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UEN SciFi Friday offers a weekly science fiction feature film from the heyday of SciFi ? the 1920?s to 1970?s. Join other Utah science fiction movie fans after the film for an accompanying podcast where Utah scientists discuss topics from the movie. UEN SciFi Friday offers a weekly science fiction feature film from the heyday of SciFi ? the 1920?s to 1970?s. Join other Utah science fiction movie fans after the film for an accompanying podcast where Utah scientists discuss topics from the movie. Watch the movie, Fridays at 9pm on UEN-TV. For more information: www.uen.org/tv.

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    Anatomy of a Psycho
    Fri, 3 October 2008 12:01:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Anatomy of a Psycho Podcast - UEN SciFi Friday - Rich Finlinson interviews Dr. Theresa Martinez, Assistant Vice President for Outreach at the University of Utah

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    The Ape Man
    Thu, 24 January 2008 12:01:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Cameron Hastie, an Ape Keeper at Utah's Hogle Zoo discusses the facts and fiction behind primates. This interview references the 1943 film "The Ape Man".

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    The Atomic Blonde
    Thu, 18 January 2007 16:16:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    George Williams, Professor of Physics at the University of Utah, discusses the facts behind the hydrogen bomb. This interview references the 1953 film "The Atomic Blonde" directed by Lew Landers.

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    Attack of the Giant Leeches
    Mon, 8 May 2006 09:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Don Feener, Professor of Biology, University of Utah, discusses the facts and fiction of leeches. This program references the 1959 film "Attack of the Giant Leeches" directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.

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    Black Dragons
    Fri, 24 October 2008 12:01:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Rich Finlinson interviews Dr. Grant R. Fairbanks about plastic surgery and sculpture in connection the with 1943 Bela Lugosi movie Black Dragons.

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    Bluebeard
    Mon, 16 October 2006 11:38:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Anton Tolman, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Utah Valley University discusses the science behind forensic psychology. This interview references the 1944 film, "Bluebeard", directed by Edgar Ulmer.

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    Bowery At Midnight
    Wed, 19 October 2008 12:01:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Dr. Harry Hughes, author and psychology professor at Salt Lake Community College, talks with UEN's Rich Finlinson about social science behind Bela Lugosi's Bowery at Midnight.

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    The Brain That Wouldn't Die
    Fri, 26 May 2006 09:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Greg Clark, Associate Professor of Bioengineering, University of Utah, discusses the importance of the brain. This program references the 1962 film "The Brain that Wouldn't Die" directed by Joseph Green.

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    The Brainiac
    Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:02:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Lynn Webster, M.D., Medical Director at Lifetree Clinical Research and Pain Clinic, discusses the the psychology of pain management. This program references the 1961 Mexican Horror film, "The Brainiac", directed by Chano Urueta. Starring Abel Salazar.

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    Bucket of Blood
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:56:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Monty Paret, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Utah, discusses the history of sculpture and the beat society in the sixties. This program references the 1959 film "A Bucket of Blood" directed by Roger Corman.

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    Carnival of Souls
    Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:56:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    James L. Poulton, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, discusses the facts of schizophrenia. This program references the 1962 horror film "Carnival of Souls" from director Herk Harvey. Part of the film was shot in Salt Lake City. Starring Candace Hilligoss and Sidney Berger among others.

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    The Crawling Hand
    Mon, 24 July 2006 08:07:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Professor Pierre Sokolsky, Chairman of the Physics Department at the University of Utah discusses the facts and fiction of cosmic rays. This program refrences the 1963 scifi film "The Crawling Hand" directed by Herbert L. Strock.

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    Curse of the Aztec Mummy
    Fri, 15 December 2006 13:32:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Professor Ewa Wasilewska, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah, discusses the facts behind mummies. This program references the 1957 film, "Curse of the Aztec Mummy" directed by Rafael Portillo.

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    The Day of the Triffids
    Thu, 28 September 2006 10:12:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Jim Ehleringer, Professor of Biology at the University of Utah, discusses the facts and fiction behind carnivorous plants. This program references the 1962 film, "The Day of the Triffids", directed by Steve Sekely.

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    Dementia 13
    Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:54:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    James L. Poulton, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, discusses elements of psychology and proper ways to treat someone with a mental illness. This program references the 1963 science fiction film "Dementia 13" from director/producer, Francis "Ford" Coppola. Starring William Campbell, Bart Patton and Patrick Magee among others.

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    The Devil Bat
    Thu, 7 September 2006 09:45:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Julia Bart, Bat Trainer and Animal Keeper at Utah's Hogle Zoo, discusses bat behavior and culture. This program references the 1940 film, "The Devil Bat", directed by Jean Yarbroug.

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    Devil Girl From Mars
    Thu, 2 November 2006 10:46:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Jessica Straley, Visiting Assistant Professor of English at the University of Utah discusses gender roles as depicted in 1954 science fiction film, Devil Girl from Mars.

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    Eegah!
    Mon, 14 August 2006 08:07:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Kristen Hawkes, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah, discusses human evolution and the facts behind cavemen. This program references the 1962 film "Eegah" directed by Arch Hall.

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    Fog Island
    Fri, 10 October 2008 12:01:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    University of Utah mechanical engineering professor Stacy Morris Smith looks at the mechanical tricks in the 1945 movie Fog Island.

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    The Giant Gila Monster
    Mon, 22 May 2006 09:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Shane Provstgaard, Zookeeper for Hogle Zoo's House of Reptiles, discusses the facts and fiction behind the Giant Gila Monster. This program references the 1959 film "The Giant Gila Monster" directed by Ray Kellogg.

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    Godzilla vs. Megalon
    Fri, 5 January 2007 16:23:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Sanford Meek, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, discusses robotics. This program references the 1964 science fiction film, "Godzilla versus Megalon" Directed by Jun Fukuda.

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    Hands of a Stranger
    Thur, 20 Dec 2007 13:20:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Sanford Meek, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, discusses the facts behind hand transplantation. This program references the 1962 film "Hands of a Stranger" directed by Newton Arnold.

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    Heidi
    Fri, 30 March 2007 16:16:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Jacci Graham, Clinical Social Worker and Program Director for Grandfamilies, discusses the realities behind foster care and children being raised by their grandparents. This interview references the 1968 made-for-television movie, "Heidi" directed by Delbert Mann.

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    Horror Hotel
    Mon, 24 Apr 2006 08:29:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Eric Hinderaker, Professor of History University of Utah, discusses the facts and fiction of the Salem Witch trials. This program references the 1960 film "Horror Hotel" directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.

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    House on Haunted Hill
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:27:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Don Strassberg, Professor of Psychology at the University of Utah, discusses the facts and fiction of hysteria. This program references the 1959 film "House on Haunted Hill" starring Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart and Elisha Cook Jr. among others.

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    The Indestructable Man
    Thu, 30 November 2006 15:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Kalynn Filion, Health Program Specialist for the Utah Department of Health's Cancer Program, discusses cancer and cancer prevention.

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    Invasion of the Vampires
    Wed, 22 November 2006 09:36:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Karen Nielsen, Vice President and Group Manager for the Associated Regional and University Pathologists Blood Services, discusses the facts about blood. This program references the 1931 Mexican horror film "La Invasion de los Vampiros" directed by Miguel Morayta.

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    The Invisible Ghost
    Thurs, 20 November 2008 09:36:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Dr. Erin Bigler, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Brigham Young University and adjunct professor of psychiatry at the University of Utah, talks with UEN's Rich Finlinson about the science behind the 1942 Bela Lugosi film The Invisible Ghost.

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    The Killer Shrews
    Mon, 5 Jun 2006 09:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Eric A. Rickart, PH.D., Curator of Vertebrates, Utah Museum of Natural History, discusses the facts and fiction of shrews. This program references the 1959 film "The Killer Shrews" directed by Ray Kellogg.

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    Killers from Space
    Wed, 30 August 2006 14:35:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Denise Lynch, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Proprietor of the Utah School of Hypnotherapy, discusses the facts and fiction behind hypnosis. This program references the 1954 film, "Killers from Space" directed by W. Lee Wilder.

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    The Last Man On Earth
    Fri, 17 November 2006 10:46:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Robert Fujinami, Professor in the Department of Neurology and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Utah, discusses viral diseases and how they can be prevented. This program references the 1964 film, "The Last Man on Earth" directed by Ubaldo Ragona, starring Vincent Price.

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    Little Shop of Horrors
    Fri, 25 August 2006 08:07:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Lynn Bohs, Professor of Biology at the University of Utah, discusses the facts behind the exotic plant, the Venus Fly Trap,. This program references the 1960 film "Little Shop of Horrors" directed by Roger Corman.

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    The Manster
    Wed, 13 September 2006 11:55:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Matt Basso, Professor of History and Gender Studies at the University of Utah, discusses race and gender as it is depicted in the 1960 science fiction film, The Manster.

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    Monster from a Prehistoric Planet
    Wed, 15 October 2008 11:55:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Dr. Franz Goller of the University of Utah department of biology talks about real song birds vs. the flying "Monster from a Prehistoric Planet."

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    Monster Zero
    Mon, 3 Apr 2006 08:56:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    John Armstrong, Professor of Physics, Weber State University, discusses the facts and fiction of outer space. This program references the 1965 science fiction film, "Monster Zero", directed by Ishiro Honda. Starring Akira Takarada and Nick Adams.

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    Night of the Living Dead
    Mon, 9 October 2006 13:46:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Angela Smith, Assistant Professor of English Literature and Gender Studies at the University of Utah discusses cultural imagery. This interview references the 1968 cult-classic, "Night of the Living Dead" directed by George A. Romero.

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    Night Tide
    Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:24:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Brandon Eyre, Aquarist at the The Living Planet Aquarium, discusses the facts and fiction of mermaids. This program references the 1961 science fiction film "Night Tide", directed by Curtis Harrington. Starring a young Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson and Gavin Muir among others.

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    Phantom from Space
    Thu, 21 September 2006 15:36:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Graeme Milton, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Utah discusses the science behind cloking and invisibility. This program references the 1953 science fiction film "Phantom from Space" directed by W. Lee Wilder.

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    The Phantom of 10,000 Leagues
    Sat, 18 Mar 2006 08:25:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Joe Dickinson, Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Utah, discusses the facts and fiction of mutation. This program references the 1956 science fiction film "The Phantom of 10,000 Leagues", directed by Dan Milner. Starring Kent Taylor,Cathy Downs and Michael Whalen among others.

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    Plan 9 from Outer Space
    Mon, 31 July 2006 08:07:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Thomas Sobchack, Professor Emeritus of Film Studies at the University of Utah discusses the history behind the cult classic film, "Plan 9 from Outer Space" and its eccentric director, Edward Wood.

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    Quatermass2: Enemy from Space
    Fri, 8 December 2006 10:10:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Ben Bromley, Professor of Physics at the University of Utah, discusses the facts and fiction behind meteors. This interview references the 1957 science fiction film "Quatermass 2: Enemy from Space" directed by Val Guest.

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    Robot vs. the Aztec Mummy
    Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Mark Christensen, Graduate student of History at the University of Utah, discusses the history of the Aztecs. This Program References the 1957 scifi film "The Robot vs. the Aztec Mummy" directed by Rafael Portillo.

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    Samson vs. the Vampire Women
    Wed, 5 October 2008 13:32:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Rich Finlinson interviews Dr. Louisa Stark, geneticist of the Genetics Education Center at the University of Utah. They talk about the 1962 movie Sampson and the Vampire Women.

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    Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
    Fri, 21 December 2006 13:32:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Bob Goldberg, Professor of History at the University of Utah, discusses the Cold War symbolism. This program references the 1964 film, "Santa Clause Conquers the Martians" directed by Nicholas Webster.

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    Scream of the Wolf
    Mon, 15 May 2006 09:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Sausha Seus, Wild Animal Trainer, Discusses the history of wolves in European and Native American culture. This program references the 1974 film "Scream of the Wolf" directed by Dan Curtis.

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    The Screaming Skull
    Mon, 17 July 2006 08:07:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Renee Galliher, Professor of Psychology at Utah State University, discusses the psychology behind the characters in the science fiction film, " The Screaming Skull".

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    She Demons
    Mon, 1 May 2006 13:13:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Dr. Jeffrey Saffle, M.D., Director of the Regional Burn Center and Professor of Surgery at the University Hospital, discusses the reality behind treating burn victims. This program references the 1958 scifi film "She Demons" directed by Richard E. Cunha.

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    Shock
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Susan Wiet, MD, Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical Director of the Outpatient Specialty Clinic at the University of Utah, discusses Shock and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as it is diagnosed today. This program references the 1946 scifi film "Shock" directed by Alfred Werker starring Vincent Price

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    The Snow Creature
    Mon, 7 August 2006 08:07:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Marc Bekoff, Professor of Biology at the University of Colorado, discusses the emotional and psychological similarities between humans and animals. This program references the 1954 film, "The Snow Creature", directed by W. Lee Wilder

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    Son of Godzilla
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Norihiko Fukuta, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology at the University of Utah, discusses the realities of weather modification. This program references the 1967 scifi film "Son of Godzilla" directed by Jun Fukuda.

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    SPECIAL - Interview with Hollywood Producer Sam Longoria
    Fri, 2 Jun 2006 09:30:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Veteran special effects an film producer, Sam Longoria, discusses his career and the science fiction genre. Recorded at the 2006 Utah Science Fiction and Fantasy Convenrtion in Salt Lake City.

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    Teenagers from Outer Space
    Wed, 4 October 2006 14:08:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Valy Vardeny, Professor of Physics at the University of Utah, discusses the development and many uses of lasers. This interview references the 1959 science fiction film "Teenagers from Outer Space" written and directed by Tom Graeff.

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    The Terror
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:52:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Brendan Cook, Ghost Investigator, Ghost Investigators Society, discusses the misconceptions of ghosts and ghost hunters. This program references the 1963 science fiction film "The Terror" from director Roger Corman. Starring Jack Nicholson and Boris Karloff among others.

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    Unknown Island
    Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:38:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Karen Cloward, a paleontologist, discusses dinosaurs and Hollywood depictions of prehistoric creatures. This program references the 1948 film "Unknown Island" starring Philip Reed, Virginia Grey and Richard Denning among others.

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    Vampire Bat
    Mon, 23 Jan 2006 13:20:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Heidi Harris, Utah Bat Rescue and Rehabilitation Director, discusses bats and Hollywood depictions of the vampire bat. This program references the 1933 film "the Vampire Bat" starring Lionel Atwil, Fay Wray and Dwight Frye among others.

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    Wasp Woman
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:03:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Theresa Pitts-Singer, Ph.D., Research Entomologist, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bee Biology and Systematics Lab discusses wasps. This program references the 1960 science fiction film, "Wasp Woman", directed by Roger Corman. Starring Susan Cabot and Fred Eisley among others.

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    Werewolf in a Girl's Dormitory
    Mon, 3 July 2006 10:07:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Dan Maldonado, Director of Juvenile Justice Services discusses the rise in the female adolescent crime rate. This program references the 1961, the Italian horror film, "Werewolf in a Girl's Dormitory" directed by Italian director, Paolo Heusch.

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    White Zombie
    Fri, 27 October 2006 11:38:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Dr. Todd C. Grey, Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Utah discusses the facts and fiction behind forensic pathology.

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    Wolfman
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 13:20:39 MDT Author: resources@uen.org
    Eric A. Rickart, PH.D., Curator of Vertebrates, Utah Museum of Natural History discusses the facts and fiction of werewolves and wolves. This program references the 1979 science fiction film "Wolfman" starring Earl Owensby, Kristina Reynolds and Edward (Ed) Grady among others.

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