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“He Just Wanted You to See the Magic”: James Cameron on Stan Winston, the Visionary Behind Aliens, Terminator, and Avatar

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James Cameron and Stan Winston behind the scenes of Aliens

When James Cameron looks back at the films that defined his career, one name repeatedly surfaces as a creative force who shaped modern cinema in ways audiences rarely see but always feel — Stan Winston. Known primarily as a legendary special effects artist, Winston was far more than a technician. To Cameron, he was a … Read more

Varang and Quaritch’s Viral Avatar: Fire and Ash Scene Nearly Didn’t Happen — Until James Cameron Stepped In

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Varang and Miles Quaritch tense scene in Avatar Fire and Ash

Few moments in Avatar: Fire and Ash have ignited as much discussion online as the intense and hypnotic scene between Varang and Miles Quaritch. Set inside Varang’s tent and charged with psychological tension, the sequence has quickly become one of the film’s most talked-about highlights. What many fans don’t know is that this now-viral moment … Read more