Archive for the “Special Effects” category
District 9 (review)
by kartooner on August 31, 2009
There’s a scene in District 9 when the main character, after enduring a lot of pain and humiliation, has to make the choice of either running into battle guns ablaze or retreat. He chooses the latter knowing full well that his actions (…)
Howard the Duck
by kartooner on July 8, 2009
George Lucas has created some wonderful movies and is undeniably a visionary filmmaker, story-teller and influence in the film industry. Recently, evidence of this has surfaced in the form of a PDF outlining the “Raiders” story conference. He’s also responsible for some (…)
The Mythology of Heroes
by kartooner on December 6, 2006
If you haven’t seen NBC’s Heroes, I’d suggest either Tivo’ing it or watching it every Monday (9PM/EST). Next to Lost, it’s been one of the only shows in recent years that I’ve been so involved with — including having side (…)
Budgeting Special Effects
by kartooner on November 28, 2006
KCRW’s The Business hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner is both a radio show and podcast dealing with the inner workings of the business of Hollywood. Claude’s interviews with directors, screenwriters, advertising executives and actors/actresses are often fascinating, if not enlightening, especially if (…)
