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Full Amsel Q&A from Frida RAIDERS screening
Last Thursday, March 13th, I had the great pleasure of doing a Q&A about Richard Amsel's art for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, following a...
Mar 16


RAIDERS at Frida Cinema with Amsel Q&A / MUSEO poster show details
I previously wrote about a current exhibit at The MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim, "Painted for the Pictures: The...
Mar 4


DAVID EDWARD BYRD April 4, 1941 – Feb. 3, 2025
David Edward Byrd – artist, genius, advocate, and one of my dearest, most cherished friends – died yesterday. I can’t write much about...
Feb 4


On David Byrd and Michael Woods: Creative geniuses, and helping hands...
The editing of the film is still coming along. I’m still looking to do a few more interviews in the coming months (at this point,...
Feb 3


Amsel featured in upcoming MUSEO poster show / California fires
Last year I interviewed Clark Silva , a museum curator and art historian who has a special love of movie posters. He's been developing an...
Jan 28


Giving thanks / Remembering Greg Hildebrandt (1939-2024)
OUR GRATITUDE As November comes to a close, I want to give thanks to all of you for your ongoing support of this project. Whether you’ve...
Dec 1, 2024


The last trip...and meeting the legendary BROOKE SHIELDS.
I recently flew yet again to the east coast to film some interviews. Barring any surprises, this will very likely be my last major trip...
Jul 9, 2024


ArtDaily.com features our story re: Amsel collection at UoA
(NOTE: As of 6/14/24, there is a critical update to this story. UoA's Amsel collection was transferred to Margaret Herrick Library at end...
Jun 12, 2024


The end of an era...
Today marks the end of University of the Arts -- a Philadelphia institution for nearly 150 years. It's a sad day. Whatever struggles I've...
Jun 7, 2024


R.I.P.: JUDY POLIKOFF (1943-2024), the woman who probably saved my film.
I just learned this morning that Judith Eileen Polikoff passed away last January 16th. My deepest sympathies go out to her family and...
May 25, 2024


Erik Sharkey on movies, art...and that NYC vibe.
I have a lot of catching up to do in writing about each interview filmed for the documentary. Some go back a number of years, and...
May 25, 2024


Rhona Gross and The University of the Arts (part 1 of 5)
When Richard Amsel attended The University of the Arts from 1965-1969, it was then known as The Philadelphia College of Art. It’s one of...
May 22, 2024


Spring match promo now up! / Bob Peak inspired concert / Byrd GoFundMe updates / In memoriam: Martin Radeer
There are a number of updates this week that I wanted to share... SPRING MATCH CAMPAIGN: Own one of Richard Amsel's personal MAD MAX...
Apr 14, 2024


DISNEY IN-BETWEEN / 1 week left in our March promo!
DISNEY IN-BETWEEN Last summer I interviewed Stephen Anderson, a longtime animator, writer, and director behind such wondrous, charming...
Mar 25, 2024


David Byrd fundraiser / Dawn Baillie show at NYC's POSTER HOUSE / March donation promo!
Hey guys, now that we’re approaching the end of March, I thought it’d be better to consolidate some recent updates and news...  ...
Mar 21, 2024


Byrd's POSTER CHILD book signing and February giveaway!
I’ve often written about my dear friend, artist David Edward Byrd, and how integral his association with the documentary has been. He and...
Jan 29, 2024


The clock ticks on / "What's the progression?"
January has somehow completely flown me by. While I keep myself busy every day, I find myself falling behind on anticipated targets. I’ve...
Jan 29, 2024


Giving thanks for everything in 2023!
With the tumultuous happenings in the entertainment industry this year, which personally affected yours truly, it's easy to want to...
Dec 31, 2023


Happy Holidays!
As we celebrate the holiday season, I wanted to reach out and thank all of you for your continued support. Whether you were able to make...
Dec 22, 2023


Poster Child: David Edward Byrd's first book!
I’ve often written about David Edward Byrd, and how integral his association with the documentary has been. David is a legendary...
Oct 24, 2023


Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame 2023 event!
On Saturday, September 9th, 2023, The Society of Illustrators inducted Richard Amsel posthumously into their Hall of Fame. The event...
Sep 15, 2023


Trying to get the word out…again!
Over the past two months, I’ve been preparing personalized letters and customized press kits, including brochures, prints, and postcards,...
Aug 9, 2023


Filmmaker Adam McDaniel's video Q&A now available
For Immediate Release Filmmaker Adam McDaniel conducts video Q&A regarding AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART Documentary to Profile the...
Aug 2, 2023


Why pride matters.
No sooner had I written about celebrating Pride Month, when I hear about the violent protests that erupted at a school board meeting last...
Jun 7, 2023
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