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The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Fantastic piece of filmmaking
Disney had the rights for years, but did nothing with them. Kubrick tried and failed. John Boorman even built sets, but he fared no better. Peter Jackson is currently trying--but his production has put off WAY into the future. Yet in 1978, a relatively unknown X-rated animator was able to put Tolkien's classic tale to film. Backed by producer Sault Zantz (THE ENGLISH PATIENT), Ralph Bakshi was able to create an amazingly real and faithful production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Despised by Hollywood Mega Studio's, Bakshi was attacked for his use of Rotoscoping (tracing live people for action scences). While this technique makes Bakshi's Middle Earth a complete delight, his budget was soon pulled and so only half a movie was ever made. Yet what a half it is. Grand in scope, beautifully drawn, and terrifying at every turn, Bakshi will be remembered for this achievement well into the millennium. Available to rent only, Zantz has pulled any copies that were for sale.
Planet of the Apes (1974)
TV at its finest
At the close of the century, this series remains one of the finest shows ever produced for television. It's academic appeal, combined with it's superior scriptwriting, easily resulted in a classic work of art. Although action packed, the screenwriters always assumed that the audience had a high degree of intelligence. Typically, this show was cancelled after only 13 episodes. A sad comment on our society, who allowed FULL HOUSE to run over 12 years. Unavailable on video, try to catch the apes on sci-fi channel reruns.
The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Fantastic piece of filmmaking
Disney had the rights for years, but did nothing with them. Kubrick tried and failed. John Boorman even built sets, but he fared no better. Peter Jackson is currently trying--but his production has put off WAY into the future. Yet in 1978, a relatively unknown X-rated animator was able to put Tolkien's classic tale to film. Backed by producer Sault Zantz (THE ENGLISH PATIENT), Ralph Bakshi was able to create an amazingly real and faithful production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Despised by Hollywood Mega Studio's, Bakshi was attacked for his use of Rotoscoping (tracing live people for action scences). While this technique makes Bakshi's Middle Earth a complete delight, his budget was soon pulled and so only half a movie was ever made. Yet what a half it is. Grand in scope, beautifully drawn, and terrifying at every turn, Bakshi will be remembered for this achievement well into the millennium. Available to rent only, Zantz has pulled any copies that were for sale.
The Lord of the Rings (1978)
Fantastic piece of filmmaking
Disney had the rights for years, but did nothing with them. Kubrick tried and failed. John Boorman even built sets, but he fared no better. Peter Jackson is currently trying--but his production has put off WAY into the future. Yet in 1978, a relatively unknown X-rated animator was able to put Tolkien's classic tale to film. Backed by producer Sault Zantz (THE ENGLISH PATIENT), Ralph Bakshi was able to create an amazingly real and faithful production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Despised by Hollywood Mega Studio's, Bakshi was attacked for his use of Rotoscoping (tracing live people for action scences). While this technique makes Bakshi's Middle Earth a complete delight, his budget was soon pulled and so only half a movie was ever made. Yet what a half it is. Grand in scope, beautifully drawn, and terrifying at every turn, Bakshi will be remembered for this achievement well into the millennium. Available to rent only, Zantz has pulled any copies that were for sale.
Planet of the Apes (1974)
TV at its finest
At the close of the century, this series remains one of the finest shows ever produced for television. It's academic appeal, combined with it's superior scriptwriting, easily resulted in a classic work of art. Although action packed, the screenwriters always assumed that the audience had a high degree of intelligence. Typically, this show was cancelled after only 13 episodes. A sad comment on our society, who allowed FULL HOUSE to run over 12 years. Unavailable on video, try to catch the apes on sci-fi channel reruns.