#and with the dynamic between Teri and Tom

[thechampagnesocialist]

🎶Teri?

Now, Teri is an interesting one. For her, it will be:

Trois morceaux dans le genre pathétique, Op. 15 No. 3: Morte - Alkan

I don't even know where to begin with my explanation for why this is a Teri song, so instead I will leave you with a vaguely out of context meme:

All of this will slowly make more sense as the story continues, but for now, I'd just like to point you all back to the fact that it was Teri who brought the bloody handkerchief to Tom and setting in motion that entire conspiracy. So, you know :)

send me a 🔊 and a character and ill say a song that reminds me of them

[mcbastardsmausoleum]

hursday, July 18, 2019

Complete details for BATMAN BEYOND: The Complete Series Limited Edition coming 10/29 from Warner Bros.

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

AND DC PRESENT

BATMAN BEYOND:

THE COMPLETE SERIES

LIMITED EDITION

SERIES’ FIRST-EVER BLU-RAY PRESENTATION

COMING OCTOBER 15th, 2019 TO DIGITAL;  

AND BLU-RAY™ BOX SET OCTOBER 29th, 2019

BURBANK, CA (July 18, 2019) – Batman Beyond, the landmark animated television series that illuminated the imagination of a new generation of Batman fans with its creation of an altogether new hero, is celebrating its 20th anniversary – and you get the gift! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has remastered the heralded series for its first-ever presentation on Blu-ray™ in the all-encompassing Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition, arriving on Digital ($49.99 SRP USA, $59.99 SRP Canada) starting October 15, 2019 and in a stunning box set ($99.99 SRP USA, $119.99 SRP Canada) on October 29, 2019. Distribution in Canada will be day-and-date with the USA, Pre-orders are now available.

The extraordinary Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition package features approximately 1,500 minutes of entertainment spread over four Blu-ray™ discs, plus the two bonus discs of enhanced content. In addition to a newly-remastered Blu-ray presentation of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, there are 15 featurettes on the bonus discs, highlighted by two new inside looks at the beloved television series, led by Nostalgic Tomorrow, a gathering of Batman Beyond production talent and cast led by executive producer Bruce Timm and actors Kevin Conroy and Will Friedle, the voices of Batman and Terry McGinnis, respectively. The bonus discs also spotlight four episodes with audio commentary from Timm and select members of the production team.

Collectibles within the stunning packaging include an exclusive chrome Batman BeyondFunko POP, and four beautifully-designed lenticular art cards produced especially forBatman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition. This ultimate collectors Blu-ray box set will be individually numbered for a Limited Edition release of 50,000.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation,Batman Beyond premiered on January 10, 1999 to instant ratings and critical success. The series would run for three seasons, covering 52 total episodes and a full-length animated film, Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker. Nominated for nine Emmy Awards, Batman Beyond would ultimately take home two Emmys – including Outstanding Special Class Animated Program in 2001 – as well as three Annie Awards.

Of the 52 original Batman Beyond episodes, 41 have been fully-remastered from either their original 35mm film source or the uncommon format “OCND,” the original camera negative digital (a digital scan of original negative). Lines and resolution have been enhanced, and dust and dirt have been removed – however, cell dirt remains to not disturb the original picture. Included in the remastering was the removal of grain, resulting in enhanced colors. The remastering process does cause a slight aspect ratio change (approximately 3% loss of screen image).

Due to time-worn irreparable damage, the remaining 11 episodes were “Smart Rezzed” from standard definition Digibeta video. The process provides for significant enhanced resolution and improvement of the original source material in converting from standard to high definition, though it does sacrifice horizontal lines for clearer image and color representation. While still a marked improvement over the original video, viewers will notice a slight difference between the Remastered and the Up-Rezzed final footage. The 11 affected episodes are: “Eyewitness,” “Final Cut,” “The Last Resort,” “Armory,” “Sneak Peek,” “The Eggbaby,” “Zeta,” “Plague,” “April Moon,” “Sentries of the Lost Cosmos” and “Speak No Evil.”

The creative team behind the breakthrough animated series was headed by the producing quartet of Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Alan Burnett and Glen Murakami, alongside executive producer Jean MacCurdy and associate producer Shaun McLaughlin. Shirley Walker composed the award-winning score with the Dynamic Music Partners trio of Lolita Ritmanis, Kristopher Carter and Michael McCuistion, while 8-time Emmy Award winner Andrea Romano guided an impressive collection of actors as casting/dialogue director. Butch Lukic, Dan Riba and Curt Gida directed the majority of episodic animation along with James Tucker, Kyung Won Lim and Yukio Suziki. Primary story editors and writers on the series were Burnett and Dini with Bob Goodman, Rich Fogel, Hilary Bader and Stan Berkowitz.

The Batman Beyond cast was spearheaded by Kevin Conroy, the fan favorite voice of The Dark Knight as established in the landmark Batman: The Animated Series. Will Friedle (Boy Meets World, Kim Possible) created the character of Terry McGinnis, Batman’s protégé. Veteran voiceover actresses Cree Sumner (Codename: Kids Next Door, Drawn Together) and Lauren Tom (Friends, The Joy Luck Club, Futurama) were series regulars as Max and Dana Tan, respectively.

The guest cast included a healthy collection of film and primetime television stars spanning from Academy Award nominees Paul Winfield, Stockard Channing, William H. Macy, Teri Garr and Michael McKean; Emmy Award winners John Ritter, Wayne Brady, Seth Green, Tim Curry, David Warner and Patton Oswalt; Golden Globe winners Stacy Keach, Amanda Donohoe and Jill Eikenberry; four Grammy Award winners led by Ice-T; and five members of the Hollywood Walk of Fame – Macy and Ritter along with George Takei, Michael Ansara and Mark Hamill. The cast also included legends of the entertainment industry and several young actors heading toward stardom, like Adrienne Barbeau, Kate Jackson, Angie Harmon, Linda Hamilton, Clancy Brown, Gary Cole, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick, Cary Elwes, Olivia Hussey, Kurtwood Smith, Robert Patrick, Ian Ziering, CCH Pounder, Frank Welker, Johnny Galecki, Pauley Perrette, Michael Rosenbaum and Diedrich Bader.

All totaled, the Batman Beyond cast featured actors with laurels totaling five Academy Award nominations, 47 Emmy Awards, 206 Emmy nods, four Gold Globe Awards, 45 Golden Globe nominations, three Grammy Awards and nine nominations, and five actors forever enshrined with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“Batman Beyond elevated the animated adventures of The Dark Knight to even greater heights, providing an edgier, faster-moving, more contemporary take on crime-fighting in Gotham with an inspiring new character in Terry McGinnis,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Vice President, Family & Animation Marketing. “Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has long known the fans’ desire to see this series come to Blu-ray, and we’re excited to finally have the technology to elevate the quality of the original assets to an exquisite high-definition presentation packaged with compelling collectibles in a limited edition set, especially as fans celebrate Batman’s 80th anniversary this year.”

Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series Limited Edition Enhanced Content

Nostalgic Tomorrow – A Batman Gathering (All-New Featurette) – Many ofBatman Beyond’s core production team and actors gather for an enthralling roundtable discussion of the evolution and execution of the animate series. Join producers Bruce Timm and Glenn Murakami, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, director James Tucker, writers Bob Goodman & Stan Berkowitz, and stars Kevin Conroy & Will Friedle as they take a wildly entertaining trip down memory lane.  

Knight Immortal (All-New Featurette) – A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.

“Tomorrow Knight: The Batman Reborn” (Featurette) – Storytellers explore the rise of Terry McGinnis as Batman and Bruce Wayne’s relationship with the young hero as he mentors a new Dark Knight for modern times.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker(Feature-Length Film) – The beloved hit animated film from 2000 is included in the box set – fully remastered for your enjoyment.

Audio Commentaries – Enlightening audio commentaries by filmmakers and voice actors for four key episodes: “Rebirth, Part 1”; “Shriek”; “Splicers”; and “The Eggbaby.”

Featurettes – A dozen inside looks at the genesis, production and effects of Batman Beyond.

Disc 1

Rebirth, Pt. 1Rebirth, Pt. 2Black OutGolemMeltdownHeroesShriekDead Man's HandThe Winning EdgeSpellboundDisappearing InqueA Touch of CurareAscensionCommentary on the episode “Rebirth, Part 1” by producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glenn Murakami and director Curt Geda.Audio Commentary on episode “Shriek” by producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini & Glen Murakami, director Curt Geda and writer Stan Berkowitz“Music of the Knight” – producer Bruce Timm introduces a feature allowing access to key scenes from Batman Beyond, accompanied by the compelling score created for the series.“Inside Batman Beyond – Meet the Creators” – producers Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini discuss the creative process behindBatman Beyond and its inaugural season. Jason Hillhouse moderates.Batman 80th Anniversary Collection trailer

Disc 2

SplicersEarth MoverJoyrideLost SoulHidden AgendaBloodsportOnce BurnedHooked UpRats!Mind GamesRevenantBabelTerry's Friend Dates a RobotCommentary on the episode “Splicers” by producers Bruce Timm and Glen Murakami, storyboard artist James Tucker, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano and Will Friedle, the voice of Terry McGinnis/Batman

Disc 3

Eyewitness*Final Cut*The Last Resort*Armory*Sneak Peek*The Eggbaby*Zeta*Plague*April Moon*Sentries of the Last Cosmos*PaybackWhere's Terry?Ace in the HoleCommentary on the episode “The Eggbaby” by producers Bruce Timm & Glen Murakami, director James Tucker, Producer Glen Murakami, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano and Will Friedle, the voice of Terry McGinnis/Batman“Inside Batman Beyond: The Panel” – An in-depth discussion with producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini as season two of Batman Beyond is explored with moderator Jason Hillhouse.

Disc 4

King's RansomUntouchableInquelingBig TimeOut of the PastSpeak No Evil*The Call, Pt. 1The Call, Pt. 2BetrayalCurse of the Kobra, Pt. 1Curse of the Kobra, Pt. 2CountdownUnmasked“Inside Batman Beyond: Season 3” – A fascinating discussion on season three of Batman Beyond with producers Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Glen Murakami and Paul Dini.“Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: Close-Up On...” – producers Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, directors Butch Lukic and James Tucker, and voice actor Will Friedle discuss their favorite moments among final-season episodes.“Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: Out of the Past” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director James Tucker and voice actor Will Friedle sit down together to talk about “The Legend of Batman” musical (which appears in this episode) and other memorable moments.“Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: The Call, Part 1” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director Butch Lukic and voice actor Will Friedle gather to discuss the additional heroes and the exciting action showcased in this episode.“Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: The Call, Part 2” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director Butch Lukic and voice actor Will Friedle talk about the appearance of Starro and Superman in this episode.“Inside Batman Beyond Season 3: Curse of the Kobra, Part 1” – producers Bruce Timm & Paul Dini, director James Tucker and voice actor Will Friedle reminisce about the personal relationships that highlight the story of this episode.

Disc 5

“Nostalgic Tomorrow - A Batman Gathering” (All-New Featurette) – Nostalgia strikes like it’s 1999. Seated at the table are the Batman Beyond Team: producers Bruce Timm & Glen Murakami, actors Kevin Conroy & Will Friedle, director James Tucker, casting/dialogue director Andrea Romano, and writers Bob Goodman & Stan Berkowitz. Care to join us for a chat?

“Knight Immortal” (All-New Featurette) – A visual and visceral celebration of the Dark Knight’s 80 years of crime fighting, narrated by storytellers of the past, present, and future.

“Tomorrow Knight: The Batman Reborn” (All-New Featurette) – Storytellers explore the rise of Terry McGinnis as Batman and Bruce Wayne’s relationship with the young hero as he mentors a new Dark Knight for modern times.

“Gotham: City of The Future” – A Close-Up Look at Gotham City Circa 2039, the modernization and the inspirations for its high-tech design and massive scale.

“The High-Tech Hero” – Batman Beyondstorytellers discuss the evolution of the new Bat Suit and its futuristic design and capabilities.

“Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics” (Documentary) – The Story of DC Comics and the rise of the Super Hero mythology as a zeitgeist in American pop culture.

Disc 6

"Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" – Remastered for Blu-ray, the heralded animated feature film spawned by theBatman Beyond series is included on a separate bonus disc in the box set.

[lissaria]

Top 6 Body Horror Movies Written by Venus

Below are six of my favourite body horror films which I have decided to review. These six films are not ranked in any particular order at all, they are just my top favourite body horror movies. I will be listing the director, writer and main cast along with my own written plot of the film. For each film, I will be giving them a rating similar to that of a school test grade. I will be grading the films from A+ to C-. A+ being the highest grade and C- being the lowest grade. I hope my reviews of these films will inspire and invigorate you to gather your friends for film night full of stomach-churning terrifying enjoyment.

Film: Dreamcatcher (2003)

Writers: Stephen King (Novel), William Goldman & Lawrence Kasdan.

Director: Lawrence Kasdan.

Cast: Thomas Jane, Jason Lee, Damian Lewis, Timothy Olyphant, Morgan Freeman, Tom Sizemore and Donnie Wahlberg.

Plot: Four childhood friends, Jonesy, Beaver, Pete and Henry all share the same unique powers. They all possess telepathic abilities which they as kids coined the term ‘the line’. Once a year the four of them venture into the woods of Maine. One year they wander into the forest during a bitter snowstorm. In amongst the trees while hunting deer they discover a man named Rick idly wondering the forest. The man was severely ill with something unworldly lurking within him. Unbeknownst to the group, this individual wasn’t the only person infected within this secret forest. The four of them must act swiftly as the area is put under quarantine, to stop this viral outbreak from developing and from breaching the forest’s borders or their world will surely be doomed.

Rating: B+

Review: The film kept me laughing right until the end from the various excellent dry comedic jokes and the friendly banter between the characters. Each of the characters had a distinct personality trait that added multiple dimensions to the humour. For example; Beaver’s way of communicating was to add quite a bit of profanity to his childish comments. The level of comedy, funnily enough, doesn’t ruin the horror nature of the film. For me it instead it kept me relaxed, which left me unprepared for the unworldly being that paid them a visit in a very sickening and humiliating scene. I thoroughly enjoyed the dynamics of the telepathic powers and how it portrayed in the film. The special effects used to create the unworldly living entity weren’t top of the range but they were still able to be used to create disgusting disturbing scenes. In conclusion, this film may not keep you shuddering in terror but will drop you on the floor laughing while also keeping you psychology stuck in your chair.

Film: The Green Inferno (2013)

Writers: Guillermo Amoedo & Eli Roth.

Director: Eli Roth.

Cast: Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Nicolas Martinez, Daryl Sabara, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Magda Apanowicz, Aaron Burns, Ignacia Allamand and Sky Ferreira.

Plot: Justine becomes a member of an activist group who are led by Alejandro. The activists decide to all travel to Peru to protest against the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in order to save the surrounding native tribes. During their flight home, their plane explodes and it comes crashing down upon the rainforest. The survivors of the plane crash are not alone for long, as the native tribesmen they sworn to protect abducts them.

Rating: B-

Review: Notes: The Green Inferno contains plenty of irony as to the fate of the activists. During every repulsive gory scene in the film, I found it very hard to turn away due to the revolting acts that were displayed. Even though the movie had a slow build up and its characters are very bland and stupid It didn’t deter too much from my enjoyment of it. The way the acting portrayed the natives in the area was very realistic and so intriguing that I wanted to know more about them rather than if the activists would escape their clutches. I wholeheartedly suggest watching the film all the way to end if you can because you won’t regret experiencing it.

Film: The Evil Dead (1981)

Writer: Sam Raimi.

Director: Sam Raimi.

Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Hal Delrich, Betsy Baker and Sarah York.

Plot: Ash and four of his mates decide to spend their college vacation in an isolated cabin in the mountains. The Cabin is filled with various animal trophies and carpentry tools. After a toast is made the cellar doorway opens revealing a staircase downwards. Scott decides to take up the courage to go have look down there, after not returning Ash follows in after him. A book and an audio tape is discovered. They decided for the fun of it to read out the incantations within the book and let its evil be set free. The friends are helpless to stop it as each of them are taken over by the evil entity. At night only one survivor remains to do battle with the evil and has until morning to escape its presence or become a vessel like his comrades.

Rating: B

Review: Notes: The Evil Dead is an Old Classic movie that had a small budget to work with. The Evil Dead in my eyes isn’t outdated and is one of the legends of the body horror film genre that will stand to the test of time. One of two things that I feel carry the film is its use of old-fashioned loud and suspenseful noises to create an uneasy feeling and eerie vibe that an evil lurks within this cabin. And the second thing that makes this film to be considered a legend is its unexpected use of black comedy to elevate and lighten the mood of the audience before granting them the shock factor again and again. Even though the gore and the special effects are cheap and outdated compared to the films of the modern day it is just the right amount to make a lasting powerful impact upon its watcher. If watch The Evil Dead you’ll definitely be able to agree with my stance on this old classic horror film.

Film: Black Swan (2010)

Writer: Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz & John J. Mclaughlin.

Director: Darren Aronofsky.

Cast: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder and Benjamin Millepied.

Plot: Nina is a professional ballerina living in New York City, who is ultimately consumed by her work in dance. She lives with her mother Erica who was obsessed with her ballerina work even after retiring. Erica exerts a suffocating amount of control over and grooms her into being the essence of perfection. *When director Thomas had to make the tough decision of who would replace his prima ballerina, Beth, after she was forced to retire, in the opening production of their new performance Swan Lake, Nina was at the top of his list. Nina wasn’t the only auditioning for the role, another new dancer called Lily. When she gave her audition she amazed the director so much that she was on the same level as a ballerina as Nina. Swan Lake is a well know production featuring two powerful roles; The White Swan representing innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, representing guile and sensuality. The director decides to grant Nina’s wish by giving her desired role of the White Swan leaving Lily to perform alongside her as the Black Swan. As the two young dancers get acquainted in an extremely twisted friendship of rivalry, Nina is slowly transformed into becoming the Black Swan.

Rating: B+

Review: Notes: The movie reveals the torturous and harsh truths about becoming a professional ballerina. Nina detests seeing imperfections across her body, so she tortures herself by physically removing them. The film captures the essence of how the combination of pressure, obsession, desire can corrupt even the kindest souls. The film felt like a Broadway production by how immersion the various Musical scores creates. To conclude the film is a beautiful yet absurd display of how a bright shining women turns from her physical role as the White Swan into the embodiment of the Black Swan.

Film: American Mary (2012)

Writer: Jen Soska & Sylvia Soska.

Director: Jen Soska & Sylvia Soska.

Cast: Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, John Emmet Tracy and Twan Holliday.

Plot: Mary Mason is a medical student who is enticed to partake in the world of underground surgeries. Committing these barbaric and taboo surgical operations upon her patients ends up unlocking a hidden monster within her as she sadistically experiments upon her so-called 'freakish' patients.

Rating: B

Review: Notes: The presentation of the first few surgeries was surprisingly entertaining to watch. But as Mary savoured the procedures, she began craving to commit such atrocities in a more extreme manner. The actress Katharine Isabelle was in my opinion irreplaceable tor the role of Mary Mason. Katharine portrayed the character of a troubled yet humble medical student who performed a non-traditional gothic style of surgeries perfectly with her emotionless yet gentle voice showing a more intensified creepiness surgeon than I had expected.   

Film: Coraline (2009)

Writer: Neil Gaiman (Novel) & Henry Selick.

Director: Henrey Slick.

Cast: Dakota Fanning, Robert Bailey Jr., Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, John Hodgman and Ian McShane.

Plot: Coraline decides to explore her new home after being neglected by her parents. She soon discovers a secret door but the passage is blocked off by bricks. During the night, she is led through the passage by a mouse and she finds a parallel world where her parents actually care and pay attention to her but they instead have buttons for eyes. When her Other Mother asks her to stay with them forever, she refuses and uncovers the truth about the parallel world that she regrettably walked into.

Rating: A-

Review: Coraline is an amazing Neil Gaiman Story that has come to life as a psychological animated body horror films aimed to gives kids and their parents nightmares. The story’s take on foreshadowing the ending was similar to that of Blood Brothers which intrigue me to see who the woman with hands made up of sewing needles was. Even know the body horror element of the film was thought rather than a physical act, the thought of it happening to Coraline terrified me. This psychological aspect kept me glued to the screen wanting to see if she would escape her fate. The animation style reminded me of ‘Corpse Bride’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’, which I undoubtedly felt was extremely fitting for the film's audience and its premises. In all this film is definitely worth watching with your family and especially if you have kids.

[thebrewstorian]

Reflections of a student historian

So I know this is my second post today, but I wanted to share a little bit more about my experience here in the archives before I go. Today is my last day working for OHBA, and I felt it appropriate to reflect on the experiences and lessons I’ve had along the way:

1. This was my first real job. Prior to getting hired into the archives, I had only worked as a babysitter and a summer camp counselor. Considering I also knew nothing about the craft beer world going into this position, it indicated a sharp learning curve. This job was my first academically-based position and one that lasts longer than just a season. It’s made me really appreciate being an adult because it’s taught me to manage my time between work, school, extracurricular activities and self-care. 

2. I’ve met so many excellent members of the Corvallis brewing community. Something I mentioned in an earlier list was that in writing notes for so many oral histories, I’ve developed admiration and fascination for people I’ve never met (like many of us do for big-time celebrities). The great thing as I’ve been in this job longer is that I’ve gotten to meet many of the people I’ve learned so much about, like Dr. Tom Shellhammer, Ted Cox, Joel Rea, the Tobin family and Nick Lorenz. Heck, I’m even Facebook friends with Teri Fahrendorf now. Meeting all these personal idols has taught me just how welcoming the brewing community is. We so often treat brewery owners or historians as celebrities, when they’re just ordinary business people that will welcome you regardless of who you are. I’m so grateful for how friendly everyone I’ve met has been.

3. I’ve loved the creative freedom here. One of the things that Tiah brings to her relationship with her student staff is openness to everyone’s individual interests. We’ve had conversations about this in the past when I’ve worried that my ideas would be poorly received, and it’s been such a relief that Tiah takes them with enthusiasm. Some of my favorite projects were writing about women in the brewing industry and organizing oral histories with members of the Corvallis community, which were those that I suggested and planned. While I still have a ways to go in fully planning projects successfully (I’ll admit we got started on the “OSU brew” oral history project and then transitioned into other stuff), practicing my own exploration and leadership within this context has allowed me to thrive and contribute my own story to the archives through the stories I’ve pursued, and I am so grateful for that opportunity.

4. When working with history, patience is essential. I’m a person that loves interacting with people on projects and moving around, so I’ve sometimes really struggled with this job. Much of what I work on involves sitting at a desk, working on the computer for several hours at a time. This has taught me both about my needs for moving around in my future career plans (teaching is a dynamic job, so I think I’ll thrive there), and about being patient with my work and myself. Processing oral histories, organizing collections in paper and online and writing blog posts take time and thoughtfulness, and I’ve learned to be more diligent in my work ethic and in knowing when I need to step away for an errand or short break. 

5. I wish I had read more beer books. One of the first things Tiah assigned me to do when I started working here was to read Hoptopia by Peter A. Kopp. Kopp had written his book using materials from OHBA, and Tiah thought it would be a great way to introduce me to the history of both hops and beer. It was a fascinating book, but I will admit that I didn’t finish reading it. This school year has been really busy, and with all the other projects I had going on here at OHBA, learning from this book fell away. I did end up learning a ton through watching oral histories and doing my own exploration online and through references I found in Hoptopia, but it wasn’t the same as reading these prolific books. I love to read, so if I had put in the focus, I’m sure I could have learned more from these works. Oh well. I can always read them for fun going forward. 

6. Knowing about hop farming and craft beer is great for networking and making new friends. The other day, I was at a going-away picnic my thesis mentor was holding for one of her post-docs. I didn’t know anyone except her when I got to the picnic, so I was pretty nervous. The second when she offered me a beer, though, I felt more comfortable. I spent the rest of the event talking with these world-renowned mycologists and their grad students about craft beer and hop farming in the area. I tell my significant other that “everything goes back to beer with me” since I started working here, and it’s fortunate that I live in a town and a state where craft beer is a vibrant part of the culture. 

So what’s next for me? This coming Monday, I’ll be starting on a research internship with my thesis mentor in her mycology lab here at OSU. She studies plant-fungal symbiotic relationships (something I’ve been learning and teaching about since high school), and I’m really excited to be involved. We might even do some work with wild yeasts that live on plants, so I could even share this work with the brewing community I know now. In the fall, I’ll be starting a new job in the crop and soil science department. I felt that I wanted to explore more in event planning, web design and interacting with this department (I’m getting a minor in soil science), so I’m looking forward to this new job opportunity. I do also want to carry what I’ve learned here with me. I hope to continue coming to SCARC/OHBA events, and potentially start my own tumblr blog to continue writing about women and minorities in the brewing industry. I want to thank my colleagues for welcoming me into SCARC, and I want to thank Tiah for her compassion, enthusiasm and mentorship. It’s been real, y’all :)

~Gillian