Friday, August 31, 2012

The Full Blue Moon

The Full Blue Moon


What is a Blue Moon?

For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual event as happening "Once in a Blue Moon." This expression was first noted back in 1821 and refers to occurrences that are uncommon, though not truly rare.

 

On past occasions, usually after vast forest fires or major volcanic eruptions, the Moon has reportedly taken on a bluish or lavender hue. Soot and ash particles, propelled high into the Earth's atmosphere, can sometimes make the Moon appear bluish.

 

Why "Blue" Moon? For the longest time nobody knew exactly why the second full Moon of a calendar month was designated as a Blue Moon. One explanation connects it with the word "belewe" from the Old English, meaning, "to betray." Perhaps, then, the Moon was "belewe" because it betrayed the usual perception of one full Moon per month. However, in the March 1999 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine, author Phillip Hiscock revealed one somewhat confusing origin of this term. It seems that the modern custom of naming the second full Moon of a month "blue," came from an article published in the March 1946 Sky & Telescope magazine. The article was "Once in a Blue Moon," written by James Hugh Pruett. In this article, Pruett interpreted what he read in a publication known as the Maine Farmers' Almanac (no relation to this Farmers' Almanac, published in Lewiston, Maine), and declared that a second full Moon in a calendar month is a "Blue Moon."

 

However, after reviewing the Maine Farmer's Almanac, Hiscock found that during the editorship of Henry Porter Trefethen (1932 to 1957), the Maine Farmers' Almanac made occasional reference to a Blue Moon, but derived it from a completely different (and rather convoluted) seasonal rule. As simply as can be described, according to Trefethen's almanac, there are normally three full Moons for each season of the year. But when a particular season ends up containing four full Moons, then the third of that season is called a Blue Moon! To make matters more confusing, the beginning of the seasons listed in Trefethen's almanac were fixed. A fictitious or dynamical mean Sun produced four seasons of equal length with dates which differed slightly from more conventional calculations. So, basically the current use of "Blue Moon" to mean the second full Moon in a month can be traced to a 55-year-old mistake in Sky & Telescope magazine.

 

High tide of psychic powers, helpful in all types of magic, this is a powerful time where energy is in abundance. Magical rites are amplified as energy is in its zenith. Full moon magic works best in a seven-day cycle - three priors, the night of, and three after.

 

So, remember while you are out tonight shopping or going to the movies or even clubbing to watch for Werewolves for they will be out tonight "Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolf bane blooms and the Full Blue Moon is bright." When the Full Blue Moon grows fat, a paralyzing fear sweeps through land. For snarls that sound like human words can be heard whining through the wind. And all around are the footprints of a monster whose hunger cannot be sated....Cycle of the Werewolf is here.

 
I will be celebrating the Full Blue Moon by watching Werewolf movies all night. I will watch one or all these Werewolf movies on DVD.

 

The Wolf Man: The Legacy Collection [DVD]
Once in a full moon comes a howlingly good two-disc set like this. Lon Chaney, Jr., cursed man-beast Larry Talbot in "The Wolf Man" (1941), with Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers and Bela Lugosi. Next, Henry Hull is the rather urbane "Werewolf of London" (1935), Universal's first lycanthrope thriller; Chaney returns to battle Lugosi's Frankenstein Monster in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man" (1943); and future TV Mom June Lockhart fears she's inherited the mark of the beast in "She-Wolf of London" (1946). 4 3/4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French, Spanish; documentary; audio commentary on "The Wolf Man."

 

Cursed (Unrated Version) [DVD] (2005)
From the "Scream" team of director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson comes this chilling horror tale. After they're both bitten by a vicious animal, siblings Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg begin experiencing bizarre physiological changes including enhanced strength and agility, as well as increased self-confidence. But when they realize they were attacked by a werewolf, they must track down the creature and kill it before their lycanthropic transformation is complete. Portia de Rossi, Shannon Elizabeth, Joshua Jackson, Mya co-star. Unrated version; 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: Spanish; featurettes; audio commentary.
Category: Horror Director: Wes Craven
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Shannon Elizabeth, Joshua Jackson, Christina Ricci, Michael Rosenbaum, Milo Ventimiglia, Portia de Rossi

 

Stephen King's Silver Bullet [DVD] (1985)
A small town is terrorized by a series of grisly murders, and two young people are convinced that the killer is a werewolf. Chilling tale from fright fave King stars Gary Busey, Cory Haim, Megan Follows. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English.
Category: Horror Director: Daniel Attias
Cast: Kent Broadhurst, Gary Busey, Megan Follows, Robin Groves, Corey Haim, Stephen King, Everett McGill, Terry O'Quinn, Bill Smitrovich, Lawrence Tierney
Also Available: VHS

 

The Howling [DVD] (1981)
Amazing special effects and a furry sense of humor highlight this Joe Dante scare show about a TV anchorwoman on vacation at a remote California rest resort who finds its home to a colony of werewolves. Co-written by John Sayles; Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, Patrick Macnee, Slim Pickens, John Carradine and the great Dick Miller star. 91 min. Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; deleted scenes; outtakes; documentary; featurette.
Category: Horror Director: Joe Dante
Cast: John Carradine, Dennis Dugan, Patrick Macnee, Kevin McCarthy, Robert Picardo, Slim Pickens, Christopher Stone, Kenneth Tobey, Dee Wallace-Stone, Noble Willingham
Also Available: VHS

 

An American Werewolf In London [DVD] (1981)
Furry, funny frightfest from director John Landis stars David Naughton as the Yank tourist who's bitten by a werewolf in the English countryside and inherits its curse. Oscar-winning makeup effects by Rick Baker; Griffin Dunne, as Naughton's undead best friend, and Jenny Agutter co-star. 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1; Subtitles: French, Spanish; audio commentary by Naughton, Dunne; "making of" featurettes; interviews; outtakes; storyboards; photo gallery; biographies; DVD-ROM content.
Category: Horror Director: John Landis
Cast: Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne, David Naughton, Frank Oz, John Woodvine
Also Available: VHS

 

An American Werewolf In Paris [DVD] (1997)
In the long-awaited follow-up to "An American Werewolf in London" (were the creatures waiting for the Chunnel to open?), a young man on a European trek with his buddies falls for a beautiful French woman who, unknown to him, carries the curse of the beast. Chills, laughs and amazing transformation effects galore; Tom Everett Scott, Julie Delpy, Vince Vieluf star. 98 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English 5.1, French; interactive menus; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Category: Horror Director: Anthony Waller
Cast: Julie Bowen, Julie Delpy, Thierry Lhermitte, Tom Everett Scott, Vince Vieluf

 

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet The Wolf Man [VHS] (2000)
There's a howl lot of laughter in store, because everybody's favorite mischief makers are back! Join Alvin, Simon and Theodore in this all-new, full length, screamingly funny animated feature! Alvin's just wild about monsters! After devouring every movie and book on the subject, he considers himself an expert. So when a mysterious new neighbor, Mr. Talbot, seems unusually gruff, and strange howling noises come from his yard at night, Alvin is sure he's a werewolf! Of course, everyone else thinks Talbot's bark is worse than his bite-and that Alvin is watching way too much late night TV. But when Theodore is nipped by dog and suddenly start chewing on socks, even the always-logical Simon agrees that something weird is going on. Can Alvin and Simon save their brother before the next full moon, or will Theodore become a full-fledged werewolf and remain one forever?!!! Add a wacky school production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the delightful antics of the gal pal Chipettes, and lots of great new music to the mix, and you've got a monstrously entertaining adventure the whole family will love. From start to finish, Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet The Wolf Man is fun you can really sink your teeth into!

 

Wolf [DVD] (1994)
After he's bitten by a wolf in the New England wilderness, world-weary New York book editor Jack Nicholson discovers that his senses have intensified and he's taking on lupine characteristics. The animal in him soon takes over as he ferociously battles enemies and has a torrid affair with his boss's daughter. Michelle Pfeiffer, James Spader and Kate Nelligan co-star; directed by Mike Nichols. 125 min. Standard and Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Surround, French, Spanish; Subtitles: English, Korean, Spanish; scene access.
Category: Horror Director: Mike Nichols
Cast: Eileen Atkins, Peter Gerety, Richard Jenkins, Kate Nelligan, Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, David Hyde Pierce, Christopher Plummer, Om Puri, Ron Rifkin, Prunella Scales, James Spader
Rated: R Color

 

 

 

Beasts Of Terror (4 Movie Set) [DVD]
You'll howl with delight at this two-disc collection of four furry, fright-filled fear flicks. First, a small-town sheriff investigating a series of strange killings thinks the culprit may be a lycanthrope, in "Moon of the Wolf" (1972), starring David Janssen, Barbara Rush and Bradford Dillman. Next, "Dark Shadows" creator Dan Curtis helms "Scream of the Wolf" (1974), in which a legendary hunter is drawn out of retirement to track down a killer were-creature. Clint Walker, Peter Graves and Jo Ann Pflug star. Then, there's no beast like "Snow Beast" (1977), a Bigfoot-like behemoth that terrorizes a Colorado ski resort. Can Bo Svenson and Yvette Mimieux stop the rampage? Finally, early 1900s Georgia is the setting for hirsute horror, as a man inherits a family curse, in producer/star Earl Owensby's "The Wolfman" (1982). 6 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
Category: Horror Director: Daniel Petrie
Cast: Dick Crockett, Royal Dano, Bradford Dillman, David Janssen, Geoffrey Lewis, Claudia McNeil, Dan Priest, Barbara Rush, George Sawaya
Color

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