Results: Ray Harryhausen (Part two of two) -
Published on 09/13/2023
Ray Harryhausen was known for a technique called stop-motion animation, moving a figure or object in front of a camera, clicking off a frame of film at a time, 24 frames per second. Played back, one gets the illusion of movement. In part one we saw his start, let's jump forward a bit.
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Sinbad - beginning in 1958, Ray worked on a trio films featuring the sailor Sinbad, who goes on adventures encountering all manner of creatures animated by him. Below is the trailer for The Golden Voyage of Sinbad showing several, including the six-armed Kali. Ever seen one of these films?
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)-
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459 votes
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974)-
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477 votes
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) -
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402 votes
N/A - not watched any of the Harryhausen Sinbad films.
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Jason and the Argonauts - The battle against the skeletons is considered one of Harryhausen's masterpieces. The actors practiced this with stand-ins who were removed and performed with nothing there, Ray matched the skeletons to it. Seven figures, one frame at a time took him four and a half months. Do you think you'd have the patience?
Yes - think I could do this with some training.
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298 votes
No - I'd go bat sheet crazy, all the little details, having to remember where I left off if I took a break. Having to start again if things go wrong.
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858 votes
N/A
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944 votes
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Clash of the Titans - This 1981 film was Ray's last. The Medusa scene is another considered his best. Pay attention to the lighting, all those snakes on her head, live actors all blended in. Clash was remade in 2010 using CGI, do you have a favorite of the two?
I like the original, nothing can match the artistry.
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364 votes
I'm more into the remake, better acting perhaps, cool CGI critters.
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125 votes
Both are okay in their own right.
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299 votes
N/A - Not seen either, wasn't this that "Release the Kraken!" thing?
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1312 votes
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Oscars - In 1992, Ray received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award from Ray Bradbury at the Academy's Scientific & Technical Awards. That's Tom Hanks who pokes some fun about those behind the scenes involved in the non-acting side of film. Say what you will about Oscars, but think Ray well deserved an award and fitting his pal Bradbury handed it to him. Thoughts?
Yes- great job, his buddy was there.
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773 votes
No - I'm one of those who feel this is all just a bunch of overpaid folks self congratulating themselves.
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N/A.
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