Happy birthday, Ray Harryhausen

STEED · 06-29-10, 02:18 PM

All the best on your 90th birthday today.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmb...pecial-effects

Thanks for all your wonderful monster creations in the world of stop animation.

Jimbuna · 06-29-10, 03:27 PM

IMHO he is one of the legends of movie making but sadly not known well enough for his creations globally.

A very many happy returns Ray

Skybird · 06-29-10, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

IMHO he is one of the legends of movie making but sadly not known well enough for his creations globally.

Oh, he is, or better: he was. Since the technique is not used to that ammount anymore, it simply is not that dominant in the audience'S mind. That's all. And many other trick specialists and camera and lights artists came after him, who also contributed their share with their new techniques - until today it all turned digital (with the most prominent exception of Peter Jackson).

Stealth Hunter · 06-29-10, 03:52 PM

Nobody remembers Gary Busey...

FIREWALL · 06-29-10, 03:59 PM

Happy B-Day Mr Harryhausen. If I could only say a few words to you they'de be...

Your a Genuis and by far still the Best in your Craft.

I own many movies that you, brought to life for me and gazillions of others.

nikimcbee · 06-29-10, 04:57 PM

I love that skeleton fighting scene from Jason and the Argonauts.

Sailor Steve · 06-29-10, 05:07 PM

Yep, he's the best.

FIREWALL · 06-29-10, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I love that skeleton fighting scene from Jason and the Argonauts.

Yep One of my favorites.

Jimbuna · 06-30-10, 05:33 AM

Jason And The Argonauts - Skeleton Fight

Sailor Steve · 06-30-10, 12:07 PM

Yes, that is one of the great fantasy scenes of all time. I love the 'stadard swordfight' bit where the skeleton swings low and Jason jumps over the sword.

Here is a cool collection of the greats.

Skybird · 06-30-10, 01:13 PM

Oh yes, that brings back magic from my childhood days! One day I will restart my career as a movie collector, this time for old movies like this.

Did you guys know that DVDs with old classical movies that have been watched by people a dozen times over their lifespan - are still amongst the most popular sales in the DVD business?

People do not want always new, totally original stuff only. They want mirrors that throw back echoes from their own life that they remember.

Jimbuna · 06-30-10, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Oh yes, that brings back magic from my childhood days! One day I will restart my career as a movie collector, this time for old movies like this.

Did you guys know that DVDs with old classical movies that have been watched by people a dozen times over their lifespan - are still amongst the most popular sales in the DVD business?

People do not want always new, totally original stuff only. They want mirrors that throw back echoes from their own life that they remember.

Oh I can well believe that

STEED · 07-01-10, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Oh yes, that brings back magic from my childhood days! One day I will restart my career as a movie collector, this time for old movies like this.

Did you guys know that DVDs with old classical movies that have been watched by people a dozen times over their lifespan - are still amongst the most popular sales in the DVD business?

People do not want always new, totally original stuff only. They want mirrors that throw back echoes from their own life that they remember.

I got a few of Harryhausen films and yes I do buy some oldie films as well, I find them far more entertaining that a lot of modern films today which are just rubbish

06-29-10, 02:18 PM	#1
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Happy birthday, Ray Harryhausen All the best on your 90th birthday today. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/filmb...pecial-effects Thanks for all your wonderful monster creations in the world of stop animation. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IMHO he is one of the legends of movie making but sadly not known well enough for his creations globally. A very many happy returns Ray __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Happy B-Day Mr Harryhausen. If I could only say a few words to you they'de be... Your a Genuis and by far still the Best in your Craft. I own many movies that you, brought to life for me and gazillions of others. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I love that skeleton fighting scene from Jason and the Argonauts. __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yep, he's the best. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Nobody remembers Gary Busey...

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Jason And The Argonauts - Skeleton Fight __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yes, that is one of the great fantasy scenes of all time. I love the 'stadard swordfight' bit where the skeleton swings low and Jason jumps over the sword. Here is a cool collection of the greats. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Oh yes, that brings back magic from my childhood days! One day I will restart my career as a movie collector, this time for old movies like this. Did you guys know that DVDs with old classical movies that have been watched by people a dozen times over their lifespan - are still amongst the most popular sales in the DVD business? People do not want always new, totally original stuff only. They want mirrors that throw back echoes from their own life that they remember. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.