"It's very important to reach out," says Malcolm McDowell, famous for his clockwork oranges. 6} 
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Malcolm McDowell likes to go to fan conventions like the Montreal Comic Con.
British actors have made over 150 masterpieces, especially movies that include clockwork oranges, and if ... However, he is still happy to head to the convention center and chat with his fans at a comic book / pop culture gathering.
"I don't do many of them," McDowell said in a recent telephone interview from his home in Ojai, California, near Santa Barbara. "I think it's important to say hello to the fans from time to time. For these fans, actually meeting you and taking pictures means so many things.
" I'm them I know how much he thinks about it .... I receive these heartfelt messages, and that's when I know. "It's really important to reach out." ... I am enjoying it. If it was difficult, I wouldn't do it.
After a pandemic break,Montreal Comic Cons usually gather near 60,000 visitors and returnto the Palais de Congres from July 8th to 10th. The two prestigious guests are Hall Kids McDowell and Dave Foley, and the fame of News Radio.
Other prominent guests include Harry Potter movie actors James Marsters, Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, Jim Beaver, Raz Alonso.
You are yours You can pay to take pictures with your favorite celebrities, and there are 450 booths with people selling everything from video games and T-shirts to cartoons, toys and other collector's items. There is.
If you come across McDowell, from the moment a fan hits the screen about the legendary Stanlake Brick movie and shocks the audience with its violence, he bites fat with him. He would be happy to talk about the clockwork orange, if any. The vision of Gistopia in 1971.
"Sometimes I'm sick of it, but of course I should do the movie." Said McDowell. "I mean it's a great movie in many ways and people love it.
" I made the movie first When I was making and doing other work, I was sick of being known as the clockwork orange guy when I was doing this other work I was thinking of getting better in another way as well That. I didn't want to talk much in the first decade of the movie's release, but then Penny fell. "Hey, this is a great movie. People love it. So Accept it. "So I did it.
"I'll talk about that. Of course, I answered every possible question. The overall experience of working with Kubrick was very extraordinary, but No matter how great my work with Kubrick, I must say that working with a director named Lindsay Anderson was my favorite experience. I'm definitely a genius I thought. It's a wonderful man. "
Anderson directed three films starring McDowell: What if ... (1968), Lucky Man. (1973) and Britannia Hospital (1982).
Foley is enthusiastic about Hall's children returning to television with the new Amazon Prime series. At these Comiccon conventions.
Foley first attended the Calgary Comics&Entertainment Expo in the fall.
"It was an interesting experience," Foley said on a phone call from his home in New York City. "I stood looking confused. It's like the handshake that I had after the show, but there's no part of the show.
" It was great in Calgary. I met a lot of people I hadn't seen in years. John Kries was where I did in Calgary. My friend Kevin Smith was there. One-on-one with people. It was nice to meet at. I'm glad to hear what our work means to them. It's an interesting experience, but it's very strange because you're not there to do anything. You Is just intended to be yourself. ”
For Cliff Caporale, the programming director of Montreal Comiccon, it's from signing and photo sessions with actors, cartoons and superheroes. It's about giving everyone a little bit of something, from selling goods to allowing people to do so. Wear the full costume of your favorite Marvel Hero.
"The view of Comic Con is like a jazz fest," Capolare said. Told. "You go to the Jazz Fest, and it's all types of music. But there's one thread in common, which is all tied to what jazz did. It's the basis of modern music. The same thing happens with Comiccon, where there is a kind of storytelling in a popular culture, and comic books tell these highly character-driven stories that people are passionate about. That's essential.
"Comic books have evolved since the 1930s. It's not just superheroes. The superhero part is the most profitable part. But they aren't necessarily superheroes, they're not just superheroes. They tell interesting stories that inspire movies and TV shows.
"Cartoon rhythms are movie rhythms. It seems. This is a medium that inspires all the other media we have at the event. So people are passionate about their guests. Like the kids in the hall. My friends, we I still "crush my head" for fun. It's part of our vocabulary. Therefore, we want to bring that passion to "Kon".
"It's as big as a clockwork orange, but it's not just Malcolm McDowell's clockwork orange. He's done everything you can imagine, from horror to drama to comedy. He is also a god among men. Comic books, video games, science fiction, fantasy, horror, it's all in that territory.
"Dr. Phil on the show I don't seem to invite you. It won't fit. "
Dan Parents coming to Montreal Comic Con are cartoonists who don't cover the entire genre of superheroes. And the perfect example of an artist. He has been writing and drawing Archie's cartoons since graduating from the prestigious Kuber School in New Jersey 35 years ago.
"Characters were connected early," his parents said on a phone call from his home in Milford, Pennsylvania. "It seems that all versions of Archie are working. It's a proof of the character. It's part of the charm that they represent ordinary teenagers. Life in a small town. It's a charm for many. I think it's a good idea, so I think people watch old TV shows and sitcoms. They're familiar with Archie.
"Then Archie, Betty, Veronica There is also a love triangle.It's always what people come back to.
Like McDowell and Foley, parents like to meet their fans.
"I have a lot of fun because I work mostly from home. Not many people buy my work," the parents said. "So at the convention you can meet your fans and interact with your colleagues. It's a fun get-together. I'm doing more shows than many, but I really enjoy it."
Overview: Montreal Comiccon(montrealcomiccon .com) will be held at Palais des congrès from July 8th to 10th.
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