Tag Archives: Michael Gornick

DAWN OF THE DEAD

Posted on August 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM by Fasso

            Finishing off Death Ensemble’s Tom Savini Retrospective, Phil Fasso reviews where it all really started for the make up effects genius.  Taking on another sacred cow, Phil still doesn’t understand how people prefer DAWN … Continue reading →

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Convention Report: Saturday Nightmares June 2011

Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM by Fasso

    A Noble Second Effort, Not Enough Support (or, Why did Fans Re-Route?)   Saturday Nightmares, East Rutherford, NJ June 13, 2011 at the Sheraton Meadowlands     Anybody who’s kept up with my work, here or on Icons … Continue reading →

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Retro Convention Report: Chiller Theatre April ’10

Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:41 PM by Fasso

        Great Expectations (Yes, I Know It’s a Horror Site, Not an English Class)   Chiller Theatre, Parsippany, NJ April 16-18, at the Hilton   Ed. note- About a year ago, I got burnt out on the … Continue reading →

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Michael Gornick- The Romero Retrospective (Audio)

Posted on June 5, 2011 at 11:33 PM by Fasso

From MARTIN through DAY OF THE DEAD, George Romero worked with a consistent crew of talented people.  Key among them was director of photography Michael Gornick, who brought out the visual best in Romero.  At this past weekend’s Saturday Nightmares … Continue reading →

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CREEPSHOW

Posted on May 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM by Fasso

CREEPSHOW     In 1980, George Romero tried to step away from horror with KNIGHTRIDERS, a tale of medieval combatants who followed a king and jousted on motorcycles.  Though the story was close to his heart, it wasn’t horror;  and … Continue reading →

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MARTIN

Posted on May 23, 2011 at 12:58 AM by Fasso

MARTIN     There are some roles in film where it’s hard to imagine any actor but the one who ended up with the part portraying that character.  Try to think of someone who’s not Harrison Ford playing Indiana Jones, … Continue reading →

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