Fangoria (#75)
Fangoria LA 2009
Herschell Gordon Lewis
I was just reviewing my 101 list and noticed that I forgot to cross off #75 - Go to Fangoria. We actually exhibited at the Los Angeles Fangoria back in April and had a blast! It's such a fun, laid back convention that I can't wait to go again.
We had the pleasure of sitting next to Herschell Gordon Lewis most of the weekend and chatting about life and movies. Definitely one of the best neighbors we've had at a convention. Star sightings and Little George pics included Lloyd Kaufman, Fred Williamson, Bill Moseley, a few others I can't remember off the top of my head.
I'm very much looking forward to the next LA Fango show and perhaps one day to check out an east coast Fango and/or Chiller. I hear those are pretty rad from several of my other coast friends. So many conventions, so little time!
August 16th, 2009 - 20:45
HGL – great guy. He’s been at a few east coast shows.
Best film of his – Color Me Blood Red. Wizard of Gore was fun. Blood Feast is groundbreaking, but of debatable value now. And who can forget 2000 Maniacs?
Fango used to be the only game in town, but the best shows are run by MonsterMania these days. Of course, it is only a 20 minute ride, where Chiller and Fango (in NY) are hours away, so that might be a big factor…but to date, MM has never been shut down for fire code violations, unlike the other two (fingers crossed).