Venice, the Series: A Season in Review

Venice in its first season has many things going for it.  One in particular is that it was done at all.  Presently, dramas dependent on uncensored content, devoid of corporate strangleholds, have little other place of premier besides the internet.  Open Book Productions harnessed the anticipatory power of an organized and largely unfulfilled fanbase and [...]

Venice, The Series: Lucky No. 7, or Is This a Winning Streak?

I just watched Venice, Episode 7 for the fourth time.  That’s at least two more times than I watched the others, and I have to say, well done, ladies.  On the heels of a much improved Episode 6, I am hoping this is a trend of lessons learned, the wheels back on the train, and [...]

Carly Cap No. 12 “Barly” and Me

Well, it’s time for the February sweeps story arcs to begin, and Tweetland is all a twitter with pimps and polls for the middle-aged Mayan marriage re-tread.  I, like many, was craving a heaping helping of independent Carly storyline, but instead, it seems like we will be fed a plate full of Barly this season.  [...]

Venice the Series Ep. 2 – Guya, Huh? What?

I discovered three things from watching the second episode of Venice, the series.  One, Michelle Carter can portray a believable character.  Two, by using the F-bomb, there is a definite, realistic, made-for-cable set up.  And three, Hillary B. Smith’s boobs were not the only thing dramatically over the top in the final scene…not that I [...]

The ‘Schmootz on Venice Premiere

I have watched the premiere episode of Open Book Production’s Venice several times, and I believe I am prepared to take an honest and constructive look at the new webseries.  I approach this endeavor with the same critical eye I apply to all entertainment, and for that matter politics, as I believe they are one [...]

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