Podcast appearances and mentions of millicent patrick

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we're bringing you a Creature Feature in which we suggest books that tell the story of creatures. Those may be mythological creatures, cryptids, or beings from your favorite horror film. Some are scary, some are mysterious, some don't seem that different from humans. All of them make for good October reads. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 2- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree 3- Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoli 4- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Katherine @katshomeig - Beautiful Prey by Lora Darc 5- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrick Svenson 6- Silver in the Wood/Drowned Country by Emily Tesh 7- The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara 8- Grendel by John Gardner 9- Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith 10- Dear Mothman by Robin Gow 11- The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin 12- Mothman's Merry Cryptid Christmas by Andrew Shaffer 13- The Frandidate (Franny K Stein series) by Jim Benton 14- The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey 15- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw 16- The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey 17- It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell 18- The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Media mentioned--- 1- What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu, 2019- present) 2- The Thing (1982) 3- The Fly (1986) 4- Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix, 2017-2019) 5- The Mummy (1999) 6- Harry & the Hendersons (1987) 7- The Shape of Water (2017) 8- The Goonies (1985) 9- Kaos (Netflix, 2024) 10- The Mothman Prophecies (1992) 11- Illustration of an Anthropophagi - themonstrumologistoverview.weebly.com/confli…t.html

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we're bringing you a Creature Feature in which we suggest books that have creatures of some kind in them. Those may be mythological creatures, cryptids, or beings from your favorite horror film. Some are scary, some are mysterious, some don't seem that different from humans. All of them make for good October reads. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 2- Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree 3- Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoli 4- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Katherine @katshomeig - Beautiful Prey by Lora Darc 5- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrick Svenson 6- Silver in the Wood/Drowned Country by Emily Tesh 7- The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara 8- Grendel by John Gardner 9- Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith 10- Dear Mothman by Robin Gow 11- The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin 12- Mothman's Merry Cryptid Christmas by Andrew Shaffer 13- The Frandidate (Franny K Stein series) by Jim Benton 14- The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey 15- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw 16- The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey 17- It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell 18- The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Media mentioned--- 1- What We Do in the Shadows (Hulu, 2019- present) 2- The Thing (1982) 3- The Fly (1986) 4- Santa Clarita Diet (Netflix, 2017-2019) 5- The Mummy (1999) 6- Harry & the Hendersons (1987) 7- The Shape of Water (2017) 8- The Goonies (1985) 9- Kaos (Netflix, 2024) 10- The Mothman Prophecies (1992) 11- Illustration of an Anthropophagi - https://themonstrumologistoverview.weebly.com/conflict.html

It's a fish! It's a man! It's... the Creature from the Black Lagoon! Michelle and Seth are joined by Kat Chinetti to talk about the movie that dares ask the question "What if a boat couldn't drive over a stick?" They discuss Chappel Roan, being taunted by a monster hand, swimming in the dirtiest water ever filmed, Millicent Patrick, building an incredibly breakable prison and Seth takes a visit to the Letterboxd Saloon.  Creature from the Black Lagoon is a 1954 film directed by Jack Arnold and starring Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard Denning and Antonio Moreno.  Follow Kat everywhere by clicking here For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

Discover the irreplaceable blend of creativity and camaraderie that makes Wonderfest in Louisville, Kentucky, truly unforgettable. Join us on this special edition of the 12-Minute Model Sphere, now temporarily transformed into the "Totally Massive Model Sphere," as we recount our exhilarating experiences at the event. We had the chance to meet Canadian modeling celebrity Anthony Goodman, who dazzled us with his first-ever seminar at Wonderfest. We'll share our reflections on the event's evolution, its significance in the modeling world, and the impressive displays that captured our imaginations.What happens when sci-fi modelers from across the globe come together for one epic gathering? We explore the unique bond among modelers, recounting heartwarming stories of road trips, friendships, and the thrill of seeing one's work appreciated by peers. We'll spotlight exceptional talents like Jason Eaton and discuss the fascinating techniques used for weathering both traditional aircraft and fictional spacecraft. Plus, we share practical tips on maintaining a dust-free workspace and conquering the dreaded "Shelf of Doom."Finally, get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the magic of model-making. From the pioneering efforts of Millicent Patrick to navigating the complexities of licensing agreements for iconic franchises, this episode is packed with inspiring stories. Hear from industry experts Bruce McRae and Jeff Groves as they offer their unique perspectives and celebrate the growth of our dojo community. We wrap up by encouraging everyone to share their completed models proudly, reminding our listeners of the endless creative possibilities that lie ahead.Support the Show with any of these options!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalThe Plastic Model Mojo Merchandise StoreModel Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes and David Union Power ToolsSQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!PMM Merchandise StoreSupport the show with PMM Merchandise!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Bump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us. We are grateful for having you as listeners, and the community that has grown around Plastic Model Mojo makes it all worth while.

The hosts start the show talking about recording in the new podcast studio at the Spokane Central Library, and about their favorite episodes. Then Rita tells the story of Millicent Patrick, an actress, animator, makeup artist, and special effects designer who blazed a trail through Hollywood that included stints working for Disney and creating an iconic movie monster.

This season we've been getting into the autumnal mood with Gothic short stories, Victorian fiction, and an upcoming exploration of horror literature. Today, we're rereleasing our episode on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a work that fits perfectly into our seasonal theme. We hope listening or relistening to our discussion about this classroom staple will be enhanced by all the additional Gothic content in the Novel Pairings feed this fall. Show notes Our discussion includes: Sara's experience with teaching Frankenstein in the high school classroom [8:20] The stranger-than-fiction true story behind the novel [10:30] Defining “Gothic novels,” historical and contemporary [20:05] Plus, as always, we're recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic,  including graphic novels and absorbing nonfiction. Shop our pairings: https://bookshop.org/lists/novel-pairings-for-frankenstein Sign up for Libro.fm: https://libro.fm/redeem/novelpairings What to read or skip in Frankenstein:   Victor thinking about creating his creature Creating the monster Monster talking to Victor Skip all of the wandering around the countryside   . . . . . . . . . . Shop the pairings:   Chelsey's Pairings: The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara [43:30] WSIRN Episode w/Mallory Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley's Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Granddaughter by Brea Grant & Yishan Li [50:40] The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey [58:20]   Sara's Pairings: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro [40:02] Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood [46:45] Destroyer by Victor LaValle, illustrated by Dietrich Smith [53:51]   Picks of the Week: Chelsey: Penny Dreadful on Showtime/Netflix Sara: Mary's Monster by Lita Judge  illustrations: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781626725003

Today Chelsey and Sara are discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. We admit to some bad English major habits in this episode, and we get super nerdy with a discussion on Gothic novels and the Romantic literary movement, modern horror, and the history behind Mary Shelley’s iconic monster. We also make some surprising modern connections across science, ethics, and social media. If you’re in the mood for eerie, spooky, and not-too-scary reads this month, get ready to take note of our pairings in this episode.    Our discussion includes: Sara’s experience with teaching Frankenstein in the high school classroom [8:20] The stranger-than-fiction true story behind the novel [10:30] Defining “Gothic novels,” historical and contemporary [20:05]   Plus, as always, we’re recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic,  including graphic novels and absorbing nonfiction.   Shop our pairings: https://bookshop.org/lists/novel-pairings-for-frankenstein   Sign up for Libro.fm: https://libro.fm/redeem/novelpairings   What to read or skip in Frankenstein:   Victor thinking about creating his creature Creating the monster Monster talking to Victor Skip all of the wandering around the countryside   . . . . . . . . . . Shop the pairings:     Chelsey’s Pairings: The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick by Mallory O’Meara [43:30] WSIRN Episode w/Mallory Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley’s Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Granddaughter by Brea Grant & Yishan Li [50:40] The Girl With All the Gifts by M. R. Carey [58:20]   Sara’s Pairings: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro [40:02] Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood [46:45] Destroyer by Victor LaValle, illustrated by Dietrich Smith [53:51] Picks of the Week: Chelsey: Penny Dreadful on Showtime/Netflix Sara: Mary’s Monster by Lita Judge  Illustrations: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781626725003

Mallory O’Meara discusses her book, The Lady From The Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick.

The Creature from the Black Lagoon was always my favorite classic monster movie growing up. The "creature" is certainly one of the most original and iconic monsters to ever grace the silver screen. But did you know that it was designed by a woman? Millicent Patrick was a makeup artist, animator, special effect designer, and an actress, but unfortunately her contributions to the horror film genre have largely been forgotten. My guest today is Mallory O'Meara and she has written the first biography of Millicent's life and career in Hollywood, The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick. Mallory is an award-winning author, co-host of the literary podcast Reading Glasses, and she works in the horror movie industry as a screenwriter and producer. Today, Mallory and I discuss Millicent's unique childhood, how she entered Hollywood, and how the film industry failed to recognize her achievements. If you've never experienced this classic film or want to revisit it, you can rent or buy The Creature from the Black Lagoon from Amazon Prime Video. Want to listen to new episodes a week earlier and get exclusive bonus content? Consider becoming a supporter of the podcast on Patreon! Like the podcast? Please subscribe and leave a review! Follow @CMTUHistory on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Visit Superhero-Fiction for the Full Shownoteshttps://www.superhero-fiction.comTrish - Almost done with this draft of Fire and Ice and ready to revise!Jeremy - Also, almost done with the third book in his next series, hurray!This month in Pop-Culture History 1959 Supergirl, Kara Zor-El flew onto the scene, created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. 1980 Empire Strikes Back is released. Fun Fact: The movie was NOT a hit with fans, they hated Han and Leia together, they hated the ending, and many hated Darth Vader being Luke’s Dad.2010 - Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live, thanks to a push by fans on Facebook. She won an Emmy for her appearance and further cemented herself as one of the Queens of comedy. (There’s a GREAT Documentary on Netflix about Betty White if you want more awesome in your day.)Geek Outs!Trish-The Lady from the Black Lagoon  Chronicling the life and lost legacy of Millicent Patrick, this book is part biography of an amazing woman from Hollywood’s golden age, and part memoir of the author’s struggles with misogyny in Hollywood today. I was deeply moved by this book and can’t recommend it enough! If you’re a fan of movie monsters you need this book.  Get the book!Jeremy- The Walking Dead - I don’t have a lot of time lately to spend on media, but the newest season is keeping me interested. The Whispers are a creepy ass villain and there’s even a bizarre zombie sex reference. But overall, there have been some episodes that made even my skin crawl and that’s a huge feat. The dead weight has been skimmed from the plot and we’re left with a tightly written story about survival and what happens when good people are pushed too far.Deep Dive - So you think it’s a Superhero novel, huh?Is it or isn’t it a Superhero Novel is one of the most talked-about and hotly debated topics when any superhero author brings up how their category has been overrun by non-superhero books. Today, Trish and Jeremy will introduce you to an easy way to answer this question. If only someone from Amazon were listening and would do something about this…To help make it easier to figure out if a novel is indeed a superhero novel, we created the Heinrich-Flagg Test. To be considered a superhero novel, at least two members of the Avengers (from any given roster) must be able to exist in the novel without changing their origin or their powers.So let’s try it with some popular characters:Harry - Harry Potter - FailKatniss - Hunger Games - FailEve Tanaka - Heroine Complex - Gray Area (leans toward Pass)Buffy from Buffy - We tried, but FailQotW:  Who do you want us to put to the test? Send us that hero that is in the gray area between great hero and superhero.

Actual witch and our favorite woman of darkness Anna Cain Bianco shares the story of Millicent Patrick- creator of the Creature of the Black Lagoon. Anna Cain Bianco is a NYC based comedian and museum consultant. You can catch her at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, doing standup around the city, or on Twitter @annacainbianco.

Here is the untold story of the Beauty who Created the Beast, Millicent Patrick

Brittany leads the story of Millicent Patrick, the creator of the design for the iconic Universal Studios Monster, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, who until very recently had been largely denied credit for her workSources “The Forgotten Woman Who Designed the Creature from The Black Lagoon” NPR Mandalit Del Barco"Movie monster maker Milicent Patrick finally gets her due in 'The Lady from the Black Lagoon'". latimes.com. Liz Hand The lady from the black lagoon: Hollywood monsters and the lost legacy of Milicent Patrick Mallory O’Meara "Honoring Chouinard Alum and Legendary Monster Designer Milicent Patrick". 24700. Sarah Yanni "The Fantastic Mystery of Milicent Patrick". Tor.com. Vincent Di Fate "The Forgotten Woman Behind a Legendary Monster". OZY. Kristina GaddyMusic by Combo Slice 

October is almost over and so is our look back at the classic Universal monsters. The month comes to a close with one of the greatest creature features of all time, 1954's Creature From The Black Lagoon, the movie that introduced the world to the Gill-Man! The Jack Arnold directed classic features a wonderful ensemble cast, an iconic creature design courtesy of Millicent Patrick, and some of the most beautiful underwater sequences ever put on film. Its influence can be felt on such modern classics as 1981's The Thing and 1987's Predator. News updates from in and around Cozy Corner include breast cancer awareness at Cozy Corner Middle School, Burt Biederman's landmark legal case against Christmas music, and a Gill-Man creature who likes to drink Old Milwaukee Beer. Commercials include The Straight Dope with Harrison Ford (the Big HF), Bustin' Balls with Burt Biederman (one of Cozy Corner's oldest citizens), Bagz and Boardz starring Scott Rice and Lothar (wielder of the Wand of Wussification), The Power of Woman starring Lorena Luftluckett (aka “The Hammer”), a special invitation to a screening of Smokey and The Bandit courtesy of the Coyote, and an update from Lazer Lanez. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up and get ready to howl at the moon. It's time for the Late Night Fright! www.latenightfright.com/ www.universalmonstersuniverse.com/

This week Alice and Kim talk plagues, Disney, and what Harry Houdini really thought about spiritualism. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s Blind Date with a Book, and Dad’s Maybe Book by Tim O’Brien, published by HMH. Subscribe to For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kim Ukura. NONFICTION IN THE NEWS Kirkus Prize winner: How We Fight for Our Lives: A Memoir by Saeed Jones “A memoir of coming to terms that’s written with masterful control of both style and material.” Washington Post: “Anonymous author of Trump ‘resistance’ op-ed to publish a tell-all book” NEW BOOKS Ordinary Girls: A Memoir by Jaquira Díaz The Queens of Animation: The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History by Nathalia Holt The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini by Joe Posnanski Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong MEDICAL MYSTERIES Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan The Dancing Plague: The Strange, True Story of an Extraordinary Illness by John Waller The Ghost Map: The Story of London’s Most Terrifying Epidemic — and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story by Richard Preston READING NOW KIM: Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation by Andrew Marantz ALICE: The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick by Mallory O’Meara! CONCLUSION You can find us on SOCIAL MEDIA – @itsalicetime and @kimthedork RATE AND REVIEW on Apple Podcasts so people can find us more easily, and subscribe so you can get our new episodes the minute they come out. LINKS NPR Article

We've only mentioned him before, but today we go all out with our love for that mysterious and dangerous, yet misunderstood, monster from the depths - the Creature from the Black Lagoon! If you've been listening to Planet 8 for any length of time, you've probably heard us heap praises on Creech, but now we have a whole episode devoted to the Gill-Man.Engineer Bob with Creech in Bob Burn's placeWhat is it about the Creature that makes him so appealing? Certainly he has a fantastic look. His design was ahead of his time, and so has become a classic. Your Planet 8 crew discusses that amazing suit, and some differences in the design for the water scenes versus land. There's been a lot of awareness of Millicent Patrick's role in designing the Creature lately, and we touch on that, as well as the work of Jack Kevan, Chris Mueller, and Bud Westmore. And of course, the men who wore the suit on land and underwater, Ben Chapman and Ricou Browning, must be recognized.We'll take a look at each of the films (Creature from the Black Lagoon, Revenge of the Creature , The Creature Walks Among Us), and which is our favorite -and you might be surprised! And what would a fourth Creature film have been like?It's hard to discuss the Creature without talking about his desire for human ladies -of course in the first film, it was Julie Adams, and the sequence with the Creature swimming below her has become iconic. This leads into a discussion of Shape of Water...We all have our Creature Collectibles -Bob has a whole basement devoted to the Creature. His favorite Creature item though, is his Bally pinball machine. Karen's favorite (which she's mentioned many times before) is the Sideshow premium format figure of the Creature swimming. Last but not least, Larry's favorite is his Anchor Hocking Creature glass. Bob's Creature basementKaren's Creech bustAll this, and so much more! It's a Creature-palooza this time on Planet 8!For our Sensor Sweep, Karen shares an appropriate item: a wonderful book called The Creature Chronicles, by Tom Weaver, friend of the show David Schecter, and Steve Kronenberg. It's from McFarland Books, and you can order it from McFarland or Amazon. It has a wealth of info on the Creature, including overviews and inside info on each film, but also background on the music, other underwater monster films, and the Creature films that were never made. It would be a great addition to anyone's library.That's it for us! As the late, great Julie Adams used to say, Stay out of dark water!Hit us up in the comments section or at these other spots:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Planet8CastFacebook: www.Facebook.com/Planet8PodcastThanks for Listening!

Our show this month has two in-depth interviews, one about a book, and one about a documentary, about two classic summer movies, specific to the world of special effects makeup. The book is entitled The Lady From The Black Lagoon and was written by Mallory O'Meara. It tells the story of Millicent Patrick. Millicent worked in the Universal Studios makeup department in the early 1950s. One of the things that Millicent was responsible for was the design of none other than the Creature From The Black Lagoon. We also have Hollywood makeup legend Thom Burman and William Conlin who are here to talk about their new documentary Making Apes. The movie tells the story of how makeup artist John Chambers, and his apprentice (Thom Burman) revolutionized special effects makeup, and did it in only a couple of months. It's also the story of John Chambers, who, if you saw the film Argo, was the man played by John Goodman. Oh yeah, I forgot, the whole time he did this, he was also secretly working for the CIA. https://DanaGould.com

Samantha and Kristen are back honoring the 65th anniversary of Creature From the Black Lagoon. They discuss the film's originals, Millicent Patrick's creature work, and whether the Creature is supposed to have a gender. Check out Mallory O'Meara's new book on Millicent Patrick, The Lady From the Black Lagoon! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon.   NEXT TIME: The Ticklish Trio returns to look at John Wayne's complicated legacy and the 1939 Western Stagecoach.   CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek)

Horror movies are major box office. Some experts see the film “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” as a turning point. One reason is the Gill Man character, created by an often overlooked female trailblazer in monster design, Millicent Patrick. An author who has researched Patrick discusses her significance in American culture and the horror film genre.

WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD: Self-Image, Self-Worth, Self-Preservation. Dr. G along with a best selling author, a casting director, a women's rights activist and a director discuss how women see themselves in today's entertainment industry, how men perceive them, and the self-preservation necessary in the era of #metoo.

This week, the Literary Disco trio sit down with Mallory O’Meara to discuss her new book, The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Millicent Patrick, the true story of Disney’s first female animators and the only woman in history to create one of Hollywood’s classic movie monsters. Mallory then picks a book for everyone to discuss, and her choice is Kill the Next One by Federico Axat, which proves to be a decisive choice. Let the fight begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we have an amazing guest re-joining us, the fantastic Shaun from Comics2Movies and XCT. So you know straight up it is going to be a great show! Also the DJ is on fire this week and makes us laugh till we cry. We begin with a look at an upcoming book release that is the biography of Milicent Patrick, the lady who designed the creature from the Black Lagoon. She has an amazing story that is sure to inspire many of us. It also looks at the harassment she faced and the ongoing issues in Hollywood today. Also discussed is the reaction of various law enforcement agencies in response to undesirable behaviours such as cyber-bullying. The topic is the 40th anniversary of Mad Max! That’s right the original movie that created a legend is 40 years old. There was a party in Victoria to celebrate with fans even coming from America. Of course this means we have to discuss the amazing films in the Mad Max franchise (even the recent Fury Road – which is suggested is not Mad Max, but you decide and let us know). Also this is when the DJ makes us laugh till we cry, listen out for it, believe me, it is amazingly funny. Next up is the Professor with some information about the PS5 and VR. Things are getting better with improved technology on the VR/AR front with arcades opening up around the place, but what is happening in the home? We then have the regular shoutouts, birthdays, and remembrances. Concluding with a chat about what Shaun is up to in terms of new projects to look forward to, so if you are planning on going to any of the comic conventions you will have to stop by and say G’Day, and check out what he has on offer. Particularly with his new graphic novels, so go along and check out his website and be amazed by the wondrous collection of artwork in the various comic books and graphic novels available for purchase alongside the extensive offering of various memorabilia there. So grab yourself a cup of tea and strap in for our latest instalment of Nerds Amalgamated.EPISODE NOTES:The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick- https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781335937803- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34993030-the-lady-from-the-black-lagoon- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1335937803/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=bustle-13212013-20&linkId=4eb67e222b74ad35b9b57f4e9dda23c0&language=en_USMad Max turns 40- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-03/mad-max-40th-anniversary/10775336- https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/5450660/mad-max-anniversary-event-ditches-clunes-location/PS5 VR/AR - https://gamingbolt.com/sony-knows-vr-ar-is-the-future-ps5-will-support-it-says-devGames Currently playingBuck, Professor & DJ – Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legendsShaun – Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi_Knight:_Jedi_AcademyOther topics DiscussedMillicent Patrick’s biography- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milicent_PatrickBlack Fury aka Miss Fury character bio- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Fury_(comics)- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-05/miss-fury-the-most-famous-superhero-youve-never-heard-of/10777988Cyberbullying in American and Australia- America - https://edition.cnn.com/2018/01/23/us/florida-cyberstalking-charges-girl-suicide/index.html- Australia - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-10/dolly-everett-nt-suicide-cyber-bullying-campaign-launched/9317056MAD MAX Fan Magazine – Silver City on Kickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/467328161/mad-max-fan-magazine-silver-cityMad Max Franchise- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max_(franchise)George Miller wants to make more Mad Max movies- http://collider.com/george-miller-new-mad-max-movies/Amount of dialogue in Mad Max Fury Road- https://www.reddit.com/r/MadMax/comments/4eveny/full_dialogue_for_fury_road/Quentin Tarantino praises Mad Max Fury Road- https://www.indiewire.com/2015/12/quentin-tarantino-says-mad-max-fury-road-was-the-best-movie-he-saw-in-2015-95821/Playstation 5 will be backwards compatible- https://gamerant.com/ps5-backward-compatible/Playstation Eyetoy- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EyeToyWonder Boy (video game)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Boy_(video_game)Ghouls and Ghosts (video game)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_GhostsHungry Hungry Hippos the movie poster- http://i.imgur.com/dU5gS.jpgFortnite & PubG are banned in China- https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/650828/fortnite-pubg-could-banned-china/Kate Miller-Hidke (Australian singer-songwriter and actress)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Miller-HeidkeShoutouts24 Feb 2019 - Congrats to all the Oscars 2019 winners- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/91st_Academy_Awards- https://cometoverhollywood.com/2016/02/05/hollywood-capers-stolen-academy-awards/26 Feb 1935 - RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt - https://www.wired.com/2008/02/dayintech-0226/29 Feb 1504 - Crafty Columbus plays a Leap Year Trick, many people born on February 29th curse their luck, but it can also bring luck and benefits as explorer Christopher Columbus demonstrated over 400 years ago. - https://www.onthisday.com/articles/crafty-columbus-plays-a-leap-year-trickRememberances21 Feb 2019 – Stanley Donen, American film director and choreographer whose most celebrated works are On the Town (1949) and Singin' in the Rain (1952), both of which starred Gene Kelly who co-directed. His other films include Royal Wedding (1951), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), Funny Face (1957), Indiscreet (1958), and Charade (1963). He died of heart failure at 94 in New York City - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Donen21 Feb 2019 – Peter Halsten Thorkelson or Peter Tork, was an American musician, composer and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the Monkees. He died from complications of a rare cancer known as adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare, slow-growing form of head and neck cancer at 77 in Mansfield, Connecticut - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Tork25 Feb 2019 - Maeghan Albach, American voice actress known for her extensive work with English dubbing. The actress worked with Funimation Entertainment for 13 years and brought her voice to dozens of titles. Most notably series such as Evangelion: 1.0 You Are Not Alone, One Piece, Fairy Tail, Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, A Certain Magical Index, Princess Jellyfish, and many more. Died on 22 Jan 2019 with no known causes of death - https://comicbook.com/anime/2019/02/25/fullmetal-alchemist-attack-on-titan-actress-maeghan-albach-death/2 Mar 2019 – Katherine Helmond, American film, theater, and television actress and director. Over her five decades of television acting, she was known for her starring role as feisty mother Mona Robinson on Who's the Boss? (1984–1992). She also voiced Lizzie in the three Cars films by Disney/Pixar. She died of February 23, 2019, from complications of Alzheimer's disease at 89 in Los Angeles, California- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Helmond- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-02/whos-the-boss-actress-katherine-helmond-dies-in-los-angeles/10864718Birthdays26 Feb 1802 – Victor Hugo, French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Hugo is one of the greatest and best-known French writers. Outside France, his most famous works are the novels Les Misérables, 1862, and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (French: Notre-Dame de Paris), 1831. Born in Besançon,Doubs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_hugo26 Feb 1908 – Tex Avery, American animator,director, cartoonist and voice actor, known for producing and directing animated cartoons during the golden age of American animation. His most significant work was for the Warner Bros. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, where he was crucial in the creation and evolution of famous animated characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck,Porky Pig,Elmer Fudd,Droopy,Screwy Squirrel, George and Junior, and Chilly Willy. Born in Taylor, Texas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery28 Feb 1901 – Linus Pauling, American chemist, biochemist, peace activist, author, educator, and husband of American human rights activist Ava Helen Pauling. He published more than 1,200 papers and books, of which about 850 dealt with scientific topics. Pauling was one of the founders of the fields of quantum chemistry and molecular biology. In his later years he promoted nuclear disarmament, as well as orthomolecular medicine, megavitamin therapy, and dietary supplements. For his scientific work, Pauling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954. For his peace activism, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. He is one of four individuals to have won more than one Nobel Prize (the others being Marie Curie,John Bardeen and Frederick Sanger). Of these, he is the only person to have been awarded two unshared Nobel Prizes, and one of two people to be awarded Nobel Prizes in different fields, the other being Marie Curie. Born in Portland, Oregon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_PaulingEvents of Interest26 Feb 1616 – Galileo Galilei is formally banned by the Roman Catholic Church from teaching or defending the view that the earth orbits the sun. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_affair#Inquisition_and_first_judgement,_161626 Feb 1952 - Prime Minister Winston Churchill announces Great Britain has developed its own atomic bomb - https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/02/26/us/ap-history.html26 Feb 1949 – Lucky Lady II, a B-50 Superfortress begins the non-stop flight around the world from Carswell Air Force base in Fort Worth, Texas - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lucky-lady-ii-begins-nonstop-global-flight29 Feb 1940 - Hattie McDaniel becomes 1st African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in "Gone with the Wind". The first Academy Award won by an African American entertainer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattie_McDaniel#1940_Academy_AwardsSpecial message from Shaun about his upcoming works such as XCT: Breakout & Terralympus- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2067957354/xct-breakout-graphic-novel- http://www.comics2movies.com.au/shop/terralympus-vol-1-graphic-novel/IntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rssSpecial thanks to Shaun from Comics2Movies, they have some cool stuff such as prints, comics such as XCT and T-Shirts - https://www.comic2movies.com.au

And we're back with a very special interview!  Mallory O'Meara is a  film producer, author, podcaster and all around fascinating friend.   Her new book The Lady From The Black Lagoon tells the unknown tale of Millicent Patrick, the woman responsible for designing the most iconic creature in cinema history The subheading on Mallory's book speaks of "Hollywood monsters" and she's not just talking about the foam latex kind.  In this episode we discuss Mallory's experience in the film biz where many scary things exist.  Fear not, though.  Mallory shines a light on it all from women in film to social media. Links: Mallory O'Meara on Twitter Order "The Lady From The Black Lagoon" Watch "Yamasong" - Mallory's latest film Listen to "Reading Glasses" - Mallory's podcast with Brea Grant

We close out our Universal Monsters series with a splash! We watched Creature From the Black Lagoon and Guillermo del Toro's gorgeous The Shape of Water! Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) Film historian commentary with Tom Weaver "10 Aquatic Facts About Creature From the Black Lagoon" by Mark Mancini, Mental Floss "The Fantastic Mystery of Millicent Patrick" by Vincent Di Fate, tor.com The Shape of Water (2017) "A Fairy Tale for Troubled Times" BluRay featurette "How Guillermo del Toro's Black Lagoon Fantasy Inspired Shape of Water" by Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter