Okay, it’s not NEARLY time for the afternoon soap block yet, and I’m already bouncing in my chair. I’ve been giddy ALL weekend about ATWT. Folks, Friday’s episode was awesome. It was Hughes family-centric, with just enough non-Hugheses — like Susan and Ali, Katie, Henry and Reid — to give viewers a sense of community. All… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
This is likely not a surprise to anyone, but I really enjoy ATWT’s Reid. The character isn’t just a “breath of fresh air,” he’s a gust of wind knocking everybody in Oakdale off their feet — especially Luke. Of course, the fun thing is that Luke has his own method for keeping master of snark Reid off-balance… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
You know what? Maybe GH just needs to stay away from stories about violence against women. Because they’re not doing ANY better with Kiefer beating Kristina than they did with the retread of Elizabeth’s rape during her affair with Nikolas. I can barely watch this storyline…and not just because poor Lexi Ainsworth‘s face looks like raw… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
I know daytime is in a tough position. Believe me. I see every day that we’re amidst a sea of sinking ships. But OLTL dumping three of its best young actors is not going to help keep it afloat. Scott Clifton (Schuyler), Scott Evans (Oliver) and Brett Claywell (Kyle) aren’t dead weight. They’re ballast, keeping… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
I was feeling claustrophobic and bored on the subway this morning, so in an effort to distract myself, I decided to cast the UberSoap. Yes, folks, this is my ultimate fantasy soap. I’ve tried to think of everything that comprises an average daytime town, and any oversights are not intentional. Town: OLTL’s Llanview (it’s got… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
Hi, my name is Mala, and I’m addicted to MAKE IT OR BREAK IT. My colleague Joe Diliberto was feeling alone in his love, so I decided to reveal that I, too, have fallen under the spell of this cracktastically awesome show. It’s probably no surprise to anyone that ABC Family, the network that has sequel-ed BRING… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
You know what frequently drives me crazy on soaps? The concept of what defines a “real” parent. Often, daytime television tells us that only DNA matters. Just look at GH’s Sonny, who thinks that learning Dante is his biological son automatically means they have a bond and a relationship… despite the fact that he pumped… Read More Soap Opera Weekly: Blogging With Mala
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