fantasy
The Film 100: J.R. Bray, no. 12
It was not artistry that would endear J.R. Bray to legions of animators, it was inventiveness.
The Film 100: John Chambers, no. 94
Chambers’ latex revolution brought movie monsters closer to the camera than ever before.
The Film 100: Willis O’Brien, no. 75
Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Will Vinton and George Pal all received their first glimpse of their futures by watching O’Brien creatures at work.
The Film 100: Walt Disney, no. 7
Disney’s competitive drive and unflagging standards set a benchmark for quality in family entertainment.
The Film 100: Winsor McCay, no. 36
Winsor McCay found the wonders of animation a challenging diversion from his daily drawing, and the film industry found itself the perfect pitchman.
The Film 100: Georges Méliès, no. 26
Méliès’ need to explore his dreams through the art of filmmaking is the fundamental force that today drives such visionary directors as Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg.
On Beyond “Hugo:” Méliès and More Early Movie Magic at the “Minute” Cinematheque
A selection of some of the finest works of early cinema available on Fandor.
Homegrown Fantasy: Maurice Tourneur’s THE BLUE BIRD
This classic fairy tale understands the bittersweet emotions at the heart of fantasy.
