The fourth episode, entitled "Blood Buffet," demonstrates why I avoid buffets, at all cost. With the sole exception of The Court Of Two Sisters, which is based in New Orleans, most buffets are simply excuses for White Trash pigs to indulge their gluttony.
But I had to hand it to AHS, which gave us Belle and Austin's back stories. Belle, with Frances Conroy shining as always, was a beaten down, emotionally abused wife, who fancied herself a would be Barbara Cartland or Danielle Steel. I believe the latter is referenced. I am telling you, after Belle takes the pill, and tears into her abusive husband, I bet everyone watching was applauding furiously. I know I was.
Now, where did that pill come from? The sudden arrival of chemist Angelica Ross explains its spreading, but just who is this dame? A mad doctor? A disciple of the Devil? Both??????? The final episode is approaching fast; will all these questions be answered? Or what will viewers be left with?
Frances was not the only one who shined. So, too, did the brilliant Evan Peters, as the most faux of faux drag artists; he could not even get his wig on right, so that his real locks shone through. Priceless.
It was smart having this episode be somewhat cathartic and humorous. Because the one that follows is anything but.
"Gaslight," which was episode five, was emotionally wrenching. Ursula, in true bitch form, is linked with Harry and Alma to drive Doris, who has just given birth, mad. Lily Rabe makes her moments almost a potential redo of "Rosemary's Baby," and she is up to the level of Mia. Crafty little Alma comes in, and manipulates Mommy into talking the pill. Unfortunately, and I was afraid of this, Lily/Doris turns into one of the Untalented, and even her gorgeous hair falls out. The make-up department really gets credit for this one.
Now, get ready for this. Mickey professes love to Karen, and tries to con her into taking the pill. Karen is smart, but ambiguous; does she take the pill, or doesn't she? She morphs, or pretends to, into a blood feeder, gorging on Mickey, so that is the end of Macualay Culkin. And, unless he is lucky enough to get a gig from this, so goes his career...again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah/Karen is the saddest. Her artwork never shown, but still with a social conscience, she walks into the ocean, committing suicide. I hope Sarah was properly layered for this shot, so as not to catch pneumonia. I actually cried at the last sight of Karen. In some ways, I felt this should have ended "Red Tide," as the waters flowed with Karen's blood.
So, heaven knows what we are in for, next week, girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am telling you, that Alma! I bet she'll be the last one standing!
I actually used to like buffets.
ReplyDeleteBut, I’ve seen too much...
ReplyDeleteVictoria,
So have I! Enough
to steer me away from them.
Except that place in New Orleans!