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| Thom Racina Interview; " I would go back as head writer" | |
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| Topic Started: Nov 25 2008, 10:47 PM (4,241 Views) | |
| Ives | Nov 26 2008, 11:57 PM Post #21 |
 
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I totally agree. I loved a lot of the stuff from the '80s and am a supercouple fan. But I did not watch soaps for about a 15 year period until 2006. I was/am a HUGE fan of shows like Angel, Veronica Mars, Alias, and House MD. So it is not like I am stuck in a box wanting only a certain kind of show or writing. Why I loved these other shows mainly has to do with the sharp characterization and well-developed characters. Yeah, I really have nothing in common with a vampire like Angel but his need for redemption and self-acceptance is something we can all identify with. And as much as I would have loved to be like Sydney Bristow kicking butt on Alias, it was seeing her struggles with family situations and self-identity that made her so relatable to me as a character. And I would say that the most interesting relationships on House are the non-romantic ones (House/Wilson and House/Foreman). I watched Y&R for a few weeks last year because a roommate at the time was a huge fan. After 3 weeks, though, the majority of the characters all seemed to be kind of the same to me - nothing particularly compelling or unique. You could have substituted any of the women for another in the respective storyline and it would have seemed to have worked to me. That is great that they want to bring up a new generation on Days and I understand why. But, IMO, I have seen very little character development, let alone consistency or relatability, in any of the younger characters. If they really want to end with a bang by just relying on the younger characters, they need to seriously focus on fleshing out the characters on a consistent basis. Putting them in compelling non-romantic relationships is a one way to do that. Oh, and I think the Jack and Steve relationship was one of the most interesting relationships on the show - and the fact that the characters were played by two incredibly talented actors who owned their characters was a huge part of it. When I watch some of their old scenes together, I just can't imagine that kind of material being done on the show today, in particular because it is two male characters rather than a romantic relationship. I would say that most of the stuff done in that storyline would easily stand up with anything on prime time drama today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEdA-bMEM9U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kir_O5_E6U Edited by Ives, Nov 27 2008, 12:08 AM.
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| Ellie | Nov 27 2008, 12:04 AM Post #22 |
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http://daytimeconfidential.com/2008/11/dc-exclusive-john-black-co-creator-reacts-to-days-shocking-firings-of-deidre-hall-and-drake-h (There was a typo in the link. The original post has been corrected as well.) |
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| Shylock | Nov 27 2008, 01:03 PM Post #23 |
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Was he the dude responsible for that awesome Miami storyline? And the lead up to, fallout from, etc? |
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| PhoenixRising05 | Nov 28 2008, 01:06 AM Post #24 |
GET EM STEPH!!
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I agree to an extent. I think alot of the 80's worked because the canvas was new and fresh and those characters could be put through anything and it would be new and different. That is what I think the show is trying to do now. It knows most of the canvas is played out and the show needs another 80's like reinvention. I think some of what Racina did could work now but I do think he would have to tone it down a bit because the 80's was like one supercouple adventure after the other. You are right in that there was a character-driven element too. I would give him a chance and even pair him with a good co-HW. That may be good. |
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| ladyofthelake | Nov 29 2008, 07:14 PM Post #25 |
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I'm not so sure Days could survive another writer upheaval, even with Dena Higley there. There's just too much turmoil right now. |
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| Mason | Nov 29 2008, 07:22 PM Post #26 |
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Well, they sure can't survive with her staying, so they might as well take a chance on someone new. |
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| ladyofthelake | Nov 29 2008, 07:33 PM Post #27 |
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But she's not the sole main writer anymore, and I have a sneaking suspicion her "power" might be less and less as Whitsell takes over. Now, if Whitsell takes over 90% of the headwriter duties, then yes, they can probably afford to replace her. But until he's fully settled, I don't think we need any more drama backstage. Those poor actors probably can't take much more. Edited by ladyofthelake, Nov 29 2008, 07:33 PM.
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| Mason | Nov 29 2008, 08:58 PM Post #28 |
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But does a change in writers really affect the actors that much? As long as they're getting scripts that they're being paid to memorize, I'm sure they won't complain too much. |
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| Ellie | Nov 29 2008, 09:32 PM Post #29 |
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Agree - so many of the actors have dropped comments during interviews recently which tell me that they'd be pretty happy if there were to be a writing change. |
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| Jiggs | Nov 29 2008, 09:41 PM Post #30 |
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If anyone is overrated it's Tom Casiello LOL |
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| Jiggs | Nov 29 2008, 09:44 PM Post #31 |
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B&C were awful. They brought back Tony, claiming that it wasn't him that died in Aremid. What rubbish. |
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| zyona | Nov 29 2008, 11:21 PM Post #32 |
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I just wish Dena will care about the show enough to resign, so the people who know how to write for the show will take over. |
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| Sindacco | Nov 30 2008, 05:52 AM Post #33 |
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I agree but I see no point in comparing those two. He was part of the writing team for what, a year? She was on the show for more years and co-headwriter, yet she is the one giving all the credit. |
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| Sindacco | Nov 30 2008, 05:53 AM Post #34 |
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So the only reason you didn't like C&B was because they rewrote a story which involved J&M? |
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| ges | Nov 30 2008, 06:37 AM Post #35 |
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Anyone that can hold a pen would be an improvement over Higley, imo. |
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| ladyofthelake | Nov 30 2008, 07:07 AM Post #36 |
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Crap, I tried to type a reply. Serves me right to try to use the flash. It erased everything. Oh, well, I'll try again. OK, so people were celebrating when Hogan Sheffer was hired, and we all know how THAT turned out. As for Sherri Anderson...the more I read her name, the less likely I'll be enamoured with her. I want to find this shrine to Sherri Anderson that will guarantee a cure for my arthritis. :huh: ;) Seriously, just like what was said about this Thom Racina dude, Anderson's style of writing for the SUPERCOUPLE Posted Image JUST might not work with the show. Even if it did, she's the one who pushed the "aginging" Doug and Julie out for the new idea of John and Marlena (or Roman and Marlena. I can't keep these years straight anymore). She would probably be told to work with the existing cast, meaning, new supercouples of Chelsea and whomever, Stephanie and whomever, yada, yada. Now, again, it's possible Dena is slowly getting whittled out by Whitsell. Or, like rumors have it, she's pissed at the cast cuts and will do another diva act and really quit. But, until Whitsell is settled, I'm still not sure it's a good idea to add more drama to the backstage at this point in time. Days has had drama for months now. The poor cast has gone through writing changes, probably got excited, only to get things shot down again. It's better to work with the devil you know than the devil you don't know, as they say. Let them get to know the devil Whitsell again before the Dena devil leaves. At the very least, if she goes, let's hope Whitsell keeps the current momentum going, even if it is crap. We should be getting tired of dropped storylines by now. Maybe a new writer could clean them up. I wish they could take a page from OLTL's book. Yes, sometimes RC's character motives are weak, but he knows how to write great stories that tag-team and involve several characters. The whole Tary storyline that intertwined with Jessica's storyline. Some people liked the SL's and some didn't, but they sure got people involved. Now Jessica's storyline will get intertwined with Brody's. Ripple effects. That would be new and refreshing for Days. |
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| ladyofthelake | Nov 30 2008, 07:12 AM Post #37 |
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How is that any more rubbish than bringing Marlena or John back from the dead? Or any of Marlena's victims, til it was whitewashed that she was controlled so she could be the heroine again? I don't get the connection. Does it depend on which CHARACTER is brought back from the dead? |
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| ladyofthelake | Nov 30 2008, 07:15 AM Post #38 |
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I've heard that wish, too, and see how many writers we've gone through since Reilly? Why do you think Dena's replacement would be any better? And even if the writer was terrific, why do you think those who have quit watching the show would care? Unless they follow the Net or SOD, any potential soap viewer probably has no clue about writer changes except to see it on the screen. I would love to see a turnaround as much as anyone. But I don't think Corday has it in him to make good writing choice decisions. And if he does, ithe clues point to him trying to put his own little mark on it. |
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| ladyofthelake | Nov 30 2008, 07:17 AM Post #39 |
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Except when it brings them together or brings THEM back to life. Except this last time for poor John, of course. ;) |
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| daysfan | Nov 30 2008, 05:09 PM Post #40 |
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I like Sheri Anderson, she's better than alot we've had in recent years. I liked her work in the 80's and also in the 90's(her and JER weren't so bad Co-HWing together). But...I don't believe in all the hype she has. Because, I may beginning to sound like a broken record here and don't get me wrong I loved the 80's and the writing was most likely better back then, but in the 80's, she disgraced history and whatnot like other HWs. I mean, I think she pretty much demolished the Horton family. Granted that was building up for awhile but she put some nails in their coffin. And with DePriest, Racina(like them all alot but just bringing up some things), and whoever else, she brought on alot of new people. I loved alot of them but if I recall correctly she was a part of the regime that brought Bo, Hope, Steve, oh heck almost all the Bradys, Shane, etc etc. Again I love those characters, but back THEN, to old fans, they WERE the newbies shoved down our throat. Along with many others. And if she came back to Days, she may either just continue on with the younger set and make them just like the other characters, or as others say, constant adventures or supercouples. |
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