PhoenixRising05

Nov 7 2008, 05:01 PM

I'm not big on the idea of Max/Chelsea but I can accept it moreso then Stax so whatever. I feel it's just lazy when you could've just kept Morgan or recasted Abby. I do like that Darin mentioned Nicole and Chloe as the only women he's not related to. I had to laugh at that because he's usually not so open about the incest in Salem, for obvious reasons. I did like his interview and comments about how he brings Max's past with Trent and the way Trent treated him to the character now. I'm glad Fairman asked someone about the renewal. I can't imagine it not happening as something would be said by now but it's nice to have it acknowledged.

Kenny

Nov 7 2008, 04:04 PM

God, what is with all the weird couplings on Days?

Why are Lucas and Chloe even together? I mean, aside from the fact that he has a penis and she has giant boobs... what draws them to each other? There's nothing there! There's no REASON for them... and there's certainly no chemistry.

cjknick

Nov 7 2008, 05:46 PM

Thanks for posting the update ...

Do you think Bryan was kidding?????? He does joke alot and that would be a BIG spoiler! Bryan I think would have gotten his hands slapped for that one!

Angie79

Nov 7 2008, 06:07 PM

cjknick

Nov 7 2008, 05:46 PM

Thanks for posting the update ...

Do you think Bryan was kidding?????? He does joke alot and that would be a BIG spoiler! Bryan I think would have gotten his hands slapped for that one!

I don't think he was kidding. It goes along with the spoiler for the week of 11/17 that says Lucas shows Chloe proof of his feelings for her.

Didn't he spoiler the elevator sex before we knew about it too?

Tripp

Nov 5 2008, 11:14 PM

Ellie

Nov 5 2008, 11:11 PM

Tripp

Nov 5 2008, 11:00 PM

Paxton

Nov 5 2008, 10:58 PM

According to JKJ's interview Melanie will also be working at Titan. I see I will soon be having more free time.

You and me both. Seroiusly. Melanie/Philip and chelsea/Max. So much for them reading message boards because the boards I've been going to have made it clear these are NOT popular pairings.

I think Dena reads message boards and does the opposite of what they say. I'm not even joking about that.

I'm beginning to think that too.

If the show is so hot and horny for Max/DB why do they not cast a love interest for him? They have an overkill of guys on the show. Bring in someone unrelated to him. Seriously I'm sick of the UF. And Chex have been completely platonic forever now without the least bit of "heat" between them. How does RM explain that (since she said as much about Chick)?

PhoenixRising05

Nov 6 2008, 12:47 AM

First, I have to say this and not because I'm trying to spin but because it's the truth. I see so many associating Dena with nothing but random pairings and that is not her fault. Her pairings were all worked out until the behind the scenes battle with Ed Scott. Dena was going in the direction of a Lucas/Sami/EJ/Nicole quad, Philip/Morgan, etc. She picked directions. When Ed interfered, that is when things began to be forced with no development (Lucas/Chloe being an example, among other things).

Since Dena has taken back the reigns and since Tomlin and Whitesell came on, the show has regained direction. It still has work to do and it's clear Dena is trying to stabilize the couples and stories. Jay mentioned this himself. They are trying to get a feel for the dynamics and what will work and so on. That is why they are playing with Philip/Stephanie, Chloe/Daniel, and other pairings. It doesn't mean they are going to happen but you have to test it to see if it will work. It just bugs me that the material that aired during the behind the scenes clashing is blamed on Dena. Ed and whoever else rewrote her stuff. There was clashing visions on a daily basis. It was creative hell. This isn't about Higley. It's about being fair. Judging her on January-May and September-now is fair but everything else we have no idea who did what and so on. It's too clouded so better to just wipe that out completely and focus on what we know she is responsible for. I have no problem with tearing that apart but the rest is just too uncertain to attribute to her. Also, it's clear Dena reads the boards. Perhaps they are the wrong boards but I digress. If she wanted to do the opposite of what the fans want, she would not feature J&M or Bope or Steve/Kayla (I know they aren't on but she did give them story earlier this year) and so on AT ALL. I will gladly bash Dena if after a few more months, things remain unbalanced and aren't good overall. Right now, things are still a work in progress and the show has already shown steady improvement (as many of the actors noted in these videos).

Now, these videos were interesting. I'm intrigued by Peter Reckell's interview. A quirky story for Bo? Hmm...interesting. If it's coming around Christmas, we should be hearing soon. I'm excited.

I'm shocked Joe seemed pleased about the writing and said it was improved. Then again, it does seem like after today Stefano has some stuff coming and he's probably happy Stefano isn't in a wheelchair sick all the time.

Loved Eric and Ari's video. I love how her and Micheal call him "meat" and LOL to Eric talking about how often his shirt was off on Passions. I recall those coma scenes and that was ridiculous. Eric is a very nice, genuine guy. He seems dedicated to the role too and O love how Fairman asked if the drug addiction would be touched upon and he was shocked when it was. I think many thought that would be dropped (I didn't as Higley actually wrote that). Glad to see it wasn't. Should be good.

Shelley seems very high on the Philip/Stephanie pairing. I hope it does happen. Shelley was a delight. So nice and genuine. She looked great. Jay seems open to anything and he does appear to be staying considering he is talking about 2009. I wouldn't get worked up about Philip/Melanie. I think they are just setting the stage for Melanie to use Philip and/or Titan for something. I don't see Philip/Melanie becoming much of anything. I can see Melanie causing problems for Stephanie and Philip though. The actors admitted they aren't clear on where things are going yet as things are just progressing and being set up so I wouldn't get too worried yet on Philip/Melanie, Chelsea/Max, or whatever. Personally, I would be more upset about Chelsea/Max then Philip/Melanie because it's a regression and I think Rachel spoke of that. Rachel always says that Chelsea going back to Nick is a regression. I disagree. I think her going back to Max is. I like Chelsea and Max as friends so I will be disappointed if they go there. My hope is that Rachel read what was going on wrong in her scenes with Blake and that Chelsea/Nick/Melanie is the direction they are going in. By the way, Rachel seemed a bit "off" too. She seemed not interested in talking about her story and so on.

Speaking of not being interested, can Thaoo be anymore obvious about his displeasure? Between his posts on his site, his body language and responses in this video, and his body language in his final scene today...wow. You can tell he is just pissed LOL. LeAnn was cavalier about it and she seemed aftaid to let Thaoo talk out of fear he would say something bad. Same goes for SN and MBE. MBE was like LeAnn and SN seemed like Thaoo. Can't say I blame them though.

Kevin Dobson's interview was nothing LOL. SC was great though. I really do feel bad for him. He reads the boards so it must be tough. I hope they continue to improve upon his character and give him a solid direction. Molly Burnett's was short too but she is new and not used to this stuff so that is probably why. She seemed friendly though.

These were pretty good though. Hope there is more so we can learn more.

KristianFanForever

Nov 7 2008, 10:20 PM

So Chelsea goes back to sniffing up uncle Max's ass? What a perverted bitch.

Tripp

Nov 7 2008, 10:49 PM

I just don't get why it's SO HARD to write a new love interest for Max. If they have truly decided to give up on Stax, NOW IS THE TIME to bring in a new character for him. Yes, I know the show seems to have a lot of characters floating around but it's really guy heavy so one new girl won't hurt, especially in the younger generation as long as they don't saturate the episodes like they have with Melanie. (I like Melanie, but enough is enough).

Max dating either Stephanie and Chelsea just isn't going to work. It would take a tremendous amount of chemistry to overcome the pitfalls of having characters date their (adopted) relations without LOOKING like they date their adopted relations. (And DB is just not capable of generating that IMO). I still cringe during the plane crash and we heard Stephanie, Max and Chelsea constantly talk around the relations. Stephanie referring to Chelsea's Dad when he's her Uncle. Chelsea referring to Max's father when he's her grandfather. Max referring to Stephanie's mom when she's his sister. That story was probably the best written story we've had all year long and yet it wasn't enough to not irritate the stew out of the fans.

And what's wrong with just letting Chelsea and Max NOT DATE. You know. Be single for awhile. It might be suggested Nick could be after all he's going through. That's fine. But Chelsea is someone who should have a break from dating and Max certainly is owed a backburnering. Let him tend bar and be a shoulder to listen to for awhile.

hoochielicious

Nov 7 2008, 11:10 PM

I cannot stand the character of Max. DB's facial expressions consist of being confused or angry and that's about it. He so does not trip my trigger. I have a pet peeve with men who can't grow facial hair. Shave it off! I would have no problem with Max being written off completely. I guess non-relatives aren't interested in dating a man who tends bar and can't grow a real mustache.

Kenny

Nov 7 2008, 11:11 PM

Can we just get rid of Max altogether? He hasn't interested me pretty much since Billy Warlock left the show. None of his pairings have any heat because Darin Brooks is just a boring actor.

Kenny

Nov 7 2008, 11:11 PM

Can we just get rid of Max altogether? He hasn't interested me pretty much since Billy Warlock left the show. None of his pairings have any heat because Darin Brooks is just a boring actor.