Fan of: Video Games Movies Music Nature Julie Carmen Pam Grier Zach Galligan John & Sandy King Carpenter Kurt Russell Keanu Reeves. *** R.I.P. Rutger Hauer ***
John Carpenter on whether "Escape From New York" (1981) holds up after so many decades:
"I can’t watch it because I’m too critical of the things I’ve done. Once the movie’s cut together and I’ve seen the print, that’s it. I don’t want to look at it again. Because it’s over.
Kurt’s character, Snake Plissken, has lived in memory, and in the culture, and is extremely strong. And the cast and the acting in the movie is extremely strong. And the fun of it — the movie is just a silly adventure in the future, but it’s fun. It’s dark and fun. And that’s lived on, so I’m really proud of the film. I’m really happy about it."
(John Carpenter's interview with David Weiner, It Came From, 2021)
P.S: On this day, 45 years ago, "Escape From New York" (1981) premiered at the USA Film Festival.
THE THING had always been one of my guilty pleasures and I was thrilled when we got to make VAMPIRES together. This Library of Congress honor is much deserved by the great John Carpenter. Bravo, my friend. (John was gracious enough to present me with my star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Just a wonderful, generous man).