PBS’ American Masters series has posted the complete episode dedicated to author Ursula K. Le Guin. “Explore the remarkable life and legacy of late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin whose groundbreaking work, including “The Left Hand of Darkness,” transformed American literature by bringing science fiction into the […]
At PBS’ Monstrum, Dr. Emily Zarka gets deep into the slasher lore. “The 1974 movies Black Christmas and Texas Chain Saw Massacre gave rise to what would become one of cinema’s most enduring genres: the slasher film. In this special episode, we’ll talk about the origins, evolution and […]
At Monstrum, Dr. Emily Zarka discusses the Universal monsters. “Some monsters call to mind very specific images. Their iconic on-screen personas overshadow their earlier histories. I’m talking about: Frankenstein and his Creature, Dracula, the Invisible Man, the Wolf Man, the Mummy. Why is this? Universal Pictures. These famous […]
PBS has posted the full Secrets Of The Dead documentary “Vampire Legend” on YouTube. “Follow scientists as they uncover “deviant” burials dating back to medieval England, pointing to a belief that the dead could rise from their graves. Predating Eastern European legend, these discoveries force a re-examination of […]
At PBS’ Monstrum, Dr. Emily Zarka talks about everyone’s favorite fox spirits–Kitsune! “Why is the Kitsune Japan’s most enduring yokai? This video examines 2,500 years of folklore, religion, history, and pop culture to explain how the legendary shape-shifting fox became Japan’s most influential supernatural figure—and why its stories […]
At PBS’ Monstrum, Emily Zarka talks about the mythology of The Backrooms–the online version. Watch here.
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