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Cosmically Curious: Spring Lunar Eclipse
UNH Observatory director John Gianforte explains how a lunar eclipse works, and how you can best view the one on March 3.
How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy
BY: Patrick McNameeKing (NHPR) Nearly 40 years ago, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart, killing seven crew members, including Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe. In the years since, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord has become one major part of McAuliffe’s legacy — both as an astronaut and as a teacher. Jeanne Gerulskis, former executive director of the museum, remembers its humble beginnings as a small planetarium in the 1990s.
Outside/In: Remembering Christa
Last week, we talked about the ethics and regulations around sending private citizens to space, but one thing we didn’t linger on much was the lasting impact of Christa McAuliffe; the teacher slated to become the first private citizen to space before she was killed in the Challenger disaster.
‘I touch the future. I teach.’: A science teacher’s quest to honor Christa McAuliffe Original
In 1985, New Hampshire selected a group of teachers from across the state as finalists for NASA’s Teacher in Space program. Phil Browne from Goffstown High School was among them. “I had seen images from satellites without any geopolitical borders,” Browne said. “And just the beauty of this blue sphere and the background of blackness, and I wanted to get a feeling of what that was all about. I just thought I want to do this.” Browne didn’t make it to the final round.
Remembering teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe
Audio will be available later today. Forty years ago, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded after launch, killing all aboard. We remember the New Hampshire public school teacher who lost her life in the disaster.
How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy
CONCORD — Nearly 40 years ago, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart, killing seven crew members, including Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe. In the years since, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord has become one major part of McAuliffe’s legacy — both as an astronaut and as a teacher. Jeanne Gerulskis, former executive director of the museum, remembers its humble beginnings as a small planetarium in the 1990s.
How Christa McAuliffe has shaped women’s American history
We highly recommend listening to this story. In 1986, the Challenger space shuttle broke apart, claiming the lives of seven crew members. Among them was Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe. One year later, Laurie MacKenzie Gordon began teaching at Concord High. One of her courses was American Women’s History, which was originally developed and taught by McAuliffe.
How Christa McAuliffe has shaped women’s American history
In 1986, the Challenger space shuttle broke apart, claiming the lives of seven crew members. Among them was Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe. One year later, Laurie MacKenzie Gordon began teaching at Concord High. One of her courses was American Women’s History, which was originally developed and taught by McAuliffe. “It wasn’t revolutionary, but [in] the late '70s and early '80s, having a woman’s history class was unusual,” MacKenzie Gordon said.
How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy Original
Nearly 40 years ago, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart, killing seven crew members, including Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe. On Dec. 17, 1985, Christa McAuliffe uses a treadmill during a training session at the Johnson Space Center in preparation for her mission aboard the space shuttle Challenger. In the years since, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord has become one major part of McAuliffe’s legacy — both as an astronaut and as a teacher.
‘She was extremely enthusiastic’: Former students remember Christa McAuliffe
The space shuttle Challenger broke apart almost 40 years ago, claiming the life of Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe. She was one of seven crew members who died. We highly recommend listening to this story. Rick St. Hillaire was a student at Concord High School in January 1986 when the disaster took place. He says McAuliffe nurtured his interest in civics by supporting his independent study at the New Hampshire State House.
Returning to the scene of the Challenger explosion, with a NH journalist who was there
Almost 40 years ago, the Challenger space shuttle broke apart, claiming the life of Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe. She was one of seven crew members who were killed. Roger Wood was working as a radio news reporter and he covered the disaster in January 1986 for WOKQ. As part of our series Remembering Christa, we asked Wood to share his memories of meeting McAuliffe, and traveling to Florida for the launch of the Challenger. We highly recommend listening to this story.
Live from Studio D: Mary Gauthier & Jamiee Harris share songs for Veterans Day
Singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier is known for her deeply personal storytelling — songs rooted in empathy, honesty, and lived experience. From her early struggles with addiction and alienation to her later work amplifying the voices of others, Gauthier’s music has long stood in the troubadour tradition. She and her musical and life partner Jaimee Harris joined Rick Ganley in NHPR’s Studio D for an intimate session of songs and conversation.
'The Only Ones' Director Jordan Miller on Choosing the Crazy Twist Every Time Original
Jordan Miller wears many hats—musician, podcaster, serial collaborator on other people’s films, and, of course, film director. His feature debut, The Only Ones, is both a callback to slashers of the past and a movie that delivers constant twists that will have you questioning exactly where the movie is going. It’s a fun ride, with a lot of humor and some genuinely emotional character-driven moments. In the film: “A group of friends’ plans unravel when a string of misfortunes spirals into bloodshed.
'The Death of Snow White' Director Jason Brooks on Crafting a Dark Fairy Tale Original
The Death of Snow White is a hell of a lot of fun. Taking the story back to its dark origins from the Grimm fairy tale, we’re treated to a bloody tale of revenge, jealousy, and badass dwarves that will cut you to pieces if you cross them. But there’s also a charming love story at the center of all the violence and gore. And if you’re in the mood for a good belly-laugh, this movie’s got it, too.
‘Wind and Bone’ Directors Michael Tuthill and Kevin Troy on Crafting a Stellar Creature Feature Original
Wind and Bone is a new feature film by Michael Tuthill and Kevin Troy. A cabin in the woods story with a wendigo as the villain, what I found most interesting about the film is that it’s firmly rooted in mystery. There’s no great exposition-type scene in which the background myth of the wendigo is explained. Instead, the audience learns what’s going on at the same time as the characters. We feel their fear and confusion, and as the body count rises, we feel the terror.
The Least Psychedelic LSD Film
I like weird, and Blue Sunshine (1977) is definitely on the weird side. But for an LSD horror movie? Nah. I’m not sure what else I was expecting, exactly. Just more craziness, I suppose. And while Blue Sunshine gets crazy, it doesn’t completely let its freak flag fly. It’s not long after the credits that the first rampage begins. Frannie Scott (Richard Crystal) is doing some singing at a small party in an isolated cabin in the woods.
An Effective Satanic Panic Satire
Trick or Treat (1986) is a fun flick that satirizes the 80’s Satanic panic movement. It asks the question, what if everything the adults are worried about is actually true?” What if heavy metal really is in service to Satan? And what if the ghosts of dead rock stars can come back to life simply by playing one of their records backward? It’s questions exactly like these that were on the minds of nervous parents in the 80s. Eddie Weinbauer (Marc Price) is an isolated guy who’s really into heavy metal.
'For Sale By Exorcist' Director Melissa LaMartina On Video Games and a Cryptid Beach Band
Melissa LaMartina is involved in a lot of cool stuff. She’s the lead singer of the cryptid-themed surf band Beach Creeper, she wrote the super-popular Amanda the Adventurer video game, and now she’s releasing her first film as a director, For Sale By Exorcist, via Dread (a sister company of Dread Central). And let’s not forget Melissa’s horror-host variety show Shocktail Hour, a live show that she puts on several times a year.
'Humanoids From The Deep' 4K Review
Watching the 4K unrated cut of Humanoids From the Deep, I wondered if this 4K thing had gone too far. This is the kind of film you want to watch on a VHS tape, the tracking slightly off. After all, we’re talking about a 1980 movie that features people in fish suits. The costumes are all too obvious in crystal-clear high definition. We open on a fishing village in California. There’s a cannery coming to town, and the company behind it has been up to shenanigans.
William Shatner's Dark Esperanto Adventure
Written and directed by Leslie Stevens, 1966’s Incubus is a weird piece of horror history. It’s atmospheric, even meditative at times. It’s gothic, it’s a fairy tale, it’s folk horror and it’s a morality play. It reaches toward Bergman, though it doesn’t quite get there. Still, it’s easy to get lulled into the dreamscape of the thing. The fact that it was filmed in a language that virtually nobody speaks adds to the fantasy. Indeed, Incubus was filmed entirely in Esperanto.
'The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine' Director Graham Skipper On Acting, Directing, and Monster Puppets
It’s just one of those things. I was scrolling Facebook when I saw that a new movie called The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine had just been released on demand. Intrigued by the title, I checked it out and soon discovered a real hidden gem. The film concerns our titular lonely man, Wozzek, who is quite possibly the last person on the planet.
'Friday The 13th' Actor Ari Lehman on First Jason, Acting, and Just Having a Good Time
Ari Lehman is a fun guy. His laughter is contagious and his enthusiasm is unparalleled. This is one of the most fun interviews I’ve had the pleasure of conducting. Lehman is, of course, the first person to have played the iconic Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th series. He appears on screen twice in the original movie. First, as the drowning Jason in a flashback, and second as the dead Jason who rises from the lake to attack Adrienne King’s Alice.
'Pink Rabbit' Director Zetkins Yikilmis on No-Budget Filmmaking and Feminism
If you like weird horror movies told from a very singular point of view, I would definitely recommend checking out the films of Zetkins Yikilmis. It’s John Waters meets Plan 9 From Outer Space meets a gory good time meets stories with heady feminist and working-class themes. Her feature films—Some Smoke and a Red Locker, Planet Zee, and Pink Rabbit—all have elements of science fiction and fantasy.
‘Nightsiren’ Director Tereza Nvotová on Witches, Folklore, And Superstition
Nightsiren is set in present-day Slovakia, but takes place in a village straight out of the Middle Ages. The residents live in the wooden cabins, some even without electricity, and believe in literal witches. This is very bad for Sarlota, a nurse in her early twenties who has returned to the village for the first time since she was a child. Along with Mira, a young free spirit that Sarlotta quickly befriends, she is accused of witchcraft for violating the local traditions and customs.
'Appendage' Cinematographer Powell Robinson Breaks Down Hulu’s Top Horror Movie
To the delight of many, at the beginning of September Hulu announced that their Halloween-themed programming slate “Huluween” was returning. This year’s slate features classics such as the complete miniseries of Stephen King’s Rose Red and the Leprechaun30th Anniversary Film Collection, recently released films such as Cobweb and The Boogeyman, and original content such as The Mill, Fright Krewe, and The Other Black Girl.
'Bliss of Evil' Actors Corrie Hinschen And Sharnee Tones Talk Their New Queer Slasher
It was one of those things. I saw a mention of Bliss of Evil on my Instagram feed. So I went home and rented it on Prime, and just fell in love with it. Co-written and directed by Josh Morris, Bliss of Evil takes place in 1997 and follows a rock band and their friends as they practice their tunes at a rehearsal studio. At the same time, someone is stalking them, taking them out one by one. Eventually, we’re introduced to Bloodface, a new slasher villain with a score to settle.
‘Falling Stars’ Fantastic Fest 2023 Review
The witch is a prevailing figure in the horror genre and in world history more broadly. Whether a beautiful sorceress or an old crone covered in warts, the witch has taken on many forms, from evil monsters to humanity’s saviors. In their new film Falling Stars, directors Richard Karpala and Gabriel Bienczycki craft their own version of the witch, one that is never seen or even heard, but whose presence is always felt.
'Malibu Horror Story' Director Scott Slone On The Decade-Long Evolution of His Found Footage Film [Watch]
While The Blair Witch Project is a pinnacle in found footage history, there’s no denying the power and impactCloverfield and Paranormal Activityhad on the genre. Scott Slone was one filmmaker inspired by the found footage boom in the late 2000s. He wanted to make his own tale of DIY terror. Now, a decade later, that film, now titled Malibu Horror Story is finally coming to theaters.
"I don't want to be desensitized to violence": Franck Khalfoun On His New Gas Station Horror
Franck Khalfoun is no stranger to crafting violence in his films. Just look at his 2012 remake of Maniac starring Elijah Wood. Or his claustrophobic parking garage horror P2. Plus, he’s a frequent collaborator with French master of horror Alexandre Aja (High Tension). With new his film Night Of The Hunted, Khalfoun dives deeper into the nature of violence with a gas station, a sniper, and a woman desperate to survive the night.
'Strange Darling' Director JT Mollner On Creating His Technicolor Nightmare [Fantastic Fest 2023]
JT Mollner’s is a fascinating experiment in form and telling a story out of order. Starring a stunning Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, Mollner’s approach to time weaves a fascinating tale about consent, sexual empowerment, and subverting gender expectations one chapter at a time. Its technicolor approach to serial killers and desire is certain to be a conversation starter, particularly in regard to its final moments. A relentless predator tracks an injured woman through the Oregon wilderness.
'The Last Stop In Yuma County' Director Francis Galluppi On His 1970s Inspired Crime Thriller [Fantastic Fest 2023 Interview]
Francis Galluppi’s feature film debut The Last Stop In Yuma County is a tense, Western-inspired thriller reminiscent of the early Coen Brothers’ films. Darkly funny, incredibly tense, and soaked in blood, Galluppi directs a stacked cast through a twisty crime thriller that from the first frame never lets up. It was one of the biggest surprises at this year’s Fantastic Fest, where it had its world premiere.
"It was a sandbox of love": 'Crumb Catcher' Director Chris Skotchdopole On His Tense Directorial Debut [Fantastic Fest 2023]
Chris Skotchdopole’s feature film debut Crumb Catcher is best described as Uncomfortable with a capital U. The film is a fascinating look at the lengths we’ll go to make sure we’re adhering to the status quo, regardless of the consequences. Think Speak No Evil, but with fewer children and more really awkward couples who are willing to blackmail you for a chance to pitch their business proposition.
‘The Latent Image’ Actor Joshua Tonks on Writing, Acting, and Queer Horror
Joshua Tonks’ acting is enigmatic, powerful, thoughtful, and playful. In The Latent Image, Tonks plays Ben, a frustrated writer who’s running low on inspiration. When inspiration does come in the form of a mysterious drifter (Jay Clift), things get very dark very quick. Add William Tippery (who plays Ben’s boyfriend) to the equation and you have a horror/thriller film with some of the best performances you’re likely to see anytime soon.
'The Exorcist III' Slays in 4K [Review]
It seems a thankless task to produce the follow-up to a bonafide horror classic, let alone a second sequel. The Exorcist (1973) remains now (and likely forever) in the upper echelon of genre movies, but everyone knows Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) is widely considered one of Hollywood’s great turkeys. Despite this, series creator William Peter Blatty wanted one more trip to the well to right his ship and deliver something worthy of its namesake.
'Strange Darling' Fantastic Fest 2023 Review
From the opening minutes, JT Mollner’s Strange Darling rockets into a full-blown chase movie that recalls the raw grit of 1970s crime movies and the pulp hyperreality of 1990s indie cinema. Seeing the Miramax logo appear on screen transports you back to a time when Tarantino and all of his many imitators changed the cinema landscape forever.
'V/H/S/85' Fantastic Fest 2023 Review
I’ve been a devout worshipper at the altar of the V/H/S/85 from the very beginning, drooling over the terrifying found footage aesthetics and the seemingly never-ending ways filmmakers have discovered to use the technique to tell horrific stories. The franchise is back this year with its fifth entry, V/H/S/85, and the devotee within my heart can’t stop singing its praises.
Found-Footage Novel 'Mister Howl' Is Frightening and Gorgeous
T.W. Burgess’s Mister Howl is a groundbreaking exercise in found footage literature. A terrifying, meta-riff on Rear Window, Mister Howl is unease incarnate. Replete with stellar illustrations emulating the protagonist’s digital perspective, this is a literary novelty and a must-read for horror fans this Halloween. Burgess is not the first to imbue a horror novel with meta, almost filmic subtext.
'Body Count': The Forgotten Slasher From The Director of 'Cannibal Holocaust'
At first glance, Ruggero Deodato’s (of Cannibal Holocaust infamy) Body Count looks like nothing more than a derivative iteration of American slasher films of the time—the opening credits even ape Friday the 13th Part III’s synthesized 3D soundtrack. In fact, Deodato wasn’t even originally attached to the project. Italian director Alessandro Capone, also a co-writer, was originally poised to direct. Deodato replaced Capone in the middle of production.
'Scream VI', Tara Carpenter, And A New Way To Look At Trauma
To the surprise of no one Scream VI crushed the box office with over $160 million globally to date. While the Radio Silence directing duo have tried to appease longtime fans by keeping legacy characters like Gale Weathers and a returning Kirby Reed in the mix, the latest film feels like it belongs to the “Core Four” of Mindy & Chad Meeks and Tara & Sam Carpenter. Admittedly, I’m a bit down on this new installment.
This Disturbing Documentary About A Man On A Rampage Is Now Free To Watch
Tread is a true crime documentary from a director normally known for his genre output. Paul Solet was at the helm of memorable horror efforts like Grace, Dark Summer, and a segment in the excellent Tales of Halloween anthology. Though the move from narrative cinema to documentary filmmaking is something of a pivot for Solet, the subject matter feels like a logical segue. His documentary Tread is a macabre story and Solet is no stranger to the macabre.
‘Orphan Black’ And Its Everlasting Wonder
I remember discovering Orphan Black like it was yesterday. I was getting ready to take my final high school exams (similar to the American SATs). At one point, I wanted to take a much-needed break. Everyone on Tumblr (yes, I, too, had a Tumblr) was talking about this new BBC America show. Once I got started, I was hooked and didn’t look back. In some ways, Orphan Black influenced my current life as I met my wife because of the show.
An Erotic Horror Fantasy Of Your Nightmares
Have another one coming in hot, Blood Babes. Acrostar Films—the studio that brought us and It Came From Somewhere Else—is hard at work creating their next feature, full of supernatural romance and murder. I know, what a combo, right? Some may even say THE combo. It’s titled Desperate Souls! Read the full synopsis below: “Living in the endless void of the afterlife, Moira survives on the lust, despair, and grief of men, an existence this enchantress has known for eons as a succubus.
This #1 Netflix Thriller Is A "Girl-gang vigilante bloodbath"
Our new queen premiered at SXSW two weeks ago. Because there is no rest for the wicked, she landed on Netflix kicking ass this weekend and is now our #1 thriller in Films (Non-English) on the streamer. Furies is punching its way into our hearts, one assassin at a time. In the film, a mysterious woman trains a trio of girls to take revenge on a criminal gang that abuses females. The three lady warriors risk everything to challenge this corrupt empire. Furies is directed by Veronica Ngô.
A Violent Pornstar Is Tough To Heist
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Are you ready for a romantic horror/thriller with bite? Looks like the first trailer for Cranked Up Film’s God’s Petting You is offering some nasty, heartfelt entertainment. The new film will hit Demand next month, and you can check out the trailer below. In the film, a heroin addict falls in love with a struggling sex addict, and together the pair hatch a plan to steal a small fortune from a porn star.
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Jean Rollin’s Satanic Feminism: A Conversation with ‘Orchestrator of Storms’ Co-Director Kat Ellinger
Cult horror director Jean Rollin was a one-of-a-kind personality and artist. Quite appropriate, then, that he’s the subject of UK writer and director Kat Ellinger’s first feature documentary (co-directed with Dima Ballin), Orchestrator of Storms: The Fantastique World of Jean Rollin. After all, Ellinger herself is a very singular personality.
The Week, 24 February 2023
The Week Patrick King Researcher With Parliament back from recess, Labour leader Keir Starmer was quick off the blocks in setting out five “national missions” that will underpin his party’s next manifesto. While at Reform HQ we’re big believers in mission-led government — which can support cross-departmental working and improved focus on delivery — as others have been quick to point out, detail matters, both for tracking progress against outcomes and holding government effectively to account.
'A Lot Of Nothing' Director and Actor On Subverting Viewer Expectations [Watch]
Many of us know Mo McRae (The Flight Attendant and Sons of Anarchy) as an actor. His resume has seen him appear in so many different shows in so many different genres. So, it was anybody’s guess what his directorial feature debut would be about. Turns out McRae’s film, A Lot Of Nothing, is a complex film that defies genre. A film none of us could’ve predicted. In A Lot Of Nothing: James and Vanessa seem to be the perfect couple – happily married, successful, and comfortable.
Jennifer Reeder's New Horror Film Debuts Bizzare First Look [Video]
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One of our favorite modern masters of horror is back, baby. Jennifer Reeder’s upcoming horror-noir Perpetrator is set for a world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival this Friday, February 17. Take a peek at the bizarre first clip released from the film below. It features Alicia Silverstone and it’s not to be missed. Written and directed by Reeder, Perpetrator follows Jonny (McKirnan), a reckless teen sent to live with her estranged Aunt Hildie (Silverstone).
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Netflix Viewers Are Already Addicted to Horror Series 'Red Rose': "I couldn't turn it off"
There is a new BBC horror series on Netflix that has Twitter users losing their collective minds. Red Rose dropped onto the app on February 15th, and the internet has yet to recover. The show looks wild and weird, which is our brand of horror. Check out the trailer below. Synopsis Set over a long hot summer following high school, the teens’ friendships are infiltrated by the Red Rose app, which blooms on their smartphones, threatening them with dangerous consequences if they don’t meet its demands.
‘Black Roses’ is the Ultimate Forgotten Heavy Metal Horror Film
The occult-themed heavy metal horror film, Black Roses bowed at a time when satanic panic was at an all-time high. Parents were convinced that rock music contained subliminal messaging that was sure to corrupt the minds of their impressionable youngsters. Screenwriter Cindy Cirile and director John Fasano heard those concerns and opted to capitalize on them through a cinematic outing where a metal band is actually recruiting teenagers into the dark arts. The results are undeniably entertaining.
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