Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 28: Aaron enjoyed "1968" for its fun, escapism and heart ... while Christian in Boston found the acting embarrassing ... our own Soap Shrink discovered a compelling psychological adventure beneath the silliness ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix What did I … [Read more...]
The Killing Fields of Soap Journalism
August 15, 2008 by 34 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 17: Young Jay spent his snack money on Soap Opera Weekly ... Professor Cindy calls for higher soap writing standards ... Liz V is saddened by the decline of soap journalism ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix This is a short note to Marlena readers in another … [Read more...]
Marlena in New York Magazine
August 11, 2008 by 9 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 15: The judges' hits and misses, according to Dale, Cherry Ames, Purple Haze et al. See Comments below. _______________ As a longtime soap opera journalist, I was asked by New York Magazine this week to be one of five judges to pick five of the most promising young soap opera stars. Yes, that's moi, … [Read more...]
Passions’ End: Get Your Memories of Craziness and Creativity!
August 8, 2008 by 10 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 9: Fabobug appreciates Passions' honest eccentricities ... Jonnysbro wishes the cast well ... Cherry Ames, with mixed feelings, says the likes of Passions will never pass our way again ... and more. See Comments below. _______________ By Marlena De Lacroix I don't have the chance to say good-bye to … [Read more...]
Second Thoughts on the Second Episode of General Hospital: Night Shift 2
August 1, 2008 by 9 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update August 2: Emelzmom thinks Epiphany deserves better ... Karen thinks NS2 is hard to watch ... Soap misses the old Leo ... and more. See Comments below. ______________ By Marlena De Lacroix I thought the second episode of General Hospital: Night Shift 2, which aired this week, was an improvement over the first. … [Read more...]
General Hospital: Will Night Shift 2 Be Nightmare 2?
July 25, 2008 by 20 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update July 26: horselover thinks NS2 has potential ... Thirty misses Cody and Lainey ... pjs opines NS2 is up slightly from NS1's nadir ... and more. See Comments below. _______________ By Marlena De Lacroix I can't stand watching General Hospital because of the din of Crazy Carly's constant yelling about Jax's … [Read more...]
Remembered: A Day With the Late, Great Larry Haines
July 21, 2008 by 12 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update July 22: pjs praises Search for Tomorrow's man of yesterday ... Cherry Ames remembers Stu and Jo ... DS0816 wishes the young'ns could have seen Mr. Haines ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix Larry Haines passed away July 17 at 89 in Delray Beach, Fla. How sad that … [Read more...]
The Bold and the Beautiful: Sadism in the Afternoon
July 18, 2008 by 9 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update July 19: Purple Haze questions Bridget's sanity ... Levi says the whole story is unrealistic ... renee has a new definition of B&B ... and more. See Comments below. ____________ By Marlena De Lacroix In college or on DVD, did you seen the cult movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)? There's a … [Read more...]
One Life To Live at 40: That’s Entertainment!
July 15, 2008 by 18 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update July 18: EricMontreal22 recalls OLTL 1980 ... Dale salutes Phil Carey ... norn calls Llanview home away from home ... and more. See Comments below. ____________ By Marlena De Lacroix Happy 40th birthday, One Life to Live! I've been wracking my brain for weeks, trying to come up with an overall through-line … [Read more...]
Point-Counterpoint: The Infuriating Holden/Carly Romance on As the World Turns
July 10, 2008 by 18 Comments
What is daytime's most unpopular romance? Judging from fan complaints, I'd say it's Holden and Carly on As the World Turns. Here are two characters -- wed not to each other -- who are or were partners in two separate long-running supercouples. Well, so what? Since partner switch -- and adultery -- are staples of soaps, I can't quite understand … [Read more...]
