Knight Service: Rubberhead with Director Nick Taylor
About this episode
The episode features an interview with director Nick Taylor discussing his documentary on special effects artist Steve Johnson.
Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson is a beautifully crafted documentary that tells an incredible story of a man who shaped the entire film industry. A portrait of the life and times of Steve Johnson, one of Hollywood's most prolific special effects makeup artists. I got to chat with the director, Nick Taylor, and dived deep into the doc, the story of Steve Johnson, and the high impact that he had. This conversation was absolutely incredible and I learned so much about the process of making the documentary. This doc and conversation are a perfect pairing for fans of movies. It breathes movie magic and is truly something special. Nick is spotlighting a true hero who has been inspired by so many greats and has inspired many great creatives as well. He was the ultimate rock star of the movie industry and practical effects. This documentary will be showcased at Fantasia International Film Festival and is a must see. Please do yourself a favor and keep this movie on your radar. It is truly a must see and you will not be disappointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Nick Taylor
Topics covered
- documentary
- special effects
- Hollywood
- interview
- film industry
- Steve Johnson
- Nick Taylor
Keywords
- Rubberhead
- Steve Johnson
- Nick Taylor
- documentary
- special effects
- Hollywood
- Fantasia International Film Festival
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fantasia International Film Festival
Books & works: Rubberhead: The Life & Monsters of Steve Johnson
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