Blog Adoption Under the Oklahoma Sky

Blogging has become an extension for those who desire to stand out and share and collaborate with those with the same passions, or those who yet discovered that they have the same passion. Under the Oklahoma Sky, as written and inspired by the one and only Amber Kanady, stuck out to me one day in the form of an assignment that challenged our class to scout out blogs that caught our interest, and I found inspiration through Amber’s blog through an Oklahoma Women’s Blog website. It was the visually captivating photographs she constructed and the poem-like blogs and format, its structure that drew me in more to know of her inspirations and her life.

Under the Oklahoma Sky has all its own persona. Its signature on the blogging community is one of the most unique I have come across to date. Even though Kanady personally told me that she reflects very deeply on her writing, which may take longer than she wants to, I believe that her photos make up for it; they fill in the spaces and complete what she is trying to say. From following Kanady’s blog, it has taught me, that while I rely on words a lot and writing has a rhythmic flow within my veins, photos or films really embody what you’re saying when you cannot always find the words to say; admit it, we all go through the occasional writer’s block that paralyzes us in our creative flow and tracks. However, with the words she does compose on her blog are inspirational, concise and she does not sugar coat a single word. She shows that you don’t always have to be so eloquent, as Shakespeare once was, to get your point across.

Undertheoklahomasky.com

The way she bodies her words is fascinating to me. I don’t know if it is the font, or how the words are beautifully empowering and can achieve this by using very little words. I know that I tend to spice up my tone if voice in my writing, but I am constantly learning and honing my skills to where I can be powerful with my words, as Kanady has shown. I realize as I am writing this that I reflect deeply in what I say, but if I allow myself to be vulnerable in my writing, the words that are written and come to mind will be the words that were meant to be voiced; in the wise words of Bryce Avary of the Rocket Summer, “Life will write the words, you choose your own melody.”

Amber has proven to be inspirational with her passions of photography and blogging itself. However, the quality I have found most value is the person Under the Oklahoma Sky. From the moment I read her “About Me” section, I sensed an immediate connection with her because not only do we have similar likes, but we have a common tie: the blood of Jesus Christ. She is defined by the Savior of the world, and we share the same love for Him. She is my sister, and I feel like I know her, through her blog and life accounts.

Bates Motel Continues to Thrive

Exciting news, everyone! It has been released today that Bates Motel has already been renewed for another season!! It was around this time a year ago where people still squirmed at the sight of this overly affectionate relationship between mother and son, Norma and Norma(n) Bates. You have no idea how stoked I am! Plus, another episode is premiering. It is just an overall fantastic and eventful day! :)

Norma and Norma(n) Bates. Photo Courtesy of http://seriable.com/bates-motel-season-2-new-mother-son-key-art/.

Dressed for Success

How else could Alfred make such mind-numblingly, brilliant films if he did not dress for the part? (http://thoughtcatalog.com/shawn-binder/2013/10/23-alfred-hitchcock-facts-that-will-fascinate-you/). Dressing up for the production process, where he may have been preparing a speech for an award? You never know.... Looking spiffy, Mr. Hitchcock!

Hitchcock with a closed-mouth smile
Photo courtesy of http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2144638/Revealed-The-secret-telegram-shows-Ian-Fleming-wanted-Alfred-Hitchcock-direct-Bond-film.html

There is Certainly No Vacancy at Bates Motel (SPOILERS)

In summary of last week's episode in two words: Poor Dylan. Dylan has been living, what feels like to him, a lie. He is the offspring of an unfortunate event between his mother and brother: rape. My head is still reeling, because we as an audience was hit with the news with him. I know I have said this before, and I will say it again many times in the future: Bates Motel keeps me reeled in for more. This show is like a winding road; you never know where it is going to take you, and it almost always seems like the end of the road will end in a fatal "accident". You better watch out, Caleb. Norman Bates is on the hunt.

Photo Courtesy of http://www.aetv.com/bates-motel/pictures/caleb/caleb-confronts-norma
In this photo, Dylan has no idea just how dark and disturbed his uncle's infatuation with his mother really is.

No Matter What, Don't Look Down.....

You rebel. You looked down. I put that in your mind, so you would be drawn to this week's movie trailer, "Vertigo". I feel like I have been really stressing Hitchcock's most famous film, so I am taking a break from going "Psycho". The film "Vertigo", takes you to a place many faint at the sight of. If you have never seen "Vertigo", starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, it is trippy; especially if you legitimately have vertigo.

Life is Short

It's Wednesday, and you know what that means..... Whacked Out Wednesday. Don't worry, though. I am not going to literally whack you; I will whack you figuratively with a strange fact over the strange life of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Did you know?

After many, many, many Thriller films later, in 1979, Hitchcock won the award out of any awards in existence: the Lifetime Achievement award. Upon receiving this honor, he joked to friends, "I guess this means I am about to die soon." In 1980, he dies. He became a part of his eerie, light-hearted joke. (Found at http://thoughtcatalog.com/shawn-binder/2013/10/23-alfred-hitchcock-facts-that-will-fascinate-you/). Well...... have a great day every one! 

And….. He is the Father!!!

*(Typically, I would post this on Monday). Ok, I am just saying. This last week's episode, and this season in general, is taking disturbing turns, yet it is keeps reeling me in for more! Bates Motel is messing with our minds and with Norman's. It is only the beginning of the second season, and he is already showing the similarities in the original character, as seen in Hitchcock's film. Don't tell me what happens! I'm watching the episode tonight! Ahhhh, Norman's waiiii-ting….

Photo Courtesy of http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/15/five-reasons-to-watch-bates-motel

Monday Memoirs

Hello, my fellow Hitchcock followers!

I just want to start off and say, I offer my deepest apologies for not giving you the unique inside look of Hitchcock's psyche and desires shown in his films as I promised. Life has been ridiculous. From the challenge of filming a documentary in a week (A challenge I could not pass over), to traveling to the West Coast to love on the locals of San Francisco (Leaving a piece of myself there; pictures will follow) as Christ would. Every day, we are given a second chance, and here I am using my second chance. 

Here, I am giving an outline as to what this blog has to offer:

• Check-In Mondays- I will be preparing those who have fallen in love with the modern adaptation of Hitchcock's legendary film, "Psycho" in the hit television series on A&E, "Bates Motel". Norma and Norman are awaiting your reservation at Bates Motel.
• Whacked Out Wednesdays- I will provide an odd fact or fascination that Hitchcock once had, or those who have been influenced by his passion.
• Trailer Fridays- It's the beginning of the weekend, and you may not feel like going out that night. I will screen a Hitchcock movie trailer, which may lead to a night of terror and laughter.

Acclaimed New York Times Journalist Uncovers Artificial Intelligence

Mark Mazetti is an informant for the American people and covers the CIA's inner workings that are typically not published in the publication. What really stuck out to me when Mazetti was giving UCO students the lowdown on how the CIA is no longer an "artificial intelligence" but is becoming an "organization of man-hunting". Mazetti has traveled into territories such as Pakistan and other countries in which the United States is in conflict with. As Mazetti was speaking, I felt like I was watching an action-packed flick with the raw details of war and its effects on humanity.

Blogger-to-Blogger

As this blog is slowly beginning to make its name in the Blogging world, expert blogger & UCO English Professor, Dr. Kurt Hochenauer came into the UCO Blogging Class realm today, shedding some light on how Blogging can truly reach out to a diverse audience. The key points that really rung with me was where he cautiously advised to:

•  pursue a niche you know you can truly craft.
• Sculpting a writing style that will stand on its own in the overpopulated world of blogging. And in order to sculpt writing as your very own, own up to all of your works. Some will be successful, others will tragically fail. 
• Allow failure to happen.

This will be an obstacle for me since I want everything that I put out there to be flawless, and not be plagued with grammatical errors. I just want to give you the best I have to offer. Hitchcock was an ingenious individual, and I want to translate what Hitchcock wanted to pass down to generations for all time. 

Photo Courtesy: http://thecultofgenius.tumblr.com/post/42507807627/making-birds-angry-before-angry-birds-were-cool

Hitchcock's Food for Thought

It's another week, special guests of mine!

What better way to start off the week than to savor on the thoughts of the master of suspense, who thought of his films and vision as a decadent, luscious dessert? Also chew on this when he stews on revenge.

Photo Courtesy of:
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/amazing-first-picture-anthony-hopkins-2048290

"A lot of films are about life, mine are like a piece of cake."

"Revenge is sweet and not fattening."


Your Insider,

Meagan

V.I.P.'s for Hollywood's Classics

In and through this blog, I want to screen to you, as my V.I.P. audience, with:

•  Exclusive access to films of a director who created the "Thriller/Suspense" genre himself; he became those genres.
• I will be your insider and go back in time when the Master of Suspense was creating the classics. 
• My reviews over the films and how he planned every shot to lead audiences into uncertain tales; I will even point out to you when he placed himself in the films.

I want to show you that there are reasons why Hitchcock's films are impactful. He did not have the advantage of special effects in his time; he had to create the effects themselves.

The Man Who Knew Too Much is the One Who Started It All

My love for Alfred Hitchcock's films all began one wintry day when I was 11 years old, sick in bed, trying to escape the reality that I would be imprisoned in bed for a few days. It was then, when my mom decided to cure the boredom by introducing me to a film that would certainly have me on the edge of the bed, and screaming at the crash of the cymbals. You are probably thinking "Why? She must have been pretty sick at the time". Well, I'll tell you why, through the original theatrical trailer above. You just might be screaming at the sound of the cymbals, too.

Giving My Blog a Voice

I know what I want for my fonts for my title, I just do not know how to incorporate those fonts onto my blog. I want the "Through the Faded" part of my title to be blurred, while the word "Lens" is brought into full focus. I want the fonts to show a progression as if a camera is being brought into full focus. This will give my audience some unique insight/perspective as to what they will encounter on my blog. I want to set the tone, on the behalf of Hollywood's past.

A Glimpse Into Other Fellow Bloggers

Hello all!

 As I am crossing the blogging realms and a foreigner to it all, I figured I could share the process of becoming a blogger by researching blogs that stuck out to me, and those who also have the same passions as your truly. Go ahead and check these blog out! :

http://moviemorlocks.com/

http://melissagreenblog.wordpress.com/

http://absolutelybositively.wordpress.com/

http://www.aclassicmovieblog.com/

http://www.desiringgod.org/blog

http://www.myfilmviews.com/

http://www.outofthepastblog.com/

http://oldmoviesnostalgia.com/

http://vintagehorrorfilms.blogspot.com/

http://www.arthistoryblogger.blogspot.com/