Thursday, February 20, 2025

Documentaries: Zeman, Harryhausen, & Tippett

Perhaps you have not watched these documentaries, or if you have, you can revisit and experience the golden era of the maybe less stressful past, where the mind assault of today's excess of the internet juggernaut did not exist. Relax & enjoy.

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Karel Zeman was a pioneering Czech filmmaker known for his innovative use of animation and special effects. Often referred to as the "Czech Méliès," he masterfully blended live-action footage with various animation techniques to create fantastical worlds. His notable works include "Journey to the Beginning of Time," "The Fabulous World of Jules Verne," and "The Fabulous Baron Munchausen". Zeman's unique style and creativity have left a lasting impact on the world of cinema. >>> Karel Zeman - IMDb

The Special Effects of Karel Zeman (1980) - 17 minutes

 

Film Adventurer Karel Zeman (2015) -  It appears that the only way to watch the newer Zeman Documentary is by rent streaming it. Some streaming platforms require you to subscribe to a monthly fee, but you have option to cancel anytime and not pay.. I found VIMEO offers to stream this for only $3.00. No subscription, no cancellation red tape. You pay once and you can watch as many times within 48 hours. Click >>> VIMEO Stream           

It is a completely new documentary produced in 2015, with the older Zeman works having digitally improved resolution, and it is a substantial 1 hour 36 minutes long - Here is a preview. 


 
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Ray Harryhausen was an iconic American animator and special effects pioneer, best known for his innovative use of stop-motion animation, or "Dynamation." His groundbreaking work on films like "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms," "Jason and the Argonauts," and "Clash of the Titans" has inspired generations of filmmakers and special effects artists. Harryhausen's unique ability to bring mythical creatures to life left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. >>> Ray Harryhausen - IMDb

Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2011) - 1 hour 37 minutes

 
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Phil Tippett is a renowned American visual effects supervisor and producer, celebrated for his expertise in creature design, Stop-Motion, and computer character animation. He has made significant contributions to iconic films such as the original "Star Wars" trilogy, "Jurassic Park," and "RoboCop." Tippett founded Tippett Studio in 1984, where he continues to innovate in the field of visual effects and also, continues to produce various classic style stop motion effects. His work has earned him multiple awards, including two Academy Awards. >>> Phil Tippett - IMDb

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters (2019) - 1 hour 23 minutes - Youtube will not allow placing this video in websites, but you can click >>> HERE or the screen arrow below and you will be transferred to Youtube, and watch there. It is free to view and has some Ads.



You can also watch Mad Dreams and Monsters at TUBI streaming for free and no ads. It is available in USA including, the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador >>> WATCH HERE
 

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