Thinking Fans' picks and pans for 2008: Cherry Ames pans Todd/Marty as "the foulest story ever" ... DSO816 picks the Angie/Jesse reunion ... while Marlene agrees GHNS2 set the bar higher for all soaps ... and more. See Comments below. ________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix Last year I decided I will no longer do "Best" and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2008
Merry Christmas, Cher Thinking Fans!
December 24, 2008 by 6 Comments
This our second Christmas here in our home on the Web. By now, we feel we know most of you by name, and are more pleased than words can express to welcome your regular visits. So many of you Thinking Fans have been frequent correspondents, and have enriched our site with your thoughtful, heartfelt commentary. Thank you, thank you, for investing so … [Read more...]
As The World Turns in 2008: The “World” at Warp Speed
December 22, 2008 by 5 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: James wonders, "Where's the happiness in Oakdale?" ... likewise, Steve says Oakdale has become "a bitter, mean-spirited place" ... and more. See Comments below. ____________________ By Patrick Erwin As The World Turns may be the second oldest soap, but this year, the show burned through storylines at … [Read more...]
The “New” All My Children, Part 2 — Finding the Heart (s) of Pine Valley
December 19, 2008 by 15 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: renee wnts a long-term storyline for Brot, but is certain there will never be one ... Kristen thinks Bianca and Reese "are more in lust than in love"... while Kasey thinks Angie "has just the right blend of steel and magnolia" ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De … [Read more...]
The “New” All My Children, Part 1 — Lifting the Fog of Stupidity
December 17, 2008 by 14 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: EricMontreal22, once horrified by Pratt's arrival, is now "pleasantly thrilled" ... likewise Donna L. Bridges, though still wary of Pratt, yells "Yippeee!" ... but Cate disdains the suggestion of a Reese bisexual romance storyline. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix A … [Read more...]
The Soap Shrink Interview, Cont’d: Ilene Kirsten On Her Insightful Creations — Ryan’s Hope’s Delia and One Life to Live’s Roxy
December 9, 2008 by 6 Comments
Part 2: One Life to Live's Roxy By Damon L. Jacobs Yesterday, I interviewed the insightful Ilene Kristen on the creation of her iconic role of Delia on Ryan's Hope. Today she talks about Roxy, her current, vastly entertaining character, who debuted on One Life to Live in 2001. D: How did the events of 9/11/01 shape your creation of … [Read more...]
The Soap Shrink Interviews Ilene Kirsten On Her Insightful Creations — Ryan’s Hope’s Delia and One Life to Live’s Roxy
December 8, 2008 by 4 Comments
By Damon L. Jacobs Ilene Kristen is an actress famed for a having both enormous acting talent and an idiosyncratic sense of humor which helps her to steal every scene she's in. But behind the wisecracks is a wise soul with unique understanding of human psychology. She's used that understanding to create two iconic daytime characters: Delia on … [Read more...]
Listen to Marlena and Company on In the Zone Blog Talk Radio!
December 4, 2008 by 3 Comments
Join us, Thinking Fans, as we continue our first anniversary celebration! Our Soap Shrink Damon Jacobs, Patrick Erwin and I will be guests Friday night, 10 PM EST, on the In the Zone Blog Talk Radio Show . We'll be talking about our site and reviewing the many events of the last, tumultuous soap year. We'll all be pleased to speak with you on the … [Read more...]
