Possibly one of the best GH character study videos that has ever been made:
Maxie..
A fan blog about Bradford Anderson and his character on General Hospital Damian Spinelli .
Friday, April 18, 2008
Graveyards, sewers and Morgues. Why I love Spin and Maxie potential
There's something about where the unforgiven and unloved bond--in graveyards, sewers, morgues. It fits with how the town perceives them.
Maxie is surrounded by death and abandonment. She has a dead girl's heart beating in her chest.
Spinelli is ridiculed, bullied and treated as an afterthought, unless someone needs his genius brain. He can't deal with the reality of his life. He talks in third person about the Jackal and lives a vivid life of fantasy inside his head.
They come together because Spin was too blind to think that any girl would truly love him. Maxie is faced with the death of the one who always loved her unconditionally.
Very often, they stay within their facade. Maxie bringing the pain, thinking it will help someway with hers. Spin clinging to a computer and his Jackal Personna. Only Jason really knows "Damian"...until Maxie.
Maxie's personality is the type where she must poke and prod at things. She can't let it go, it's not in her. She pushes Spinelli to be himself, which is much like Sonny, but it's more a nosy thing with her and not because she is annoyed.
QUestions..
Why is it so hard to believe someone would love you?
Not the JACKAL--I'm asking YOU.
Why couldn't you love my Sister?
Would you have dumped her if Lulu suddenly wanted you?
why can't you see Lulu was using you as her little puppet?
We see her sideways poignant glances when he allows her to see his heart, and she averts her eyes so he won't see that she finds him a bit more than she expected.
And in turn, because of the circumstances that put them together in the first place, Maxie is letting him see her inner workings. Spin isn't calling her "wounded" for nothing. She tells him about BJ. How she wants to be more than just a shallow pretty girl. She confides how much that job with Kate means to her. HOw the death of her sister has destroyed her. Coop loved her and she sabatoged it with her own self-destructive behavior. She cries, she throws things, and Spin uncharacteristically takes initiative, hugs her and lets her cry the pain away.
We see through Spin's eyes that Maxie is a down deep good person, who lashes out because of her own pain. Spin tells her that they are both horribly misunderstood, and she runs from that truth. Spin finds her crying and she tells him that she is afraid.
So, yeah, they have their goofy hi-jinx adventures but it isn't all of them. I've learned more about Maxie and Spinelli in these few months of them together, then since November 2006, when I started watching GH again.
JoMax and LoMax might be prettier and sexier with their faces pressed up against each other. (then again, I'm not impressed with Johnny/Lulu kisses at all) Nadine or Georgie might have been better suited to Spin personality wise. I prefer the Spixie pairing because like when they paired Sarah Brown's original Carly and Maurice Benard, the pairing actually forces these characters to show what makes them tick. For me, Spin and Maxie are reminiscent of the old GH pairings that had so much more depth.
He's not pretty enough for her? Since when are looks the be all and end all? I don't think they are.
Maxie is surrounded by death and abandonment. She has a dead girl's heart beating in her chest.
Spinelli is ridiculed, bullied and treated as an afterthought, unless someone needs his genius brain. He can't deal with the reality of his life. He talks in third person about the Jackal and lives a vivid life of fantasy inside his head.
They come together because Spin was too blind to think that any girl would truly love him. Maxie is faced with the death of the one who always loved her unconditionally.
Very often, they stay within their facade. Maxie bringing the pain, thinking it will help someway with hers. Spin clinging to a computer and his Jackal Personna. Only Jason really knows "Damian"...until Maxie.
Maxie's personality is the type where she must poke and prod at things. She can't let it go, it's not in her. She pushes Spinelli to be himself, which is much like Sonny, but it's more a nosy thing with her and not because she is annoyed.
QUestions..
Why is it so hard to believe someone would love you?
Not the JACKAL--I'm asking YOU.
Why couldn't you love my Sister?
Would you have dumped her if Lulu suddenly wanted you?
why can't you see Lulu was using you as her little puppet?
We see her sideways poignant glances when he allows her to see his heart, and she averts her eyes so he won't see that she finds him a bit more than she expected.
And in turn, because of the circumstances that put them together in the first place, Maxie is letting him see her inner workings. Spin isn't calling her "wounded" for nothing. She tells him about BJ. How she wants to be more than just a shallow pretty girl. She confides how much that job with Kate means to her. HOw the death of her sister has destroyed her. Coop loved her and she sabatoged it with her own self-destructive behavior. She cries, she throws things, and Spin uncharacteristically takes initiative, hugs her and lets her cry the pain away.
We see through Spin's eyes that Maxie is a down deep good person, who lashes out because of her own pain. Spin tells her that they are both horribly misunderstood, and she runs from that truth. Spin finds her crying and she tells him that she is afraid.
So, yeah, they have their goofy hi-jinx adventures but it isn't all of them. I've learned more about Maxie and Spinelli in these few months of them together, then since November 2006, when I started watching GH again.
JoMax and LoMax might be prettier and sexier with their faces pressed up against each other. (then again, I'm not impressed with Johnny/Lulu kisses at all) Nadine or Georgie might have been better suited to Spin personality wise. I prefer the Spixie pairing because like when they paired Sarah Brown's original Carly and Maurice Benard, the pairing actually forces these characters to show what makes them tick. For me, Spin and Maxie are reminiscent of the old GH pairings that had so much more depth.
He's not pretty enough for her? Since when are looks the be all and end all? I don't think they are.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
CHICAGO!!!!
here's the info one last time:
Spring Into The Windy City
Saturday, April, 19 2008
Marriott Courtyard Downtown/Magnificent Mile
165 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets: $70.00
http://yournumberonefan.com/site/events1.htm
Spring Into The Windy City
Saturday, April, 19 2008
Marriott Courtyard Downtown/Magnificent Mile
165 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets: $70.00
http://yournumberonefan.com/site/events1.htm
Friday, April 11, 2008
A Day In The Life (of Spinelli)
I made a new vid, thought I'd post it.
The title says it all, and we are assuming he still smokes the weed. (anyone want to debate that?)
The title says it all, and we are assuming he still smokes the weed. (anyone want to debate that?)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Pictures of Week April 21
These are pictures of future story line. Don't view if you don't like to get spoiled
Click here to view
http://community.livejournal.com/spinelli_gh/
Click here to view
http://community.livejournal.com/spinelli_gh/
Monday, April 7, 2008
Soapfankatie's Spixie vid.
I just love this vid. I must show it off. These actors are so good together:
Sunday, April 6, 2008
The New SOAPS IN DEPTH and other things..
The new SOAPS IN DEPTH (dated April 21) has Spinelli and Maxie as their "hot topic" (eight letters about them with different views, only one negative, the other less positive ones are made that Spin would get over Georgie so fast (um... He never had a relationship with her) and another fearing that Maxie will hurt him. One just thinks Spin looks hot naked.
There's also more fan feedback in other spots. One fan asked about Spixie fantasy with "Funny Valentine" Also, made a comment about how people are jumping on the Spixie bandwagon..
Mail is getting them mentions, even when they aren't interviewed or featured. So YAY.
(Haven't seen SOAP WEEKLY or DIGEST this week, but I know in past there was some positive mail about them)
In other news, at Steve Burton's event in Michigan, he told fans that he thought Bradford should win an Emmy and he LOVES Spinelli and Maxie.
Haven't heard anything out of TOUCHED BY A STAR, yet.
BTW, a reminder, Bradford will be attending his own fan event later this month in Chicago.
Saturday, April, 19 2008
Marriott Courtyard Downtown/Magnificent Mile
165 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets: $70.00
http://yournumberonefan.com/site/events1.htm
*****
There's also more fan feedback in other spots. One fan asked about Spixie fantasy with "Funny Valentine" Also, made a comment about how people are jumping on the Spixie bandwagon..
Mail is getting them mentions, even when they aren't interviewed or featured. So YAY.
(Haven't seen SOAP WEEKLY or DIGEST this week, but I know in past there was some positive mail about them)
In other news, at Steve Burton's event in Michigan, he told fans that he thought Bradford should win an Emmy and he LOVES Spinelli and Maxie.
Haven't heard anything out of TOUCHED BY A STAR, yet.
BTW, a reminder, Bradford will be attending his own fan event later this month in Chicago.
Saturday, April, 19 2008
Marriott Courtyard Downtown/Magnificent Mile
165 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tickets: $70.00
http://yournumberonefan.com/site/events1.htm
*****
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Review: Bradford Anderson Fan Club
I recently joined the Official Bradford Anderson Fan Club at yournumberonefan.com
I will admit I was skeptical. I don't like to waste money but I decided a few weeks ago to take the plunge.
I got my welcome packet and it was full of stuff and well worth the membership fee.
There was a few pieces of original content and a few pictures including a personally signed 8x10 (very nice picture)
So I hope that helps. Anyone that may be on the fence.
Click here to Join..
I will admit I was skeptical. I don't like to waste money but I decided a few weeks ago to take the plunge.
I got my welcome packet and it was full of stuff and well worth the membership fee.
There was a few pieces of original content and a few pictures including a personally signed 8x10 (very nice picture)
So I hope that helps. Anyone that may be on the fence.
Click here to Join..
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
GH's 45th anniversary..
Today is GH's 45th anniversary. I posted this at my LJ, but thought I'd post this here too, even though there's no Spin in it.
I think the reason I love Spin so much is that he does have heart and brings back the feel of old skool GH. It's something we've been missing:
I think the reason I love Spin so much is that he does have heart and brings back the feel of old skool GH. It's something we've been missing:
Friday, March 28, 2008
Bradford back on the radio..
www.blogtalkradio.com/stardish
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stardish/2008/04/02/chat
Call-in Number: (347) 945-5423 UPCOMING SHOW: 4/1/2008 11:00 PM
Bradford anderson dishes about GH 45th anniversary:
Host Name Stardish Radio
Show Name General Hospital's 45th Anniversary
Show Length 2 Hours
Show Description We will have special guest Bradford Anderson aka "Spinelli" joining us for a very special tribute to the amazing 45 years General Hospital has been on ABC. It was 45 years ago to the day that GH debuted on ABC.
Keywords ABC Daytime, Bradford Anderson, General Hospital, General Hospital Anniversary, Spinelli
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stardish/2008/04/02/chat
Call-in Number: (347) 945-5423 UPCOMING SHOW: 4/1/2008 11:00 PM
Bradford anderson dishes about GH 45th anniversary:
Host Name Stardish Radio
Show Name General Hospital's 45th Anniversary
Show Length 2 Hours
Show Description We will have special guest Bradford Anderson aka "Spinelli" joining us for a very special tribute to the amazing 45 years General Hospital has been on ABC. It was 45 years ago to the day that GH debuted on ABC.
Keywords ABC Daytime, Bradford Anderson, General Hospital, General Hospital Anniversary, Spinelli
The Jackal meets "Vixenella"
It was an excellent JaSpin day, with the added bonus of Spinelli's first encounter with "Vixenella," aka Claudia Zacchara. There has been speculation that Claudia might be Spinelli's mother, but their interactions today were rather....less-than-familial, if you get what I'm saying!
Jason returned to the penthouse and talked to Spinelli about Monica confessing to hitting Sam. There was some uber bonding going on as Jason expressed his concern for the well-being of those around him, despite his best efforts to keep everyone safe. Jason admitted to Spinelli that much of what has happened to his loved ones is his fault and it's time he did something about it. I love that Spinelli opens a window into Jason that we don't see with other characters. With Sonny, Jason is mostly guarded and serious; with Elizabeth, Jason is lovey-dovey and all about Jake; with Carly, Jason is stoic and understanding; but with Spinelli, we get to see the real Jason and understand what's going on in his head. They've come a very long way in the last year!
Claudia showed up and immediately took a liking to Spinelli and his language. She played with him for a bit and it was very much a cat-and-mouse type of game, up until Jason asked Spinelli to take off. Jason asked Claudia to leave Spinelli alone, but I have a feeling she's not going to listen!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Harder Better Faster Stronger
Lindsay_007 did a Spixie motivation video. Actually, her first video ever.
She's known for that incredible Spixie fan fic (THE LUCKIEST) which gets more hits than just about anything there.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4014639/1/The_Luckiest
ANYWAY.. Now she's vidding:
She's known for that incredible Spixie fan fic (THE LUCKIEST) which gets more hits than just about anything there.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4014639/1/The_Luckiest
ANYWAY.. Now she's vidding:
GH 45th anniversary..
GH 45 years on air coming up soon, and they cast had a party:
Since Spin is involved with Maxie, here's a walk down memory lane. I believe TV GUIDE chose the final clip of Tony/Maxie as one of the greatest soap moments..
Maxie gets BJ's heart.
Since Spin is involved with Maxie, here's a walk down memory lane. I believe TV GUIDE chose the final clip of Tony/Maxie as one of the greatest soap moments..
Maxie gets BJ's heart.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
ABC Hotsheet:
So, who is your favorite young couple on GH?
http://abc.go.com/daytime/hotsheet/index?pn=20080314&POLL329=10000000000
If you love the idea of Spinelli and Maxie together and want them as a couple, please sign the petition:
! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/M-->axieSpinellie
http://abc.go.com/daytime/hotsheet/index?pn=20080314&POLL329=10000000000
If you love the idea of Spinelli and Maxie together and want them as a couple, please sign the petition:
! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/M-->axieSpinellie
"We're Not Going to Take It"
By Jenna..
Need a reason to support Spixie? Or remember why you support them? Check out this video.
Bradford Anderson/Kirsten Storms/Bob Guza/Jill Farren Phelps
General Hospital
c/o ABC - TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Comment Line: 323-671-4583
Need a reason to support Spixie? Or remember why you support them? Check out this video.
Bradford Anderson/Kirsten Storms/Bob Guza/Jill Farren Phelps
General Hospital
c/o ABC - TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027
Comment Line: 323-671-4583
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Does absence make the heart grow fonder?
I don't know. It kinda turns me into a bitter viewer. I actually think the whole cannery exploding thing had the chance to be interesting but having Spinelli in the mix would have been been so much better. Even 'just' for comic relief. They WHERE there. You have to guess they left before it exploded???(since Micheal and Carly where in the same spot Maxie and Spin was)Here is hoping we get some Spin SOON......
GH THE SOAP... One more time...
These polls happen daily, and it could be monotonous to do it everyday, but I thought I'd post this one more time to show the power of the SPIXIE fans right now:
GH THE SOAP
http://www.ghthesoap.com/?spinelli
Bump and Vote:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - Jax and Carly took back the Top Couple's crown over Jason and Liz! In addition, they finished with the 2nd best overall "like percentage" among all the current couples with 52%! Meanwhile, Spinelli and Maxie regained the top spot on the couple's wish list over all their rivals! Be as it may, the best-looking character on GH for Wednesday, March 19, 2008 is Laura Wright (Carly) with a rating of 7.09! This is the 24rth time she has been rated tops in looks! Be as it may, thanks GH fans for doing such a great job of voting for your favorites!
The most enthusiastic fan site or message board for today is The Skate Board which is a Sonny and Kate fan forum! Congratulations to the webmasters and to all the members on her board!
Who's your favorite couple? Tuesday's winner: Spinelli and Maxie with 5,507 (24%) bumps!
Top Fan Bases
Patrick & Robin Fans
1354
Jason & Liz Fans
1352
Spinelli & Maxie Fans
1351
Sonny & Kate Fans
1351
Johnny and LuLu fans
1349
Top 5 Most Wanted Couples!
Spinelli and Maxie 55%m 5.29
Patrick and Robin 52%m 5.27
Sonny and Kate 54%m 5.26
Jason and Robin 54%m 5.25
Lucky and Sam 53%m 5.24
Top 5 Popular
Steve Burton m +2427
Maurice Benard m +2412
Jason Thompson m +2304
Bradford Anderson m +2207
Kelly Monaco m +2192
GH THE SOAP
http://www.ghthesoap.com/?spinelli
Bump and Vote:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - Jax and Carly took back the Top Couple's crown over Jason and Liz! In addition, they finished with the 2nd best overall "like percentage" among all the current couples with 52%! Meanwhile, Spinelli and Maxie regained the top spot on the couple's wish list over all their rivals! Be as it may, the best-looking character on GH for Wednesday, March 19, 2008 is Laura Wright (Carly) with a rating of 7.09! This is the 24rth time she has been rated tops in looks! Be as it may, thanks GH fans for doing such a great job of voting for your favorites!
The most enthusiastic fan site or message board for today is The Skate Board which is a Sonny and Kate fan forum! Congratulations to the webmasters and to all the members on her board!
Who's your favorite couple? Tuesday's winner: Spinelli and Maxie with 5,507 (24%) bumps!
Top Fan Bases
Patrick & Robin Fans
1354
Jason & Liz Fans
1352
Spinelli & Maxie Fans
1351
Sonny & Kate Fans
1351
Johnny and LuLu fans
1349
Top 5 Most Wanted Couples!
Spinelli and Maxie 55%m 5.29
Patrick and Robin 52%m 5.27
Sonny and Kate 54%m 5.26
Jason and Robin 54%m 5.25
Lucky and Sam 53%m 5.24
Top 5 Popular
Steve Burton m +2427
Maurice Benard m +2412
Jason Thompson m +2304
Bradford Anderson m +2207
Kelly Monaco m +2192
More from Broadway Cares...SpinJo fans!
Just flipped through the magazines at the grocery store and there is a tribute to the Broadway Cares event in the latest Soap Opera Weekly. It's a full page spread with lots of photos -- including one of Bradford reunited with Amanda Baker (Babe, AMC; ex-Jolene, Night Shift) It's a nice flashback, so check it out!
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