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A review of Clash of the Titans (1981), a classic fantasy adventure film based on Greek mythology and featuring the work of visual effects artist Ray Harryhausen.
In this video, Brandon ignores his penchant for snark and gives a heartfelt review of his top-ten Ray Harryhausen films. As a lifelong Harryhausen fan I appreciate this list, and sure it’s well-trod ground but it’s a subject worth revisiting often. As a matter of fact, this video is one of Brandon’s older presentations. Check […]
From 1981’s Clash of the Titans comes Bubo, the mechanical owl! This Ray Harryhausen’s Bubo Soft Vinyl Articulated Figure features 8 points of articulation and stands nearly 12-inches tall. Bubo is even scaled to match the actual size of the original puppet with moveable wings, legs and head. This detailed gold bird with ruby eyes has proved […]
Looking back through my past posts I discovered, to my shock and dismay, that I had never made a post talking about one of my all-time favorite Harryhausen films… Clash of the Titans. I could either slide further into my deep pandemic justice-less depression OR I could rectify this oversight. The day is June 12th, […]
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late and great Ray Harryhausen. This man was a visionary pioneer of the visual effects and film industry in general. His artistic style was distinct and inspired. His last film, Clash of the Titans, remains my favorite to this day. Would the world be any […]