My buddy was in LA a couple years ago and found an original print of a massive John Carpenter "Starman" poster for $75 and bought it for me. It was such a lovely treat. Then I got the idea that maybe if I sent John the poster, he'd sign it. Didn't wanna tell my friend cuz I thought it'd suck if it never came back to me. I took the chance and sent it off. After about 3 months, I figured it wasn't coming back. Then not too long after that, I got a tube in the mail, and JC had signed it, "To Kyle". Pretty fuckin' awesome. Had it framed in a super nice frame that matches the colors in the poster and now it's hanging in my studio. One of my most prized possessions. Oh, plus I threw in a tiny 11x17 "The Thing" poster with it, he signed that too. Haven't found the time to frame it yet, but I will. Coolest director of all time, imo!
A living legend and hearing him now that he wants to just play video games is amazing. I would love to watch an interview with John Carpenter talking about Video Games. That would be awesome.
Cameron, Spielberg, Scott and many other recognized as great directors, but the fella right here is arguably the best of them all. Carpenter's resume doesn't lie. And most are low budget movies, and when he was backed by a big studio he made an unmatched masterpiece, The Thing.
Our very first emotion we feel is fear. That's why we come out crying, and not laughing. We.ve left the comfort of the womb to be expelled into a very scary world. Horror movies can tap into this universal fear, of what is life, and the world in general. Also, could an interviewer ask him what modern / recent directors , writers, musicians, and artists he likes NOW TODAY.
"Creating computer generated images is a lot of work. It's as much work as creating a rubber monster." - John Carpenter And a tiny part of a million Carpenter fans just died.
It is really hard to make 3D, because there are layers to it such as: 1. Concept and Storyboards 2. 3D Modelling 3. Texturing 4. Rigging 5. Animation 6. Lighting 7. Camera Setting 8. Rendering 9. Compositing and Special VFX Even though I love and miss practical effects. There are pretty good 3D effects like in Jurrasic Park, effects that hold up to this day. It just depends on the studio. Nice of him to kinda give animators their props. Even a bad 3D animation take days.
jc is kinda tired of all the praise he gets today. Just too bad and must be kind of a bummer that his work frightened the bejesus out of so many kids and is only now getting the recognition it deserved waaaaay back in the day. Similar to all the great dead artists that live on loooong after they're gone. Just hand him the cheque cause he can't really give a fuck today - and i cant blame him. Just sayin
I think it kinda gets boring to him, listening to all the people telling him he is great. That would bore anyone. Plus, he is old now and naturally a bit cantankerous.
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My buddy was in LA a couple years ago and found an original print of a massive John Carpenter "Starman" poster for $75 and bought it for me. It was such a lovely treat. Then I got the idea that maybe if I sent John the poster, he'd sign it. Didn't wanna tell my friend cuz I thought it'd suck if it never came back to me. I took the chance and sent it off. After about 3 months, I figured it wasn't coming back. Then not too long after that, I got a tube in the mail, and JC had signed it, "To Kyle". Pretty fuckin' awesome. Had it framed in a super nice frame that matches the colors in the poster and now it's hanging in my studio. One of my most prized possessions.
Oh, plus I threw in a tiny 11x17 "The Thing" poster with it, he signed that too. Haven't found the time to frame it yet, but I will. Coolest director of all time, imo!
Stamping my envelope now! Too cool
Good to see him doing well!👌🏻 legend as always.
John Carpenter is easily my favorite filmmaker of all time. They Live is my favorite film of Carpenters I quote that film all the time
One of the most talented film directors of all time! Will always love his films & glad I grew up watching them…
The Thing to this day is one of the greatest movies ever.
A living legend and hearing him now that he wants to just play video games is amazing. I would love to watch an interview with John Carpenter talking about Video Games. That would be awesome.
There is such an interview!
For sure
A great interview man. I could listen to John Carpenter for days on end. Props for coming up with fresh questions for him too.
John, we really need you back!
Meus 4 cavaleiros do Apocalipse:
John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, Dário Argento e David Lynch.
Love that he enjoys video games, because I'm certain he sees how much his work has inspired so many in the genre
He is a living legend.
What a wonderful guy, a legend and a gent
" How it looks and is it believable" true
Cameron, Spielberg, Scott and many other recognized as great directors, but the fella right here is arguably the best of them all.
Carpenter's resume doesn't lie. And most are low budget movies, and when he was backed by a big studio he made an unmatched masterpiece, The Thing.
You are a damn good interviewer man. You didn't ask the same old shit that everyone else asks haha. Great job!
A really cool Filmaker, yes a legend. All his movies are so great !
Too bad his career flunked from the 1990s.
Happy Birthday to John Carpenter!
Carpenter will always BE - The MAN.
Great interview bro! I shared it on my Horror Helper forum.
Our very first emotion we feel is fear. That's why we come out crying, and not laughing. We.ve left the comfort of the womb to be expelled into a very scary world. Horror movies can tap into this universal fear, of what is life, and the world in general.
Also, could an interviewer ask him what modern / recent directors , writers, musicians, and artists he likes NOW TODAY.
There is no tangible proof that fear is the first emotion we feel. That comes later in life.
Two legends, one screen.
"Creating computer generated images is a lot of work. It's as much work as creating a rubber monster." - John Carpenter
And a tiny part of a million Carpenter fans just died.
It is really hard to make 3D, because there are layers to it such as:
1. Concept and Storyboards
2. 3D Modelling
3. Texturing
4. Rigging
5. Animation
6. Lighting
7. Camera Setting
8. Rendering
9. Compositing and Special VFX
Even though I love and miss practical effects. There are pretty good 3D effects like in Jurrasic Park, effects that hold up to this day. It just depends on the studio. Nice of him to kinda give animators their props. Even a bad 3D animation take days.
Petting a black cat!
Good interview .
The monster is the other best interview ever.
I play video games too
jc is kinda tired of all the praise he gets today. Just too bad and must be kind of a bummer that his work frightened the bejesus out of so many kids and is only now getting the recognition it deserved waaaaay back in the day. Similar to all the great dead artists that live on loooong after they're gone. Just hand him the cheque cause he can't really give a fuck today - and i cant blame him. Just sayin
I think it kinda gets boring to him, listening to all the people telling him he is great. That would bore anyone. Plus, he is old now and naturally a bit cantankerous.
Real life is a horror movie.