Comments on: Gwangi Producer Dies

By: shumway10973

shumway10973 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:22:02 +0000

watching that utube piece I recognized the sinbads and clash of the titans. There were a few I recognized that weren’t apart of those, but I’m not sure which one they were from. If anyone today did graphics like that again (in that style and manner) and actually pulled it off as well as he did, I would have major respect for them. the movies may look “real” with the cgi and all, but it doesn’t have the feel that those did. Not to mention the acting against basically nothing, that took talent. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

By: hudgeliberal

hudgeliberal — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:43:21 +0000

RIP Mr. Schneer. Sad that we are losing a lot of greats in the film industry,guys who did work that far surpasses the majority of crap that passes for film these days. Gwangi was a neat little flick that has gained a cult following. Harryhausen could do more with clay, camera and a little time than most of the effects people out there today with loads of technology behind them. RIP Mr. Schneer, thanks for a great body of work that has, and will, entertain for years and years. Give me a Harryhausen monster anyday over the CGI fakes that run around today LOL. Seriously, I think CGI has its place in film, however, the producers, directors and effects people seem to overuse the technology and it has made them lazy and takes from the creative ability of the people behind the scenes. I think sometimes a director (and crew) can do their best work when they don’t necessarily have the budget they desire. Take Night of The Living Dead for instance, it was shot for pennies but it forced Romero and company to get creative and improvise and the result…classic. Sorry to ramble, but I hate to see guys like Schneer and others fade away. Not many left to carry on at the same level. The great directors and producers are passing on and the younger directors just aren’t that good. My thoughts are with his family in their time of loss. He will live on through the films he was involved with.

By: crowmagnumman

crowmagnumman — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:56:44 +0000

I’m a huge fan of Harryhausen and the movies he made with Schneer. I’m sad to hear that he’s gone.

My favorite Harryhausen film is Mysterious Island. Glad to see some pictures of it here. I get the impression that you’re a big fan of it as well Loren, as I’ve seen you reference it in other posts from time to time.

By: dabode

dabode — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:17:07 +0000

I agree Indian Tracker, Mr. Schneer and Harryhausen brought wonder and joy to my childhood. Even today I put on a Sinbad or Gwangi flick for my Grandkids and watch with delight as they capture their fantasies as they once (and still do) mine.

Thank you for letting us into your worlds.

By: Indian Tracker

Indian Tracker — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:54:44 +0000

WOW…I remember as a small child watching and loving this movie. This man was an inspiration to alot of film makers, and he will be greatly missed.

Thank You Charles H. Schneer…….Where ever you are !! You have sparked imaginations of millions of us. May your spirit always dwell within your movies.