tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post6093027589379281994..comments2022-11-17T04:54:28.127-06:00Comments on Martin Powell: The Wolfman Returns!Martin Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08178236776724050838noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-76257838620641910712010-03-04T22:42:42.974-06:002010-03-04T22:42:42.974-06:00It's so great to find remakes done well and wi...It's so great to find remakes done well and with a lot of care and detail. I'm a big fan of the Universal and Hammer Horror. Thanks for this blog. I'll now have to see the movie. I hope the "Clash of the Titans" remake fares as well.Edgar Ventrilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720563634998397145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-74702560373808630412010-02-27T20:25:43.480-06:002010-02-27T20:25:43.480-06:00Delighted you loved the new movie as much as I did...Delighted you loved the new movie as much as I did, Ed.<br /><br />This Wolfman may be a very recent incarnation, but it's very much like the creature that haunted my dreams and imagination when I was a monster-loving kid (not that I've really changed much).<br /><br />This is not merely another werewolf, but is actually THE Wolfman himself, rendered all the more effectively by Rick Baker. He's taken Jack Pierce's original, brilliant design and made it even more REAL.<br /><br />I, too, think the new Wolfman is scary as hell.<br /><br />By the way, blog-readers, my old friend Ed is quite an authority on horror movies, having written, produced, and directed lots of 'em! Check out his website for more info:<br /><br />http://www.edpolgardy.com/Martin Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178236776724050838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-64866406947179361772010-02-27T19:39:35.543-06:002010-02-27T19:39:35.543-06:00Oh, yeah... glad you liked it, too, Martin!Oh, yeah... glad you liked it, too, Martin!Ed Polgardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821398874311164388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-16386642652318484382010-02-27T19:37:45.852-06:002010-02-27T19:37:45.852-06:00I also consider the new Wolfman to be my favorite ...I also consider the new Wolfman to be my favorite werewolf movie of all time. I still love the Chaney classic, but this puppy just tore my throat out. I mean, it's absolutely the coolest and scariest wolf man movie ever. I can't believe so many critics thought it wasn't frightening. Were they asleep during the werewolf attacks? I think Joe Johnston did a terrific job of showing just enough of the beast. He kept the werewolf in the shadows in the early scenes, revealing just flashes of the creature during the attack sequences, and, in my humble opinion, they were extremely effective. Bravo, Joe. I'm really glad you stuck to your guns and went for suspense. You scared the hell out of me!Ed Polgardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821398874311164388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-28070083725635818472010-02-22T14:12:46.366-06:002010-02-22T14:12:46.366-06:00Terry--
That's for sure. Sorry I didn't ...Terry--<br /><br />That's for sure. Sorry I didn't warn you, El Vox.Martin Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178236776724050838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-67712785165675696622010-02-22T13:06:30.573-06:002010-02-22T13:06:30.573-06:00El Vox should be prepared for sticker shock on the...El Vox should be prepared for sticker shock on the current reissues of the kits -- they're not 98 cents anymore....Terry Beattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327524171866174551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-65143077416423060902010-02-20T16:30:09.183-06:002010-02-20T16:30:09.183-06:00El Vox--Yup, the Aurora monster models have been r...El Vox--Yup, the Aurora monster models have been re-issued a number of times in recent years. In fact, the Frankenstein, Wolf Man, and Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde model kits are available again right now! I saw them for sale at my comic book shop just last week.<br /><br />Robert--I think you might be right about the new film being the best werewolf movie ever. I'm looking forward to seeing it again very soon.Martin Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178236776724050838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-73492091240524934022010-02-20T13:26:49.999-06:002010-02-20T13:26:49.999-06:00I'm also looking forward to seeing it again, M...I'm also looking forward to seeing it again, Martin. Whether it's on the big screen or on my own at home, I'll be seeing it again ... and again. All respect to Chaney and the classics, I felt that this is probably the best werewolf film ever. Glad to hear you saw and enjoyed it as much as I did.Robert Elrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493550059633242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-76165133132982223962010-02-20T10:21:16.606-06:002010-02-20T10:21:16.606-06:00Admittedly I'm a geek, and your review makes m...Admittedly I'm a geek, and your review makes me want to see this even more. I had one of those Aurora kits as a youngster (rat and all :). Me and my brother collected them. We also had the Frankenstein and the Dracula one. I don't know if they ever remade these for modern monster lovers, wish they had. Mom threw ours away when we moved. I didn't know of the Wolf Man game, that's cool that your parents bought that for you as a gift.El Voxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05985563041511492981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-50130218373699699502010-02-19T23:48:50.025-06:002010-02-19T23:48:50.025-06:00Hey, pal.
In no way did Lisa and I consider this ...Hey, pal.<br /><br />In no way did Lisa and I consider this movie "slow moving." In fact, I almost felt it was over too soon. The action moved along at a very quick pace for us, and that's something we both remarked on in the restaurant after the show.<br /><br />I'm not sure why the critics seem so eager to hate this film. Of a dozen or so of my monster movie loving friends, only one didn't like it.<br /><br />Of course, I can't say for certain that you'll like it, but we certainly did.<br /><br />I'm going back for an encore sometime next week!Martin Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178236776724050838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905008968837820656.post-13137238046408213022010-02-19T22:52:05.404-06:002010-02-19T22:52:05.404-06:00Glad to hear a decent review of this film. Most I ...Glad to hear a decent review of this film. Most I have read have panned it as 'slow moving' and other terms. Which to me means no jerky camera crap, and thoughtfully composed instead of the more modern practice of crappy filmmaking. <br />Now I am looking forward to seeing it.Tom Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578247271864660405noreply@blogger.com