So sorry, I meant to get this up earlier so y’all would have a place to discuss American Horror Story: Hotel and I got swamped and then had a late dinner and almost forgot. As you know, I have tapped out of this season, because I’m a fraidy cat.
But here is a place to chat and hopefully, UF will have some time to come lead the discussion in comments or maybe even do a quick AHS: Hotel recap for us, tomorrow. I hope you are all enjoying the show!
Omg its getting better and better! The Queen has arrived ! To the left Countess March, Ms. Angela Bassett is on the scene and she is FABULOUS. I guess we know now that Kathy Bates was alive.. was. What an amazing episode.
The Countess Elizabeth is fucking and turning them all into pseudo-vampires.
The music used in tonight’s episode 3:
Jesus and Mary Chain- “Just Like Honey”: In the scene where Donovan was feeding off some random on that bridge and then encountering Ramona Royale.
Chelsea Wolfe- “Simple Death”: In the scene in Hotel bar where Alex gave John divorce papers.
The Cure- “Siamese Twins”: The scene when Donovan returns to the Hotel and Liz Taylor rips into him for not appreciating his mother.
For some reason, I think an Echo and the Bunnymen song would work so well this season.
I’d love “Lips Like Sugar” or anything from the “Reverberation” album.
and now that it has been mentioned, “MacArthur Park” will most probably used as well. During a scene of someone melting, of course. Most likely a 70s flashback.
We need more of The Cure. #Lullaby.
Holden runs away from his father when he’s spotted in the Hotel, but he doesn’t run away from his sister Scarlet or his mother.
I was shocked when Holden said, hi mommy. I did expect him to run away. Maybe he blames his dad for losing him. What a twist. I’m glad next week we see real mommie vs. the countess.
I’m lovin’ the 1970’s era scenes. Last week it was Studio 54, and this week it’s Ramona Royale serving us some Blaxploitation B-movie realness. God I love Angela Bassett.
I would SO watch a “Silky Fine” blaxspoitation film. As long as Ryan Murphy doesn’t succumb to his Nene fetish and cast her, I’d invest a couple hours watching it.
Me too!! Love love love Angela Bassett!! She is one of the few who could rival Gaga. The 70s scenes spark nostalgia and I get so excited when one starts. I love how AB was a Jackie Brown-esque icon in the 70s scenes. It all fits together. I just dont get how Mr. March & his maid keep popping up.. are they ghosts? I cant wait for the party. UF whats up with the addiction head in the elevator with Sally and the detective and then they vanish. Was that a dream? He was about to arrest her.. is she even real? Maybe kathy bates killed herself and sally wasnt even there.. and sally is just addiction in a living personna.
Has Angela Basset aged in the last 25 years? She is breathtaking. I’ve been waiting for her to show up. I hope we get an explaination for why the Countess wants and makes those baby vamps.
I’m thinking that Sally is a ghost and Iris killed her. Sally alluded to that. Perhaps Sally and Iris’ son were in love and Iris killed her?
Yes DT, Sally was killed by Iris. She pushed her out of the window bc she felt she was killing her son with drugs.. and whoever said it is right, Iris’ addiction is her son. If sally was ever real, that is. Sally alluded to the fact that Iris could die and still stick around the Hotel IF she had unfinished business.. and she wanted to make sure she wouldnt be stuck there for eternity with Iris. And now, Iris is a vamp ! What an episode!!
OMG Angela Bassett is so amazing!!! Fantastic episode. Holden! Chloe! Kathy Bates and her whiny son! The whole cast!(weeping)
I realized tonight that those machines with all the blood in tubes flowing are dialysis machines. I’ve never seen one before so I didn’t know that’s what they were.
My dad has to have dialysis 3x a week for 5 hours per visit. It’s what is keeping him alive right now. Although his machine is a bit more modern. I hope you never need to see one.
DarkThoughts, my dad is about to start the same routine, his fistula has been ready to go for awhile but his kidney function was somewhat stable so I guess we should be happy we got a couple years without dialysis. When I saw the tubes this season I thought, great, another reminder! We find out next month if his numbers are still bad. Fingers crossed cuz he is not the type to do this without a major fight.
I will pray for your dad, Beets. My dad had 28 pounds of fluid removed when he first started. He lost a size, the swelling of his feet is gone, and he has color in his face again.
Have ur dad take care of his diet. Mine refuses too but he knows it’s up to him. My dad loves salt which is a hard habit to break.
Vegetarian Cults ARE evil. Thank you, Dono, for pointing it out.
Can we all agree that the nickname “Dono” sounds really stupid when said aloud?
Does the Countess change accents every decade?
and….most importantly….
next episode has my beloved Lily Rabe in it!
Next week is Part 1 of the 2 part Halloween special that AHS does every season. I already kinda know how Lily is gonna be used, and lets say she’s is gonna have some infamous company with her. You all read it here first. #Spoilers
Based on the dinner guests, I’m looking forward to next week. Although is it bad that my first thought on looking at the guests at the table was “Gay. Lesbian. Gay.” Thank G-d for the Speck of a Moment where we had a Hetero Guest or I’d think Murphy was working through some issues again.
UF, you are a big tease. Love it!
I wish i could hold you captive UF in one of those standing cages they feed the humans inside and ask you all of my questions..lol i just know you have the answers.
…and the what the hell for writing in Bernie Madoff?
Well in a sense he was evil for ruining so many lives, including The Countess Elizabeth… Madoff violated the commandments and committed one of the seven deadly sins during his greed years.
He literally bled all of his clients dry.
It does make you wonder if maybe Ryan lost some money.
Who is at that dinner table shown in next weeks scene? I saw John, Mr. March, Twisty the Clown, and Jeffrey Dahmer.
The woman is Aileen Wournos, (the female serial killer from the movie Monster) & I noticed Richard Ramirez (Nightstalker). Is that clown supposed to represent John Wayne Gacy?
Yep. The clown isn’t Twisty it’s John Wayne Gacy.
John Wayne Gacy scares the poop out of me. I live in Chicago so I remember when the police started digging out his crawl space. I was listening to the radio as the body count went higher and higher throughout the day.
Gucci place settings?
I just realized it’s another season of “Mommy” issues.
S1- Constance & Tate
S2- Dr. Thredson aka Blood Face & Lana
S3- Fiona & Cordelia
S4- Ethel & Jimmy, Elsa & all her little monsters
S5- Iris & Donovan; Alex & Scarlett, Holden; The Countess Elizabeth & her vamp babies.
So far everyone seems to have some sort of addiction, and tonight I think Alex has an addiction to her son Holden.
The Countess- addicted to blood & money.
Tristian- addicted to killing.
Sally- addicted to wanting to be loved.
Donovan- was addicted to drugs
James March- addicted to killing.
Hotel children- candy
Liz Taylor- addicted to ???
Iris- ???
John- ???
Ramona- ???
You guys continue and fill in or edit this list with your observations & ideas.
Liz Taylor-fashion?
Liz Taylor-couture?
oops sorry for the double send. First said it died before sending.
Iris – her son?
John – alcohol
Ramona – the Countess?
Just guessing 2 of them but John definitely alcohol…
John’s wife said he wasn’t addicted to alcohol. She said he need to have control
Maybe he’s addicted to control.
These are not venial sins,my regular stomping grounds these are more deadly.
Who is proud?
Who covets?
Who lusts?
Who is angered?
Who is gluttonous?
Who is envious?
Who is slothful?
Used to break three and four all the time. Still working on four. It’s Thursday night they’re taking confession.
Dawn- just re-watched episode. I just saw that. The way he was talking about alcohol previously to Sally, it sounded like he was an alcoholic… So now not sure about his addiction. I caught a glimpse of the addiction demon behind him in the elevator with Sally so I think Sally definitely will be key to his story somehow…?
Interesting that James March referred to his hotel as the Murder Palace… Reminds me of Season 1 Murder House….. March’s character of course is inspired by Holmes and his real hotel was called the Murder Castle.
I know and loving it! This season also reminds me of season one which was my favorite so good! I’m a scorpio too and when they said March was a scorpio it scared me a little. Honestly I sometimes lie and say I’m pisces.
Did you all recognize David Naughton from the classic American Werewolf In London? He was the big shot movie producer that The Countess Elizabeth death stared away from the table.
That was awesome. I found it a bit tongue-in-cheek in the opening scene when Tristan is trying to get Mr. March to appear. He says that Mr. March is a Scorpio so that in itself explains a lot. Ryan Murphy is also a Scorpio.
Was that a tiny glimpse of Lily Rabe in the preview?
YES…. YAY!!!!!
Ditto yay! Love her. Loved her mother Jill Clayburgh too.
Jill Clayburgh was Lilly Rabe’s mother? I didn’t know that.
I really like Lilly Rabe, too.
“And I’ve got a floppy appendage between my legs that keeps me from wearing pencil skirts.”–Liz Taylor
So The Countess Elizabeth plays Fuck, Marry, or Kill with every man she meets.
I started watching a bit late, how did Tristan stumble upon Mr. March? Will Tristan become Mr. March’s protege or will the Detective?
Angela as Foxy Brown….love it!
It was in last weeks episode. Mr. March appeared to Tristan before he was turned by the Countess.
This is the first time I am watching the show as it airs. The other seasons I downloaded. There is so much detail that I need to ‘re-watch prior episodes before the new one so I don’t miss anything! Wednesday will now be AHS marathon day at my house! ?
My Lord! Now I’m scared of mattresses. Seriously that was creepy! As if I don’t have enough problems sleeping. No one is forcing me to watch so I guess I’m asking for it. I just love this show. I’ve been hooked since season one.
Welcome, it IS a great show. This season to me feels like a continuation of murder house for some reason.
James Lipton. There goes number three again. Never knew I felt some kinda way about him until someone I know asked an honest question and I gave an honest answer. Now I live with the fact that if James were not a married man (shit this breaks two, four and six ) unlike Alexis or Tamra as a poor example of Christianity may the lord have mercy on my soul for I have spent a night or two in this hotel. No rooms here for those on the verge of beautification
I always watch episodes twice because I almost always miss details they sneak in watching it once. Just wanted to add another comment..thought it was pretty funny how Liz Taylor grabs a mason jar of moonshine from behind the bar. LOVE this show! Even re-watching episodes, I learn something else..keeps you guessing. Have to say, I did NOT see Donovan turning his mom!
To clarify..I meant see I didn’t see Donovan turning his mom coming! Ha!
Will the Countess kill Iris now though? The Countess is the only one allowed to turn people we saw that with Ramona
Are you sure you have no unfinished business? Personally unable watch Kathy Bates suffocation. Before Urethra I was her number one fan, her number one fan…
I don’t understand why God didn’t make Kathy Bates my very best friend.
Worship the ground she walks on. Everything she has attained is by the merit of her talent. Like a one woman opera capable of singing every part. Nothing is beyond her range.
Great episode but I need more Elizabeth Taylor!