October 10, 1985 - In Memory of Orson Welles

[Randy Cook]

I've been lurking on this board for several years (since its inception, really) and feel impelled to finally make a post on this, the 20th anniversary of Orson Welles' death.

My name's Randy Cook. I have worked in the film business for some years, most recently as animation director on the LORD OF THE RINGS films and as second unit director on the forthcoming KING KONG. During those years, I have derived great inspiration from the work of Mr. Welles.

I wish to thank each and every member of this board for their contribution in keeping the memory of this great artist alive. Cheers to you all, and my sincerest thanks to a man who has enriched our lives, and the lives of audiences everywhere, so very much.

[Roger Ryan]

Thank you Randy for your thoughtful post. As others note with various milestones in history, I remember the exact moment twenty years ago when I heard of Welles' death. I had kept hoping that one of the many announced projects Welles was working on would actually come to fruition; then suddenly, it was all in the past. It is wonderful, however, that twenty years later the man's work is still appreciated and that there are still new things to discover.

On another note, I'm really looking forward to "King Kong", so thanks ahead of time for your contribution, Randy!

[Store Hadji]

Tell Pete we want the 25-hour cut of LOTR...or George Bush will invade New Zealand.