Members DramatistDreamer Posted October 27, 2017 Members Share Posted October 27, 2017 That's where the confidence, craft and general lack of hackery comes into play. I miss all the truly great, gifted writers of daytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Antoyne Posted October 27, 2017 Members Share Posted October 27, 2017 When did Mariah become anti-Scott? And why has Paul become completely anti-Scott when Scott was helping with this sex ring case. This makes no sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edgeofnik Posted October 27, 2017 Members Share Posted October 27, 2017 @Antoyne The anti-Scott makes zero sense. Kinda like when the Chief just hops into Zach's car to conduct questioning involving a murder investigation. I'm willing to skip logic because they are trying to wrap this stillborn s/l quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted October 27, 2017 Members Share Posted October 27, 2017 So, do any of the chemists and lab workers at Brash and Sassy have actual speaking parts? All are WOC yet they don't give them anything to do or say besides being barked at by Billy. Yesterday, there was yet a different dayplayer Black doctor. I'm sensing a pattern here... Please register in order to view this content Not to mention, Lauren and her 4-ton weave barrels straight from the doors of the GCPD and barrels through the doors of Crimson Lights without a beat. Not even a commercial break. Scott's arraignment takes all of 4 minutes. No suspense. Issa Mess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerry675 Posted October 27, 2017 Members Share Posted October 27, 2017 And here is where we should have an adult Nate Hastings. He could romance any age appropriate woman in town and become a rival to either Noah or Devon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StepBack Posted October 27, 2017 Members Share Posted October 27, 2017 I did tune out for awhile, but I've caught up. Everything by Marla has been excellent. The scene where Phyllis confronted Billy and slapped him had some excellent music, actually had me re-watch it. I thought the Gloria slapping Billy scene was pretty good from Judith Chapman and they are using her at just the right pace. Agree that the pacing is quick, but the show feels like it has energy again. Even Amelia Heinle was good, although they need to cut back her screen time. The show also looks better. Not a fan of all the camera work, but I feel a lushness/fall vibe to it. Everyone on here is once again quick to judge, and look for opportunities to prove that they know best and were right. The only way I can see Paul being anti-Scott is because of his son Ricky. He was anti-Ricky from the get-go and maybe he believes Scott is heading down a similar past given his reporting past. I hope that this is the angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerry675 Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 Was watching clips from a 2008 ep. The GCAC is DRAMATICALLY smaller than it used to be (also the decor is now fugly Marshalls/HomeGoods/TJMaxx JFP stuff). There used to be multiple entryways, hallways, wall space, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 I'm surprised to see so much positivity around the net because I see an instant drop in quality. The show is technically fast paced, but like with LML it feels long because it's so plot driven. I see all the dramatic elements being taken out which often happens when soaps try to imitate prime time shows. A perfect example is Victoria's headaches. The explanation came out of nowhere and completely killed any potential that story had whether it be the feud with Abby or even tying the toxic mask into a larger Brash and Sassy story. So far the only thing I've enjoyed is Dina's story which did have a nice touch when Jack and Ashley found her. Marla Adams is so delightful I just can't see myself not loving that story regardless of the writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 That's exactly how I felt, especially watching yesterday's episode. That's why yesterday, I posted that the show felt "frenetic". I definitely felt a sharp turn on that story. It feels as if MY wasn't satisfied with SS story of Victoria suffering the longterm effects of a concussion that wouldn't get better because she wouldn't take the necessary time off to get better. It almost feels like MY thought he had to make it more wild and threw in this toxic poisoning. I don't see why some think we shouldn't be allowed to critique MY. He may have just started as HW but hasn't he been at the helm for more than a year now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 Exactly, it was like it was on speed. It was rushed. Especially the scenes with Lauren today. You could get whiplash the way those scenes flew by. Exactly. I'm pretty sure MY was responsible for a lot of the changes during Sally's tenure. I just hope the pacing slows down once some of the previous regimes' stories have been wrapped up (sex trafficking, Snortoria's toxic face 'mask'). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vetsoapfan Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 For decades, I was captivated by the soaps written by Irna Phillips, Agnes Nixon, William J. Bell, Henry Slesar, Pat Falken Smith, Roy Winsor, Harding Lemay, Rick Edelstein, Claire Labine, Jane and Ira Avery, Gordon Russell and Sam Hall, Douglas Marland, and others...and I just took high-quality writing for granted. I laughed at ignorant critics who looked down on soaps, because the proof was right there every day on my TV screen, how great daytime drama actually was. Sadly, I should not have expected the good writing to last. We have not seen any of it in what, more than 20 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taoboi Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 + 1 EXACTLY!!!! I suspect that the more time that goes on, the more it will be clear what he was behind and what he was not...Abby v Victoria being dropped going by comments here for example? THIS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KMan101 Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 Even though Sharon vs. Lauren is stupid to me, I did like bitchy Lauren emerging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soaplovers Posted October 28, 2017 Members Share Posted October 28, 2017 I think when Kay Alden/LML were co head writers for most of 2006..the show had a perfect balance. I kind of think Alden should have stayed as consultant to help balance out Mal Young's need for plot over character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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