I saw Roger Corman at the Expo this weekend. He mentioned the two movies that killed the independent "B's", Jaws and Star Wars. He talked about how they were essentially B pictures with a lot of money thrown at them which made it impossible for the independents
to compete. I enjoy both those movies but I do see his point.
He also gave an interesting "explanation" as to why his pictures aren't really, technically B pictures. B movie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia He claims that B picture refers specifically to the golden age films that were second on the bill, but he was sort of smiling all through as if he was just blowing smoke.
I got him to sign an original lobby card for Masque of the Red Death.
It was a golden moment.
to compete. I enjoy both those movies but I do see his point.
He also gave an interesting "explanation" as to why his pictures aren't really, technically B pictures. B movie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia He claims that B picture refers specifically to the golden age films that were second on the bill, but he was sort of smiling all through as if he was just blowing smoke.
I got him to sign an original lobby card for Masque of the Red Death.
It was a golden moment.
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