Sometime around 2002 I gained a home internet connection and it would change my life forever. At first I was very sheepish about contributing to chat rooms or message boards, but soon I found courage enough to post in minor ways on IMDb, and later Scarlet Street. The latter was operated by Richard Valley, publisher of the eponymous magazine. Though I only met him once in person, I found Richard to be an intelligent and witty, if at times vitriolic, expert on the subjects of classic horror and his beloved Sherlock Holmes.
I would make the acquaintance of a number of other intriguing individuals on this same board, including one who went under the name Moetown. Though I was completely ignorant of the fact at first, this was Joe Moe of Hollywood, Forrest J Ackerman’s caretaker. His online demeanor was as warm and supportive as his personal one, as I’d eventually discover.
I would make the acquaintance of a number of other intriguing individuals on this same board, including one who went under the name Moetown. Though I was completely ignorant of the fact at first, this was Joe Moe of Hollywood, Forrest J Ackerman’s caretaker. His online demeanor was as warm and supportive as his personal one, as I’d eventually discover.
- 11/14/2009
- by Earl Roesel
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
For the first time in over half a century there is no Ackermuseum of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Forrest J Ackerman (1916-2008), genre-giant and the heart and soul of the largest collection of memorabilia ever assembled, has left the building. Now the building is leaving us. Without question, the end of an era. But not necessarily the end of Forry’s dream. Even as we face the depressing barren walls left by Uncle Forry’s absence, we’ll also consider how the recent auction of his memorabilia may offer a glimmer of hope for classic genre fandom and a new generation of Monster Kids.
Part 1: The Dark Before the Dawn
Forry’s collection began at his boyhood home on Sherborne Avenue, grew to mythical proportions at the 18-room Glendower Ave. Ackermansion and was ultimately downsized to fit in the 5-room “Horrorwood, Karloffornia” house pictured above. This was the final...
Part 1: The Dark Before the Dawn
Forry’s collection began at his boyhood home on Sherborne Avenue, grew to mythical proportions at the 18-room Glendower Ave. Ackermansion and was ultimately downsized to fit in the 5-room “Horrorwood, Karloffornia” house pictured above. This was the final...
- 5/4/2009
- by GoJoeMoe
- DreadCentral.com
After a couple of months that for all intents and purposes defined "moribund," actual moviegoing, at least in the major cities, is getting interesting again, with several masterworks or near-masterworks creeping into theaters. Jan Troell's scrupulous, beautiful "Everlasting Moments," Olivier Assayas' genuinely Renoir-esque "Summer Hours" and Philippe Garrel's blunt, idiosyncratic "Frontier of Dawn" are all exceptionally exciting and rewarding pictures, and the fact that they're all being distributed by the sister company of the one that's hosting me as a critic this month looks...well, funny, I know. What can I tell you? IFC Entertainment's acquisitions folks have excellent taste, and they're into...acquiring.
Still in all, I'm slightly relieved, if only for the sake of appearances, that the latest wonderment from Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, "Tokyo Sonata," premieres on U.S. screens this week courtesy of Regent Releasing. Kurosawa, who, as most of his fans already know,...
Still in all, I'm slightly relieved, if only for the sake of appearances, that the latest wonderment from Japanese director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, "Tokyo Sonata," premieres on U.S. screens this week courtesy of Regent Releasing. Kurosawa, who, as most of his fans already know,...
- 3/11/2009
- by Glenn Kenny
- ifc.com
Jim Warren worked with Forest J Ackerman since 1958 and they founded Famous Monsters of Filmland together. They last appeared in public at this summer's Comic-Con International but Warren flew west to see him one final time this month. He provided us with the following:
Forrest J. Ackerman was in a class by himself. You don't have to tell this to anyone who knew him or his work. You don't have to tell anyone Babe Ruth was a great hitter.
Our fifty-year relationship was also in a class by itself. I found Forry Ackerman the man was every bit as interesting as Forry ackerman the talent. Now he's gone. But the talent still lives. The words he wrote for Warren Publishing will be read and savored for as long as memory and words exist.
The King is dead. No other King can take his place.
Harry Knowles, Ain’t it Cool...
Forrest J. Ackerman was in a class by himself. You don't have to tell this to anyone who knew him or his work. You don't have to tell anyone Babe Ruth was a great hitter.
Our fifty-year relationship was also in a class by itself. I found Forry Ackerman the man was every bit as interesting as Forry ackerman the talent. Now he's gone. But the talent still lives. The words he wrote for Warren Publishing will be read and savored for as long as memory and words exist.
The King is dead. No other King can take his place.
Harry Knowles, Ain’t it Cool...
- 12/6/2008
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
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