New Doc About 'Rocky Horror' At 50; Pamela Hanson's 90's Fashion Photography; WQXR Event On Movie Music History; Silvana Estrada Performs Live
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was released in US theaters on September 26, 1975. Adapted from a stage show which premiered in 1973, the story of the film's production is told in a new documentary directed by Linus O'Brien, son of "Rocky Horror" creator Richard O'Brien. Linus talks about "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror," which premieres in theaters today. Plus, listeners talk about their favorite Rocky Horror memories, and what the story in its many forms means to them.
Photographer Pamela Hanson has captured some of the world's most unique and iconic figures in fashion. Hanson recently released a new photography book, The '90s, featuring the pictures she took for clients, fashion magazines, and supermodels from that time period. Hanson reflects on the fashion and culture of the 1990s and listeners share their favorite '90s fashion item.
On Sunday, WQXR’s Elliott Forrest will host Grammy-winning conductor Leonard Slatkin in The Greene Space for a conversation about the history of movie music, covering composers like John Williams, Rachel Portman, and Terence Blanchard. Forrest previews the event and takes listeners' calls about their favorite movie scores and composers.
Silvana Estrada was just nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Singer-Songwriter Song, for "Como un Pájaro," which will appear on her upcoming album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias, out October 17. She performs live at WNYC's studio, and previews the album, as well as her upcoming National Sawdust show on Sunday.
