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You know you’re a real fan of “Psycho,” Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film adaptation of Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel, if your first reaction to hearing about A&E’s new series, “Bates Motel,” which premieres on March 18, was to grumble, “They’ve already done a TV show called ‘Bates Motel.'”
True enough: in 1987, NBC aired a TV movie called “Bates Motel,” which starred Bud Cort as Alex West, a fellow with a few mental troubles who shared some quality time with Norman Bates in the state insane asylum and, as a result, finds himself the beneficiary of the Bates Motel in Norman’s will. The intent was to use the movie as a backdoor pilot for a weekly anthology series of sorts, following the lives of individuals passing through as guests of the motel, but when ratings for the movie proved disappointing, the plan for the series was abandoned.
But A&E’s “Bates Motel” isn’t a retread of that premise. Instead, it’s a prequel, revealing how Norman Bates became the kind of guy who’d grow obsessed with his mother that he’d take on her identity on occasion and kill anyone who looked at him sideways.
Oh, wait, you say that’s already been done, too?
Yep, it sure has: in 1990, Showtime produced “Psycho IV: The Beginning,” which pointedly ignored the aforementioned TV movie and showed a very-much-still-alive Norman (Anthony Perkins) calling into a radio talk show about – what are the odds? – matricide, using the conversation as a framing device to flash back to his youth and reveal the bond between Norma Bates (Olivia Hussey) and her son (played by Henry Thomas). It doesn’t exactly hew 100% to the continuity established by the preceding three films, but as a standalone film for casual fins, it holds up relatively well, thanks in no small part to Perkins’ performance.
Actually, A&E’s “Bates Motel” isn’t a retread of that premise, either. Not really, anyway. I mean, yes, it starts at approximately the same point in Norman’s life, and the general idea is the same, in that it’s looking into all the Oedipal-ness of the Norma/Norman relationship. This time, though, it isn’t a period piece. For better or worse, it takes place in present day, which means that it’s arguably not a prequel at all but, instead, more of a complete reboot of the franchise.
Don’t worry, though: the Bates Motel itself still looks just as decrepit and foreboding as ever.
But, of course, “Bates Motel” is far from the first occasion of an existing property has been turned into a prequel for TV. Heck, it’s not even the first time it’s happened in 2013!
Being the best man means that you’re responsible for throwing a bachelor party, but what can you do when the groom says “No hijinks, and no debauchery!” Planning a classy bachelor party that is adult entertainment-free may not seem appealing, but the truth is that it can be an even better bachelor party than you might think. Here are some great ideas for your elegant, exotic dancer-less stag night:
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If you’re looking for a way to make your bar more attractive to patrons, it may be time to give it an upgrade! You’ll be amazed at how many people you can attract by installing a few games in your bar, and you can increase your clientele without spending a fortune on advertising or marketing. Many bars have done this, and you can enjoy the same success that they have!
Great Bars to Find Games
The Nancy Whiskey Pub in Manhattan, New York offers an awesome shuffleboard game for their patrons, but the game has an added challenge to it thanks to the walls on the side of the game. Tournaments are hosted every weekend, and New Yorkers come from around the area to participate in the games and drink $5 drafts of Guiness.
Brooklyn is home to Barcade, a bar that features a number of popular arcade games. Drinkers can enjoy playing Contra, Donkey Kong, Arkanoid, and many other classic arcade hits, and it’s a popular destination for gamers that want to play while drinking a cold draft of Captain Lawrence.
The Diamond is also found in Brooklyn, and it offers all manner of fun games in addition to chilled beverages. You can play indoor horseshoes, shuffleboard, and many other great games as you drink yourself silly on the weekends!
London, England is home to the Jetlag Bar, which features Wii gaming consoles every Monday night for the patrons. The bar offers patrons the chance to play their friends at games like Mario Kart, Winter Sports, and Wii Tennis, and the massive HD screen makes the game a whole lot of fun.
Great Games for Your Bar
Want some ideas of games to use in your bar? Check out the four games below:
Ping Pong — There’s nothing like a round of ping pong to help people work up a thirst, and holding regular ping pong championships will attract customers of all sorts to come and drink at your watering hole.
Shuffleboard — A good game of Shuffleboard can be a great attraction for your customers. Investing in quality Shuffleboard Federation Tables will be a good way to use the professional gear to bring more patrons into the bar, and you can set up monthly or weekly challenges to get people playing.
Darts — Darts are a game from the Old Country, and it’s a game that will get people coming to your bar. It can be a lot of fun to spend a few hours tossing darts at a dart board, and the mindless game lends itself to drinking, socializing, and running up a high bar tab!
Board Games — Obscure board games that no one has ever heard of can actually be a lot of fun, almost as much fun as seeing your tipsy patrons trying to puzzle out the rules of the games. Find some games that are brand new and unique, and it’s guaranteed to attract patrons!
