There is little left to be said about King Kong, one of the most influential films in motion picture history. It is directly responsible for inspiring a generation of effects makers, including the biggest name in stop-motion, Ray Harryhausen. It inspired Godzilla and countless less successful films and series.
And regardless of its place […]
Viewed August 19, 2006
H.G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau has been adapted to film three times, Island of Lost Souls being the earliest. Now, I’ve only seen the most recent, 1996’s The Island of Dr. Moreau (with Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer and David Thewlis) and I can tell you, this 1933 version is […]
Viewed May 10, 2006
Tarzan’s career in film actually stretches back to 1911, when the first silent film, Tarzan the Ape Man, was made. In 1932, the most famous series of films began, again with Tarzan the Ape Man, starring Johnny Weismuller in the role for which he is still the most strongly identified. […]
Viewed January 12, 2006
What do you do when you’ve just produced a groundbreaking film that captivates audiences and inspires a generation of filmmakers? Obviously, you pump out a quickie sequel using the same sets, models and as many actors as you can round up. So when RKO and producer / director Merian […]