I'm so happy this man was in my life.. through his movies.. "The Thing "and "Escape from New York" will always be part of my childhood, (I'm 46 now). And I will always be SUPER GRATEFUL! Can't wait for Escape in 4k coming next week!
Why wasn't John carpenter given the keys to the kingdom like alfred Hitchcock? I don't understand how anyone can see escape from new York and the Thing and not realise he's a genius. Unbelievable
I don't know about that. The Thing is probably his best movie in terms of script. But most of his films built upon incredible ideas, but fall flat here and there because of "I don't care about this part" writing. The introductions of his stories are always brilliant, as well as the endings, while there are some rather weak parts. Hobb's End is the weakest parts of "In the Mouth of Madness", etc. Still Carpenter is probably the best horror/sci-fi director out there, a real auteur and the basic concepts of his stories are always amazing.
I believe my first intro to John Carpenter was Big Trouble in Little China, I believe I was 9 or 10. It was in my opinion a perfect movie, u had a buddy adventure with Supernatural Martial arts action, a green eyed princess needing rescuing. Like the quest adventures of old, told in modern day
He casually mentions that one of his first films was made with Dan O Bannon. Dan created the Alien series! He also worked on Total Recall and Heavy Metal. Man…Carpenter is a legend and like Kurosawa and a few other legends they rubbed shoulders with other big figures in the industry. What escapes me is why and HOW can someone with Carpenters talent ends up not as rich as many of the actors that he worked with? My guess is that he was bad with people &/or had poor business sensibilities….
Kurt Russell was the John Carpenter stock player. (He was also the Disney stock player). Unfortunately without John Carpenter or Walt Disney Kurt Russell's career was never as great (though I like Unlawful Entry and Dark Blue). I thought Kurt Russell was somewhat wasted in The Thing, as he had a role any Tom, Dick or Harry could play. He was given a meatier character in Escape From New York. The Thing remake I don't think was quite as good as the first one. The biggest mistake with the Thing remake was turning all the main characters into complete morons.
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John is the only celebrity that I was totally nerd out about meeting. So cool. So talented.
me too! i met him in august 2019 in keystone comic con in Philadelphia and he is super cool dude!
I'm so happy this man was in my life.. through his movies.. "The Thing "and
"Escape from New York" will always be part of my childhood, (I'm 46 now). And I will always be SUPER GRATEFUL! Can't wait for Escape in 4k coming next week!
Why wasn't John carpenter given the keys to the kingdom like alfred Hitchcock? I don't understand how anyone can see escape from new York and the Thing and not realise he's a genius. Unbelievable
'Cuz folks have no soul!
great thankfully I met him
The only director to scare the ever living crap out of me, as a kid - and fascinate me as an adult.
Halloween is the movie that for me got me off my ass and had me start making short movies thanks mr Carpenter for inspiring me.
My favorite director. "The Thing" is one of m all-time favorites.
Wonderful down to earth man..great director and person as a whole..👍
I think it's interesting he says he hates writing. I always felt the films he wrote were his strongest work, or at least his most memorable.
I don't know about that. The Thing is probably his best movie in terms of script. But most of his films built upon incredible ideas, but fall flat here and there because of "I don't care about this part" writing. The introductions of his stories are always brilliant, as well as the endings, while there are some rather weak parts. Hobb's End is the weakest parts of "In the Mouth of Madness", etc.
Still Carpenter is probably the best horror/sci-fi director out there, a real auteur and the basic concepts of his stories are always amazing.
@@Leone525 Nah.
Thing I like about Carpenter is just how normal he sounds. Not "Director-y" at all. True genius.
What does that even mean? Dumb.
Great interview with my favorite director, and one of my favorite human beings!
I believe my first intro to John Carpenter was Big Trouble in Little China, I believe I was 9 or 10. It was in my opinion a perfect movie, u had a buddy adventure with Supernatural Martial arts action, a green eyed princess needing rescuing. Like the quest adventures of old, told in modern day
all movies are perfect but halloween and presinct 13 are definitely best
Great guy
All you people in the south should keep an eye for these conventions, because sometimes John Carpenter shows up at some of them
John is a genius and set some standards that would be eventually regarded as « normal » in today’s movie industry
The only person from Hollywood that I'd get a photo and autograph, if I get the chance.
John Carpenter always feels bothered when he's interviewed.
GREAT!
He casually mentions that one of his first films was made with Dan O Bannon. Dan created the Alien series! He also worked on Total Recall and Heavy Metal. Man…Carpenter is a legend and like Kurosawa and a few other legends they rubbed shoulders with other big figures in the industry. What escapes me is why and HOW can someone with Carpenters talent ends up not as rich as many of the actors that he worked with? My guess is that he was bad with people &/or had poor business sensibilities….
John Carpenter seems to have always looked old
He was a heavy smoker
Oh he just skips through the Fog.... ugh. It's my favourite one of his.
Forget to mention assault and Halloween amazing groundbreaking films. What is wrong with Hollywood?
I am worried for John. He seems quite frail in interviews lately.
He is getting on in years..
Lol Kentucky is the mid West.. he makes it sound like he's from the deep South lol. I live in Indiana... So I guess that makes me a southern man 😂
nobody considers ky to be part of the midwest. it isnt the deep south...but it is a southern state
Kurt Russell was the John Carpenter stock player. (He was also the Disney stock player). Unfortunately without John Carpenter or Walt Disney Kurt Russell's career was never as great (though I like Unlawful Entry and Dark Blue). I thought Kurt Russell was somewhat wasted in The Thing, as he had a role any Tom, Dick or Harry could play. He was given a meatier character in Escape From New York. The Thing remake I don't think was quite as good as the first one. The biggest mistake with the Thing remake was turning all the main characters into complete morons.
I hate this thumbnail I always think he's dead.
I think it's interesting he says he hates writing. I always felt the films he wrote were his strongest work, or at least his most memorable.