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LAIKA + Empirical Theater at OMSI
Wednesday, October 24 | 6:30PM
Enjoy a family-friendly discussion on the art and science of stop-motion animation with Steve Emerson, VFX Supervisor for LAIKA, followed by a screening of the film ParaNorman.
Legendary special effects artist Rick Baker in attendance for a post-screening Q&A!
HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS (1987): The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch, but have a hard time trying to keep him a secret from the authorities and a man focused on catching a “bigfoot”. 35mm print.
Rick Baker won the Academy Award for ‘Best Makeup’ a record 7 times (from being nominated a record 11 times), beginning when he won the inaugural award for his cutting-edge work in AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON in 1981. He’s also known for his special makeup effects in MEN IN BLACK, COMING TO AMERICA, ED WOOD and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video.
Special effects pioneer Chris Walas in attendance for a post-screening Q&A!
GREMLINS (1984): A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Corey Feldman, directed by Joe Dante. 35mm print.
Chris Walas won the Academy Award for ‘Best Makeup’ for his incredible work in David Cronenberg’s THE FLY in 1987. He’s also known for creating the titular creatures in GREMLINS, and for being involved with the effects in the climactic scene of Steven Spielberg’s RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK.
Legendary special effects artist Rick Baker in attendance for a post-screening Q&A!
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981): David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) are Americans backpacking through Britain. When they are attacked by a large wolf, David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he’s plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David that he’ll become a werewolf at the next full moon. Directed by John Landis. 35mm print.
Rick Baker won the Academy Award for ‘Best Makeup’ a record 7 times (from being nominated a record 11 times), beginning when he won the inaugural award for his cutting-edge work in AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON in 1981. He’s also known for his special makeup effects in MEN IN BLACK, COMING TO AMERICA, ED WOOD and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video.
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