Now that we're in summer, with students on summer vacation and some seasonal workers idly relaxing, here is a suggestion for a movie to watch.
It is Tim Burton's Ed Wood (1994), a comedy-drama based on the schlock film producer-director and his friendship with the late horror star Bela Lugosi. The movie stars Johnny Depp as Ed Wood.
Ed Wood, at the time of its release, was given two thumb's up by critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert (see video below).
Although it didn't make that much theatrically, it is now considered a cult classic by movie fans. It is hard to believe that it was released 32 years ago.
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| Above, yours truly with Martin Landau at Monsterpalooza in 2013. |
Back in 2013, I met actor Martin Landau, who garnered a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his role as Bela Lugosi at Monsterpalooza. Rick Baker, who created Landau's Lugosi make-up, also received an Oscar for his Ed Wood work.
I highly recommend getting the DVD (or Blu-ray) of Ed Wood. It is available at Amazon or at other dealers.
I happened to watch Ed Wood a few weeks ago on Tubi or some such. I enjoyed it very much again; I saw it in the theater originally and, like you, can't believe that was 32 years ago. With regard to your picture with Martin Landau, you'd think someone would fix up these old guys' hair before they go on TV or make public appearances. My wife would never let me out of the house lookung like that. Maybe Martin didn't have anybody to take care of him, but I assume he at least had a manager to arrange his convention appearances. He could have gotten a nice haircut! Anyway, Ed Wood was a good movie, especially if you've seen (and enjoyed?) some of the movies he actually made.
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