Description
Cinefex Magazine – November 1988 – Issue No. 36 – Dead Ringers, Alien Nation – Very Good, No Label
This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 36, November 1988) offers an in-depth look at some of the most innovative visual effects of the late 1980s. The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on the edges. The copy pictured is the exact item you will receive. Please review the detailed photos for reference. All of our items come with a protective plastic covering, and we are happy to offer combined shipping upon request.
Contents
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A Planetful of Aliens – p.4
Ron Magid explores how Stan Winston Studios created hundreds of extraterrestrial characters for Alien Nation, from leading roles to background figures, making it one of the largest makeup effects projects in two decades. -
Exaggerated Reality – p.18
Adam Eisenberg examines the explosive set pieces of Die Hard, where Boss Film Corporation and producer Joel Silver orchestrated elevator shaft bomb blasts, rooftop explosions, and a helicopter crash with remarkable precision. -
Double Vision – p.32
Don Shay discusses the groundbreaking split-screen opticals in David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers, detailing how Lee Wilson and Film Effects of Toronto allowed Jeremy Irons to portray twin brothers in seamless moving-camera shots. -
The Right Blob for the Right Job – p.50
Robert G. Pielke covers the special effects behind Chuck Russell’s remake of The Blob, highlighting creature work by Lyle Conway and Stuart Ziff, makeup by Tony Gardner, and optical and miniature photography from Dream Quest Images.
Front Cover: Beverly Mantle at the climax of Dead Ringers.
Back Cover: Alien renegade William Harcourt stands his ground in Alien Nation.



