Sci-Fi Director Bert I. Gordon Passes Away at 100

With Bert I. Gordon in April 2010.

Bert I. Gordon, the legendary director of numerous sci-fi films from the 1950s through the '70s, passed away on March 8 at the age of 100. I don't have much to add here, except that I met him once in April 2010 at a convention in Los Angeles. I was excited to meet him, as his I grew up with several of his films.

Our meeting, however, was rather disappointing. He seemed disconnected and uninterested, even though I bought his book, which I thought should've earned me at least some fake enthusiasm. He smiled for our pictures, though, but that was all. Still, I guess I'm glad that I met him, but that's about all there is to say. 

RIP.

Monsterpalooza

Meeting Susan Gordon, from Attack of the Puppet People and Tormented.

Last night I returned home from two days at Monsterpalooza, which was held at the Burbank Marriott in (where else?) Burbank, CA. I had a great time meeting the guests and seeing some old friends, like Don Glut. I even ran into a costuming thread volunteer who regularly attends G-FEST. Small world!

Since Dennis Druktenis asked me to review Monsterpalooza for his excellent magazine Scary Monsters, I'll save the majority of my comments for my review. Plus, as the only regular G-FAN contributor in attendance, I'll also need to do a write-up for G-FAN. So I have to keep my powder dry for now. In the meantime, here are some photos from the event.

With Ann Robinson of War of the Worlds (1953). I watched her movie all the time in fourth grade.

Meeting William Schallert, who was a true gentleman.

One of the highlights for me was getting to spend more time with Julie Adams. I spoke to her at length about her acting career.

That's me with Donnie Dunagan, from Son of Frankenstein. He also supplied the voice of Bambi!

Another highlight was meeting Bert I. Gordon, whose '50s sci-fi films have been favorites of mine.