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“Anyone But Me” examines post-9/11 teens – including a young lesbian couple (Episode 1)Not living in New York City, I don’t think much about the long-term effects of 9/11 on its residents. But a new web series called Anyone But Me brings awareness of the challenges of growing up in a generation that doesn’t remember life pre-9/11. The first episode premiered Monday on Strike TV (thanks to Kate Clinton for the link).
Lesbian writer/creator Tina Cesa Ward blogs about her motivation for creating Anyone But Me: … many of the kids in New York have grown up not knowing the city any other way than it is now. They may think nothing about the See something, Say something ads. Or the frequent bag searches or even the occasional armed military security on the streets. This is the world they've always known. I felt sad about that for a time, but then I realized they can't mourn what they don't know they've lost. So exploring this theme intrigued me a great deal.
Susan Miller, the “one-breasted, Jewish, bisexual lesbian mom” who won an Obie Award for My Left Breast and is a writer/producer for The L Word, is co-creator of the web series. The story opens as 16-year-old Vivian McMillan (Rachael Hip-Flores) breaks the news to her girlfriend, Aster (Nicole Pacent), that she’s leaving NYC. Vivian’s dad, Gabe (Dan Via), is a firefighter with respiratory problems resulting from being a part of the 9/11 rescue effort. Gabe’s health has forced him to retire, so he and Vivian are moving to Westchester to start over. Unfortunately, that means Vivian has to be separated from the love of her life.
Here’s the trailer: Ward and Miller also explore the many levels of coming out. Vivian is comfortable with her sexuality, but in a new high school and a new neighborhood, she essentially has to come out over and over.
Although the first episode mostly was setup for the story, I was glad to see the relationship between Vivian and Aster treated as a non-issue. Vivian kissed Aster goodbye with her dad waiting in the car without as much as a glance back to see if Gabe was watching. And the chemistry between the two girls is undeniable. I like both of the actresses a lot, too. I especially love Hip-Flores’ voice. Watch the first episode of Anyone But Me and let us know what you think. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing more. Anyone But Me: Episode 1 "Heavy"
Editor's note: Starting next week, we'll be running this as a video series on AfterEllen.com, so look for the second episode here on Monday. Submitted by on December 10, 2008 - 9:00am. |
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Thanks for the tip!
I'll def. be watching.
thanks Linster..
Just saw the 1st epi. I think that it was nice and sweet. I'll stay tuned to series.
Here to make u smile!! And to get ur#!
Thanks.
Finally :)
Definitely been waiting for this since summer which was supposed to be the original air date. Can't wait to see how the characters develop.
Tegan: Everytime I see it, I just want to punch her in the face because I'm so excited for her.
Just saw the first episode,
yay!
Yay!!!
Thank god, a sane, well-written show with young lesbians. Though totally different, this will fill the South of Nowhere and probably even the L-Word void. ABM already shows promise of making sense and being thoughtful, something those other two shows lost quickly!
The lead chicks are cute, too, which is helpful. :)
Bonus points for a NYC-based show, too! I'm sick of flakey L.A. bullshit (tawkin' to you, two other shows I mentioned above!).
Thank you!
I just watched the first episode and I'm already sold. I liked it a lot. Thanks for the link.
Just watched it and I love
Awesome
Thanks for the heads up.
With all these awesome webseries these days, soon there won't be any need to watch regular TV anymore.
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wow
i just watched the first episode and thought it was raelly good. and it was really well done aswell!
hmmm, i think i've found a new favourite web series!
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"laugh, laugh on at all the dreams that i the dreamer dare to weave,
laugh on, that i still belive in the people, for I still belive in life"
I like it
Awesome
Aster is hot...
Classic story of me and my ex gf....sigh.....
The Homo Goddess
Refreshing
Thanks a lot, linster!
What you said, InXanadu, at last a sane couple with a serious background story to learn about.
OMG I LOVE IT
Anyone But Me Looks Promising As A Great Webseries
www.myspace.com/lunakiss7
I got to run. I will defintely watch this later. I wish shows like these existed when I was sixteen. I wouldn't have felt so out of place and weird. Thanks AE.com for posting this webseries on here. Nice lookout! It looks like it's going to be great!
Very cool. I'll definitely
Great!!!!!!
another great program to add
Aster
yeah
that's what i thought.. maybe it's because of her lips....
i like rachael's voice... <3
(*_*)
AW...
LOVE IT!
Aster's lips are sooo sexy! =)
http://kiiimmmaaayyy.blogspot.com/ CHECK IT!
I'm feeling it so far. :)
Beautifully done, I'm
Beautifully done, I'm looking forward to seeing more. :)
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Oh Trixie - wouldn't it be wonderful flying above the clouds, shooting stars out of our matching vaginas.
Love it
I'm hooked!! I love it already! Can't wait for more!!
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"...loving someone makes you feel that you can say 'I love you' knowing that they might not say it back..."
looks like im addicted, like everyone else :)
i love it, and aster is hot!
i guess web series (like this and 3way) will have to fill in for the lack of lesbian shows on tv. i wouldnt mind, except the episodes are so short.
Episode #2
Bring On the Web Series
Even though the episodes are short, I think web series can be a lot more satisfying than network shows. With networks, at some point there's going to be some watering down and you always have to worry about what will scare straight people off because they want to keep big corporate advertisers.
I think with web series you can say "This is a lesbian show." and mean it. You put out a good product and the advertisers have to come to you because you have the audience. It would also be a chance for smaller, queer-owned companies to get media buys at an affordable price.
Imagine that: A show with a lesbian cast, lesbian writers, producers AND advertising. It would be some sort of Nirvana. Aum motherfucking aum!
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"Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained" - William Blake
I'm gonna watch but it looks
it seems pretty
it seems pretty good!
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"Clippity-cloppity"
Interesting
It seems okay at first glance and because the episodes and short and easy to watch I'll certainly be tuning in.
I like the ideas of web series and hope that it can create new avenues for TV, in the way independent films have for movies. I recall several years ago and that some web series were trying to get off the ground. I don't think they ever did and hell I could barely watch a 3 minute trailer with the connection I had in those days.
Interesting
sorry double post
Awwesome
Angelina Jolie
Aster looks like angelina jolie sooo much her lips and her face structure she is STUNNING and viv is soo cute with he big ears loool
i want the 9th episode to hurry up already
It's Just Renée nothing else to say ;)
awesome!!!
just watched the whole lot in 1 go!!
i know they are supposed to be like 16, but how old are they in real life? anyone know?
and im hooked on los hombres de paco as well now, mainly just the pepsi story ofcourse though :)