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Masters of Practical Effects

The Hollywood Theatre is proud to host Rick Baker and Chris Walas for MASTERS OF PRACTICAL EFFECTS, a weekend-long celebration of two of the film industry’s most revolutionary creators. Before computerized effects took over the industry, Baker and Walas painstakingly created groundbreaking makeup and effects by hand. Walas brought us Gremlins and oversaw Jeff Goldblum’s transformation into the Fly, while Baker’s work on AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON earned him the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup. We’re thrilled to have Baker and Walas in attendance for 35mm screenings of three of their most iconic films.

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Harry and the Hendersons with Rick Baker

Saturday, November 10, 5:00 PM

Legendary special effects artist Rick Baker in attendance for a post-screening Q&A!
HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS (1987):
The Henderson family adopt a friendly Sasquatch, but have a hard time trying to keep him a secret from the authorities and a man focused on catching a "bigfoot". 35mm print.

Rick Baker won the Academy Award for 'Best Makeup' a record 7 times (from being nomin…

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Gremlins with Chris Walas

Saturday, November 10, 10:00 PM

Special effects pioneer Chris Walas in attendance for a post-screening Q&A!

GREMLINS (1984):
A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates and Corey Feldman, directed by Joe Dante. 35mm print.

Chris Walas won the Academy Award for 'Best Makeup' …

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An American Werewolf in London with Rick Baker

Sunday, November 11, 10:00 PM

Legendary special effects artist Rick Baker in attendance for a post-screening Q&A!
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981):
David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) are Americans backpacking through Britain. When they are attacked by a large wolf, David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he's plagued by violent nightmares of his mutila…

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