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Old 12-12-2006, 11:48 AM
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Actually, the Brontosaurus became the Apatosaurus. Brachiosaurs have thick bony skull thingies. And regarding Harryhausen, I think the Medusa in Clash of the Titans is my favorite special effect ever. So much personality, so much freedom of movement. I think it was brilliant and since Harryhausen, special effects monsters have lost their souls.
Most have, but every once in a while a good one comes through. Stan Winston makes monsters with love; the queen alien is one of the greatest special effects ever.
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