It’s Wednesday and that means we wear black. Did I do that right? I think that was from Coven ads and that’s the only AHS I actually watched. Anyway, I have a confession to make. There is a reason I have not chained Uretha Franklin chained to the radiator this season. For one thing, he has changed jobs and is very busy. But more importantly, he recently injured himself and has to have some surgery on his ankle. That surgery happened today. I’m still waiting to hear how it went, and he is probably drugged up a bit so you may have to wait for all of his insight on the show. I’m sure he will update his adoring fans (like me) when he is feeling up to it.
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So, y’all know I am not a fan of horror but I do like Vogue and they have an interview with AHS: Hotel set decorator Ellen Brill, this month that I thought you might like. You might enjoy reading the entire interview here.
Do you have any favorite features or rooms in Hotel Cortez?
I really love the lobby. It’s just so grandiose and extravagant. The chandelier and the rug within it are both fantastic. The bar that is attached to it [located on the second floor, overlooking the lobby] is also spectacular, and I reupholstered all the chairs you see there, as well as having custom-made the booth.
Check out the Youtube above for a tour of the Arik Levy Art in Hotel Cortez
We’ve heard Hotel Cortez was modeled after the hotel in The Shining. How did that inspiration come to life? Are any other horror films referenced?
Ryan will always reference a film or two to get us going in the ideation and creative department. This year, he referenced Se7en, Nosferatu, and The Shining, as well as injecting this ’40s-inspired noir feel onto the set. Mark Worthington [production designer] also has his own thoughts on how everything should come together, so both of their viewpoints are taken into consideration, as well as the Alfred Hitchcock films and other horror and suspense films that have stuck with me. I like to think of it as a patchwork quilt of sorts.
The fact that Halloween and the series will coincide is kind of perfect, isn’t it? Do you go all out at home for Halloween?
The show always has one or two Halloween episodes, with Hotel having two in store. Naturally, we always plan and film them long before the actual holiday, which means I do Halloween in August almost every year. By the time it actually comes around, I’m not very interested in celebrating. Last year, I did dress-up for Aquarius, which was a lot of fun. The whole cast and crew came as hippies, as we were in the ’60s. Who knows, though, right? I may do something this year, as it’s on a Saturday.
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Do you have a favorite AHS character thus far?
I loved how Denis O’Hare played the butler in Coven. He didn’t even speak for so many of the episodes, but his performance was so amazing and poignant. He also did a fantastic job in Murder House playing Larry Harvey. I so enjoy what he does. This season, his character was just as challenging and thought provoking as he has been in the past, as he plays Liz Taylor. And, of course, Kathy Bates is incredible each season—that almost goes without saying at this point. Lily Rabe was also sensational with her nun character. Every single season, Ryan puts together a great cast.
Okay you bunch of Psychoteliers, enjoy your comment section. Please forgive me if I barely peek in…
Ummm… Hate to break it to you hon, but it’s Tuesday. ?
So glad you cleared that up, Pip – I was very confused! Since retiring from the 9-5 world a few years ago, I occasionally lose track of the day of the week, as well as the date of the month, and this week was no exception! I was pretty sure it was Tuesday, but when TT said it was Wednesday, I was once again questioning my mental health!
I know! When I first saw it, I got so excited! Like Oh awesome! It’s Wednesday! Then I realized I was waiting for Below Deck to start. Not Wednesday.
It made me chuckle.
It’s Tuesday but I love TAMARA TATTLES due diligence. Feel better Urethra Franklen We ♡ you too !
just minutes before I saw this post I was debating with myself…is it Monday or Tuesday? Now I have to go crazy trying to figure out how it got to Wednesday??? If I were a paranoid person I would swear TT is out to get me!
Almost needed a xanax, thought I had totally lost a day.lol
GAWD, it’s TUESDAY and don’t freak me out like this, I have to recap this shit for another site. OMG you almost gave me a heart attack. ( <3 🙂 <3 )
sowwy!
Is Okay, I still WUV YOU!
Oh dear GAWD TT today day is Tuesday. My surgery is early Wed morning.
I tore my posterior tibial tendon. It ruptured, and it snapped like a dried out rubber band because MIDDLE AGE.
I don’t know what kind of condition I’ll be in Wed night, but I hope I’m able to watch AHS:HOTEL. If I can’t then I’ll watch ASAP, and I’ll come here to keep you guys company. Since I have 8 weeks of bed rest & physical therapy ahead of me, I need you all in my life to help me occupy my time and adjust to my hopefully temporary life of disability & bed confinement.
The only thing I’m excited about is the Propofol and the state of being unconscious. Finally gonna get some deep sleep.
Word of caution: NEVER google image surgery pics the night before surgery.
Love you TT, and all you people. You all know who you are.
xoxo UF
Wishing you the quickest recovery. I can’t stand the thought of you bedridden with Kathy Bates on the loose right before Halloween.Eerie.
Hope your feeling great really quickly… that’s a lot of bed rest! Hope someone is waiting on you and you have Netflix! I’m glad you will still be popping in, UF. Take care!
Quick recovery, UF!! <3 <3 <3 (My favorite part of the hotel is the elevator, because it's so scary!)
Sending positive vibes for smooth surgery and speedy recovery!
UF, I wish you a successful procedure and a speedy and well medicated recovery. I have you in my prayers.
Much love and hugs and smooches to you UF. I’ll be thinking good thoughts for you in the morning. XXXOOO
Oh! Ow!
Get well quickly, UF!
Sending you good thoughts for a speedy recovery, UF!
My gosh UF, hope all went well and you are sleeping in a beautiful dreamlike recovery!
Hey UF I hope everything goes well my cousin had the surgery about a month ago glad you have sometime off so you can get range back ect… OTOH I’m sitting hear (with a decent buzz) and see TT post AHS and just had a minor freakout thinking it was really Wed and I didn’t go to work this morning and more. Can’t wait Halloween episode!!!!
Oh UF good luck tomorrow honey!! Ill pray to God and Zeus and Tom Cruise and little baby Jesus for your speedy recovery!! I dont pray but I will for you darling.. I thought they were airing an episode tonight from your post!! Lol Ill just come back tomorrow for the gabfest!! Cant wait for the dinner scene.. im salivating. Cant . imagine what or WHO they will serve the guests!!!?????
I love that scene where they are wearing black following behind Jessica with her umbrella. It just seemed like something you would see in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Hey UF…here’s thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery and lots of good drugs. 🙂
It is TOTALLY SARA’S FAULT https://twitter.com/SaraK7272 that I thought it was Wednesday. I just blog whatever is on my DVR until I drop and get up and do it again. I was warning people on Twitter that Below Deck was 15 minutes longer than it should be thus fucking up all the 10 pm shows when Sara, who is Banjo’s Internet Lawyer, mentioned AHS. Then I freaked because I knew that Wednesday was UF’s surgery day so I bolted over her to do a good job on the AHS post.
Now I am pissed it is up early because the people who know someone who had THAT EXACT SAME THING are already starting and I don’t want anyone worrying him.
I’ll try and pin this tomorrow night maybe. or not.
We know what you meant. And if anyone messes with UF, I will hex them worse than Marie LeVeau did to Madame LaLaurie.
After watching Captain Lee you will get no apologies from me. As a renowned internet pet attorney I will plead justifiable overworked confusion. In fact, it was because of me a normal Tuesday night resulted in some excitement. My action caused elevated heart rates, which physicians recommend for cardiovascular health. They also drove commenting/hits to the site, resulting in revenue for my client Banjo and his human TT. Finally, anyone who chooses to fuck with UF will get their ass AHS’d and I will totally get away with it (Internet Pet Attorney).
Sorry TT it wasn’t my intention to upset you, UF or any other posters. I would never say or do anything to upset someone prior to surgery or with any other medical problem. I apologize UF and hope I didn’t offend you, hope everything goes really well for you and sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
Oh please don’t worry Immelza. Your comment came from a good place and I wasn’t upset about it at all… TT is just very protective of my situation and I Iove her for that.
I wish Uretha Franklin speedy recovery. Best wishes. I love the lobby in the hotel Cortez, it has a blown up version of the carpet in THE Shining.
I also can’t wait to see if they are going to try in the first season with the Black Daliah.
UPDATE: I’m home. The surgery went well, and I plan to be high as fuck for the next 2 weeks.
Thanks for all the well wishes & messages.
PLEASE everybody come back here for AHSHotel and nitpick this awesome show apart.
Great news! Thanks for the update, UF.
UF, I’m so glad you are home and we’ll enough to post. You are still in my prayers. And I will be back after tonight’s AHS.
Yes sir! Thank you sir! So glad to hear you are back & well.Rest.Relax.We all have missed you !
Yay! You’re back and high!!!! Legally!
Take care, UF!!!
See….I knew you would get good drugs. Take one for me. Love and a speeding recovery. Just Plain Riley.
Yea! You’re home safe and sound…now enjoy some pharmaceutical cocktails and watch AHS, who knows, all the tie ins and links may become crystal clear with such aids!
The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders – I was just reading about them a few weeks ago and now the pop up on AHS.
And is it me, or does being a member of the Dead Killer Klub improve your looks after death? Cuz the real life versions are NOT as attractive as their TV counterparts?
I agree. Lily Rabe’s beauty still came through.
Omg now I am proof positive that Sally is not real and just addiction personified!!! UF hope ur on the mend , darlin !!! Did u smuggle any michael jackson milk home for us ??? I would love a shot of propofol right now.
I don’t know – the bargain with March for one more year of being left alone makes me think she’s as trapped there as the rest. Esp. Since it seems she can’t leave the premises, like the trapped spirits in Murder House.
I think the vampires can roam freely but the ghosts can’t.
Very much influenced by the Serial Killer Convention issue of The Sandman by Neil Gaiman. I kept waiting for The Corinthian to show up.
Sandman AHS mash up, be still my heart!!
Mare wittingham is absolutely amazing !! She seri needs a best supporting role for this.
Ok, what is up with Sally protecting John Lowe? Is this love or something sinister?
I thought Sally was his addiction talking to him. She always shows up whens hes drinking or thinking about drinking.. hes never alone bc he always has his alcohol. Did holden drain the dog when his mom was in the kitchen?? He had blood all over his mouth when she came back.
DarkThoughts, I thought she helped him only because he saw through his haze that she was the one who brought the sacrifice to the party. She made him think he was hallucinating even though they were still in the room with March and his merry band of serial killers. She used what March was saying about him being a cop and not believing anything without evidence by reminding him he had been drinking. To John that’s the only thing that made sense to him. None of what he saw could be true.
THE MUSIC USED IN TONIGHT’S EPISODE 4 “DEVIL’S NIGHT”
Forest Swords: “Miarches”
Natalie Merchant: “Carnival
Frankie Knuckles: “Your Love”
Benny Goodman & Jack Teagarden: “Moonglow”
Cowboy Junkies: “Sweet Love”
Personally I have 3 of these songs in my music collection…..
Lily Rabe embodied the murderous psychotic skanky butch white trash hooker to perfection. Bravo to the make up department for transforming her.
Every time she flipped her mullet-esque hair I just died a little bit more.
Almost done with work. Need to not die before I can get home and watch tonight’s episode!
And that cackle! She was much better than Charlize Theron…
Lily Rabe looked like she was having so much fun. 🙂 What a scary dinner!! I have to say that Evan Peters is outdoing himself playing March.
Since Lady G was wearing a baby bump and filming scenes in the murder house in the 1930s.. Im leaning to connecting that unborn child to someone in the Lowe family.. could detective John be that unborn baby? Could it be Alex? Theres a slight resemblance there between she and the countess.
@LisaPat, that would make John or Alex in their eighties, so I don’t think so. What scene are you talking about? I don’t recall any such scene.
I thought this was set in 1980s. I cant get into dets if you dont know about the upcoming scene. Its been teased on about 6 different entertainment TV shows.
Meredo there were production pics leaked of Lady Gaga dressed in character wearing what looked like a baby bump outside the Murder House from Season 1. This scene has not aired yet. So of course with the leaked pics there is plenty speculation & predictions of how the AHSHotel will be connected to Season 1.
If I may speak for Lisa, I think she was expressing a possible theory of The Countess (Lady Gaga) relationship with Detective John Lowe.
Thanks UF! I always come here after each episode for your recap and expertise on all things American Horror. You truly heighten my AHS experience! Hope you’re doing well recovering from your surgery. XOXO
Is it wrong that a part of me wants to poke Urethra with a stick to be sure he’s not playing opossum, then make him pastina and ask him to recap?