Legendary science fiction fan and scholar Forrest J. Ackerman lectures on great SF films from 1900 to 1970. Excerpted from an interview with KU Professor and novelist James Gunn. Full interview is on the Literature of SF DVD available at http://www2.ku.edu/~sfcenter/. It's brought to you by AboutSF and the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas. For more info, visit http://www.aboutsf.com.
Forrey was an incredible SCI-FI man!!!!
glasscitadel12 3 months ago
@BUDDY6414724297 Forry , in an article he wriote back in the 80s, stated he didnt like the movie--(well, much asI like Bruce Dern, I didn't care for the movie , either). My very favorite SF movie is 2001: A Space Odyssey. Forry--a hero of mine--didn't like the movie at all. Oh well...
TheClam88 8 months ago
What about Silent Running?
BUDDY6414724297 11 months ago
RIP 4e from japan
dryokoi 1 year ago
Forrrest Ackerman's writing in Famous Monsters of Filmland was a real inspiration to me when I was 10 years old, back in 1964. When I came to Los Angeles in 1981 I made it a point to visit his home, the 'Ackermansion', where he showed me around his collection of movie memorabilia. What a great guy.
MrDominex 1 year ago
I visited the Ackermansion many years ago. Forry was the most generous soul who ever lived. He let me try on Bela Lugosi's silk cape. Such a funny, sweet person. RIP
kraftymomma1979 2 years ago 2
Great Man ..RIP ...From Brazil
weisszil 3 years ago
RIP Forry. I remember well the thrill of reading Famous Monsters of Filmland back in the 70s when I was a kid.
Bizarronumber4 3 years ago
A prayer to Forrest J. Ackerman, 91, founder of Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine.
Body:
My prayers go out to Forrest J. Ackerman, 91, founder of Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine.
I heard the end was nearing, and that he was resting comfortably at the AckerMansion.
Uncle Forry was the Jerry Garcia of Classic Horror and Sci-Fi fandom.
super8m0nsters 3 years ago
OH MY God!!
I have known Forry for 20 years, and to see Forry here in his prime is just delicious. I must have these early clips for my collection.
4E 4ever!!!!!
drboroff 3 years ago