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October 20, 2020
Looks like SFX legend, Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Thriller, Planet of the Apes, The Wolfman) is making…
December 8, 2019
Born on this day in 1950: Rick Baker One of the modern masters of special effects makeup and creature effects,…
August 9, 2018
Label this one of the most interesting theater opportunities you’ll get this year! The annual Art House Theater Day has…
March 20, 2018
I’m a big fan of writer-director John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London. Not only that, but I love the…
February 20, 2018
After having won an incredible seven Oscars for his stunning onscreen makeup work, Rick Baker is now focusing his skills…
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June 14, 2017
One of our favorite filmmakers round these parts is Larry Cohen. The director of such classic movies as It’s Alive,…
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December 27, 2016
Retromedia put out a 40th Anniversary DVD of Octaman just a few short years ago. Now Kino Lorber Studio Classic…
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October 19, 2016
When you’re an FX pioneer like Rick Baker, your Halloween costume has to be of the kick-ass variety. Baker took…
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June 2, 2016
What can really be said about practical effects that hasn’t already been said? There’s no denying that the horror genre…
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May 28, 2015
Special effects legend Rick Baker announced to 89.3 KPCC his plans to retire.
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October 29, 2014
Known for his jaw-dropping contributions to films like An American Werewolf in London, The Funhouse, and Gremlins 2: The New…