Hey everyone, here's my reel.
https://vimeo.com/93340558
Artist Statement: I don't aim for anything more than making films that people enjoy. Whether it be because of aesthetic appeal, if it's funny or tells an engrossing story, if it makes a person think; whatever the viewer gets from it, I just want to make something that can be watched and enjoyed. If the viewer is entertained and if I feel they are because of what I did then I have succeeded my mission as a film artist.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Lighting
Properly motivated and executed lighting of a scene makes a world of difference in terms of emotional, narrative and artistic content. Lighting has a heavy influence on the emotional content of a scene, almost or as much of an impact as sound has on film. Lighting can be suggestive, static, dynamic, or solely utilitarian, but the cinematographer always views lighting as one of her most important assets when designing the look and feel of a shot. Here are some examples of motivated lighting that I wanted to share.
That is a still from Dumb and Dumber. The two characters are in a fancy ballroom surrounded by the wealthy and social elite of Aspen. I think the lighting here really helps reflect the place they are in and the feeling of such a well to do gathering. The light here is golden, or slightly orange, which I think helps suggest the notion of wealth and status. The golden yellow/orange color also helps the brass and silver in the room shine with a bright golden light, also a possible allusion to the money and swankiness that a gala event like that would have. Aside from the suggestive aspect of golden light, the tone of the light also helps the colors of the duos ridiculous suits pop and seem even more garish and tacky, further illustrating just how amazingly stupid Lloyd and Harry are.
This next shot taken from the same film is set in a hotel bar at 10 in the morning. I think the lighting here really helps the viewer feel like they are in that hotel bar. The lighting is bright enough to see everything inside clearly yet soft enough to not be glaring, like morning light is. Also, there are expensive ceiling fixtures lit in the background which not only adds some interesting fill light and shadows but also nicely frames up the top of Lloyd's head, placing him in the center of the frame.
That is a still from Dumb and Dumber. The two characters are in a fancy ballroom surrounded by the wealthy and social elite of Aspen. I think the lighting here really helps reflect the place they are in and the feeling of such a well to do gathering. The light here is golden, or slightly orange, which I think helps suggest the notion of wealth and status. The golden yellow/orange color also helps the brass and silver in the room shine with a bright golden light, also a possible allusion to the money and swankiness that a gala event like that would have. Aside from the suggestive aspect of golden light, the tone of the light also helps the colors of the duos ridiculous suits pop and seem even more garish and tacky, further illustrating just how amazingly stupid Lloyd and Harry are.
This next shot taken from the same film is set in a hotel bar at 10 in the morning. I think the lighting here really helps the viewer feel like they are in that hotel bar. The lighting is bright enough to see everything inside clearly yet soft enough to not be glaring, like morning light is. Also, there are expensive ceiling fixtures lit in the background which not only adds some interesting fill light and shadows but also nicely frames up the top of Lloyd's head, placing him in the center of the frame.
Here is one more shot from the same film, this time set in a road side diner during early-mid afternoon. The interior lighting really feels like the kind of road side diners you would see in real life; cheap, low hanging light fixtures and a string of red party lights. I think one of the important lights to take notice of here is the window to the right of the frame. There is a lot of light coming in through there, suggesting the bright sun outside, however, it does not shine in a beam like sunlight usually does through windows. I think having the light like that helps keep focus on the characters while still appearing to be a realistic natural light, even though it probably isn't.
Monday, March 17, 2014
DSLR cameras
DSLR cameras are awesome for so many reasons. They can capture beautiful still images as well as video. Of course the most typical entry level DSLR will be most suited for still photography, it can capture great video provided it isn't moved around too quickly or jarringly due to the latent jello effect the cameras are known for. Even so, I have found in my own experience that any jello effect produced wasn't too pronounced as some reviews might have you believe. My favorite attribute of the DSLR is their stunning ability to show great color values in most any light, natural or not, when properly setup. A great bonus to the cameras credit is the relatively low price for an excellent, versatile camera that can be used for any photography work.
Monday, March 3, 2014
What I learned from the Documentary assignment
What I learned from producing my doc assignment.
1. Be prepared - I can't stress this enough. Be prepared when you're on location, especially if you are far away from any resources you may need. Double check everything you plan on using before you leave the equipment room to make sure it works, bring extra batteries, plan to spend more time in the field than you think.
2. Experiment with every possibility to tweak your images when recording outside. - I filmed everything for my doc project in the Buhl woods and surrounding swamp. I have filmed outside before but I wasn't prepared for the light to change as much as it did that day. It started off overcast, would clear up, then more clouds would roll over where we were shooting. I think if I film outside anymore I am going to get multiple shots at different exposure levels as well as white balances, just to really have coverage I can use in case one turns out faded or dull when looking at it on a monitor. I guess this goes back to being prepared, you should do everything you can to ensure you get the coverage you want while you still are able to work.
3. Good crew members are worth their weight in gold. - I worked with Connor on my doc project and he was an excellent DP/camera operator and I could not have done it without his assistance. I have had to do some projects with really shitty team members and lazy people who seem to not even care about what they're working on and it's a nightmare. Working with an exceptionally disciplined and talented person like Connor really cemented the value of good teamwork in my mind. He never complained once during the six plus hours we spent in the Buhl wilderness on a cold and wet day, even when we were hopping fences and climbing up a very narrow 30 ft ladder to a hunting stand carrying all that equipment, thanks go out to him for helping me and putting up with all that adventure. I think I could extend this lesson to say that if you are working with a crew you can do yourself and your team a great service by performing your role and duties as well as you can while keeping the teams goal in mind. A good crew makes a colossal difference when producing a film project and I encourage all of you to do the best you can to work as an effective team member and functioning part of a larger unit.
The documentary project was a fun and enlightening experience. It was great being able to walk out in the world with a camera and film whatever I pleased, having that kind of freedom was awesome and really made me take a genuine interest in what I was doing which of course meant I was deeply engrossed in playing the role of the cinematographer/director, which was great. I hope everyone else had as much fun as I did and learned a lot from this.
Oh look, it's September by Earth, Wind & Fire. How about that?
1. Be prepared - I can't stress this enough. Be prepared when you're on location, especially if you are far away from any resources you may need. Double check everything you plan on using before you leave the equipment room to make sure it works, bring extra batteries, plan to spend more time in the field than you think.
2. Experiment with every possibility to tweak your images when recording outside. - I filmed everything for my doc project in the Buhl woods and surrounding swamp. I have filmed outside before but I wasn't prepared for the light to change as much as it did that day. It started off overcast, would clear up, then more clouds would roll over where we were shooting. I think if I film outside anymore I am going to get multiple shots at different exposure levels as well as white balances, just to really have coverage I can use in case one turns out faded or dull when looking at it on a monitor. I guess this goes back to being prepared, you should do everything you can to ensure you get the coverage you want while you still are able to work.
3. Good crew members are worth their weight in gold. - I worked with Connor on my doc project and he was an excellent DP/camera operator and I could not have done it without his assistance. I have had to do some projects with really shitty team members and lazy people who seem to not even care about what they're working on and it's a nightmare. Working with an exceptionally disciplined and talented person like Connor really cemented the value of good teamwork in my mind. He never complained once during the six plus hours we spent in the Buhl wilderness on a cold and wet day, even when we were hopping fences and climbing up a very narrow 30 ft ladder to a hunting stand carrying all that equipment, thanks go out to him for helping me and putting up with all that adventure. I think I could extend this lesson to say that if you are working with a crew you can do yourself and your team a great service by performing your role and duties as well as you can while keeping the teams goal in mind. A good crew makes a colossal difference when producing a film project and I encourage all of you to do the best you can to work as an effective team member and functioning part of a larger unit.
The documentary project was a fun and enlightening experience. It was great being able to walk out in the world with a camera and film whatever I pleased, having that kind of freedom was awesome and really made me take a genuine interest in what I was doing which of course meant I was deeply engrossed in playing the role of the cinematographer/director, which was great. I hope everyone else had as much fun as I did and learned a lot from this.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Effective-Motivated Camera Movement.
So almost any director would tell you that everything on screen should serve a purpose, be it a narrative driven purpose, an emotionally driven purpose, or something else that conveys the message the director wants to transmit to the audience. That makes sense. Oh, look, a set of examples of effective and motivated camera movement just below this block of text! How long has that been there?
1. Speed Racer.
Speed Racer is awesome, but you already knew that I'm sure. This movie, like the cartoon, is pretty awesome. So it makes sense that the camera work would be awesome, right? Of course. In this scene the camera jumps from close ups of Speed as he jams on the pedal like he's never coming back to reaction shots of his family, flashbacks, and of course the powerful Mach 5 in action. The close ups do a great job of seeing the emotional content of this scene. Speed wants to win, you can see it. The close ups also serve to show his reason for wanting victory, he is driven to succeed in all things, that's just the character. I love that this fact comes out so well in this scene, I don't think it would be as emotional without the close ups. Also, watching the action from an overhead view is awesome and reminds the audience that they aren't just watching Speed psychoanalyze himself with memories of his dead brother, nope, this shit is happening in the middle of the biggest and fastest race that mankind has ever seen. In short, I think this scene is made by the emotions presented in it which are in turn made by the jumping from close ups to overhead action shots of the Mach 5 zipping around the track. Go Speed Racer!
2. Segata Sanshiro.
Ah, Segata Sanshiro. I miss him. In his final commercial it appears that he is killed in space by a missile, I, however, am not entirely convinced that he is dead as I don't believe any man made weapon could hurt him. He's probably deep in some hidden mountains in Japan, training, training for the day that we will need him again to kick our asses and get us back inside to play video games. But I digress. I love the camera movement in this commercial. The close up of the laughing villain is a classic way to show the audience that the character onscreen is up to no good. Oh, and a close up of a big red button is always nice too. You can't be ok with your situation after seeing a close up of a big red button, you know that the button is no good from what your mother told you about big red buttons, and mother knows best. Seriously, what better way to show that a button is nefarious than to have an extreme close up of it being pushed right after a close up of a laughing creepy dude? That's good camera movement, take note. After the missile is launched the CEO dude in the office building sees it and I think the camera movement here really shines as it perfectly conveys his fear. That close up with the camera being pulled backwards makes a really jarring image which of course helps convey the total shock the character feels when seeing a giant missile fly towards his face. I would like to write an entire essay about this commercial and its effective camera movement but I won't, because denying yourself is a way to grow as a person and not at all because I just realized this is a very long paragraph. So to make things short; medium shot of everyone in the boardroom crying = showing the audience the mutual feelings of sadness they are all feeling over the loss of their beloved hero and protector, Segata Sanshiro clutching the bomb in outer space with Earth in view = conveying the message that Segata cares for all the world and that is why he sacrificed himself to save us, close up of Segata Sanshiro as he chants his name before exploding = letting the audience see the deep conviction and moral strength of the character, which is the core of the character, extreme long shot of Tokyo skyline with a superimposed image of Segata Sanshiro smiling happily over us = again reinforcing the notion that he loves us and that he died to protect us, giving us an emotional connection to the character and his actions. Sayonara, Segata Sanshiro.
3. The Cure - Friday I'm In Love.
What a great song, what a great band, what a great music video. This is one of the lighter and more bubblegum tunes from The Cure and I think the camera movements in this video compliment the sound quite nicely. We begin with a shot of the band running on stage, preparing to begin the shoot. I think this is a great way to set the tone of the video, it's fun and not to be taken too seriously. Then we get plenty of goof shots of the band all together, which is of course to remind us that this is a band and not a solo act, which would be the unfortunate result if they fixed the camera on Robert. There is a nasty trend in music videos now of holding the camera on the singer, which gives mixed messages to the audience. If you held on just the singer you would think you're watching a solo act, right? Anyways, after the band begins to play we get a few shots of stagehands running around, moving props, holding costumes, that sort of thing. I think that is to reinforce the emotional theme of the video which is pretty lighthearted and fun. Compare it to this other video from the same band.
1. Speed Racer.
Speed Racer is awesome, but you already knew that I'm sure. This movie, like the cartoon, is pretty awesome. So it makes sense that the camera work would be awesome, right? Of course. In this scene the camera jumps from close ups of Speed as he jams on the pedal like he's never coming back to reaction shots of his family, flashbacks, and of course the powerful Mach 5 in action. The close ups do a great job of seeing the emotional content of this scene. Speed wants to win, you can see it. The close ups also serve to show his reason for wanting victory, he is driven to succeed in all things, that's just the character. I love that this fact comes out so well in this scene, I don't think it would be as emotional without the close ups. Also, watching the action from an overhead view is awesome and reminds the audience that they aren't just watching Speed psychoanalyze himself with memories of his dead brother, nope, this shit is happening in the middle of the biggest and fastest race that mankind has ever seen. In short, I think this scene is made by the emotions presented in it which are in turn made by the jumping from close ups to overhead action shots of the Mach 5 zipping around the track. Go Speed Racer!
2. Segata Sanshiro.
Ah, Segata Sanshiro. I miss him. In his final commercial it appears that he is killed in space by a missile, I, however, am not entirely convinced that he is dead as I don't believe any man made weapon could hurt him. He's probably deep in some hidden mountains in Japan, training, training for the day that we will need him again to kick our asses and get us back inside to play video games. But I digress. I love the camera movement in this commercial. The close up of the laughing villain is a classic way to show the audience that the character onscreen is up to no good. Oh, and a close up of a big red button is always nice too. You can't be ok with your situation after seeing a close up of a big red button, you know that the button is no good from what your mother told you about big red buttons, and mother knows best. Seriously, what better way to show that a button is nefarious than to have an extreme close up of it being pushed right after a close up of a laughing creepy dude? That's good camera movement, take note. After the missile is launched the CEO dude in the office building sees it and I think the camera movement here really shines as it perfectly conveys his fear. That close up with the camera being pulled backwards makes a really jarring image which of course helps convey the total shock the character feels when seeing a giant missile fly towards his face. I would like to write an entire essay about this commercial and its effective camera movement but I won't, because denying yourself is a way to grow as a person and not at all because I just realized this is a very long paragraph. So to make things short; medium shot of everyone in the boardroom crying = showing the audience the mutual feelings of sadness they are all feeling over the loss of their beloved hero and protector, Segata Sanshiro clutching the bomb in outer space with Earth in view = conveying the message that Segata cares for all the world and that is why he sacrificed himself to save us, close up of Segata Sanshiro as he chants his name before exploding = letting the audience see the deep conviction and moral strength of the character, which is the core of the character, extreme long shot of Tokyo skyline with a superimposed image of Segata Sanshiro smiling happily over us = again reinforcing the notion that he loves us and that he died to protect us, giving us an emotional connection to the character and his actions. Sayonara, Segata Sanshiro.
3. The Cure - Friday I'm In Love.
What a great song, what a great band, what a great music video. This is one of the lighter and more bubblegum tunes from The Cure and I think the camera movements in this video compliment the sound quite nicely. We begin with a shot of the band running on stage, preparing to begin the shoot. I think this is a great way to set the tone of the video, it's fun and not to be taken too seriously. Then we get plenty of goof shots of the band all together, which is of course to remind us that this is a band and not a solo act, which would be the unfortunate result if they fixed the camera on Robert. There is a nasty trend in music videos now of holding the camera on the singer, which gives mixed messages to the audience. If you held on just the singer you would think you're watching a solo act, right? Anyways, after the band begins to play we get a few shots of stagehands running around, moving props, holding costumes, that sort of thing. I think that is to reinforce the emotional theme of the video which is pretty lighthearted and fun. Compare it to this other video from the same band.
This song has a much different emotional story than the previous one I listed and I think the video for this compliments that feeling quite nicely. We get a lot of shots of solitary band members playing their instruments in the dark, dissolves to the other members, and of course close ups of poor Robert singing in a single dim ray of light. What else is there to say about this? The images alone would probably convey the feeling that the director is going for here but when coupled with the song it is an awesome statement made with film. You should watch it. Hey, you know what? You should watch all of the music videos from The Cure. Not just because the band is great and their songs are amazing, but also because they had a lot of really cool videos that I think you could learn from, honestly! Look at this other one and all of the spooky stuff going on, it really blends well with the song to convey an emotional message. Look at those close up shots of the cobwebs, that really sets the tone straight out of the gate, huh? I need to get away from this keyboard now, so you just go ahead and watch the video and come up with your own conclusions regarding camera movement and emotional conveyance. Feel free to leave a comment, I am interested in what you all would think of this video, there is a lot to take from it, especially in terms of using camera movements with purpose and how effectively doing so can yield a wonderful product.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
5 scenes I like!
1. There is no spoon.
Neo is taught an important lesson from an unexpected master. Now he realizes that there are no limitations, only perceived limitations created by his mind. Just as his mind creates the spoon, his mind can bend the spoon; because there is no spoon. I always liked the close up on Neo when he bends the spoon, that probably would not have looked as cool if that was a long shot.
2. a bit like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole.
Surprise! Another scene from "The Matrix". In this scene Neo meets Morpheus, the enigmatic leader of the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar and a man described as the most dangerous human alive. Morpheus isn't a terrorist or evil man though, he is a revolutionary and devout believer of fate. He wants to open Neo's mind and eyes to reality, the real reality, not the pseudo-reality of the Matrix. This scene is awesome in so many ways. The dialogue is heavy, the scenery is lit in such a way that makes everything seem eery, which fits the emotional weight of the scene. The moment when Neo's reflection appears in Morpheus' shades always stuck out to me, I thought that was a cool way to show the character and his interest in Neo.
3. I'm going to be as forthcoming as I can, Mr. Anderson.
Wowee-zowee! Another scene from "The Matrix!" The performance from Hugo Weaving is my favorite part of this scene, he is so scary in this scene. This scene used to give me nightmares when I was a kid, and that's kind of awesome. Anyways, the shot that this scene opens with is great, that cantered overhead shot of the blank interrogation room, so spooky. The way the camera keeps cutting from the face of Agent Smith to Neo builds tension and I think really adds weight to the words being said, especially the line "One of these lives has a future, and one of them does not." The camera work makes every word spoken seem very important and makes the viewer feel a bit like Neo, trapped and surrounded, being questioned, given no real options. It really makes the scene what it is in terms of emotional conveyance.
4. I know kung fu.
No way! A scene from "The Matrix" for an unbelievable fourth time! This is a great action scene with some awesome classic Hong Kong camera work. Plenty of wide shots that let us see the two characters fight it out in the dojo. Close ups for the reactions from the rest of the crew as they watch a noob take on their captain. The close up on Morpheus as he watches Neo fly over his head is priceless, it shows how that character is so much further advanced than Neo in terms of understanding the Matrix as well as combat prowess. On a personal note, I wish I had a sweet dojo, that is all.
5. He is the One.
In a totally unforeseen turn of events, I present to you another scene from "The Matrix". In this scene Neo finally realizes that there are no limits in the Matrix and that he is the One, the person who can see and manipulate the code to whatever he desires. It always amused me how there were actual sparks flying when Neo and Trinity kiss. That zooming in close up on Agent Smith is perfect for what is happening in the story at that moment, it perfectly shows how shocked he is to be witnessing what he is. Oh man, then Neo catches those bullets with his mind and the camera zooms in on them dropping to the floor, then the camera shows a close up on his face as he starts seeing the Matrix as code, so awesome. Visually speaking I think the entire hallway, and presumably the world, breathing in and out as one with Neo was a really cool visual statement about how he the character has transcended into a God like form, at perfect harmony with the world around him. Very cool stuff. Ok kids, that's all I got. Eat your milk, drink your vegetables, stay out of school, and go watch "The Matrix".
2. a bit like Alice, tumbling down the rabbit hole.
3. I'm going to be as forthcoming as I can, Mr. Anderson.
4. I know kung fu.
No way! A scene from "The Matrix" for an unbelievable fourth time! This is a great action scene with some awesome classic Hong Kong camera work. Plenty of wide shots that let us see the two characters fight it out in the dojo. Close ups for the reactions from the rest of the crew as they watch a noob take on their captain. The close up on Morpheus as he watches Neo fly over his head is priceless, it shows how that character is so much further advanced than Neo in terms of understanding the Matrix as well as combat prowess. On a personal note, I wish I had a sweet dojo, that is all.
5. He is the One.
In a totally unforeseen turn of events, I present to you another scene from "The Matrix". In this scene Neo finally realizes that there are no limits in the Matrix and that he is the One, the person who can see and manipulate the code to whatever he desires. It always amused me how there were actual sparks flying when Neo and Trinity kiss. That zooming in close up on Agent Smith is perfect for what is happening in the story at that moment, it perfectly shows how shocked he is to be witnessing what he is. Oh man, then Neo catches those bullets with his mind and the camera zooms in on them dropping to the floor, then the camera shows a close up on his face as he starts seeing the Matrix as code, so awesome. Visually speaking I think the entire hallway, and presumably the world, breathing in and out as one with Neo was a really cool visual statement about how he the character has transcended into a God like form, at perfect harmony with the world around him. Very cool stuff. Ok kids, that's all I got. Eat your milk, drink your vegetables, stay out of school, and go watch "The Matrix".
Thursday, January 9, 2014
10 Things About Me
1. Favorite TV Show
I really enjoy Drawn Together. The voice performance is top notch and really is what makes the show work. The writing is extremely vulgar and crass and without the excellent voice performance just wouldn't be funny, it would only be vulgar and stupid. This show, to me, defines what quality voice acting is and what it can do for an animated program.
2. Favorite R&B artist
Bobby Brown is my favorite R&B artist. His music is awesome. A lot of people aren't in to the New Jack Swing sound anymore, which is too bad because I think that style is the pinnacle of R&B pop, and Bobby Brown is the king of the genre. Plus, nobody dances like Bobby does, I dare you to prove me wrong.
3. Fun Fact About Me #1
I like dogs and enjoy training them. I have trained police and service dogs before and found it to be a very rewarding experience. It's a great feeling seeing a silly puppy grow into a disciplined guard dog, knowing that I had a hand in bringing out its potential. Oh yeah, my favorite breed is the German Shepherd because they have traits that make them excellent companions and guard dogs, although I like and can make friends with any dog that is friendly.
Look at that goofball!
4. Favorite Video Game Theme Song
"Concept of Love" from Jet Set Radio Future. This song is so energetic and is a great tune even outside of the game. I think it perfectly fits the theme of the game as well. For those of you that don't know, Jet Set Radio Future is a game that follows a gang of graffiti artists strapped to magnetically powered roller skates whose goal is to express themselves and the streets they roam through graffiti in a near future Tokyo that has outlawed freedom of speech, all while fighting rival gangs and dodging the cops. It's a cool game. It has cool music. You should play it if you get the chance.
5. Favorite Agricultural Economist and Diplomat
Inazo Nitobe, of course. Could it have been anyone else? I don't think so. But seriously, Nitobe was a bridge between the East and West and played a large part in developing American-Japanese relations prior to WWII. If you are ever interested in learning about pre-WWII Japan I highly recommend picking up some of his works, they are very informative and written in an elegant but simple style that anyone could understand, not overly scholarly at all.
6. Fun Fact About Me #2
I enjoy studying and practicing the martial arts. I have received some formal training in Boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling, Karate, Judo, and Wing Chun kung fu. I favor grappling techniques over striking because they better suit my body type. Violence is terrible and should be avoided, but I feel that you should also be prepared for it, that's partially why I took an interest in the martial arts when I was younger. You're not going to let some punk with a bad attitude walk all over you, will you? Hell no, you burn down any thug that steps to you! Aside from the practical applications of the techniques learned from studying them, martial arts is simply a fun hobby.
7. Favorite Comic Book Character
Barring any DC or Marvel characters, I would have to say that Judge Dredd is my favorite comic character. Sure I would hate to live in his world and time, in the crime infested slums of Megacity 1, but if I had to, I would be grateful to the judges for working endlessly to combat crime. Dredd is awesome because of his unwavering sense of justice and is highly effective at his job, he's the best Judge there is and all criminals fear his name.
8. Favorite One Hit Wonder
"Goodbye Horses" by Q Lazzarus. This song is most famous for being the one that Buffalo Bill danced to in The Silence of the Lambs, you know, the bad guy who liked to eat people and then wear their skin like a one piece pajama suit? Maybe that's why Q Lazzarus didn't really have any more big hits after that movie, maybe people only think of that maniac dancing around to her music after seeing the movie. All things considered, this is a great tune and I like it very much. I usually don't care for lyrics in songs and I could even say that I typically prefer songs without lyrics, but the words in this song are actually pretty cool and have a meaning that I can understand and appreciate. This song is about moving on, plain and simple, and I like that.
9. Favorite Movie Starring Peter Cushing
Dracula (1958) This movie is awesome and Peter Cushing makes an excellent Van Helsing in it. I always really admire his performance in this film due to the amazing contrast between his other famous horror movie role, Dr. Frankenstein. In The Curse of Frankenstein he does an amazing job at portraying the Dr. as a sinister villain and diabolical genius. His portrayal of Van Helsing is completely different and really showcases his skill at character acting.
10. Favorite 80's Action Movie
Robocop. The 80's had a ton of great action films but I think I have to say my favorite from that decade is Robocop. That movie is awesome. It has intense action, robots, sci-fi elements, and Peter Weller. If you haven't seen it yet you should make it a point to get around to watching it. There is a remake in the works but you should see the original first.
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