Jack Arnold on making INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN

[@jearnott]

Jack Arnold was a genius. One of the best Sci-fi directors of the ‘50s - what a legacy!

[@robertelder300]

What a fabulous explanation of this fantastic film! Thanks for having Mr. Arnold bring his perspectives to us.

[@andrewflashchannelgibbs5384]

Never seen this interview. Fantastic insight into the mind of a master director. Imagine what he could do with today’s technology. 👍

[@matthewlipinski6844]

Rip Jack Arnold. I just got the DVD of the incredible shrinking man. Great sci fi movie. Thanks for posting this

[@randyacuna3248]

Why wasn't this classic science fiction film nominated for a best special effects Oscar?

[@joelkweskin8545]

Because in 1957, sci-fi and horror films didn't have the cache they have today, when big name stars and directors and CGI make it more "legitimate" as a cinematic genre.

[@williamsnyder5616]

@@joelkweskin8545 The year this film came out, the Oscar winner for SFX was "the Enemy Below.'' a good film, but I thought Arnold's film was better.

[@Barnabas45]

He was the Steven Spielberg of the 50's

[@gus4u2c]

, a film directed by Arnold, might have influenced Spielberg in creating Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind

[@jeffgoesrandom4217]

Probably my favorite film. How is that possible with all the incredible films that have been made ? It has the most existence meaning, especially the ending. The acting by Grant was Oscar worthy. He should have won one... It reached me like only a few films did as a child when I saw it... I don't know how you found this interview, but it is something... -Jeff Goes Random

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

I have found that I have been watching the ending over and over again during this last week ... so powerful and thought provoking.

[@Barnabas45]

Can't believe they haven't made a big budget remake of this?, Maybe that's a good thing?

[@rrozoff1]

Bravo on all scores.

[@robertelder300]

​@@TheHumbuckerboy- yes, Richard Matheson's novel by the same title is beyond thought provoking and one of my favorite SF books. This movie is a little different, but still conveys that ethereal message at the end.

[@filipelollita806]

I miss those Times. Now movies are like chewing gum

[@rickmannoia5659]

A film to make you think, made me think. I grew up watching this film wondering where he went after he left the screen. Truly wonderful

[@joelkweskin8545]

Indeed, where did he go? How much smaller could he become? What does Science say about that?

[@RobertGoldman-o2p]

This was so well done since special effects were not as easy to do as they are now. Same with the Collossal man.

[@jeffmatuszak477]

Beyond fascinating. Arnold was a genius. Hope the kitty wasn't starved for the dollhouse scene, though. 😿🤔

[@joelkweskin8545]

This, for me too, was a special film...because it told a special story -- philosophical as it was frightening, poignant as it was thrilling. I saw it when it first came out, as a seven-year-old (whuh?!), and its ending haunts me to this day

[@joelkweskin8545]

Of course.

[@deputy071]

The colorization process has improved a great deal since it was first introduced and this is a movie that is begging to be colorized.