Cinefex Magazine – October 1983 – Issue No. 14 – The Right Stuff, Twilight Zone – Very Good, No Label
This collectible issue of Cinefex (No. 14, October 1983) presents an inside look at the craftsmanship and ingenuity behind three major productions of the early 1980s. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The copy shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive. Please examine the images carefully for condition. Each issue is shipped with a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
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Low-Tech Effects — The Right Stuff – p.4
Adam Eisenberg explores how director Philip Kaufman, experimental filmmaker Jordan Belson, and USFX supervisor Gary Gutierrez achieved authentic flying and reentry effects for The Right Stuff. Working to integrate practical shots with archival NASA footage, the team discovered that simplicity often produced the most satisfying results. -
Brainstorm — Getting the Cookie at the End – p.26
Brad Munson recounts Douglas Trumbull’s demanding production of Brainstorm. The article focuses on the development of its climactic point-of-view “death experience,” highlighting the efforts of Trumbull, effects supervisor Alison Yerxa, and their team in creating an evocative mix of visual metaphors and experimental photography. -
Shadow and Substance – p.50
Don Shay and Paul Sammon detail the work behind Twilight Zone – The Movie. From imaginative makeup designs to creative optical effects, the film’s anthology structure allowed four directors to reimagine Rod Serling’s series for the big screen, blending nostalgia with chilling new material.
Front Cover: John Glenn’s capsule blazing through reentry in The Right Stuff.
Back Cover: A mischievous gremlin wreaks havoc in Twilight Zone – The Movie.
An essential addition for film historians and effects enthusiasts, this issue of Cinefex captures the artistry that shaped three unique cinematic visions of the early 1980s.