Fan Site Reviews
by Cleo Britex
 

Maurice Benard Unlimited   

This Site is not Official, but it really should be. It's links include a wondeful page called Sonny's Cookbook (Sonny being the character Maurice Benard plays on General Hospital). The recipes are real receipes and it's accompanied by dialouge from the show's past. A delicious page and a helpful guide. Use it -and impress your significant other with your culinary skills.

There is a page dedicated to Biopolar or (Manic Depression) disorder, which is a great source of information. For those who don't know the story, Maurice Benard suffers from Bi-polar Disorder and has been very outspoken about his manic-depressive episodes.

I'd like to make a suggestion (if the webmasters have the time): since there are so many new things happening with Manic Depression every day - more frequent updates would be a real plus. The very latest in credible medical information would be of great benefit to the generally uninformed average person, as well as to the people whom have also been diagnosed with this condition

The site also hosts a Message Board, and various other links, that cleary shows it's dedication to it's subject. The only other thing i would like the webmasters to possibly consider is a re-design of the site. A different layout or design can really catch the eye and perk things up.

JB's General Hospital Underground   

Kudos to the author of this site in showing there is humor in internet madness. Let's go straight to the pierce de resistance: The wonderfully titled The Exciting Adventures of Sonny and his Cusinart Suffice it to say i've never laughed so hard in my life.

You have to understand the nature of fanbases online, as well as the obsession and madness it creates. Online afficianados know the story well, but i'll let JB's Underground initiate you. This piece of satire is brilliant. Don't stop there though. A must read is the 'Mo Says' page

Suprisingly this fan site is not only about GH. The web-author seems to be a fan of politics - surprising in the current climate. She doesn't seem to be afraid of expressing her views. Good for her. This site is priceless and good for a ton of laughs. Having a bad day? Drop on by "The Underground". You won't regret it.

Just Breathe    

This is a Sonny Cornithos and Alexis Davis fan sites. Characters played by the actors Maurice Benard and Nancy Lee Granhn on General Hospital.I believe the webperson is a designer, but right of the bat, i'm not to excited about the background of this site. However the site has some good content. A mulitmedia page   that ecompass everything from Videos, Screen Captions, Slideshows, Fan Art and a Photo Gallery. The site even has a transcript page, but it's only dedicated to Sonny and Alexis.

This site also has a page where you can shop for Just Breathe items. A nice touch to be sure - however I do wonder about the legal ramifications of this. Copyright infringement is nothing to mess around with. But maybe the webmasters have the go ahead from all the parties involved? For their sakes, I certainly hope so.

A messageboard seems to be the staple of all sites these days and again this site is no exception.
  

No Ordinary Love     


A site dedicated to Sonny and Carly Corinthos (initially played by Sarah Brown, now played by Tamara Braun).
A nicely designed site, with some great links. A comprehensive drop down menu that leads to a nice mulitmedia page. An interesting Fanfic page however, work really needs to be done on the design of the database, and a links page  that is pretty comprehensive.

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