1st Annual Dusty Awards

WELCOME TO THE FIRST ANNUAL DUSTY AWARDS!

With 2015 over and done, I thought we'd take a moment to reflect on my favorite random things and people from the past year. I have random shit I'd like to give mention to. Let's start!

Favorite TV Show of 2015: SCREAM QUEENS

The Dusty Award has to go to the Ryan Murphey, Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk creation that is Scream Queens. It's about an upscale Sorority House getting terrorized by a serial killer(s) dressed in a red devil costume. It's ridiculous, campy, weird and out of control. Here's a list as to why it's the most DUSTIN worthy show of 2015:

1) Jamie Lee Curtis

2) Mean, rich, fashionable blonde girl walking around in expensive couture while insulting everyone       and everything. 

3) Awesome throwbacks to slasher movies of the past, often done in a overly OBVIOUS way. 

4) Douche frat boys getting maimed and sliced up.  

5) Soap Opera-like dramatic hi-jinx.

6) FASHION

7) Jamie Lee Curtis

The screwball, horror-comedy is awesome, touching on aspects of political correctness, racism and bullying, all is a comedic way. 

Favorite Book of 2015: THE WITCHES: SALEM 1692 by Stacy Schiff

The Dusty Book Award goes to this historical account of the infamous witch trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in  1692. It's an unbelievable event. Reading about it these days, it's hard to imagine why, what, how? It boggles the mind, but Stacy Schiff does an excellent job trudging through the various historical records, court documents and family histories of 17th Century Massachusetts to bring us a refreshing view point of a very confusing time in US History. 

Favorite Movie of 2015: KRAMPUS

Okay, I slacked a lot when it came to movie watching last year. There are SEVERAL movies I wanted to see in 2015, I just didn't due to lack of time or just plain laziness. One movie I did go see, and LOVED was Krampus! It was hilarious and tense at times, but overall fucking fantastic! I mean, it had demonic ginger bread men, Toni Colette and a giant, child eating Jank-in-the-Box. I'M LIVING FOR IT!

Favorite Netflex Obsession of 2015: SENSE8

It's hard to explain, just go fucking watch it. 

Most Badass Actor 2015: MAX RIEMELT (Sense8)

In Netflex's Sense8, Riemelt plays a hell raising, German safe-cracker who kicks everyone's ass and gives 0 fucks. 

Most Badass Actress 2015: DOONA BAE (Sense8)

Bae is my BAE! Yes she's a Sense8 actress too, but this is my list and I can put whoever I want on it! She slays me! LOVE HER!!!

Best Supporting Actor 2015: DENIS O'HARE (American Horror Story: Hotel)

Denis O'Hare plays the FABULOUS Liz on American Horror Story: Hotel. GAWD! I LIVE FOR HER! O'Hare has proven he can run the acting gambit from A to Z. 

Best Supporting Actress 2015: BILLIE LOURD (Scream Queens)

Billie Lourd plays the beautifully apathetic and wonderfully vacant Chanel #3 on Scream Queens. A fairly new actress, she held her own in scenes with more seasoned actresses like Jamie Lee Curtis and Emma Roberts. I applaud you Miss Lourd!

Best Actor 2015: KIT HARINGTON (Game of Thrones)

Though some people see Jon Snow as a one-note character, I EXTREMELY beg to differ. Harrington did an excellent job this past season and I hope with everything in my heart that he comes back with a vengeance this season. 

Best Actress 2015: JANET MONTGOMERY (Salem)

This was a hard one, but I have to give it to Janet Montgomery who plays the Salem coven leader, Mary Sibley, on WGN's Salem. Her portrayal of a powerful woman who's slowly losing everything, and coming to realize the pact she made with the devil himself was a horrendous mistake. Montgomery is brilliant and deserves praise. 

FAVORITE SONGS of 2015: 

Here are a few of my favorite songs from last year. Deal with it!

Kelly Clarkson - Hearbeat Song

Happy and light! It makes me want to hug myself!

Sia - California Dreamin

I mean... just... phenomenal. 

Coleman Hell - Two Heads

Unlike anything I've ever heard. Genre-bending and weird.

Lana Del Rey - High by the Beach

"You could be a bad motherfucker, But that don't make you a man"

Adele - Hello

Do I even NEED an explanation? 

Used to Love You - Gwen Stefani

Gwen captures her dissolved marriage perfectly in this song. 

Drake - Hotline Bling

I'm REALLY late to this party, but I LOVE IT.

HONORABLE MENTION:

LADY GAGA (American Horror Story: Hotel)

Despite what other's are saying, I think she's fucking brilliant in her role. She came close to beating out Janet Montgomery for my favorite lead actress, but I had to give it to Janet in the end.  Some may call me bias because I love Lady Gaga anyway, but I don't really give a rat's ass. I think she's phenomenal. 

American Horror Story: Murder House

The main cast of American Horror Story: Murder House

With American Horror Story returning next week to FX, I thought it would be a PERFECT time to talk about the past three seasons. Each season of AHS is different, usually with the same actors, but playing different roles. Ryan Murphy skillfully crafts each season like a fine martini. Sometimes he shakes it up, sometimes he slowly stirs, but either way we keep coming back for another round. Lets take a look back at former seasons until Mr. Murphy is ready to pour the next one out.

Dude...that shirt hurts like a hangover.

Season 1: Murder House

Air Dates: October 5, 2011 - December 21, 2011

Starring: Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Taissa Farmiga, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Teddy Sears, Kate Mara, Jamie Brewer, Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson and Jessica Lange

The "happy" family.

After Vivien Harmon (Connie Britton) gives birth to a stillborn baby and catches her husband, Ben (Dylan McDermott) having an affair with one of his students (Kate Mara) they decide to start over in sunny California for the sake of their teenage daughter Violet (Taissa Farmiga). They move to beautiful mansion in Los Angeles and things seem to be going great, until the house begins to slowly reveal it's secrets. Soon the Harmon family must deal with all the ghosts from their new home's past, literal and figurative.

It's okay Connie, they're just looking at your fabulous hair.

The first season is somewhat of a throwback to classic horror. It's a slow burn, but damn is it good! Not only do we have to deal with Murder House and it's ghosts, but we also have to deal with the lore and people that surround it, including the glamorous, but intrusive neighbor Constance Langdon (Jessica Lange). Constance knows everything about Murder House. She's a mysterious femme fatal with a taste for old Hollywood glamour and chaos. She haunts the Harmon family, much like the ghosts of the house do. She comes and goes as she pleases, but she always leaves you wanting more.

I want some candy... and some Aloe Vera Gel.

And then there's the mysterious maid, Moira O'Hara (Frances Conroy and Alexandra Breckenridge). When Ben sees her, she's a young, beautiful sex vixen, constantly tempting him with relentless passion and seduction. When the women of the house see her, she's an old woman with a glass eye. 

Ummm.... you missed a spot.

Zachery Quinto and Teddy Sears make their appearances as a sad gay couple who once lived in Murder House and also fell victim to it's dark past. Let me just say, FUCK YOU ZACHERY QUINTO! Fuck you and your PERFECT EYEBROWS!!! I was so jealous every time he came on screen! I digress. Lily Rabe plays the ghost of a tragic socialite, while Sarah Paulson comes in as a psychic medium who's able to see the ghosts. Jamie Brewer gives us a perfect performance as Constance's daughter. I applaud you Miss Brewer! 

They're probably all looking at Connie Britton's hair in amazement.

Let's not forget Evan Peters. Evan Peters plays the mysterious Tate. He has a dark past and an obsession with Violet (Taissa Farmiga). Kata Mara is excellent as a "Fatal Attraction" nightmare to Ben. And Dennis O'Hare plays a burn  victim turned actor who's out for vengeance. And lets not forget Rubber Man! Rubber Man is scary. We know not where he comes from or where he goes. What we know is that he has a taste for murder and kinky sex. 

Fear the Rubber Man

Damn there's a lot of people! I can't say there were any stand-out performances because they were ALL PERFECT! Connie Britton never gets enough credit for her acting, but she showed her skills in spades! Dylan McDermott is fantastic as a man trying to escape his past and Taissa Farmiga is pitch perfect as a teenager struggling with depression and her parent's deteriorating marriage. 

"Don't make me kill you again."

We just need to take a moment and talk about Jessica Lange. DAAAYUMMM!!! This woman is a national treasure. She's amazing in her role. You'll hate her one minute, love her the next and then feel sorry for her. As an actress she takes you on an emotional roller coaster, something very few actresses can do. 

Mmmm hmmmm.

Every AHS season has a running theme/themes. The running them in this was everyday things Americans fear the most, including marital problems, financial ruin, school shootings, home invasion, losing a child, etc. So many tragedies happen you begin to wonder which is scarier, the ghosts that haunt the Murder House or the lives of the living. 

For more information on American Horror Story click here.

American Horror Story: Freak Show starts October 8, 2014. 

NOPE!