Cinematic Breadcrumbs
A film and pop culture history podcast brought to you by Elise Hernke teaching you about film history and finding underground hits, so you don't have to. Episodes range from historical deep-dives to casual discussions with guests, but it is always centered around the shared love of film. Instagram: @ingloriousbaguettes
Cinematic Breadcrumbs
#38: Mid-Century Macabre | "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954) & the Story of Milicent Patrick
Kicking off our next series "Mid-Century Macabre" - horror movies from the 1950s/60s is a film with a long-lasting legacy and surprising back story, "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954). This week is all about the creatures creator, Milicent Patrick, whose biography exists within the pages of the book "The Lady from the Black Lagoon" by Mallory O'Meara.
DIVE IN with me and we will look at the culture impact of the film, its relationship to other monster movies, and how the film came to be.
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