These are my picks for BEST in TELEVISION in 2018.
Tag: American Horror Story
BREAKING: Television “Crime” Wave
The blog you are about to read is not intended to be an official comment, or authority, on the subject. Rather, I offer it as more of an outline and for your own consideration. It’s merely what we writers would call a “fluff piece.” Scroll directly to the bottom to see the two new shows…
A Media Comment: Hollywood’s New Obsession with Bizarre Sex
UPDATE (February 13, 2015): Forget about how bizarre Gone Girl was because this week, the film adaptation of E.L. James’ wildly popular book, Fifty Shades of Grey, opens nationwide. A lukewarm reception from American critics says expectations are met – and that the adaptation is a flatly acted soft-core porn that almost can’t survive against the…
The 2014 Bobby James Awards: Television
Welcome to the fourth installment of the 2014 Bobby James Awards. This edition will celebrate the characters, actors/actresses, people and shows that made for compelling television. I’m interested to know your reactions. Please, leave your comments below. Now, may I have the imaginary envelopes please: Reality Television Personality or Host: Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Olympians American…
Bobby James enters the “Freak Show”
I’ve spent the morning working on an illustration for my children’s book The Story of Piph. During my creative process, I reviewed tutorials on how to create and fade layers. I thought, “Why not have a little fun?” When Ryan Murphy announced that American Horror Story: Freak Show would feature the most sinister clown ever recorded, I figured…
New Art: Enter the Circus!
I’m on a clown craze lately! I’m beginning to think I’m designing creepy clowns to overcome my fear of them? I have to prepare for the upcoming Freakshow season of American Horror Story, after all. That said, there are a few pieces to introduce to the new (organically so) collection! First I’ll begin with Burlesque. …
American Horror Story: Coven – the [could be] next chapter
This week American Horror Story fans witnessed the finale of Coven, the franchise’s most successful season yet. Many people (myself included), in typical AHS fashion, were left craving for more from the bewitching season – and we wanted answers to all of our now lingering questions – and ideas! In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, show creator…
ENTERTAINMENT news: American Horror Story: Coven
UPDATE: American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy has revealed some plot detail about the upcoming third season – noting it’ll be a “witch-off” between the witches of Salem vs. the Voodoo witches of New Orleans! Visit the link below: Ryan Murphy on American Horror Story: Coven (plot details) [Originally published on August 3, 2013] Here…
ENTERTAINMENT news: Bates Motel & American Horror Story 3
By now it’s no surprise that classic horror stories and characters are taking over primetime television, just look at the growing list of established or upcoming shows (American Horror Story, Bates Motel, Dracula, Hannibal, The Following, etc.) of the genre. On March 18, A&E will be premiering Bates Motel, a prequel series that explores the “origins” of Norman Bates. Bates, portrayed by…
The 2012 Bobby-james Awards: Television
In 2012, you may have entered an asylum run by deranged nuns and encountered a blood-thirsty psychiatrist, or maybe you became a family member of the new normal gang, or perhaps you shed blood upon the sands of ancient Rome. Maybe you prepared delicious dishes, or designed exquisite clothes – or maybe, just maybe, you sang…
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