Comments on: Special Effects Master Stan Winston 1946-2008

By: George Carlin 1937-2008 - Film Junk

George Carlin 1937-2008 - Film Junk — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:06:51 +0000

[...] George Carlin completes an obituary that started last month with Sydney Pollack, and continued with Stan Winston last week. I was never a huge fan of George Carlin’s stand up comedy, but I’m probably [...]

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Film Junk Weekend Wrap-Up: June 22, 2008 - Film Junk — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:12:58 +0000

[...] Headlines Stan Winston R.I.P. Lost Planet Movie In The Works Josh Brolin Rumoured to Star in Escape From New York Remake Quentin [...]

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:22:20 +0000

Wow. He will trully be missed, not just by the studios, the family and friends, but also by the legions of fans that couldn’t get enough of his imaginative creations. I knew that every movie he was part of would be something special and would not disappoint. I am very glad that I have been a witness to a lot of his genius, and I am so very glad that his achievements were recognized while he was alive. Rest in peace, Stan.

By: Rian

Rian — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:06:25 +0000

This is a crying shame. Stan Winston is one of those people who helped shape my imagination as a child and he will be sorely missed.

By: theman

theman — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:39:08 +0000

Oh no this sucks…. Seeya Stan

By: theDia

theDia — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:28:29 +0000

What a loss. Winston was just always there – in almost every of my favourite movies.

For me his best (or better most personell) work was Pumpkinhead. Not just one of the greatest monster-mvies ever, but one wich was really scary and well directed by the man. I will honor him today with watching this almost forgotten masterpiece again tonight.

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:06:38 +0000

Well I think he was more of a practical creature special effects guy. I’d say that Jurassic Park had some impressive anamatronic dinos but personally I liked Aliens for the queen.

By: Bob the Slob

Bob the Slob — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:33 +0000

wow…and I read this right after watching 3 Alien movies…RIP mr. Winston, you were the best.

By: Jon Rocks

Jon Rocks — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:18:25 +0000

That’s a shame. It’s another blow to the chances of practical effects coming back in movies today. I wish there would be a sect of filmmakers who would either sparingly, or never use CGI(Something like a Dogme 95 movement, specifically for special effects.) I think practical effects, when done well, are much better.

Anyway– Rest in piece, Stan. I hope he created a lifelike anumatronic version of himself to jump out of his casket at the funeral to provide one more scare.

By: Henrik

Henrik — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:00:34 +0000

That’s sad, I love Stan Winston. He was fun and unpretentious (maybe a media whore? Who knows…), he did a commentary track on Jurassic Park 3, which is pretty cool.

By: 1138

1138 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:17:31 +0000

Can’t believe it!!!! Only 62!!!! One of the great prop, make-up and mech special effects wizards of my generation! Damn he is going to be missed!! Loved the guy and loved his work!!1 Always seemed like a genuine person in interviews! It’s a loss for the movie industry!!!

What’s with all these celebrity deaths lately anyway????