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Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho tells the twisted story of Norman Bates; a young man living at a desolate inn who kills a troubled hotel guest, but there’s much more to him than meets the eye. If you ever wanted to know more about the complicated loner and his overbearing mother, Bates Motel accomplishes what only a few have conquered before: re-imagine a classic horror film into a classic horror television show. The 1960 film without a doubt put the psychological- slasher genre on the map and will remain a classic for all-time. As the master of mystery Hitchcock dolls out suspense in terrifying measure, the story doesn’t explore the complex relationship between mother and son. Save for the ending where Bates’ slashing tendencies is delved into between a psychologist and the victim’s closest relatives, there’s always more to wonder about them both. The re-imagining created by Kerry Ehrin and Carlton Cuse goes much further. Building up to the evening where Marion Crane was murdered, Ba...

Photo Credit: Feud / 20th Television Having set a precedent for award-winning and binge-worthy shows, Ryan Murphy knows what it takes to make a drama. His latest creation Feud tackles notorious rivalries throughout history. It was fitting the first one tackles Joan Crawford and Bette Davis' famously bitter showdown. After becoming Classic Hollywood screen queens, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis aged like the rest of humanity. With younger, hipper generations growing up on television as the studio system fell apart, their careers suffered dry spells. When Crawford initiated a project of two cruel sisters harboring jealousy and secrets in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane , the claws came out. On-screen and behind-the-scenes, a real showdown was ignited between the duo by the studio and publicity hounds. Legend has it that the two hated each other. Speculation around this rivalry float in every which direction, it’s hard to tell what’s the truth or was fictionalized. Adding more...

Whether at home or the movie theater, there's nothing quite like seeing a  really bad  movie. An okay movie can be redeemed by a memorable performance, imaginative production design, or a wicked soundtrack. Ever walk out of a theater and feel like you wasted your time or money? you're jealous of people walking out of a theater happy with their night out? YEP. A pretty bad movie can make you remember where you were the day you saw it even though you want to forget. If you're lucky, it'll be bad enough to get a lot of memes or earn an  honest trailer . A movie that fails to live up to your expectations or has terrible direction or cast is a real bummer.  These are six feels you might get after seeing a really bad movie. Am I missing a feeling you get? I'd love to know! Feel free to share in the comments! Tired After seeing a really good movie , you might feel energized and wonder how the time magically flew by. This sleeper flick just seems to go ...

Photo Credit: The Man From U.N.C.L.E / Warner Bros. Pictures Back in 2015, a stylish, comedic, and action-packed spy movie took some movie goers including yours truly by storm. It was Guy Ritchie's remake of the classic television show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, and Alicia Vikander played spies during the end of World War II trying to stop Nazi sympathizers from getting their hands on a nuclear weapon. The movie decently satisfied critics but didn't exceed expectations, and subsequently, had an uphill battle at the box office barely just making back its $75 million budget. But since the movie set up the possibility of a franchise, leaving the trio to team up once again for another op, fans were left wondering if a sequel would ever happen. While talking about his latest film Free Fire , Armie Hammer divulged to SlashFilm  that he gets asked about a sequel all the time and that one is in the works. The film's co-writer and producer Lionel ...

Photo Credit: The Girl on the Train / Universal Pictures Reading the book before an adaptation’s released is typically my M.O. There’s something special about fleshing out a novel into pockets of time, adding up pages here and there so I can feel a little bit more about the characters and story from my imagination in the movie. Last year, a psychological thriller The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins was my latest attempt. The premise was interesting enough: an alcoholic woman Rachel (Emily Blunt) commutes to the city on the train every day and night. From her seat window, she watches a mirror of the life she used to have play out with her ex-husband Tom (Justin Theroux), his wife Anna (Rebecca Ferguson) and their child. Getting glimpses of a neighboring couple Megan and Scott (Hayley Bennett and Luke Evans), Rachel finds purpose in imagining how idyllic their life must be. When Megan goes missing during one of her drunken stupors, she fears the worst and tries to discover the ...

Photo Credit: Star Wars / Walt Disney Studios This year's  Star Wars Celebration  has been an epic reflection of the forty-year franchise created by George Lucas. It promised an action-packed weekend of panels, tributes, and news for fans. Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm did not disappoint with a thrilling teaser of the next installment  Star Wars: The Last Jedi ! The anticipation for the eighth film has been galactic-sized proportions as we've waited to see what happens in the next battle of the forces. Take a look! (Spoilers below!) What are your first reactions? Feel free to share in the comments! My first reaction is that I want the movie too. I. WANT. IT. NOW. In expert Disney fashion, the teaser is just as cryptic as the initial  Star Wars: The Force Awakens'  first look. But that just gives us further room to get hyped up and the anticipation to build. Rey is obviously receiving training by the one and only Luke Skywalker. But will t...

It doesn't take a lot for me to unwind. Curling up on the couch with popcorn , a glass of wine, and of course, some of my favorite shows is my idea of a perfect night at home. When it comes to snacking, I've experimented with a few different flavors before, but never quite hit the perfect combination of a timeless snack combined with a smooth spirit. Trying to narrow down which popcorn and wine make the best pair can be difficult. It's a good thing the people at SkinnyPop have made it easy. With this graphic below, a night of chillin' is even simpler: Choose your favorite popcorn flavor and pair it with the best wine. And then relax with your snack while watching your favorite shows (or movie). Spring is a busy time for tv shows and all of us binge-watchers. A lot of series are reaching their final episodes or season finale, as newer shows ready to take over summer. One of my favorites this year has been HBO's big thriller  Big Little Lies. Based on the...

Photo Credit: The Walking Dead / Gene Page When the war Rick secretly waged against Negan unexpectedly comes knockin on his front gates, Alexandria discovers unlikely traitors and allies. As one of his latest captives, Sasha must contend with her failed revenge scheme and the best method to save her friends. No one has to die, but in an apocalyptic war, that’s not a guarantee.  This recap includes spoilers for the latest episode - you've been warned! Hope you enjoy!

In the right hands, Disney villains can be a fascinating source of storytelling for so-called bad guys. Fans can learn more about antagonists on a deeper level that's often lacking in the animated movies. While I wouldn’t consider the Beast / Prince from Beauty and the Beast a villain per say, an intriguing potential backstory can be explored about his value towards superficiality versus true inner beauty. The Beast Within changes quite a lot about what we know of Disney’s the Prince. For one, he’s great friends with Gaston. Hunting animals and looking down on others, especially women who don't meet their standards, is primarily what they have in common. When the Prince falls in love with a woman who is beautiful, but nothing more than a farm girl, it’s just about the worst thing that could happen. But not in the way he assumes. After a humiliating breakup, she and her sisters reveal themselves to be Enchantresses. Out for revenge, they place a curse on him by turning him ...

Photo Credit: The Walking Dead / Gene Page Sasha crossed over to the other side by attacking the Saviors, but encounters an old friend and faces the consequences of her failed raid. Meanwhile, Tara broke her promise to the Oceanside community and leads Rick to a sanctuary loaded with weapons and supplies. But will her betrayal and Rick's approach ruin their chances to gain more allies? This recap includes spoilers for the latest episode - you've been warned! Hope you enjoy!