental richocheting bullet from a planned hit, and a car accident that kills a mob molls impending kid, they are now *even....*
WTF is this revenge bullshyte? Now, I can never be characterized as a fan of the Michael/Sonny/Jason/Carly/Claudia/Johnny mob centered mess--Claudia was the one with terrible remorse who went and pled for forgiveness at Michael's bedside and instead of grieving and realizing that in some way, this was karma for the botched hit, BSC Claudia is now going to vow revenge on Michael? Hell no.
I'm an Alexis fan, so it pains me to say this: that if Lex or her BratFromHell were the cause, then, again in a soapy world, Claudia going after them would make sense.
Holy idiocy writers/producers: You've got 1.8 ratings, actors taking drastic pay cuts, and what is your solution? "Let's trash continuity or any sense of history; That and a passel of dumbcute newbies will surely bring new viewers in droves.
On a positive note: Keep. Brandon. Barash. He's the next Jason, only nicer, funnier and great with every other character he interacts with.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
I Can't Help It : A Dark Shadows Aside
It's happened. GH has become so bad, that the unabashedly campy,blooper filled, bizzare gothic cult favorite web of story arcs,rife with questionable acting choices, (and a few questionable casting choices, though most were quite a match for the concept) and truly cool ambiance is *better* to me now, than GH is.
Go watch either the 1966-1971 original or the sadly short lived 1991 remake. Great stuff.
The witch Angelique makes Helena look like a Sunday school teacher. She does what she wants, and is Hell's perfect fury of a woman scorned. She has an epic revenge (and some being revenged upon), with a lovely liquid laugh at the results of her wickedness.
I always thought she had to have been Helena's tutor in all things badass.
And from a 1994 soap special, a clip and appearance of Lara Parker, Angelique's portrayer, still beautiful. (Perhaps a bit too beautiful? (Mysterous laugh.)
Go to 2:39 in the clip below for the DS goodies.
Rumor has it, Lara Parker may arrive at GH for a brief role.
Go watch either the 1966-1971 original or the sadly short lived 1991 remake. Great stuff.
The witch Angelique makes Helena look like a Sunday school teacher. She does what she wants, and is Hell's perfect fury of a woman scorned. She has an epic revenge (and some being revenged upon), with a lovely liquid laugh at the results of her wickedness.
I always thought she had to have been Helena's tutor in all things badass.
And from a 1994 soap special, a clip and appearance of Lara Parker, Angelique's portrayer, still beautiful. (Perhaps a bit too beautiful? (Mysterous laugh.)
Go to 2:39 in the clip below for the DS goodies.
Rumor has it, Lara Parker may arrive at GH for a brief role.
Karaoke, Sleuthing, & Con Artists
I have never been as bored with GH as I am this summer.
Ratings of 1.7 don't help.
The few bright spots.
Tyler Christopher's Nikolas: Even though he's mind blowingly stupid about Rebecca, he's slightly watchable. Even with a non-story that uses about 1/200th of his talent.
NuMichael. Great young actor. Best shot in the arm for the young cast on the show since Amber Tamblin's arrival. Give the kid a real story. Otherwise it's more wasted talent.
I hear that Helena and Jerry may be returning so I'll probably perk up for that.
And I'm looking forward to the GH Annex soap, As The World Turns. Jon Lindstrom, Lynn Herring and Stuart Damon. Yep. Good actors are good actors and I'm heading there to watch. As well as take a quick look at Rick Hearst on B & B
(Look, GH if *you're going to dump great talent, doesn't mean that I can't, well you know, pack up my Neilsen box and head elswhere (I don't really have one, just wish I did.)
Ratings of 1.7 don't help.
The few bright spots.
Tyler Christopher's Nikolas: Even though he's mind blowingly stupid about Rebecca, he's slightly watchable. Even with a non-story that uses about 1/200th of his talent.
NuMichael. Great young actor. Best shot in the arm for the young cast on the show since Amber Tamblin's arrival. Give the kid a real story. Otherwise it's more wasted talent.
I hear that Helena and Jerry may be returning so I'll probably perk up for that.
And I'm looking forward to the GH Annex soap, As The World Turns. Jon Lindstrom, Lynn Herring and Stuart Damon. Yep. Good actors are good actors and I'm heading there to watch. As well as take a quick look at Rick Hearst on B & B
(Look, GH if *you're going to dump great talent, doesn't mean that I can't, well you know, pack up my Neilsen box and head elswhere (I don't really have one, just wish I did.)
No Original Dialogue, Just Cuteness
Maybe the only thing left to save soaps are cute meaningless videos...
I actually like this:
I actually like this:
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