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.