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Words and PicturesCorbin C and Gwen CallahanThe H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival has been entertaining horror and science
fiction fans at the Hollywood Theatre for 30 years now, half of those with
the help of Co-Director Gwen Callahan. The festival has
also been nurturing and promoting the independent arts scene i...
2025-09-1100 min
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesBonus Throwdown: Megan 2.0 (June 29, 2025)Send us a textThings have been a tad chaotic this summer! Here's a bonus episode Gwen and Gretchen recorded on an iPhone after seeing Megan 2.0 in the theater (while being distracted by Gretchen's new kittens, Jordy and Clovis!). It's a hoot, so if you haven't seen it, what the hell are you waiting for?!Gwen and Gretchen Watch Movies is written and directed by Gwen Callahan and Gretchen Brooks. Recorded and edited by Martin Vavra at Galaxy Sailor Productions. Find us everywhere you listen to podcasts!Please subscribe, leave us a review...
2025-08-0508 min
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesEpisode 7: The Howling (1981)Send us a textDoes the full moon approach? Do you hear something... beastly in the woods? Watch out! It's Joe Dante's werewolf masterpiece, THE HOWLING (1981)! We peel back the many layers of this fascinating slice of early 80s culture, including the tragic, the funny, and the dangerously seductive. Starring Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, Robert Picardo, Dennis Dugan, Belinda Balaski, John Carradine, a cameo by Dick Miller, and introducing Elisabeth Brooks as the deliciously evil and seductive Marsha! (Marsha! Marsha!)First we recap our madcap spring doing panels at Crypticon Seattle and getting ready for...
2025-06-1350 min
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesEpisode 6: John Carpenter's THEY LIVE (1988)Send us a textA down on his luck everyman (Roddy Piper) comes to Los Angeles, CA seeking work. He gets a construction job, meets Frank Armitage (Keith David), and stumbles on a pair of sunglasses that reveal the world as it truly is. The IMDB synopsis: "They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. They live." This is John Carpenter's adaptation of a Ray Nelson story and graphic novel, "Eight O'Clock in the morning." Though it is a s...
2025-04-2757 min
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesEpisode 5: Larry Cohen's IT'S ALIVE (1974)Send us a textGwen and Gretchen dissect and discuss (and savor!) the many layers of Larry Cohen's 1974 creature feature It's Alive. An initial bomb at the box office, the sleeper hit was re-released in theaters in 1977. Critics agree that this is a nuanced look at the paranoia and fear of the late 70s, when Roe v Wade established women's right to choose in our cultural code, and family planning was seen as a threat to the American way. It's Alive gives us several iconic cinematic moments - blood and milk, the baby POV cam, and smoking...
2025-03-2831 min
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesEpisode 4: Suicide Club (aka Suicide Circle)Send us a textGwen and Gretchen dive into the 2001 J-Horror classic, SUICIDE CLUB (aka Suicide Circle), written and directed by Sion Sono (Noriko's Dinner Table, Tokyo Vampire Hotel). With it's absurdist imagery, bloody deaths, and at times tongue in cheek look at pop culture, Suicide Club is a seminal work in the wildly popular J-Horror genre of the late 90s/early 00s. Gwen and Gretchen discuss the overt messages and hidden meanings in the film, and debate whether its message is nihilistic, hopeful, or something in between.CW for self harm and suicide. This...
2025-02-1359 min
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesEpisode 3: Clive Barker's NightbreedSend us a textGwen and Gretchen discuss the Clive Barker classic, NIGHTBREED from 1990. Written and directed by Barker, based on his novel CABAL. Stars Craig Scheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid, Doug Bradley.Plus! We have a special guest! Filmmaker Russell Cherrington, who made the Cabal Cut after the discovery of more footage, talks with us about the ultimate version of Nightbreed.Gwen and Gretchen Watch Movies is written and directed by Gwen Callahan and Gretchen Brooks. Recorded and edited by Martin Vavra at Galaxy Sailor Productions. Find us e...
2025-01-081h 17
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesEpisode 2: William Girdler's The Asylum of SatanSend us a textGwen and Gretchen delve into the 1972 B-movie, THE ASYLUM OF SATAN. This wild ride of a B-movie was directed by William Girdler, written by William Girdler and J. Patrick Kelly III. Starring Carla Borelli, Charles Kissinger, Nick Jolley, Louis Bandy, Claude Fulkerson. A concert pianist suffering from a breakdown finds herself an unwilling patient at Pleasant Hill Sanitarium, where the patients are strange and the doctor and staff are even stranger!Gwen and Gretchen Watch Movies is written and directed by Gwen Callahan and Gretchen Brooks. Recorded and edited...
2024-12-1051 min
Gwen and Gretchen Watch MoviesEpisode 1: Wes Craven's The Serpent & The RainbowSend us a textIt has been 5 years in the making, but Gwen & Gretchen have finally done it! It's the inaugural episode of Gwen & Gretchen Watch Movies! G&G talk about Wes Craven's 1988 horror film, The Serpent and the Rainbow. Starring Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield. Inspired by the Wade Davis book of the same name. G&G talk about the story, the production, and the insane ending of the movie.Gwen and Gretchen Watch Movies is written and directed by Gwen Callahan and Gretchen Brooks. Recorded and edited by...
2024-10-311h 03
Without Your HeadWithout Your Head: Mike Lackey of Street Trash & Gwen Callahan of Lovecraft Film Festival
Mike Lackey "Fred" of the cult classic and one of my favorites STREET TRASH!!!
Mike was worked on special effects makeup for "Street Trash" and "I Was a Teenage Zombie"
And Gwen Callahan Director H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival Portland, OR
https://hplfilmfestival.com
#StreetTrash #PodcastInterview #MikeLackey #Lovecraft #CultMovie #WithoutYourHead
2023-09-094h 58Without Your HeadWithout Your Head: Mike Lackey of Street Trash & Gwen Callahan of Lovecraft Film Festival
Mike Lackey "Fred" of the cult classic and one of my favorites STREET TRASH!!!
Mike was worked on special effects makeup for "Street Trash" and "I Was a Teenage Zombie"
And Gwen Callahan Director H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival Portland, OR
https://hplfilmfestival.com
#StreetTrash #PodcastInterview #MikeLackey #Lovecraft #CultMovie #WithoutYourHead
2023-09-094h 58
The Outer DarkNecronomiCon Returns: 2022 Preview SpecialThe Outer Dark presents an exclusive preview of NecronomiCon Providence 2022, featuring Programming Chair K.H. Vaughan, Film Programming Co-Chair Gwen Callahan, Justin Steele, and Sam Cowan of Dim Shores Press. This podcast’s content was recorded on July 31, August 2, and August 3, 2022. Show Notes The Outer Dark presents an exclusive preview of NecronomiCon … Continue reading
2022-08-1156 min
The Fresh Fiction PodcastOscar Predictions + Kristy Woodson Harvey InterviewVibe Check
It’s cold and dreary in both Washington and Illinois. Gwen has found a new apartment and Danielle hosted two events: a virtual event with Lauren Kate and a sold-out in-person event with Bob Odenkirk.
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In just a few short weeks, this year’s Academy Awards will be handed out. Gwen and Danielle discuss if the Oscaras “matter” anymore, what goes into Oscar campaigns, and of course, our predictions for this year’s winners! We don’t over all the categories, but you can find a full list of nomin...
2022-03-1959 min
Geek in the CityIssue 615 – 2021 HP Lovecraft Film FestivalThe creepy season kicks off as the crew chat with Gwen Callahan about the 2021 HP Lovecraft Film Festival – how to watch at the Hollywood Theatre or stream it online. But first, a trip down memory lane of hauntings past.
– Guardian Games – Wandering Monster
– Bridge City Comics – PDX Asylum – Song by Megathruster
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2021-09-291h 49
The Gerry Callahan ShowGwen Berry steals the Olympic moment from DeAnna Price; Scottie Pippen claims Phil Jackson is racist for calling a play, Old producer Dave Cullinane defends not recommending Matt Carano for the job Biden is spying on Tucker Carlson.Gwen Berry steals the Olympic moment from DeAnna Price; Scottie Pippen claims Phil Jackson is racist for calling a play, Old producer Dave Cullinane defends not recommending Matt Carano for the job Biden is spying on Tucker Carlson. Subscribe, like, review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gerry-callahan-podcast/id1490937170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-291h 16
The Gerry Callahan ShowUnited States Olympians That Hate The United StatesOn this episode of The Gerry Callahan Podcast we get into Gwen Berry, a United States Hammer thrower who couldn't stomach the fact that the National Anthem played her medal ceremony. Make a wish is making a comeback but you better be vaccinated or you get nothing. Jalen Rose thinks that Kevin Love being on the United States basketball team is a sign of tokenism. Transgender athletes everywhere you turn, including New Englands own Cece Telfer. All that and more on todays episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-281h 18
Legends of Tabletop PodcastLocal Author Celebration Month: Lovecraftian Horror PanelJoin local authors Wendy Wagner, Cody Goodfellow, Christine Morgan and Mike Griffin for an engaging discussion about Lovecraftian horror and weird fiction! This event was moderated by Gwen Callahan, co-director of the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and the Portland Horror Film Festival. The authors discuss their work, getting started in writing horror fiction, and the current trends in horror and weird fiction. This includes the trend of using horror to subvert racism in modern Lovecraftian films and literature.
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https://www.codygoodfellow.com/
http://winniewoohoo.com/
https://griffinwords.com/
http://www.christine-morgan.org/
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2020-10-141h 32
Horror Movie TalkPortland Horror Film Festival™ Goes Virtual For 2020The Brain That Wouldn't DiePortland Horror Film Festival, the Pacific Northwest’spremiere horror genre film festival, is going virtual! Horror Fans cansoak up over 60 short and feature films over the 6 night eventbeginning June 10th with the first shorts block and a preview of thefestival’s upcoming features. The terror continues June 17-21st withmore short and feature films from around the world.Central DentalIn the midst of this pandemic, some businesses are finally starting tore-open, but there is no way to know when...
2020-06-1504 min
We Stan TogetherWomen of Country with Brady O’CallahanBrady O’Callahan (A Show Sometime) virtually join Caitlin and Lauren for the first episode recorded in shelter-in-place to discuss the women of country music. We talk Dolly Parton concerts, country clapbacks, avenge Nashville (the show), ponder why Gwen Stefani should never become a country diva, and discover why Oklahomans are such good singers. Follow us on all social @WeStanSocial and Brady @BradyOCallahan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-05-1253 minLegends of Tabletop PodcastVictory at Home and Abroad - Investigators for Social Equality (NecronomiCon 2019)VICTORY AT HOME AND BEYOND: INVESTIGATORS FOR SOCIAL EQUALITY
There are only a handful of people of color, gender non-conforming, and/or sexual orientation non-conforming creators making Lovecraftian horror role-playing games. Most of these people are from groups Lovecraft himself would have cast as villains or their own horrors in his stories. How do we create stories that are true to the bleak Mythos vision of the universe while still telling diverse stories that represent everyone in cosmic horror? When the stars come right we will all be equal, so let’s hope we can pull it together before that ha...
2019-09-111h 16
DJ Chris BPassion1. Avicci & Leo Sampaio - Waiting For Love
2. Bid Kid ft Audrey Callahan - Every Breath You Take
3. David Guetta ft Usher - Without You
4. Foral - Need to Feel Loved
5. Timbaland ft OneRepublic - Apologize
6. Selena Gomez - The Heart Wants What It Wants
7. Melodika - Paradise
8. Ariana Grande - 7 Rings
9. Dua Lipa & Blackpink - Kiss & Make Up
10. Sean Paul & David Guetta ft Becky G - Mad Love
11. Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
12. Junior Senna, Rafael Dutra, Gregorgus Geez - Let's Rock
13. Roger Grey ft Gwen Stefani - .What You Waiting For
13. Afrojack Feat Eva Simons...
2019-02-121h 17
Don Diablo Presents Hexagon RadioDon Diablo Hexagon Radio Episode 174Don Diablo is back for a brand new Hexagon Radio featuring new music from Silk City, Lucas & Steve, Aevion, PBH & Jack Shizzle, Smooth, Donkong, Matt Nash, 3LAU and many many more..
01. Silk City - Only Can Get Better (Original Mix)02. Lucas & Steve X Brandy - I Could Be Wrong03. CAZZETTE Ft. Morgan Bosman - Run Run (Just Kiddin Extended Mix)04. Armitage - Friday Night05. Aevion - Heartbeat06. Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa - One Kiss (ZHU Remix)07. PBH & Jack Shizzle Feat. Sash Sings - On A Level 08. Colin Callahan - Thinkin...
2018-05-3059 min
Bride of Monster Kid RadioMonster Kid Radio #339 - The 2017 HP Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuConThe stars are right! Derek attended the HP Lovecraft Film Festival and CthulhuCon, and brought his audio recorder along! This was yet another fantastic film festival in the long line of fantastic film festivals produced by Brian and Gwen Callahan, Andrew Migliore, and the rest of the HPLFF crew and volunteers. Here's what you can expect in this week's episode of Monster Kid Radio: 0:03:01 - Primer to the Cthulhu Mythos Panel (with DB Spitzer, Tim Uren, Dominique Lamssies, Cody Goodfellow, moderated by Ken Hite) 0:43:12 - Friday Night with Chris McMillan 0:55:15 - Q&A with Barbara Steele 1:15:58 - Saturday Evening with...
2017-10-122h 54
Udda Ting4-H.P.LovecraftDetta avsnitt handlar om H.P.Lovecraft, den kosmiska skräckens mästare. Medverkande: Ramsey Campbell, S.T.Joshi, Brian Yuzna, Cody Goodfellow, Gwen & Brian Callahan, Sean Branney, Anders Lundgren, Mattias Fyhr & Martin Andersson.
2016-09-2750 min
Lovecraft eZine: A Horror Podcast That Feels Like Hanging Out With FriendsMike Griffin, Brian and Gwen Callahan, Niels Hobbs, and Philip FracassiThis episode: --Mike Griffin, author of "The Lure of Devouring Light" (http://amzn.to/1PDtj1g). --Brian and Gwen Callahan and Niels Hobbs talk about the upcoming H.P. Lovecraft Film Festivals (http://www.hplfilmfestival.com/). --Philip Fracassi and I and the panel discuss self-publishing, the small press, and the way some writers react to self-published authors. Bear with the audio for the first 2 to 3 minutes, it gets a lot better after that. Thanks for listening!
2016-08-162h 08
Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Stories We Tell: A Novel by Patti Callahan HenryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/213333 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Stories We Tell: A Novel Author: Patti Callahan Henry Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: June 24, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry is back with a powerful novel about the stories we tell and the people we trust. Eve and Cooper Morrison are Savannah's power couple. They're on every artistic board and deeply involved in the community. She owns and operates a letterpress studio specializing in the handmade; he runs a digital magazine...
2014-06-2405 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Stories We Tell: A Novel by Patti Callahan HenryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/213333 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Stories We Tell: A Novel Author: Patti Callahan Henry Narrator: Andi Arndt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 46 minutes Release date: June 24, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry is back with a powerful novel about the stories we tell and the people we trust. Eve and Cooper Morrison are Savannah's power couple. They're on every artistic board and deeply involved in the community. She owns and operates a letterpress studio specializing in the handmade; he runs a digital...
2014-06-2405 min