Venice is about the epic journey of Gina Brogno, a lesbian residing in Venice Beach, CA who makes her living as the World's Best Interior Designer. Gina, played by the stunningly beautiful Crystal Chappell, is a hard-drinking, fun-loving playa who doesn't hesitate to let fly a few expletives when necessary. She is devoted to her brother Owen, a bond formed in their childhood when they both struggled with the constant disapproval of their father, The Colonel. Still haunted by deep seated daddy issues, Gina has met the love of her life, Ani Martin, a photographer played by the luscious Jessica Leccia, yet Gina has driven Ani away due to her inability to overcome her fears and make a commitment to Ani. Instead, Gina pursues a dalliance with a business associate visiting from London: Tracy Lansing (warning: wall sex) This relationship also flounders when Tracy professes her love for Gina. Then Gina reacts with anger and jealousy when her beloved brother Owen meets someone who might lead to him being in a serious relationship. Gina's unhappiness increases when Ani finally tells Gina she is moving on with her life and has met someone new: a writer named Lara Miller. The first season ends with Gina's father (The Colonel) calling to ask Gina to help him deal with a body in his garage. Not kidding.
Venice is like a soap opera on steroids and red bull. It flits from scene to scene with little thought given to plot, character development, logic, or continuity. This is a labor of love for bff producers Crystal Chappell and Kim Turrisi, and the cast is filled with many of their friends. It does appear as if everyone is having a good time and details be damned. My recommendation is to have several adult beverages, watch Venice for the pretty, enjoy the beautiful women kissing, and don't try to make sense of anything, or think too long or hard about the plot. This is definitely a beach movie.
Venice is like a soap opera on steroids and red bull. It flits from scene to scene with little thought given to plot, character development, logic, or continuity. This is a labor of love for bff producers Crystal Chappell and Kim Turrisi, and the cast is filled with many of their friends. It does appear as if everyone is having a good time and details be damned. My recommendation is to have several adult beverages, watch Venice for the pretty, enjoy the beautiful women kissing, and don't try to make sense of anything, or think too long or hard about the plot. This is definitely a beach movie.