R. J. Kizer, born and raised in the New York City area, attended New York University Film School, from which he graduated in 1976. Following graduation, Mr. Kizer moved to Los Angeles in 1978. In May 1979, he began working at Roger Corman’s New World Pictures. There he met Tony Randel and pursued a career … Continue reading URBAN RENEWAL! R. J. Kizer on Directing Godzilla’s 30th Anniversary Reboot for American Audiences!
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GODZILLA ATTACKS THE NEW WORLD! Producer Tony Randel on Bringing ‘Godzilla 1985’ to American Shores!
Tony Randel is a successful filmmaker, screenwriter, and film editor, whose credits as a director include Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), Children of the Night (1991), and Ticks (1993). In the mid-1980s, Mr. Randel produced the American scenes of Godzilla 1985 (1984) for New World Pictures, which were directed by R. J. Kizer. More recently, Mr. Randel directed the … Continue reading GODZILLA ATTACKS THE NEW WORLD! Producer Tony Randel on Bringing ‘Godzilla 1985’ to American Shores!
REWRITING GODZILLA! Lisa Tomei on Americanizing ‘Godzilla 1985’!
Born and raised in New Jersey, Lisa Tomei is a Clio- and Emmy Award-winning visual effects artist whose credits span a broad range of media, including: commercials, broadcast promos, show opens, episodic television, and music videos. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ms. Tomei entered the entertainment industry as a production assistant and ultimately … Continue reading REWRITING GODZILLA! Lisa Tomei on Americanizing ‘Godzilla 1985’!
THE HUNT FOR RED GODZILLA! Dennis Falt on Playing ‘Godzilla 1985’s’ Russian Submarine Captain!
Vantage Point Interview readers know him as the captain of the Russian submarine in Godzilla 1985 (1984), but Dennis Falt has enjoyed an extensive acting career in both the United States and Japan. Born in San Carlos, California, Mr. Falt attended San Carlos High School where he studied drama. During his senior year, Mr. Falt … Continue reading THE HUNT FOR RED GODZILLA! Dennis Falt on Playing ‘Godzilla 1985’s’ Russian Submarine Captain!
SPEED RACER MEETS GODZILLA! Peter Fernandez Reflects on His Storied Career as Voice Acting’s Leading Writer-Director!
Writer/director/voice actor Peter Fernandez (1927-2010) has never appeared in a Godzilla film, but in the 1960s and '70s, his voice graced many of them. Mr. Fernandez not only voice-acted in many Toho sci-fi films such as Mothra (1961), Godzilla vs. the Thing (1964), and Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1966), he also wrote and directed many of … Continue reading SPEED RACER MEETS GODZILLA! Peter Fernandez Reflects on His Storied Career as Voice Acting’s Leading Writer-Director!
A LIFE IN PERFECT SYNC! Corinne Orr on Her Prolific Voice-Acting Career!
Corinne Orr is an accomplished voice actress who found fame by lending her voice to such popular anime programs as Speed Racer (1967-68) and Marine Boy (1969-71). But she’s also well-known among Japanese monster movie fans for providing the voices of children in numerous kaiju films. Ms. Orr can be heard voicing young characters in such … Continue reading A LIFE IN PERFECT SYNC! Corinne Orr on Her Prolific Voice-Acting Career!
CAPTAIN DOUGLAS GORDON REPORTS FOR DUTY! Don Frye on Starring in ‘Godzilla: Final Wars’!
Don Frye is an accomplished Ultimate Fighter and mixed martial artist who made the transition to movie star with Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), the Big G’s 50th anniversary film. Mr. Frye, as Captain Douglas Gordon, won praise even from Final Wars’ harshest critics for his witty one-liners and his commanding screen presence. When it comes … Continue reading CAPTAIN DOUGLAS GORDON REPORTS FOR DUTY! Don Frye on Starring in ‘Godzilla: Final Wars’!
‘GUNHED’ MEMORIES! Brenda Bakke on Her Starring Role in Toho’s Futuristic Actioner!
Brenda Bakke is an American actress who landed one of her first starring roles in Japan. Born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Ms. Bakke grew up in Beaverton, located in the outskirts of Portland. When she reached the age of 18, Ms. Bakke moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of acting. Because she wanted … Continue reading ‘GUNHED’ MEMORIES! Brenda Bakke on Her Starring Role in Toho’s Futuristic Actioner!
SAVE THE EARTH! Vocalist Adryan Russ Reflects on ‘Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster’!
Adryan Russ is a prolific singer/songwriter who has written music and lyrics for an off-Broadway musical and even films, such as the lyric for “White Lies” for The Check Is in the Mail... (1986), starring Brian Dennehy and Anne Archer. Her career writing songs for films dates back to the early ‘70s when she co-wrote … Continue reading SAVE THE EARTH! Vocalist Adryan Russ Reflects on ‘Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster’!
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ‘GODZILLA’ ’98! SFX Supervisor Guy Himber Reveals the Secrets of the First Americanized ‘Godzilla’!
Creature shop supervisor Guy Himber lived the dream of all Godzilla fans. After growing up as a dedicated G-watcher, he became deeply involved in the film industry and ultimately landed a coveted job -- supervising the amazing animatronic effects seen in TriStar's Godzilla (1998). Mr. Himber's other SFX credits include such popular titles as Gremlins … Continue reading BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ‘GODZILLA’ ’98! SFX Supervisor Guy Himber Reveals the Secrets of the First Americanized ‘Godzilla’!
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