The Official Website for The Press Pass - "Let's talk web series."
  • Home
  • First Look
    • First Thoughts on Captain Canuck 'The Prometheus Protocol'
    • Con Man SDCC Trailer
  • Reviews
    • Written Archive >
      • STILL
      • Asset Airs on JTS.TV
      • Choose Your Victim
      • LESlieVILLE
      • Book of Rules
      • Drifter: Lonesome Highway Exclusive Preview
      • Ruby Skye P.I. Review
      • The Last Fall of Ashes
      • Generic Girl
      • Drifter
      • Explaining Things to My Grandfather
  • Feature Articles
    • Get Your Kung Fu Fix With 'Sudden Master'
    • Toronto’s ACTRA and Social Media Web Series
    • #Riftworld
    • Q&A with Alyce Adams of 'i can't even'
    • Guide to the 2015 IPF Pitch Trailers
    • Matthew Carvery - Asset
    • Ruffus Steampunk Adventure
    • Ruby Skye Season 3 Premieres with Kid's CBC
    • Guidestones - Sunflower Noir on CTV Extend
    • New Educational Web Series ‘Cranium Cookie’ Launches
  • Editorials
    • I Just Discovered Crackle
    • IPF 2015 Finalists First Impressions
  • Events
    • Cross Video Days
    • Vancouver Web Fest 2014 Winners
    • That Time the IWCC Did Social Media Week
    • Social Media Week Q&A with the IWCC
    • Out With Dad Premiere 3.1
    • Toronto Web Series Takes Home Five Wins at Indie Series Awards
    • Highlights from T.O. WebFest
  • On-set Visits
    • Out of Time
    • Kid's Town
    • Pete Winning
  • Video Interviews
  • Resources
    • Web Series Festivals
  • Contact
    • About the Author
  • IPF Pitch Trailers 2016

Episode 2

Picture
Episode 2 is a very Toronto-themed episode, with moments that let every Torontonian shout with enthusiasm. This episode opens with our lead, Sera, waiting for a TTC bus. She’s staring confusedly at the schedule posted on the stop. This is possibly the most relatable moment, even if you’re not a beautiful lesbian.

            Sera gets a call on her cell from Ona. The two contrasting shots in the conversation suggests that Ona has a low tolerance for the cold. Ona is all wrapped up in a big scarf and hat, while Sera only wears a light jacket. They both have visible breath, and this is evidence for the winter season. Although this might be evidence that these shots weren’t filmed during the same time, I think it’s more of a visual cue that Ona and Sera have opposing personalities. Remind you of the ‘opposites attract’ theme?  

           The conversation ends the same way. Ona hangs up looking giddy to see Sera, and Sera leaves with a, ‘what just happened?’ reaction.

            The two agree to meet at Tango Palace, a coffee house famous in the Leslieville area of Toronto. For anyone who knows that area, the coffee house has been there for twenty years, meaning that it’s a Leslieville staple. Although we don’t see much of it in the scene, the setting is quirky and a nice break from your standard Starbucks coffee place. The trade off of not having Tango Palace showcased is that the Sera and Ona sit by the window. This gives the scene a beautiful soft light that shows off the facial features of both actresses.

            The scene starts with Ona, who ordered lunch for Sera, asking for trust. “Do you trust me?” is a line that needs a pause from the audience to savour. For me, it’s almost foreshadowing a moment later in the season, when Ona will need Sera to trust her. The two have a discussion about what ‘type’ they are, with each person describing the other. It’s interesting, as the two are completely comfortable and exhibit good chemistry. Ona is the in-control type, and Sera is the open type.

            This becomes clear when Sera gets a call from an old girlfriend. Her face fills the screen, putting us up close to the mixture of emotions the conversation brings on. Sera fills in Ona, opening up to her about an old flame. Ona asks questions that may be overstepping the newfound friend role, but her own motives obviously get the best of her. At the end of Sera’s confessional of her old flame, Ona’s attraction swells for her.  

            Ona also admits such a quality is refreshing, as if to hint that she’s not getting enough of that from Laura. Maybe Laura and Ona don’t communicate well? Or Ona feels like Laura is putting up a wall? This is definitely an idea for more character development for Laura. With the first episode, it was obvious with the discussion about weddings that Ona and Laura might not want the same things.

Episode 1 - Episode 3 - Episode 4 - Episode 5 - Episode 6 - Episode 7 - Episode 8 - Episode 9 - Episode 10 - Episode 11
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.