A Selection of Overlooked Films – Part Five
Matte Shot – a tribute to Golden Era & Traditional Special Effects is a tribute to the artistry and ingenuity of traditional matte painters, this collection celebrates the hand‑crafted movie magic that once shaped cinema — from grand, epic vistas to invisible effects even seasoned viewers might miss. It’s designed for both casual fans and dedicated enthusiasts, offering a renewed appreciation for skills largely forgotten today.
So, here’s the latest from the Archives of Matte Shot …
Welcome back to yet another installment of New Zealand Pete’s tribute blog to old school special visual effects and the masters of that particular form of cinematic magic. I’ve assembled a fascinating collection of effects shots from a broad spectrum of motion pictures, with more than a few surprises. As per the norm, I’ve included some well known, a few not so well known, and at least one completely off the wall celluloid oddity that I bet most readers will, in all likelihood, never have heard of, let alone actually seen. In addition to the analysis of five movies, I’m also delighted to finally showcase a recently auctioned Al Whitlock matte painting in detail, as well as a review of two most deserving coffee table books that I purchased recently. No space for another ‘Blast From The Past’, but next issue I’ll have some cool stuff.
Do give me your feedback, comments, corrections, gossip or tips on movies worth tracking down that I may have missed (I generally watch 3 or 4 per night, which is fine as I’m retired and don’t need to get up at the crack of dawn to be a part of the rank and file traffic misery that is rush hour in Auckland.)…
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