Douglas Trumbull, visual effects pioneer behind 2001, Blade Runner, and Close Encounters, RIP

I didn’t know how that effect was done - thanks for that.

Certainly much safer than the enormous clouds of asbestos used for the snow in the poppy scene.

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Or the aluminum dust makeup that infamously put the original Tin Man actor Buddy Ebsen in the hospital.

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When E.T. beat Blade Runner for the VFX award was when I knew the Oscars were bullshit

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