Jackie Chan
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Special Effects Coordinator Jeremy Hays on The Call of the Wild, Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood’s Flamethrower and Working with Jackie Chan
General audiences most likely recognize special effects coordinator and technician Jeremy Hays from his memorable moment in Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood, where he informs Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Rick Dalton, that they can’t cool the heat on his flamethrower because, well, it’s a flamethrower. Hays is a veteran who has worked in practical and special effects for over 25 years, frequently employing his skills on big-budget comedies. Last year, he contributed to some of the biggest films of the year: Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Dolemite Is My Name and Booksmart. Most recently, Hays was the special effects […]
by Vikram Murthi on Mar 2, 2020 -
Watch: Jackie Chan’s Brand of Action Comedy
The latest edition of Tony Zhou’s “Every Frame a Painting” series takes a look at the king of action comedy, Jackie Chan. Consistently putting himself at a disadvantage like the silent film stars Keaton and Chaplin, or defamiliarizing the familiar as weaponry, Chan’s perfectionism and attention to detail have set him above the rest for decades running. In the video, Zhou also closely analyzes the difference in Chan’s Chinese and American work, particularly the director’s editing, which can compound or dismantle the effects of Chan’s stunt work.
by Sarah Salovaara on Dec 12, 2014
