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Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #76 - The Indestructible Mr. Weems
Happy Alfred Hitchcock Day! March 12th is Alfred Hitchcock Day so we've got to have a podcast! This time, the Knights of the Golden Lodge agree to subsidize the ailing Clarence Weems until his anticipated death. But Clarence finds other things to occupy his time than dying. Then, Al stretches out "An Elastic Affair."
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Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #75 - Father and Son
Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, Joe Saunders tells his ne'er-do-well son Sam to fend for himself. Sam does, but not in a way that Joe expects. Then, Al gets a little Skin in the Game.
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What Scares Us - Episode 26: Suspiria
Join us for a deep dive into Suspiria, the 1977 Italian supernatural horror film from director Dario Argento. In this episode: We wonder why shelf toilets exist, Matt appreciates the witches' "Olive Garden pour" of wine, and Christopher laments over only having access to farm ballet back home.
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AADL Talks To: arwulf arwulf
In this wide-ranging conversation, local radio personality and cultural historian, arwulf, recalls the many Ann Arbor institutions, icons, and events that shaped his life. He discusses the impact of Ann Arbor’s counterculture during his youth in the late 1960s, from an early introduction to 1950s-1960s blues, rock, and jazz; psychedelia in its many forms; and Ann Arbor's anti-war movement, to his artistic awakening through film, theater, art, and radio. He also shares memories of his interactions with members of the Rainbow People's Party, his work as a Psychedelic Ranger during the legendary Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festivals, and Ann Arbor’s experimental alternative education movement.
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Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #74 - The West Warlock Time Capsule
Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, taxidermist George Tiffany has a pleasant life with his wife Louise until Louise's sponging brother Waldren shows up. What can a fine upstanding taxidermist do to get rid of him? Then Al takes a look at "Harmony Heaven," a 1930 film with which Hitchcock had nothing to do.
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What Scares Us - Episode 25: My Bloody Valentine
Join us for a deep dive into My Bloody Valentine, the 1981 Canadian slasher film from director George Mihalka. In this episode: We meet our new friend Boiled Dave, call a coroner for more information about 30-year-old hearts, and listen to the sweet sound of dueling harmonicas.
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What Scares Us - Episode 24: Impetigore
Join us for a deep dive into Impetigore, the 2019 Indonesian horror film from director Joko Anwar. In this episode: We exclude Matt from a sweet David Lynch connection, we wonder how we can get into Handsome and Rich Village, and Amanda and Christopher marvel over the inclusion of a puppet master!
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Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #73 - Martha Mason, Movie Star
Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, Mabel thinks she looks like movie star Martha Mason and despises her undramatic life with her husband, so she spices it up with a little murder. Then Al sounds out some Blackmail.
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Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #72 - A Man Greatly Beloved
Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, young Hildegarde Fell tells the story of her friendship with Mr. Anderson, who may or may not be a famous retired judge. Then, Al uncoils a bit of Rope.
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What Scares Us - Episode 23: Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Join us for a deep dive into Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the 1978 science-fiction horror film from director Philip Kaufman. In this episode: We marvel over the pod-like qualities of capers, wonder about the fighting power of dentists, and try to pack in as many references to Alien as possible.
If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us at WhatScaresUs@aadl.org.
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