Summary: The makeup artist. An often under-acknowledged component of the practical effects team that bring nightmares to celluloid gets some attention this week. We have long praised the lasting power of the practical effect and sworn our allegiance to latex over the CGI wizardry of the modern era, but it's time to discuss why specifically. A cross section of the all time greats are honoured in the course of talking about some of the greatest effects achievements in the genre over the past 80 years...and ponder what the future holds for the craft. Some of the greats discussed include: Rick Baker, Rob Bottin, Chaney Sr., Giannetto De Rossi, Germano Natali, Tom Savini, Jack Pierce, Stan Winston, Carlo Rambaldi, Dick Smith and Chris Walas. An interesting recent Canadian court case is debated where the special effects of an independent artist are so extreme (ie. successful), they may be considered 'obscene'. Finally, we tie it all together with a fun schlock corner video: Exploding Heads! As always welcome your comments: horroretc@gmail.com / voicemail (206) 337-5324 WWW.HORRORETC.COM
