To Stan Winston, you will always be THE MAN to me
Stan Winston died Sunday.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2008/06/stan-winston-de.html
To those of you who know me, I hope you've caught on to how much this man, in particular, meant to me. He was one of the greats. A true inspiration. A source of passion for films; for his passion was infectious.
And he died.
And I can't stop crying. It's just so unexpected. He was only sixty-two. Only a month ago I cheered for him in the theater when I saw his studio credited for its work on Ironman. And now he's gone. And I never got the chance to meet him.
I know that this might sound silly and unreasonable, but I had always expected to meet him someday. I mean I really admired the man. And there was always this strange logic I had that if I admired him so much, and most of the public didn't even know who he was, then that would up my chances of meeting him one day and praising him to death. I mean back in high school I even researched how to become an intern/employee for his studio before I realized I that had nowhere near the talent required for that. I've even had dreams about meeting him and touring his studios. And now he's gone.
I feel so bereft. Like a little part of the movies I love died today along with him. Aliens, Predator, The Terminator, Jurassic Park and so many others. If you ever get a chance, find him in one of the commentaries or documentaries for these films. Then you'll understand. He had such a passion for film, for fun, and for life. It's hard not to love and admire him. I'm gonna miss him so much, and that sounds really weird because I never even knew him. I suppose it's more that I'll just miss knowing that such an amazing person isn't around anymore, but still, my affection also made me feel close to him, like a kindred spirit or something. I 'm just happy that he was able to die in peace with his loved ones. If it's your time I suppose there is no better way to go. He most certainly had a life to be proud of and I truly hope he died with no regrets.
So here's to Stan: You lived well. You created some of the most kick-ass robotics/characters the movie industry has ever seen. And you made it fun. May your memory live on for many years to come, and your legacy inspire those who follow in your footsteps.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2008/06/stan-winston-de.html
To those of you who know me, I hope you've caught on to how much this man, in particular, meant to me. He was one of the greats. A true inspiration. A source of passion for films; for his passion was infectious.
And he died.
And I can't stop crying. It's just so unexpected. He was only sixty-two. Only a month ago I cheered for him in the theater when I saw his studio credited for its work on Ironman. And now he's gone. And I never got the chance to meet him.
I know that this might sound silly and unreasonable, but I had always expected to meet him someday. I mean I really admired the man. And there was always this strange logic I had that if I admired him so much, and most of the public didn't even know who he was, then that would up my chances of meeting him one day and praising him to death. I mean back in high school I even researched how to become an intern/employee for his studio before I realized I that had nowhere near the talent required for that. I've even had dreams about meeting him and touring his studios. And now he's gone.
I feel so bereft. Like a little part of the movies I love died today along with him. Aliens, Predator, The Terminator, Jurassic Park and so many others. If you ever get a chance, find him in one of the commentaries or documentaries for these films. Then you'll understand. He had such a passion for film, for fun, and for life. It's hard not to love and admire him. I'm gonna miss him so much, and that sounds really weird because I never even knew him. I suppose it's more that I'll just miss knowing that such an amazing person isn't around anymore, but still, my affection also made me feel close to him, like a kindred spirit or something. I 'm just happy that he was able to die in peace with his loved ones. If it's your time I suppose there is no better way to go. He most certainly had a life to be proud of and I truly hope he died with no regrets.
So here's to Stan: You lived well. You created some of the most kick-ass robotics/characters the movie industry has ever seen. And you made it fun. May your memory live on for many years to come, and your legacy inspire those who follow in your footsteps.