Questions
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spin7814 — 19 years ago(May 29, 2006 11:45 AM)
Mr. O'Halloran, just wanted to say I'm a huge fan of your work in the Superman films, I grew up with them and just viewed Superman II again the other day. Your chemistry with Terence Stamp and Sarah Douglas as the Krypton villians was something to see. I remember thinking as a kid how crazy and cool you guys looked with your outfits and personas, you really made those roles your own. You cracked me up as Non, but were also pretty freaky. Anyway, I'd love to meet you and the other two.
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johjohm — 19 years ago(May 29, 2006 02:46 PM)
I am so glad you enjoyed the films as much as I did making them1908. I will try to keep the site posted as to where we are appearing I know we will be at the Coma Con in San Diego in July or Aug I not sure of the date but you can check it out on the internet.
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HeartMonger — 19 years ago(May 29, 2006 03:50 PM)
Hi Mr. O'Halloran,
It is no secret that Donner is not involved with the project of his S2, and has tole interviewers he will not partake in anything to do with it. At least I understood it that way.
What I was wondering was, is there a way you can talk to him about it? I mean, he DOES know how respected by ALL fans of ALL the Superman films?
Thanks!
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biggerfan — 19 years ago(May 29, 2006 06:34 PM)
I think the thread about living next to you in an apartment is a quote from Dragnet. http://imdb.com/board/20641172/board/nest/33717151
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biggerfan — 19 years ago(May 29, 2006 08:38 PM)
Yep, found the quote on amazon.com:
Enid Borden: The magazines and papers were his down in the trash. No cheques or money, I looked. I should have thrown it all in the river the day he left but unlike some people I have a heart, goddamnit, the miserable little bag of puke.
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johjohm — 19 years ago(June 05, 2006 02:42 PM)
Hi Chris
I am glad you enjoyed the films for I really enjoyed making them.Non was a mute my choice as I felt someone had to relate to the youth of the audience.Like learning how to walk and talk Non had to learn his powers and he had a child like manner.I thought it worked well.
All the Best
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matwsussx — 19 years ago(June 06, 2006 11:43 AM)
hi - loved Superman II and King Kong. what was Marlon Brando like when you were filming Superman with him? And did Terence Stamp enjoy making this movie because i always imagined he did - he - and you and Sarah Douglas - were terrific villains. And was it kind of surreal when you were on the moon set in Superman II?
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johjohm — 19 years ago(June 06, 2006 06:25 PM)
Hi Matwsussx
Marlon was wonderful to work with we were good friends and had a lot of laughs together.
Sarah is a love and Terence is a brilliant actor and they both are friends and great to work with. When you work on a film for the length of time we worked on this film you become like family.
The moon set was fun and surreal.
All the Best
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pacwarbuff — 19 years ago(June 12, 2006 03:17 PM)
Not really a questionbut Mr. O'Halloran, even though I'm of the age that grew up on the Superman movies (well, at least the first two), I associate you more with Farewell, My Lovely. I'm currently re-reading the book and you ARE Moose Malloy! Just a big "Thank You" for bringing that character to life and helping to realize such a great movie. Now why isn't Dick Richards working these days?
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richard-865 — 19 years ago(June 18, 2006 04:01 AM)
Hi Jack. I just wanted to add my opinion of the '76 Kong remake compared to the '05 Peter Jackson "extravaganza". More often than not, I will judge a movie based primarily on its entertainment value. In that regard, the '05 version simply does not cut it. I can't remember the last time a movie I had such high hopes for let me down so much. While being quite stunning technically, it's simply way too long and contains some ridiculous scenes which really add nothing to the storyline (the dinosaur stampede, for one). And while the '05 version made a much closer examination of the growing relationship between Ann and Kong than did the '33 original, as well as eliciting great sympathy for Kong, the simple fact is that the '76 remake did those same things 29 years earlier.
In my opinion, for sheer entertainment value, the '76 version beats the '05 version hands down. Sure, in your version Kong was just a guy in a gorilla suit. But as there was no such thing as CGI back then, the only choices were that or stop-motion. And stop motion never lent itself well to "humanizing" its subjects, if you will. Besides, it was Rick Baker in the gorilla suit, and no one has ever done gorilla suits better than Rick Baker. And did the '76 Kong look like a real gorilla? Not really, but then neither did Kong in the '33 original.
I own all three films on tape or DVD. I have watched the'33 and '76 versions countless times. I have watched the '05 version once, and that will probably be enough.
BTW, you had some great scenes in Kong '76, my favorite probably being when you carried Jessica Lange to the cabin, and requested privacy so she could be undressed and examined. Hilarious stuff, and just one of the many moments that helped make the '76 Kong a modern day classic! Thanks for all the great performances -
johjohm — 19 years ago(June 18, 2006 09:40 AM)
Richard
Thanks for your comments on the film as I agree with you wholeheartedly.But we did have a mechanical Kong that was only shown standing once in the film but there were many scenes when parts were used as the hand and head it was all hydrolics then and they had a hard time keeping them working.But when it stood erect it was forty feet tall quite impressive really.But in the end Rick was great in the moving Kong he was a student of Stuart Freeborn who did the models and special effects on Superman I&II.
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richard-865 — 19 years ago(June 18, 2006 07:24 PM)
Hello Jack,
Thank you for the kind reply to my post. Of course I neglected to mention the 40 foot tall mechanical Kong, briefly seen in full in the big stadium sequence, and in close-up hand shots as well. Impressive indeed for its day, though it pretty obviously couldn't have been used for the intense action sequences. That's when Rick Baker took over, and turned in what I still think was an outstanding performance. Any idea whatever happened to the giant mechanical Kong? Was it dismantled? Is it on some studio backlot somewhere? Did it turn up years later on Ebay? (just kidding)
Speaking of outstanding performances, yours was certainly one of the most memorable from Kong '76, not to mention Superman I and II. Non was such a great character. I can't imagine anyone having played him but you. I have thoroughly enjoyed everything of yours I have seen, and I hope to see you back on the big screen again one of these days. Good health and best wishes to you always.
Richard