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Gilbert Checks into the Bates Motel
I wish I could be a fly on the wall at the Bates Motel because there’s never a dull moment. What with Norman obsessing over Miss Watson’s death and Norma’s fight against the bypass, episode one was...
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Bates Motel S02 E04: Check-Out
Well, the tomcat is out of the bag and poor Dylan learns the truth about Uncle/Daddy. Yep, Uncle Caleb is a dirt bag and a rapist. Stuck with a boss who thinks he’s Tony Soprano and learning that he’s...
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Bates Motel S02 E05: The Escape Artist
Holy multiple personalities! On episode 4, we see Norman morph into Norma, giving new meaning to ‘mama’s boy’. Caleb, who personally knows crazy when he sees it, took off quick as a rat leaving a...
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Bates Motel S02 E06: Plunge
White Pine Bay is a hotbed of sex and drugs. On the last episode we see that Sheriff Romero is camping out at the motel, not that his presence will stop any illegal activities. Emma is in love and in...
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Bates Motel S01 E07: Presumed Innocent
Norman is in serious trouble. On last week’s episode, he lost control of his temper and now someone is dead. Norma is now part of the town council, but it might be a set up. Will Norman get away with...
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Bates Motel S02 E09: The Box
Norma has a problem. Yes, I know, Norma always has problems, but this time, it involves her boys. On last week’s episode, Nick Ford made an offer Norma couldn’t refuse. Mr. Nick Ford is one unhappy...
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Bates Motel Season 2 Finale: The Immutable Truth
What are we to do with the Bates? No matter how hard they try to fit in, they are the triangles in a town of squares. Poor Norma tried to improve her status by mingling with the powerful people of...
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Trailer Time: Bates Motel
All eyes are on Bates Motel, a prequel to the classic Hitchock film, Psycho, that will air on A & E starting in 2013. The cast is solid, with Vera Farmiga playing Mother and Freddie Highmore...
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Bates Motel, Episode 1: “First You Dream, Then You Die”
Monday nights are looking a lot better for horror lovers like me, especially with A&E’s premiere of the Bates Motel created and written by Anthony Cipriano, directed by Tucker Gates, and produced...
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Bates Motel, Episode 2: “Nice Town You Picked, Norma”
Last week on Bates Motel, we were allowed a peek into the minds of the main characters, Norman and Norma Louise. Did Norma do in her husband? Is that the reason for the shower and why she didn’t seem...
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Bates Motel, Episode 3: What’s Wrong with Norman?
On last week’s episode, we learned some juicy secrets from Dylan (Max Thieriot), Norman’s older brother. Norma Louise (Vera Farmiga) wasn’t a happy camper with Dylan moving in. Sheriff Romero (Nester...
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Bates Motel, Episode 4: Trust Me
On Episode 3, we learned that there are a lot of strange things going on at White Pine Bay. Last week, we got to see where big brother Dylan works. It’s not your typical 9 to 5 job and if you mess up,...
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Bates Motel, Episode 5: Ocean View
On our last episode, “Trust Me” things went from bad to worse for Norma Louise. Norman and Bradley are now dating (under the covers) and Mama ain’t happy. By the end of the show, Norma Louise was...
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Bates Motel, Episode 6: The Truth
Episode 5 was an edge of the seat type of show. How edgy? In the least amount of words, here we go! Norma jailed, boys post bail, evidence hightailed, and case fails. Want more? Dylan wants out; friend...
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Bates Motel, Episode 7: The Man in Number 9
Last week’s episode, The Truth, had non-stop action and lots of web building. No, I’m not talking Spider-Man; I’m talking Norma Louise, predator extraordinaire. Because of her conniving ways and her...
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Bates Motel, Episode 8: A Boy and His Dog
Norman has a mean streak; the man in room 9, a freak; Norma’s paddling up a creek. What am I talking about? Last week’s episode was revealing, especially how Norman handles disappointments; don’t let...
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Bates Motel, Season Finale, Episode 10: Midnight
Don’t order the muffins with your continental breakfast at the Bates Motel. The chef has included a special ingredient; just ask little Emma. While Norman is planning something nasty for Bradley, Dylan...
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Marie Gilbert’s Five Best Television Episodes of 2013
When our illustrious leader and Editor-In-Chief, Andy Burns, asked his admiring Biff Bam Pop! staff for our choice of the best of 2013, I was hesitant. I had five of my favorite TV shows already lined...
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February Faves: Marie Gilbert’s Favorite Wicked Women
In my last post I named a few contenders for the title of King of Bad. There were many deserving candidates, but in the end only one King, The Governor (David Morrissey). We have three ladies from...
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Steampunk Granny Reviews Bates Motel S02 E1: Gone but Not Forgotten
Are you wondering how our diabolical, bat shit crazy Bates family is doing since the shocking first season finale. Some things never change. White Pine Bay Four months have passed and we find the...
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Bates Motel S02 E08: Meltdown
Norma, so sure of her control over Norman, is shocked when her youngest gives her a taste of teenage A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E. Welcome to the real world of teenagers and their angst, Norma. On last week’s...
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