Filmmaker and author, John Walsh, returns to the podcast. Today we discuss his new book Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film. We dive into the making of the classic John Carpenter film. John Walsh fills us in on fascinating behind-the-scenes information and sets the stage as to how Escape from New York was made. We talk about the special effects, the era of the late 70s and early 80s filmmaking, the countdown device, and much more.
Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film Links
Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film – Hardcover – Amazon
From the Book Description:
Discover the thrilling story behind the making of Escape from New York and celebrate its legacy in this visually stunning, exclusive retrospective.
Over forty years after the release of the iconic hit, Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film delves into the archives to showcase the creation of the movie. Directed by John Carpenter and released in 1981, Escape from New York thrilled audiences worldwide with its memorable characters, gritty premise and creative special effects.
This must-have book is the ultimate retrospective to the cult-classic movie, illustrating the production process of the science-fiction blockbuster, plus the impact and influence in popular culture, as well as the costuming, special effects, music, posters, and much more. Featuring brand new interviews with cast and crew, plus a foreword written by award-winning filmmaker, Corin Hardy, this extraordinary collection of never-before-seen art will give fans exclusive insight into every aspect of the movie.
About Author John Walsh
Twitter: https://twitter.com/walshbros
Website: https://www.johnwalshfilmmaker.com
John Walsh is a London-based award winning filmmaker with a focus on social justice. His work ranges from television series to feature films. He is a double BAFTA and double Grierson Awards nominee for his groundbreaking work. John’s 1989 documentary on Ray Harryhausen (Movement Into Life) is held in the Ray and Diana Foundation’s archive. John also produced HD audio and film commentary recordings with Ray in his final years.
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