Showing posts with label Anthony Perkins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anthony Perkins. Show all posts

Sunday, 25 September 2011

Memorable Film and TV Characters (6): Norman Bates (Psycho)

Norman in one of his quieter moments

Probably the most maladjusted young man you will ever meet. Norman Bates. As the young man who runs the Bates Motel, a run down place just off the main highway to California, Anthony Perkins is top notch in his performance. Norman is so quiet and nice, you wouldn't think he harbors a terrifying secret. Well when bank teller Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals money from her bank and high tails it out of town, she stops that night at The Bates Motel. She meets Norman, who tells her it's just him and his ailing mother who you sometimes hear calling for Norman to bring her something. Now for those who have never seen Psycho, I won't spoil how things turn out. Let's just say it's not pleasant.

Chatting with Marion..don't think Mother would approve

Norman is the type of guy when you first meet may seem a little odd, but is very gracious and understanding. A person who you could talk to and hng out but always say.."that Norman is a nice man, a little strange, but nice". Norman Bates is probably one of the best characters ever to grace a horror/thriller movie. And his film appearances run all the way from 1960 to 1986. Wow! So personally I guess I would talk to him in passing just to say hi, but I would definitely not spend a night at his hotel. I think I would keep on driving and find another spot.
Oh My God! Mother! What have you done?

The infamous Bates Motel

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Completely having kittens (11)

Yay! It's Thursday again!


This is part of a meme hosted by Michelle @ THE TRUE BOOK ADDICT.

Here is another reason to love Anthony Perkins: he gives cats away!!

(well, yes - he kept some - and though that little kitten seems not so sure if she can trust her - wouldn't you just love to be at Venetia Stevenson's place??)



I'd like to get one too, Mr. Perkins! Please.. ?

(well - and if not: I am living with the best cats I know - that's for sure!)

Sunday, 4 September 2011

Start with a smile!

I don't know about you - but sometimes Mondays just make me feel sick...


so - let's start the week at least with a smile! (yes - again.. a new series..)


Here we have two of my favourite actors:

Sidney Poitier and Anthony Perkins having a bit fun at the Cannes Film Festival in 1961:



oh - and this one is for my friend Jann ~ please visit her lovely blog A LITTLE VINTAGE HELLO!! ~:

~ yay - that's me! Irene!! ~


Have a great week, my friends!

Love,

Irene