John carpenter kurt russell commentary on the book

To him, they live was a populist, antiyuppie, antireagan polemic. Oct 25, 2019 kurt russell stars as jack burton, a toughtalking truck driver whose life goes into a supernatural tailspin when his best friends fiancee is kidnapped in john carpenters big trouble in little. Teaming up with russell once more, carpenter directed the cultclassic horror film the thing in 1982. Audio commentary by producer debra hill and production designer joe alves. Oct 04, 2018 but carpenter liked pipers unpolished, meathead simplicity and lack of largerthanlife moviestar charisma. Russell was a journeyman actor starting in the early 60s his teenage years.

In the mid1980s, john carpenter stumbled upon a comic book story set in a world where aliens were secretly controlling the entire human race. He began acting on television at the age of 12 in the western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 19631964. His family moved to bowling green, kentucky, where his father, a professor, was head of the music department at western kentucky university. The book also covers those films written and produced by carpenter, such as halloween ii and black moon rising, as well as carpenter s work for television. From the horrifying halloween to the touching starman to the controversial the thing to the comic big trouble in little china, his films reflect a unique approach to filmmaking and singular views of humanity and american culture.

Aug 29, 2019 in the mid1980s, john carpenter stumbled upon a comic book story set in a world where aliens were secretly controlling the entire human race. Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt russell s outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic the thing. Oneeyed mercenary snake plissken kurt russell is strongarmed into rescuing the chief executive. As well as escape from new york, the book also covers halloween i and ii, the fog and christine and provides both candid and staged shots of the actors and crew involved in the. Kurt russell center and his wife season left visit the set of the fog to talk with carpenter right about ideas for escape from new york. Appendices are included on films carpenter was offered but turned down, the slasher films that followed in the wake of the highlysuccessful halloween, the actors and characters who make. Oct 16, 2019 john carpenter and horror films go together like michael myers and big kitchen knife, but if you dive deep into his filmography, youll find a surprisingly eclectic body of work, populated with. Originally released in 1998, this collectors edition is an exact replica of the previous disc, except for. Theyre enjoyable listens, as is the commentary with director john carpenter and star kurt russell that one is the same track found in earlier releases, but its worth hearing if you haven.

Horrormeister john carpenter halloween, escape from new york teams kurt russells outstanding performance with incredible visuals to build this chilling version of the classic the thing. Commentary by the voice of elvis ronnie mcdowell and author edie hand. The thing le mediabook bluray all region diabolikdvd. Kurt russell as macready in john carpenter s the thing. John carpenter keeps his office in a converted hillside hollywood home, on a quiet treelined street evocative of the sleepy suburb michael myers terrorized in. In the late 1960s, he signed a tenyear contract with the walt disney company where, according to robert osborne, he became the studios top star of the 1970s. He is aided, not always willingly, by a tough gal adrienne barbeau and a manic cab driver ernest borgnine. John carpenter and kurt russell had discussed macready being a vietnam veteran who suffered from alcoholism, which could have accounted for the unsteady flight pattern. But carpenter liked pipers unpolished, meathead simplicity and lack of largerthanlife moviestar charisma. The thing set on survival anne billson film the guardian. John carpenter and kurt russell also do the best commentary tracks. Sd network tv broadcast version of the thing sd outtakes sd vintage featurettes from the electronic press kit featuring interviews with john carpenter, kurt russell and rob bottin sd vintage featurettes the making of a chilling tale and the making of the thing sd vintage product reel contains a condensed version of the film.

Audio commentary with director john carpenter and actor kurt russell this is the same commentary that was originally released on the 2003 special edition dvd. It includes a filmography and an interview with carpenter. In his first partnership with kurt russell, carpenter delves into the life of presley from childhood up until the years before his death. John howard carpenter was born in carthage, new york, to mother milton jean carter and father howard ralph carpenter. Without any question, it is john carpenters assault on precinct, john carpenters the thing, and, of course, john carpenters escape from new york. A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the earth. Lloyd film editor steve mirkovich, mark warner, edward a. Escape from new york by john carpenter john carpenter. Kurt russell as macready in john carpenters the thing. All accompanied by exclusive commentary from those involved, including john carpenter himself, and other key crew and cast.

Carter, david clennon, richard masur, charles hallahan, and. John carpenters the thing 1982 movie endings explained, kurt russell scifi horror film duration. Carpenter spun out two more nonhorror films afterwards starman 1984, a tale of alien romance which garnered a best actor nomination for jeff bridges, and big trouble in little china 1986, a goofball chopsocky fantasy adventure starring kurt russell. Starring kurt russell, keith david, wilford brimley, t. Over the years, star kurt russell and master of horror john carpenter have. A lifelong fan of science fiction, carpenter saw a.

Big trouble in little china fox home video 1986 color 2. Audio commentary with director john carpenter and actor kurt russell audio commentary with director of photography dean cundey audio commentary with coproducer stuart cohen audio commentary with todd cameron of trailers us teaser 1. Sep 05, 2017 audio commentary with director john carpenter and actor kurt russell audio commentary with producer debra hill and production designer joe alves disc two. Despite its age, anyone whos heard a carpenterrussell commentary track knows what a great listen they are, and its nice that shout factory has ported over this and most of the. Yet even if it had none of the aforementioned special features, this would be an essential dvd due to the commentary track and 80minute. This movie was a sleeper hit back in 82 and in my book, its still a hit. The one supplement that shines above all the others in this set is disc 1s commentary by kurt russell and john carpenter, a port from the 1994 laser disc.

Carpenter teamed up with russell again in 1996 when he directed escape from l. Jan 14, 2016 john carpenter s the thing 1982 movie endings explained, kurt russell scifi horror film duration. Here we are introduced to director john carpenter and joining him is the actor kurt russell that was originally featured via the special edition dvd audio commentary, and while the titles appear, john carpenter comments that it was very unusual to have the white lettering on. The thing by john carpenter john carpenter, kurt russell. Released in 1981, escape from new york marked the second teaming of carpenter and kurt russell, who had previously worked together on the 1979 tvmovie elvis. Just two years after elvis presley died, kurt russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the king of rock n roll. This book collects together the best of that onset photography, accompanied by exclusive interview material with those involved, including key cast and crew. Halloween, halloween ii, the fog, christine and escape from new york. Jan 20, 2016 34 things we learned from john carpenters prince of darkness commentary. Although carpenter has worked with various movie genres, he is associated most commonly with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s. In the late 1960s, he signed a tenyear contract with the walt disney company where, according to robert osborne, he became the studios top star of the 1970s russell was nominated for a golden globe award for best. To read more from kurt russell and john carpenter, and to see more amazing shots from our reunion photoshoot, pick up the new issue of empire with.

The 36 things we learned from john carpenter s the thing commentary track. Slated by critics on its release 27 years ago, john carpenters the thing has since established itself as a modern scifi masterpiece anne billson thu 27. Audio commentary by director john carpenter and actor kurt russell. Escape from new york steelbook limited edition blu. From production stills, to candids of the stars between takes, and the crew in action, alongside portrait shots of the actors who would eagerly pose for kim, this book gives an unprecedented glimpse into the action on set. With this commentary as well as the one they provided for the thing, its a shame john carpenter and kurt russell didnt provide more commentaries for their works. John carpenter and kurt russell reunited movies empire. Carpenter then struck out on his own with three million dollars and filmed the nigel. Jul 24, 2017 without any question, it is john carpenters assault on precinct, john carpenters the thing, and, of course, john carpenters escape from new york. Audio commentary with producer debra hill and production designer joe alves.

John howard carpenter born january 16, 1948 is an american filmmaker, screenwriter and composer. Escape from new york by john carpenter john carpenter, kurt. Why kurt russell is still a oneofakind movie star the. John carpenters scifi horror film the thing was ahead of its. Macready, a character who deals with the films escalating paranoia and body horror with determination, but, as a commentary track featuring him and director john carpenter shows, this is not how the man behind the role processes the things terrors. May 22, 2001 oop starring kurt russell, kim cattrall, dennis dun, james hong, victor wong, kate burton, donald li, carter wong, peter kwong, james pax, suzee pai, chao li chi cinematography dean cundey production designer john j. Although given a lukewarm reception by critics and the public upon its release, the thing, like so many of john carpenters films, has since acquired a fiercely loyal cult following, and mca home video will have fans of the chilly scifi horror in rapture with this outstanding reissue dvd. Still gallery behindthescenes photos, posters and lobby cards disc three. The russelljohn carpenter commentary on 1982s the thing is one of the best commentaries ever. Carter, david clennon, richard masur, charles hallahan, and joel polis.

Audio commentary with director john carpenter and actor kurt russell. The 36 things we learned from john carpenters the thing. Escape from new york steelbook limited edition bluray. John carpenter cinema and media studies oxford bibliographies. To read more from kurt russell and john carpenter, and to see more amazing shots from our reunion photoshoot, pick up the new issue of empire with j.

The thing by john carpenter john carpenter, kurt russell, wilford. Kurt vogel russell born march 17, 1951 is an american actor. Audio commentary by john carpenter and actor kurt russell. Oct 31, 2016 a definitive ranking of john carpenters films. Considering the classic commentary by carpenter and star kurt russell on the thing, it is disappointing that a commentary for escape could not be arranged. Originally released in 1998, this collectors edition. With roddy piper, keith david, meg foster, george buck flower. Although given a lukewarm reception by critics and the public upon its release, the thing, like so many of john carpenter s films, has since acquired a fiercely loyal cult following, and mca home video will have fans of the chilly scifi horror in rapture with this outstanding reissue dvd. Keep reading to see what i heard on the prince of darkness commentary. Mar 26, 20 to read more from kurt russell and john carpenter, and to see more amazing shots from our reunion photoshoot, pick up the new issue of empire with j. This analysis of carpenter s films includes a historical. As a hot new maverick directorwriter john carpenter invited photographer kim gottliebwalker onto the sets of some of his most iconic films. John carpenter great director profile senses of cinema.

John carpenter interview about kurt russell youtube. On set with john carpenter contains, as it says, photographs taken on the sets of five of john carpenters films all taken by one photographer, kim gottliebwalker. Although carpenter has worked with various movie genres, he is associated most commonly with horror, action, and science fiction films of the 1970s and 1980s most films of carpenter. Oct 17, 2019 carpenter teamed up with russell again in 1996 when he directed escape from l. The camaraderie on the set of the thing really comes through in the way john carpenter and kurt russell talk. This is exactly the commentary you would expect from this infectiously funny pair, full of relaxed humor and fun anecdotes. Jul 12, 2012 with this commentary as well as the one they provided for the thing, its a shame john carpenter and kurt russell didnt provide more commentaries for their works. When john carpenter cast him as the lead of his scifi dystopia escape from new york 1981, the films backers. For that first endeavor into this new column now known as commentary commentary, we listened to john carpenter and kurt russell wax. In the winter of 1982, a twelveman research team at a remote antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Indeed, jack burton kurt russell is the complete antithesis of the 1980s action hero. Feature commentary with director john carpenter and kurt russell. Jan 16, 2016 90s interview with director john carpenter discussing kurt russell. Escape from new york was followed by a sequel of sorts in 1996, escape from l.

John carpenters scifi horror film the thing was ahead. Escape from new york limited edition steelbook bluray. The films of john carpenter cover a tremendous range and yet all bear his clear personal stamp. Overall, this dvd represents the best that escape from new york has ever looked or sounded, but with such barebones treatment, it is hardly definitive. Audio commentary with director john carpenter and actor kurt russell audio commentary with producer debra hill and production designer joe alves disc two. John carpenter s the thing 1982 movie endings explained, kurt russell scifi horror film duration. Aug 01, 2017 audio commentary with director john carpenter and actor kurt russell. Kurt russell as dexter riley dexter riley trilogy kurt russell played dexter riley in three disney movies. Amazing kurt russell facts ultimate movie rankings. May 04, 2017 russell was a journeyman actor starting in the early 60s his teenage years.