Author: Amelia Mendes

On September 17th, 1964 the first episode of Bewitched aired on ABC. The pilot was about Darren (originally Dick York) and Samantha Stevens (Elizabeth Montgomery)– who, on the surface, looked like your typical All-American newlywed couple. However, after their wedding, Darren is shocked to find out that his beautiful wife is actually a witch. The… Continue reading Bewitched: The Most Iconic Nose in TV History

Last month, on February 1st, 2024, Billy Joel released his first original song in seventeen years,“Turn the Lights Back On”. As a die-hard Billy Joel fan, the moment the Spotify notification popped up on my phone, I practically screamed. I then promptly sat down and gave the song my undivided attention– basking in all its… Continue reading “Turn the Lights Back On” by Billy Joel

*SPOILERS AHEAD* On September 8th, 1960 Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho premiered in theaters. It was Hitchcock’s definitive swerve into horror, his previous films primarily consisting of crime thrillers. The film was a massive hit at the box office, partially due to the mysterious allure surrounding the movie: Hitchcock insisted that once the film had begun rolling… Continue reading Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho 

STORYCORPS 460: At the Movies  This first podcast was a collection of three stories, which depicted unexpected ways in which people’s lives were influenced by their experiences at the movies. The podcast began with the narrator introducing the topic of the episode and the first story. This opening was peppered with sound bites, which either… Continue reading Storycorps: Amelia Allende Mendes