On Episode 135 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis concludes RetroZest's celebration of the 40th anniversary of WARGAMES; the first mass-consumed, visual media with the central theme of remote computing as well as hacking! The film stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Ally Sheedy and Barry Corbin.
Assisting Curtis in this final part 4 episode is the Visual Effects Supervisor for the film; MICHAEL L. FINK! Michael shares the amazing story about how he was in the right place at the right time in order to contribute to the success of WarGames. In addition to a wonderful behind-the-scenes discussion about the film (wherein he was actually INSIDE the WOPR Computer prop), he also discusses other key points of his career in SPFX including Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Special Edition, Blade Runner, Tron: Legacy, etc. Michael recently retired and became a Professor Emeritus at the School of Cinematic Arts at USC.
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126: RIP Legends! - A Celebration of Irene Cara, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Christine McVie & Kirstie Alley
125: JAMIE BENNING (of "Filmumentaries") Interview!
124: PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES - 35th Anniversary Part 2 - With Special Guests JOHN & HEIDI SMALL!
123: LARRY HANKIN Interview - PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES - 35th Anniversary Part 1
122: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND - 45th Anniversary Part 2 - With Special Guests DANYI DEATS & DENNIS TROMBLY
121: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND - 45th Anniversary Part 1 - With Special Guest JOE ALVES (Production Designer for JAWS & CE3K)
120: JESSE HARMS Interview - Walking on Water With Sammy Hagar & David Lee Roth
119: DAVID MORRELL Interview - FIRST BLOOD - 40th Anniversary!
118: STEVEN JAY RUBIN Interview - 007 Film Franchise 60th Anniversary Part 3
117: LYNN-HOLLY JOHNSON Interview - 007 Film Franchise 60th Anniversary Part 2
116: PUTTER SMITH Interview - 007 Film Franchise 60th Anniversary Part 1
115: STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - 35th Anniversary! - With Special Guest, JOHN WENTWORTH (Former Paramount TV Exec)
114: FAMILY TIES - 40th Anniversary! - With Special Guest, JOHN WENTWORTH (Former Paramount TV Exec)
113: RUSH Landmark Anniversaries - A Farewell to Kings (45th), Signals (40th) & Hold Your Fire (35th) - With Special Guests, Gerry Schramm & Tim Durling
112: Pink Floyd's A MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON - 35th Anniversary! - With Special Guest, SCOTT PAGE (Album/Tour Saxophonist & Rhythm Guitarist)
111: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - 40th Anniversary Part 3 - With Special Guest ROB FAHEY (of The Ravyns)!
110: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - 40th Anniversary Part 2 - With Special Guest SONNY CARL DAVIS!
109: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH - 40th Anniversary Part 1 - With Special Guest KELLI MARONEY (Head Cheerleader "Cindy Carr")
108: NICHELLE NICHOLS - A Celebration of Her Life & Career - With Special Guest LARRY NEMECEK ("Dr. Trek")
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