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Storied: San Francisco
Mitchell's Ice Cream, Part 1 (S6E13)

Storied: San Francisco

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 22:33


This oh-so-San Francisco story begins with two brothers and a dairy farm at Noe and 29th Street.   Larry Mitchell and his older brother Jack opened Mitchell's Ice Cream in 1953. Five years earlier, the building that now houses the well-known ice cream shop was going to be torn down for the widening of San Jose Avenue. The Mitchell family fought those efforts and a compromise was reached—The City would turn and move the building. The old liquor store that had been on San Jose was no more.   That space sat empty for a couple years until Larry Mitchell decided that he wanted to do something with it. His parents had a small dairy farm on Noe and 29th Street. There was a parlor called Garrett's Ice Cream out on Ocean Avenue that was doing well. Larry and his brothers saw an opportunity.   A salesman from Foremost Dairy taught them how to make ice cream, which they sourced from Foremost. Larry, his brothers, their dad, and some friends built the store out and it opened on June 6, 1953.   Initially, it was a small operation. But in 1956, they built a bigger, newer freezer, and it just took off from there. Through the years, they've done their best to keep up with demand. The ice cream has always been made on-site.   Larry Mitchell's oldest daughter was already alive when the shop opened. His second daughter, Linda, who joined us for this episode, was born in 1954, a year after the store began operations. His youngest kid, Brian, who also appears in this episode, was born in 1961. Today, Linda Mitchell and Brian Mitchell are co-owners of Mitchell's Ice Cream.   Marlon Payumo, Mitchell's operations manager, is originally from the Philippines. He left his homeland with family in 1987, first landing in Guam, then on to San Francisco in 1988. Marlon had been in The City for two weeks when his friend came to visit him at his aunt's house, where he was staying. The friend brought some mango ice cream and a job application. Marlon interviewed, got the job, and has been with Mitchell's ever since. He was 19 when he started.   Mitchell's was already popular when Marlon came on. Linda, Brian, and Marlon all agree: The long lines were even worse then! We talk about the frozen yogurt craze of the Eighties and how they dabbled in it but let it go to refocus on their crown product—the ice cream.   Linda started working at the family business in 1991. By then, they were the only ice cream shop in the Mission, but their product wasn't in many stores just yet. Brian started back in 1979 after high school. He went to college on the Peninsula and worked at the shop on weekends. He got a degree in business management and came on full-time in the early Eighties.   Linda's story of how she ended up at the family business is that their Aunt Alice, who had been Mitchell's bookkeeper/customer service rep for some time, was retiring. Linda had worked in banking for a while, and she'd lived in Florida and Texas, but it was time to come home. Linda took over their aunt's job.   In the early Nineties, Mitchell's had about 30 employees. Today, that number isn't too much higher—they estimate it at around 40. They succumbed to the coffee/espresso craze of that decade. But that, too, didn't last long.   Check back next week for Part 2 and more on the legacy and history of Mitchell's Ice Cream with Linda, Brian, and Marlon.   We recorded this episode at Mitchell's Ice Cream in February 2024.   Photography by Jeff Hunt

The Final Girls
HAGS 07 • Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice (1969), What's the Matter with Helen (1971), Death Becomes Her (1992) and female rivalry

The Final Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 54:16


In this episode we go into female friendship and rivalry in hag horror, covering Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice (1969), What's the Matter with Helen (1971) and Death Becomes Her (1992), with contributions from filmmaker Jen Handorf. Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. ***Music: "Bloodlust" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and @lofigeek***The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism, founded by Anna Bogutskaya and Olivia Howe.→ Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk→ Listen to our weekly horror film podcast.→ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.→ Support us on Patreon for bonus content. 

Pop Trash Podcast
What Ever Happened to Hagsploitation?

Pop Trash Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 31:31


We're re-examining and redeeming the genre of films lovingly (and somewhat controversially) called "Hagsploitation" or "Psycho Biddy" films, including 1964's Strait-Jacket (with Joan Crawford) and 1969's What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (starring Geraldine Page and Ruth Gordon). Mike and Eric also discuss the qualities these movies have in common with another shocking flick, 1965's Who Killed Teddy Bear? (with Sal Mineo).

It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ
Foodie Friday - Aunt Alice's Dill Pickle Recipe

It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 10:51


Secret might be the wrong word...this tried and true recipe with some canning tips comes from the Thone Family Cookbook on JJ's dad's side of the family. Simple and easy - this brine recipe has been the foundation for more than a thousand jars of pickles (and green beans and asparagus and eggs) over the years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over A Glass with Shanteh Wale, a wine & drinks podcast
Alice Davidson (Aunt Alice) - delicious, quaffable art

Over A Glass with Shanteh Wale, a wine & drinks podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 42:41


Alice Davidson has a real sense of style; she is a globetrotting wanderer who isn't afraid to forge her own path in life. Aunt Alice is her brand where she makes delicious, quaffable art from cool climate grape varieties in Tasmania. https://www.auntalice.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Over a Glass is a wine & drinks podcast with Shanteh Wale exploring the personalities, stories and landscape of the wine and drinks business. An Australian Wine and Drinks Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep
Over a Glass: Alice Davidson (Aunt Alice) - delicious, quaffable art

Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 42:41


Alice Davidson has a real sense of style; she is a globetrotting wanderer who isn't afraid to forge her own path in life. Aunt Alice is her brand where she makes delicious, quaffable art from cool climate grape varieties in Tasmania. https://www.auntalice.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Over a Glass is a wine & drinks podcast with Shanteh Wale exploring the personalities, stories and landscape of the wine and drinks business. An Australian Wine and Drinks Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Transmissions From the Outer Range
Single Drunk Female S2 EPIs 7&8

Transmissions From the Outer Range

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 66:47


Hello, fellow TV viewers! Join the crew from The You Don't Know Jackie Podcast as we discuss the episodes seven and eight of season two of Single Drunk Female. Please enjoy!Episode 7 (Shiva)In flashbacks to her dad's Shiva, Sam is at odds with Carol while grappling with their own grief and dealing with her judgy Aunt Alice; in the present, Sam and James reunite at an AA funeral and fall into old patterns.Episode 8 (Darby)At Olivia's baby shower, Sam is forced to accept that she needs a new sponsor, but doesn't hit it off with Olivia's suggestion; Carol visits Felicia and the two discover they have more in common than they thought.Join the You Don't Know Jackie Patreon  TODAY!!!Show links:Yellowjackets Podcast: A You Don't Know Jackie View:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yellowjackets-podcast-a-you-dont-know-jackie-view/id1595350780You Don't Know Jackie Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-dont-know-jackie/id1468991220Squid Game Podcast: A You Don't Know Jackie View:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squid-game-podcast-a-you-dont-know-jackie-view/id1589712731You Don't Know Jackie Facebook:https://m.facebook.com/You-Dont-Know-Jackie-360294407942565/You Don't Know Jackie Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/youdontknowjackie/?r=nametagYou Don't Know Jackie Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/JackiepodcastYou Don't Wanna Know Corey Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/youdontwannaknowcorey/?r=nametagLet's Talk AEWhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-aew/id1588431937Let's Talk AEW Twitterhttps://twitter.com/letstalkaewThe Sports Witness Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sports-witness/id1679419825?i=1000606166279Support the show

RADIO Then
NORMAN CORWIN "Mary Good Fairy":

RADIO Then

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 29:17


26 By Corwin aired on CBS Radio August 31, 1941 Episode 17. In this story, a poor young woman is moved to want everything she is exposed to in popular culture with a hilarious outcome. The series was able to make fun of the products that sponsored most shows because they were allowed to run without sponsorship. Norman Corwin created this script which stars Elsa Lanchester as Mary and Ruth Gordon as the fairy in The Columbia Workshop by Corwin Elsa Lanchester was in the movie The Bride of Frankenstein. Ruth Gordon was an American actress, screenwriter, and playwright. She began her career performing on the stage at age 19. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, Gordon gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her 70s and 80s. Her later work included performances in Rosemary's Baby (1968), What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice (1969), Where's Poppa? (1970), Harold and Maude (1971), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), and Any Which Way You Can (1980).

Ready For Close-Up
Episode #27 - Hagsploitation! Whatever Happened to Psycho Biddies?

Ready For Close-Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 39:28


The release of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane in 1962 was followed by a decade of so-called Hagsploitation movies, in which former female Hollywood stars went at each others' throats as hair-raising psycho biddies. The genre has been highly controversial for its depiction of older women and therefore exposing ageism in Hollywood, but Andy and Sam have also found much cult potential and camp in the examples they have watched for this episode: Besides the Bette Davis/Joan Crawford classic, they discuss Tallulah Bankhead's turn in Fanatic! (1965), Debbie Reyolds and Shelley Winters in What's the Matter with Helen? (1971), as well as Ruth Gordon and Geraldine Page battling it out in Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1968). Join our latest episode for some full-throated enthusiasm about the power of old ladies in 60s Hollywood and their legacy in cinema until today.

Almond Tree
Jonah Nelson, Ghost Stories and Andre Norton, 1-31-22

Almond Tree

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 94:27


A chat with my cousin, Jonah Nelson. He has done some research to try to uncover some history about our Aunt Alice, a/k/a Andre Norton, a/k/a Andrew North. She was a fairly popular fiction/fantasy writer of some well known novels, such as her Witch World series and The Beast Master. We also talk about some spooky spiritual experiences and a few other things. We had tried to record the video on our camera's but sadly, the footage did not work out, but Jonah put together this rad graphic. I hope you enjoy! youtube link: https://youtu.be/lZbve4-PUyo

Only In Amityville
Episode 14: The Bat (1959)

Only In Amityville

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 31:59


Episode 14 of Season 2! Host, Gratton Conwill and special guest, Matt Fields discuss The Bat (1959). Day 14 The Bat 1h 20m Released on August 9th 1959, The Bat is an American Mystery film written and directed by Crane Wilbur. The story of the bat originated from a 1908 Novel titled The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Since the novel's release, several adaptations have been made. The first silent film adaptation was made in 1915. However, the next adaptation would be made for the stage. The play adaptation of The Circular Staircase, titled The Bat, was released in 1920. Here's where things get a little convoluted. From here on out, the story would keep the “Bat” title. In the wake of the stage play, the 1915 movie would be re-released as The Bat. However, another silent film adaptation, this time helmed by a fan of the play, would release in 1926. The Bat play would be adapted back into a novel, this time opting to use the Bat title. A sound film remake of the 1926 silent film titled The Bat Whispers would be released in 1930. And finally, The Bat was made into one last film in 1959, which is the version we're watching today. Horror icon Vincent Price was compelled to pursue a role in this film as he recalled being very frightened by the stage play as a child. His attitude would change by the end of production, as he was not happy with the script or the final finished film. When the film was released, it played as a double feature with The Mummy (1959). Five years after The Bat, Cinematographer Joseph F. Biroc would shoot Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, the spiritual predecessor to What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice. Original reception was mixed to poor, and unlike many entries on this list, The Bat does not have a big modern following. One of the cultural byproducts of the Bat story was the creation of the superhero Batman in 1939 according to Batman co-creator Bob Kane, however this film holds the distinction of being the only Bat adaptation made in a post-Batman world. This movie has gone into the public domain, making it a very accessible movie over the internet. Today The Bat has: 3/5 on Letterboxd 6.1/10 on IMDb 20% on rotten tomatoes 87% on google Only In Amityville is an ad-free, self funded podcast hosted by Gratton Conwill and Matthew Fields. If you would like to support the show, you can donate to us at: https://anchor.fm/giant-monster-bs or buy our merch at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/cheesemouse2/albums/39997-giant-monster-bs-merch Follow us on twitter at: https://twitter.com/GiantMonsterBS

Only In Amityville
Episode 11: What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969)

Only In Amityville

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 41:40


Episode 11 of Season 2! Host, Gratton Conwill and special guest, Matt Fields discuss What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969). Day 11 What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice 1h 41m What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice is a Hollywood Horror-thriller film directed by Lee H. Katzin and written by Theodore Apstein. It premiered on July 23rd 1969. It was adapted from Ursula Curtiss' 1962 novel: The Forbidden Garden. The name of the movie brings to mind Robert Aldrich's What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, and this was no mistake. Aldrich was a producer for What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice and the name was meant to attract some of the success that Baby Jane experienced 7 years earlier. In the years following the release of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, the hagsploitation genre exploded. Hagsploitation usually involved the practice of casting older actresses who were popular decades earlier as deranged or murderous older women in horror-thriller films. Aldrich produced a loose series of unconnected hagsploitation films starting with Baby Jane in 1962 and ending with What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice in 1969. After The Forbidden Garden Novel gained popularity, Robert Aldrich bought the rights to make a film adaptation, seeing the potential to make something similar to What Ever Happened to Baby Jane and Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte. Filming began with Bernard Girard as director. After just four weeks of filming, Girard left the production, citing “differences in interpretation” as the reason. He was replaced by Lee H. Katzin and went uncredited in the final film. Producer Robert Aldrich also had plans to make a final “What Ever Happened to” film based on the novel Goodbye, Aunt Elva by Elizabeth Fenwick, but the project never materialized. Despite a mostly positive reception, the film was a financial loss for the studio. Today, What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice has a cult horror status and has been named by Edgar Wright as one of his 1000 favorite films. Escape from Amityville is a limited series podcast event happening exclusively during October of 2021! Starting October 1st, we will review one movie every other day. Each movie will be a lesser known or appreciated, but culturally significant, horror movie made within the past 100 years. None of these movies have anything to do with the original tale of America's most haunted house, but in the spirit of the Amityville story, we promise to review chilling and horrifying movies featuring demons, monsters, and various ghouls! 15 episodes in total! The series finale takes place on Halloween night with a special mystery review. Fans of Giant Monster BS and/or Horror films will be right at home with this podcast. Vulgar, brutally honest, scary as hell, oh yeah... it's Escape from Amityville time Baby! Only In Amityville is an ad-free, self funded podcast hosted by Gratton Conwill and Matthew Fields. If you would like to support the show, you can donate to us at: https://anchor.fm/giant-monster-bs or buy our merch at: https://www.teepublic.com/user/cheesemouse2/albums/39997-giant-monster-bs-merch Follow us on twitter at: https://twitter.com/GiantMonsterBS

Breaking Money Silence®
Encore – Celebrating Women Who Live to 100 and Beyond

Breaking Money Silence®

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 31:19


Celebrating Women Who Live to 100 and Beyond Encore Episode As we approach the end of the summer, I wanted to revisit some of my staff's favorite podcast episodes of all time. This week we start with my favorite episode with Dr. Amy D'Prix to celebrate our 100th episode. Dr. Amy and I discuss women's longevity and two special women in my life - my maternal grandmother, Nana Mo, and my paternal great aunt, Aunt Alice. While I love being a podcast host and enjoy all my interviewing experiences, I love this one because it highlights two special women in my life that taught me at a very young age that women could change the world.  Here are the original show notes and description. I hope you enjoy this encore episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Happy Listening! kbk In this 100th podcast episode, I celebrate two women in my life who have lived to 100 years old and beyond with Dr. Amy, a life transitions expert. My Nana Mo and my Great Aunt Alice, each from different sides of my family lived to be 103 and 104 respectively. These women role modeled what it meant to be a feminist before it was fashionable. Dr. Amy shares her insights as to how to live a long, rewarding life and how having essential conversations with family members helps you share your legacy of stories, memories, and values. The first of a 3-part series on Breaking Money Silence® on Longevity, this episode is not to be missed!  Dr. Amy's Plan B Question: If there was a shift in my health or mobility, or the health and mobility of someone I love, what might I do differently? Dr. Amy S. D'Aprix, MSW, PhD, CPCA, is a life transitions expert and an internationally renowned authority on lifestyle issues relating to retirement, estate planning, aging, caregiving, and family dynamics.  “Dr. Amy,” as she is affectionately known, has worked with the financial services industry for more than twenty years, both with advisors and as a keynote speaker at client events. She has authored the book From Surviving to Thriving: Transforming Your Caregiving Journey and co-recorded a CD with an accompanying workbook titled, Building the Bonds of Friendship in Midlife and Beyond. She is also the creator of the Life Memories Journal and Caring Cards to inspire more meaningful inter-generational conversations. Dr. Amy is a frequent guest on radio and TV shows and has written numerous articles for print and online publications.  For more information, visit dramy.life. Show Notes: Books mentioned: Living to 100 Authors: Dr. Tom Perls, Dr. Margery H. Silver, with John Lauerman  Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives  Author: David Snowden .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_content { background-color: #146a7d !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_container .et_bloom_form_header { background-color: #146a7d !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #f58023 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_fields i { color: #f58023 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_content .et_bloom_custom_field_radio i:before { background: #f58023 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_content button { background-color: #f58023 !important; } .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_container h2, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_container h2 span, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_container h2 strong { font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; }.et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_container p, .et_bloom .et_bloom_optin_1 .et_bloom_form_container p span, .et_bloom .

Almond Tree
Mary Bissell, Stories about Andre Norton, 7-30-21

Almond Tree

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 55:03


A conversation with my great Aunt Mary. She shares some stories about her Aunt Alice, better known as the author Andre Norton.

Welcome Stranger Podcast
Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice

Welcome Stranger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 88:38


Don’t ask me.. I don’t know.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/welcome-stranger-podcast/support

The Grey Rooms
Behind the Door: The Honey of Revenge

The Grey Rooms

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 58:25


Behind the Door - Season 2 Episode 10 - The Honey of Revenge "I contracted Ebola for three days..." Welcome to another episode of Behind the Door, where we take a behind the scenes look into our story and chat with the author and actor who made it happen. In this episode we are interviewing with Scott Savino, the succulent author of S2E10 "The Honey of Revenge". Also joining us is Erin Lillis, the actor playing the character of Aunt Alice. Winnie the Pooh was not available for comment. Featuring: Scott Savino - Author Erin Lillis - Actor Jason Wilson - Executive Producer Brooks Bigley - Host Artwork by Cassie Pertiet   For more information on Scott Savino, visit his website at https://scottsavino.com, follow him on Twitter at @scottsavino, or like his Author page on Facebook. You can purchase the Black Rainbow anthology on Amazon here. These scary stories feature characters that span a spectrum of identities and genders and were written by a diverse range of LGBTQIA authors and allies. Scott Savino is not a real person. He does not live on the Gulf Coast in Florida. He does not write short horror stories. He does not have a dog named Maximus. You cannot find or follow him on reddit at /u/scott_savino because he is not real and that Redditor does not exist. Scott Savino is not real. For more information on Erin Lillis, you can follow her on Twitter at @Ravie13 Erin hails from The NoSleep Podcast, debuting in S9E9 The Secrets Inside Dune in July 2017. She has remained an important voice in the evolution of the podcast ever since. When she's not scaring the pants off mannequins, Erin can be found using EVP recorders and EMF meters over at erinlillis.com, or narrating on SubverCity Transmit Podcast. You can also find her on Stay Weird Podcast, billed as "strange and creepy conversations with unique individuals", so prepare accordingly.   EXTRA STUFF • Listen to us on Spotify or YouTube • Visit our new and improved website at www.thegreyrooms.com • Like what we're doing? Please support us on Patreon for early access to episodes plus more bonus content. • Check us out on Facebook • Join our Facebook Emotional Support Group • Stare at our artwork on Instagram • We're incredibly active on Twitter • Buy our merch at teepublic.com/the-grey-rooms • You can also make a one-time donation at PayPal.me/thegreyroomspodcast • And finally, we have a Discord community. Jump in and have a conversation with us about the podcast, or anything really. The Grey Rooms team is pretty active there. Thank you for supporting our show! A Grey Rooms Production ℗ 2020

Beyond The Beauty with Bobbi Brown
The Best Lessons in Life, Love, and Beauty from Bobbi’s Aunt Alice

Beyond The Beauty with Bobbi Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 25:06


Meet Bobbi’s biggest role model, and one of her greatest loves: her strong, funny, and brilliant 89-year-old Aunt Alice. She's never taken a medication, colored her hair, or worn high heels—and was the only one to tell Bobbi it was time to leave her company. In this funny and heartwarming conversation, Bobbi talks about the best advice she’s ever gotten from Aunt Alice, and how her perspective can empower everyone on love, aging, business, health, beauty, and so much more. For more from Aunt Alice, check her out on Yahoo! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Inside Movies Galore
Episode 47: Lee H. Katzin/ Bernard Girard's "What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?" (1969) film discussed by Inside Movies Galore

Inside Movies Galore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 55:56


Where we discussed Lee Katzin's 1969 cult classic What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inside-movies-galore/support

Slate's Spoiler Specials
Flashback: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Slate's Spoiler Specials

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 78:08


Flashback is usually available only to Slate Plus members. Sign up now to listen to the archive and future episodes. In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the psychological drama What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), directed by Robert Aldrich. Other titles mentioned in the episode: Sunset Boulevard (1950), directed by Billy Wilder Limelight (1952), directed by Charlie Chaplin All About Eve (1950), directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz Singing in the Rain (1952), directed by Gene Kelly Gypsy (1962), directed by Mervin LeRoy Mommie Dearest (1981), directed by Frank Perry Feud (2017), created by Ryan Murphy Parachute Jumper (1933), directed by Alfred E. Green Sadie McKee (1934), directed by Clarence Brown Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock Witness for the Prosecution (1957), directed by Billy Wilder The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), directed by Orson Welles Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), directed by Robert Aldrich What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), directed by Lee H. Katzin and Bernard Girard Kiss Me Deadly (1955), directed by Robert Aldrich Three Days of the Condor (1975), directed by Sydney Pollack Comments or suggestions? Email us at flashback@slate.com Production by Chau Tu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Culture
Flashback: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Slate Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 78:08


Flashback is usually available only to Slate Plus members. Sign up now to listen to the archive and future episodes. In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the psychological drama What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), directed by Robert Aldrich. Other titles mentioned in the episode: Sunset Boulevard (1950), directed by Billy Wilder Limelight (1952), directed by Charlie Chaplin All About Eve (1950), directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz Singing in the Rain (1952), directed by Gene Kelly Gypsy (1962), directed by Mervin LeRoy Mommie Dearest (1981), directed by Frank Perry Feud (2017), created by Ryan Murphy Parachute Jumper (1933), directed by Alfred E. Green Sadie McKee (1934), directed by Clarence Brown Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock Witness for the Prosecution (1957), directed by Billy Wilder The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), directed by Orson Welles Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), directed by Robert Aldrich What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), directed by Lee H. Katzin and Bernard Girard Kiss Me Deadly (1955), directed by Robert Aldrich Three Days of the Condor (1975), directed by Sydney Pollack Comments or suggestions? Email us at flashback@slate.com Production by Chau Tu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Daily Feed
Flashback: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 78:08


Flashback is usually available only to Slate Plus members. Sign up now to listen to the archive and future episodes. In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the psychological drama What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), directed by Robert Aldrich. Other titles mentioned in the episode: Sunset Boulevard (1950), directed by Billy Wilder Limelight (1952), directed by Charlie Chaplin All About Eve (1950), directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz Singing in the Rain (1952), directed by Gene Kelly Gypsy (1962), directed by Mervin LeRoy Mommie Dearest (1981), directed by Frank Perry Feud (2017), created by Ryan Murphy Parachute Jumper (1933), directed by Alfred E. Green Sadie McKee (1934), directed by Clarence Brown Psycho (1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock Witness for the Prosecution (1957), directed by Billy Wilder The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), directed by Orson Welles Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), directed by Robert Aldrich What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), directed by Lee H. Katzin and Bernard Girard Kiss Me Deadly (1955), directed by Robert Aldrich Three Days of the Condor (1975), directed by Sydney Pollack Comments or suggestions? Email us at flashback@slate.com Production by Chau Tu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FatCat Show
Do fresh starts going into the New Year really work ?

The FatCat Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 91:00


New beginnings if life had a rewind button the first of a new year would be it. A time to start fresh new you, new trend and new attitude. My question would be does it really work? I know it depends on the person and how hard they work? Can a new year really give us the fresh start we need ? Let's give some new resolutions and bring them to reality for 2020. Last Show of the year 2019 farewell my friend. R.i.P Both grand dads Rev. R.B Friend and Deacon Freddie Ratcliff, Deacon Daniel, Sis Shobe, cousin Dee, Aunt Alice

Three Makes Baby Podcast
Holiday Edition: 5 Ways to Deal with Questions from Family

Three Makes Baby Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 6:51


Conversation at holiday family gatherings can trigger unexpected emotions, especially if you’ve been trying to conceive.Aunt Alice asks you when you’re going to have a baby or your pregnant cousin, Amanda, joke-brags about how she gets pregnant by just looking at her husband.Anyone who doesn’t go down a so-called “normal” path to parenthood has encountered many types of questions: the curious, the intrusive, the rude, and the uninformed.Why can’t you have a child? Why did you decide to do that? Why don’t you just _____(relax/be happy/ adopt/ try acupuncture)? How do you handle these questions? The first strategy I offer my clients is to consider the person’s intention. Was it an innocent question or not-so-innocent? Is the questioner being caring, curious, clueless or careless?The exercise is also detailed in my book Three Makes Baby.

Classic Horrors Club
EP 38: A Happy Hagsploitation Holiday

Classic Horrors Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 139:26


If you love the holidays because you get to spend time with your grandmother, you're going to love this month's episode! Of course, if your grandmother is anything like Bette Davis, Geraldine Page, or Shelley Winters, you may not want to spend the holidays with her... Learn all about "Hagsploitation," a beloved (by some people, especially Jeff) sub-genre, as Jeff and Richard discuss the movies What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962), What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice (1969), and Whoever Slew Auntie Roo (1971). You're going to love it... ya' ahrrr, Blanche, ya' ahrrr! Send us your feedback! You can call: (616) 649-2582 That's (616) 649-CLUB or email: classichorrorsclub@gmail.com, or... ...join us in our clubhouse at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classichorrors.club/ We'd also appreciate if you'd give us an honest rating on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud. Thank you! Plugs: Find Jeff at Classic Horrors Club: http://classichorrors.club Find Richard at Kansas City Cinephile: http://www.kccinephile.com/ or... Monster Movie Kid: https://monstermoviekid.wordpress.com/ Order Into the Velvet Darkness: A Celebration of Vincent Price

The Creepover
Play or Burn (Sinister Schools, Pt 2)

The Creepover

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 58:30


Alli & Kathryn are ready to graduate from sinister school this week. But will the ghosts get to them first? GHOST STORIES: Listener Kincaid shares terrifying experiences of sleep paralysis. STRANGER THAN FICTION: Alli gives campus tours of Meredith and Wells Colleges. KEEP THE LIGHTS ON: The ghouls discuss the 2018 film Down a Dark Hall. WITCH, PLEASE: Alli & Kathryn pay tribute to Aunt Alice, resident ghost of UT-Austin. BUMP IN THE NIGHT: The Class. BONUS: GI complaints, INFLUENZA, Amy Adams real talk.

Movie Madness
Episode 133: Shield The Cobra

Movie Madness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 120:58


Sergio Mims joins Erik Childress to play a little catch-up with Blu-ray titles released from Shout Factory, Kino, Mill Creek and Universal. They delve into that literally ancient John Wayne controversy, explain why Cobra is one of the greatest movies ever, disagree over a Belushi/Aykroyd film but agree wholeheartedly on one of the great TV shows and how the Oscars blew it this year.   Shout Factory (Cobra, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, When Harry Met Sally. Sarah T.: Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic) Kino (Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice?, Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, The Appaloosa) Mill Creek (Hostel 1 & 2, Barb Wire, Donnie Brasco, The Rundown, Neighbors, The Shield: The Complete Series) Universal (Green Book)  

Intrinsic Motivation From A Homies Perspective
Who Are The One Percenters - Myths About The One Percent – 1% Interview

Intrinsic Motivation From A Homies Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 69:34


Who Are The One Percenters - Myths About The One Percent – 1% Interview https://www.intrinsicmotivation.life How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths surrounding this economic group and the families it represents? He grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with it. People often ask how does one get to be a part of the 1%? Misconceptions abound about their ethics, morals and attitudes. Find out how the 1% really lives… not only with each other, but those around them, both professionally and personally. “People think that those who have wealth are self-centered, have no problems, don't contribute to society, or that they are simply lucky and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be further from the truth.” Find out why trust is so important to the wealthy – and how it helps keep them on top. Ivan Obolensky is an author and a true Renaissance man in his own right. His novel Eye of the Moon won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IRDA's. Eye of the Moon revolves around Percy and Johnny as they attend a house party with family and guests. Forming a volatile and fascinating group, everyone has a score to settle or secret to reveal. Shadowing the story is the mysterious death of Johnny's Aunt Alice, and her tragic obsession with the occult. Spun with suspense and realistic magic, this is a brisk tale that will keep you reading late into the night. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intrinsic-motivation/support

Intrinsic Motivation From A Homies' Perspective
Who Are The One Percenters - Myths About The One Percent

Intrinsic Motivation From A Homies' Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 68:30


ho Are The One Percenters - Myths About The One Percent – 1% Interview https://www.intrinsicmotivation.life How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths surrounding this economic group and the families it represents? He grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with it. People often ask how does one get to be a part of the 1%? Misconceptions abound about their ethics, morals and attitudes. Find out how the 1% really lives… not only with each other, but those around them, both professionally and personally. “People think that those who have wealth are self-centered, have no problems, don’t contribute to society, or that they are simply lucky and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be further from the truth.” Find out why trust is so important to the wealthy – and how it helps keep them on top. Ivan Obolensky is an author and a true Renaissance man in his own right. His novel Eye of the Moon won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IRDA’s. Eye of the Moon revolves around Percy and Johnny as they attend a house party with family and guests. Forming a volatile and fascinating group, everyone has a score to settle or secret to reveal. Shadowing the story is the mysterious death of Johnny’s Aunt Alice, and her tragic obsession with the occult. Spun with suspense and realistic magic, this is a brisk tale that will keep you reading late into the night.

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 32 - The Prince written by Mehar Sethi (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bojack Horseman)

Dead Pilots Society

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 84:28


Our dead pilot this month is The Prince by Mehar Sethi (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bojack Horseman). When Dave Whitney, a ruthless corporate fixer in Texas, is passed over for a promotion in his family's oil business, he decides to take the whole company down. Mehar describes it as "What if Karl Rove worked for Greenpeace?" We had a great cast for this one including Glenn Howerton as Dave Whitney, Brad Neely as Charles Whitney, Mamie Gummer as Molly, Scott MacArthur as State Senator/Roger/Redneck Store Clerk/Bobby/Gifford, Lizzie Peet as Aunt Alice, Roberta Valderrama as Margarita, Ginger Gonzaga as Zodiac Waitress/Assistant/Housewife/Local/Hostess, Gary Anthony Williams as Carl Fisher/Rival Oil Exec, Elizabeth Ho as Rhea,  Mike Kosinski as Oscar, Tay Strathairn as Liam Lenox/Steakhouse Waiter, Sunkrish Bala as Ravi Daptik/Rival Oil Exec/Colleague/City Official/Actor, Mike Kosinski as Cody, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. After the table read, listen to Andrew's interview with Mehar regarding his dead pilot! Come to our next live show at SF Sketchfest on January 20th at 4pm! BUY TICKETS HERE: https://sfsketchfest2019.sched.com/event/IkpP For more Dead Pilot Society episodes, and information about our live shows please subscribe to the podcast! Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @deadpilotspod, on twitter @deadpilotspod, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com.

Foundr Magazine Podcast with Nathan Chan
226: Why Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown Never Wants to Build Another Billion-Dollar Brand

Foundr Magazine Podcast with Nathan Chan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 32:58


  Bobbi Brown has spent her life helping people embrace who they are. Embracing herself—strengths and weaknesses—has also proven to be a powerful career strategy. The veteran makeup artist and founder of the eponymous cosmetics line built her empire on the belief that people are most beautiful when they love who they are. This natural approach to makeup went against the over-the-top aesthetic of the 1980s—which, at the time, critics said would be her undoing—and people couldn’t get enough of her. “My hope is to help women everywhere understand that being who you are is the secret to lasting beauty,” she writes in her book Pretty Powerful. Powered by that philosophy, Brown became known as a makeup artist to the stars, touching up the faces of Carla Bruni, Katie Holmes, and Michelle Obama, to name a few. With characteristic warmth, she treats even the biggest of celebrities like old friends. A video for HELLO! Canada shows Brown in the back seat of an Uber with actress Meghan Markle, dishing out makeup tips and jamming to Biggie Smalls. As they part ways, Brown tells the now-Duchess of Sussex, “Text me later.” Whether she’s getting celebrities ready for their close-ups or hobnobbing with the rich and famous in the Hamptons, Brown remains refreshingly down to earth. “One of my best attributes in life…is I'm incredibly naive,” she tells Foundr. “I think everything is going to work out.” And for Brown, a lot of it has. She scored big with her first job out of college as a freelance makeup artist, catching the eye of Vogue, which hired her for a cover shoot with Naomi Campbell. In 1991, with just 10 lipstick shades, Brown launched a cosmetics line that she would sell to Estée Lauder four years later, and continue to work at for more than 20 years after that. When Brown stepped away in 2016, she left behind a billion-dollar company. And in the midst of all that, she met the man of her dreams, Steven Plofker, to whom she has been married for 30 years. Yes, she has had an illustrious life and career. But one look at her latest projects makes it clear—Bobbi Brown is just getting started. On Being Boss Again When she left Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (which she calls her “first baby”), the beauty world was stunned. But the company was no longer in her direct control, and she was eager to be back at the helm. “I realized that it was time for me to be the boss again because that's really what makes me happy,” she explains. “I like to be in charge, and I like to work with really fun, cool people to create things.” And that’s exactly what she’s been doing. Her first project after leaving the company was to write and promote a book, Beauty From the Inside Out, a lifestyle guide that details recipes, nutrition recommendations, and confidence-boosting tips. This was a nod to Brown’s aspirations to broaden her scope from cosmetics to general health and wellness. “I don't like a lot of makeup,” says Brown, who is an outspoken opponent of contouring, using darker shades to “reshape” parts of your face. “I don't believe women need a lot of makeup. And I think the healthier you are, the better you feel and the better you look.” In 2017, Brown opened Just Bobbi lifestyle concept shops inside of Lord & Taylor department stores, where she curated her favorite wellness and beauty products for the public to peruse. Earlier this year, she launched a line of wellness products, Evolution_18, on TV shopping network QVC. She also runs a film and TV studio, 18 Label Street, and her own line of eyewear, Bobbi Brown Eyewear. And in an unexpected move, she partnered with her husband to breathe new life into a 1902 historic landmark and launch The George, a boutique hotel in their hometown of Montclair, New Jersey. As if that weren’t enough, she’s got a podcast in the works. With so many projects, how does she maintain her focus and a sense of cohesion? “It all works together for me,” Brown says, “because it's pretty much authentic, and it's marrying, finally, really what I believe in.” Why She Never Wants to Build Another Billion-Dollar Brand With Brown’s hard-earned success and elite status comes perhaps the greatest privilege any entrepreneur can obtain: the power to say no to otherwise enticing opportunities. She says many of her friends in venture capital have asked her, “How many millions do you want?” in an eager bid to invest in her projects—regardless of what those projects are. “Look, it's very tempting,” Brown says of the investment offers. “But I don't want it.” For entrepreneurs who have pounded down the doors of VCs hoping to snag just one investor, that outlook may be difficult to understand. But for Brown, it’s all about freedom. “I don't want to have to report to anyone,” she says. “I don’t want to sit in meetings.” While many tout the venture model of forgoing profitability now in order to borrow money, spend it on growth, and sell the company later, that’s not Brown’s style. If she were to sell 500 bottles of vitamins, for example, she says she would reinvest the profits by ordering 1,000 more bottles and keep growing incrementally from there. “I'm very simple-minded,” she says. “I know it makes no sense, but I really do believe in making a profit.” So, for now, she’s content to bootstrap, even if that means slower growth or a smaller business. “I never want another billion-dollar brand. … I never want to go that big again because the headaches that come with it are not worth the rewards.” Reflecting on the expansion of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, she calls the first 15 to 17 years “amazing,” but says that as the company grew, her control over it diminished. “I'm not the boss anymore,” she says, “which is why I'm not there.” Beauty, Glam, and Instagram So if Brown is hesitant to grow her new businesses too big or too fast, and still wants to be able to call the shots, what is her plan for growth? A lot of it revolves around working her connections—especially the connection to her audience. Back when Brown launched her career as a professional makeup artist, and even later as a cosmetics line founder, there was no such thing as social media or ecommerce. To get her products off the ground, she started mailing out lipsticks until one day, a New York department store agreed to carry them. In the digital age, when brands have direct access to consumers online, Brown is thriving. “The internet is an amazing place for people to go on and really look and find the community they need,” she says. “Whatever you're going through, there is a support group for that. There are people teaching and empowering.” Brown is active on Instagram (in fact, she manages at least four accounts), where you can find anything from the announcement of her latest probiotic product to photos of her recent trip to Paris. On Facebook, she hosts a weekly live broadcast where she interviews everyone from Gary Vaynerchuk to her Aunt Alice. And the best part? These episodes don’t cost her a thing; they’re shot on her smartphone. “There are so many ways for people to start their own brands,” she says. “There's a lot to teach and a lot to learn.” Making It Up as She Goes By this point, Brown may seem unstoppable. But she’ll be the first to tell you that accepting her weaknesses has made her a stronger entrepreneur by forcing her to embrace her strengths, and get help with everything else. It’s similar to her approach to cosmetics. As a makeup artist, Brown refuses to hide clients’ “flaws,” preferring instead to accentuate their natural beauty. “It's such a sign of strength for someone to know what they're not good at,” she says. “And I think a lot of…people starting to be entrepreneurs think they could do everything, and you can't.” For instance, Brown doesn’t know how to type—but she’s written nine books. At times, she gave an assistant her handwritten notes and had them transfer them to digital; other times, she had writers interview her and take the information down for Brown to edit. “What you're not good at, find someone that is and tell them what to do.” Her sharp sense of self-awareness was honed from a young age. Growing up, she struggled in school and didn’t have access to tutoring. “Either my parents punished me or they said, ‘Oh well, she'll never be a secretary.’ They were right…because I dropped out of typing because I couldn't figure it out.” From those early experiences, she learned a valuable lesson. “I had to figure out, like, almost coping mechanisms. I don't know if I had learning disabilities. I wasn't good at something, but I knew I had to do this.” When conforming to convention didn’t work for her, Brown would develop her own distinct approach. For example, the first time she wrote a book, she followed the rules: write the book, edit it, then source the photos. But it was extremely difficult for her. So with her last couple of books, she did photo shoots first, then put the book together based on the photos, then had the writers write. “I drove my publishers crazy,” she says. But for her, it worked better. So if there’s something essential you don’t know how to do? “Figure it out,” Brown says. “That’s my only advice.” Happiness Never Goes Out of Style In many ways, Brown has been a contrarian in an industry that is notoriously cookie-cutter. And maybe that’s been the key to her success. While she used to compare herself to the supermodels she worked with, she’s learned to be comfortable in her own skin. When people told her things had to be done in a certain way, she forged ahead with her own process and succeeded. But even with her many accomplishments, Brown doesn’t subscribe to any notion of perfection or “having it all.” “I'm not tall and blond and athletic, which I always wanted to be,” she says. “I can't sing. I can't draw. But I have a sense of humor, and I have a lot of friends. I've been married 30 years…I have three amazing boys that I adore…and I've been able to be an entrepreneur.” “Is that having it all?” Brown says. “No—there’s no all. But I'm happy with what I have.” Key Takeaways Why Brown never wants to create another billion-dollar brand Her philosophy on what makes entrepreneurs strong What she believes is the ultimate secret to lasting beauty How to accept your weaknesses as an entrepreneur and forge ahead in spite of them  

Money-Wise Kenya
Love And Money: Conversations with Mum and Aunt Alice (Part 5)

Money-Wise Kenya

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 24:57


If the relationship you are in becomes abusive, you need to leave. There is no two way about it. As we come to the end of this Love And Money series, we hope that you have learned something. Feel free to comment your thoughts and lessons. #LoveAndMoney #MoneyWise

Money-Wise Kenya
Love And Money: Conversations with Mum and Aunt Alice (Part 4)

Money-Wise Kenya

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 16:31


The conversations are getting more interesting as we continue! Today we would like to discuss the role of the woman in terms of investing and finances through the experienced eyes of my mother and Aunt Alice. #LoveAndMoney #MoneyWise

Money-Wise Kenya
Love And Money: Conversations with Mum and Aunt Alice (Part 3)

Money-Wise Kenya

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 7:39


Through these conversations, we have been able to explore the money aspect of relationships from my mother and Aunt Alice. Today, we will explore the effect of money on love. #LoveAndMoney #MoneyWise

Money-Wise Kenya
Love And Money: Conversations with Mum and Aunt Alice (Part 2)

Money-Wise Kenya

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 21:40


Today, the conversation continues with my mum and Aunt Alice as they share more of their personal experiences and how these experiences shaped their lives. #LoveAndMoney #MoneyWise

Money-Wise Kenya
Love And Money: Conversations with Mum and Aunt Alice (Part 1)

Money-Wise Kenya

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 16:21


During one of the Love and Money events, a lady asked, 'I am a stay at home mum and my husband provides everything for me.I know nothing of our finances or assets. I now feel like I need to get more involved but where do I start?'. So I invited my Mum and Aunt Alice to help me answer this question better. #LoveAndMoney #MoneWiseKE #DigitalEmpowerment

Have You Seen This One? (HYSTO?)
HYSTO#4 What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice, Dead End, Blood and Black Lace

Have You Seen This One? (HYSTO?)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2016 98:45


Our first Triple-Feature AND our first Listener's Pick!  Paul's mom (our listener) chose "What Ever Happened To Aunt Alice?" from 1969.  Paul picked the Humphrey Bogart/Joel McCrea vehicle "Dead End" from 1937, and I chose the giallo classic "Blood And Black Lace" from 1964.  Won't you join us as we discuss these three films and decide if they are Treasure or Torture?  Aw, c'mon... Time Stamps - :28  What's New, 16:41 Trailer - What Ever Happened To Aunt Alice?, 18:38 Aunt Alice Comments pt. 1, 19:10 Voicemail, 20:13 Aunt Alice Comments pt. 2, 41:23 Trailer - Dead End, 43:02 Dead End Comments, 1:05:43 Trailer - Blood and Black Lace, 1:06:43 Blood and Black Lace Comments, 1:33:13 Contact Info, 1:33:42 Next Movie Choices, 1:36:29 Blood and Black Lace main theme music

Inside Scoop Live
The Call to Shakabaz brings black characters to fantasy book

Inside Scoop Live

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2007 34:23


An imaginative fantasy adventure, The Call to Shakabaz sidesteps many of the usual conventions of the genre and offers instead unusual and original resolutions to a variety of sticky situations. When the recently orphaned Goodacre children are transported to the land of Faracadar, they must discover and develop their special gifts and talents, which require that they exercise ingenuity, creativity, and compassion. Fourteen-year-old Doshmisi and her younger siblings Denzel, Maia, and Sonjay are given the task of retrieving the powerful Staff of Shakabaz from the evil enchanter Sissrath. They travel through a colorful landscape with their Faracadaran guide, fifteen-year-old Jasper, and their Aunt Alice s clever, pesky, and often hilarious parrot, Bayard Rustin. The adventurers must contend with many obstacles and foes, including a giant sea serpent spewing green goo, skeeter birds with uncanny eyesight, the smelliest man in the land (named Compost), the deadly mountain geebachings (who cause their victims to laugh themselves to death), as well as Sissrath himself and his minions (who shoot deadly poison darts at their enemies). Assistance is provided to them along the way by the High Chief and his clever daughter, talking whales, ancient trees, drummers, inventors, butterflies, wolves, tigers, and the peculiar sprites who live underground in the hills. Author Amy Wachspress has set the story in an African American cultural context, with all brown characters, for a refreshingly different perspective on adventuring in make-believe lands (there are almost no books in this genre with any African American characters in them). "The Call to Shakabaz" explores a host of difficult and complex issues that today s young people face and challenges readers to reconsider the nature of violence and our relation to it. In the final climactic sequence, young readers learn the fundamental principles of nonviolence as practiced by Dr. King and Mahatma Gandhi. When the last page turns and the dust clears, this book will inspire readers to think and think again.