Starry Galaxy pays tribute to filmmaker John McTiernan (Die Hard, Predator) and stuntman Vic Armstrong (Indiana Jones, James Bond, Star Wars franchise) It was a contribution to the action genre at the first London Action Festival.
The award is presented at the Royal Geographical Society of London, London, and includes action critics such as Colin Hardy (Gangs of London), composer David Arnold (Casino Royale), Robert Davey (Die Hard) and Edgar Wright. An icon of the genre was present. (Soho last night)”
Prominent film insiders who have worked with McTiernan and Armstrong expressed their appreciation via video messages. Harrison Ford praised Armstrong, stating: Running, jumping, and falling is a youngster’s game, so it was a smart move to turn it into a director’s job. Audiences loved your work on the Indiana Jones movies. People don’t really understand what action movies are about, but these days it’s a very complicated and technical problem. It was a great honor to work with you. “
Colin Hardy (“Gangs of London”), composer David Arnold (Casino Royale), Robert Davey (Die Hard), Edgar Wright (Last) at the Royal London Geographic Society, London・Night In Soho)”
Prominent film insiders who have worked with McTiernan and Armstrong expressed their appreciation via video messages. Harrison Ford praised Armstrong, stating: Running, jumping, and falling is a youngster’s game, so it was a smart move to turn it into a director’s job. Audiences loved your work on the Indiana Jones movies. People don’t really understand what action movies are about, but these days it’s a very complicated and technical problem. It was a great honor to work with you. “
Alec Baldwin continued his admiration for McTiernan, saying: do you just stand there and do nothing? And you know, John, you were right. Now when I’m shooting a movie and the director comes through the door and says make an espresso or something, I say no. I would just stand here and do nothing. ” It was an honor to work with the great John McTiernan.
Jan de Bont, cinematographer of Die Hard and The Hunt for Red October, said: Your incredible perseverance meant you would do anything to achieve your vision. is the best choice for “
Michael Tadros Sr., producer of “Die Hard With a Vengeance” and “The Thomas Crown Affair” said: John McTiernan is a genius, a talent, one of the nicest people I’ve ever known in my life, and a friend. Congrats McT. “
Festival co-director Julien Alcantara said: ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Predator’ are two of his most iconic, universally loved and adrenaline-pumping films ever made, and are the culmination of future films in the genre. We are setting standards. Stuntman and action director Vic his Armstrong award shows what he has brought to the film industry over the years. It’s no surprise that he’s been a stunt double for Harrison Ford and others on 10 films, including Indiana Jones and the Star Wars series, and stunt coordinator for nearly all of them.”
The festival continues this weekend with many panels, screenings and Q&As. Among them is Colin Hardy presenting footage from Season 2 of Gangs of London. McTiernan during a Q&A after his 35th anniversary screening of “Predator.” Director Simon West of “Con Air” after the 25th anniversary screening. MARV screened an exclusive video of “School Fight”. Proof Inc. demonstrates a special effects masterclass for “Jurassic World Dominion.” Some other events at Picturehouse Central.
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