The last trip...and meeting a legend.
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...
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May 17
After 50 years, The Little Prince returns to earth…
The very first interview I ever filmed for the documentary was with artist David Edward Byrd, and my first question to him was if he...
Apr 14
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...
Mar 21
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... FUNDRAISER...
Feb 1
February fundraising promo: "You made me love you..."
Today would have been Clark Gable's 123rd birthday. Every time I think of him, several things cross my mind: his dashing Rhett Butler in...
Jan 29
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...
Dec 31, 2023
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 1, 2023
Book update: RICHARD AMSEL: THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT
For Immediate Release RICHARD AMSEL: THE ART OF ENTERTAINMENT to explore the life and work of celebrated illustrator Richard Amsel In...
Oct 24, 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...
Sep 15, 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...
Aug 24, 2023
The last work: THE JEWEL OF THE NILE
I’ve been occasionally asked what was Richard Amsel’s last work before he died on November 13th, 1985. His last finished movie poster was...
Aug 2, 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...
Jun 29, 2023
A look into Amsel’s process behind the RAIDERS poster
With the release of INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY, I wanted to share a new promo featurette that has been a long, long time...
Jun 27, 2023
Judith Davis Goldman and the bittersweet advantages of time
Many years of work and research have been poured into this project, long before I filmed my first interview with David Byrd in the summer...
Feb 26, 2023
Featurette/sneak peek: Richard Amsel and Bette Midler
As February comes to a close, I wanted to give you a little sneak peek of a clip from the film, focusing on Richard Amsel’s association...
Aug 30, 2022
Amsel, animated!
I've regularly credited filmmaker Kevin Burke, and his documentary 24x36, with helping to inspire me in setting out to make a film on...
May 22, 2022
The tragedy of silenced voices...
A month ago I finally got around to taking my five-times-delayed honeymoon cruise to Vancouver. It was lovely, but we both caught...
Mar 29, 2022
R.I.P.: Charlie White III
I'm saddened by the passing of illustrator CHARLIE WHITE III, who died earlier this month. I met him only on two occasions (both art...
May 13, 2017
24x36: A Movie About Movie Posters
At long, long last, it's here: the documentary 24x36: A Movie About Movie Posters, Kevin Burke's loving valentine to movie art. David...
Oct 14, 2016
David Edward Byrd: an "old hippie" forever young at heart
"There’s not a word yet for old friends who’ve just met.” Such was a lyric by the great Paul Williams, and it dances inside my head...
Aug 4, 2016
New trailer for "24x36", a documentary about movie posters!
Behold, the new trailer for 24X36: A Movie About Movie Posters -- Kevin Burke's documentary on movie poster art! Hard to believe it was...
May 30, 2016
His Spectrum of Creativity...
My friend David Edward Byrd participated in this TWOMAVERIX.COM podcast about his career in poster illustration. I hope you'll give it a...
May 9, 2016
New trailer: Twenty-Four By Thirty-Six
Well, it's not EXACTLY a new trailer ... it's only the first time I've seen it. Two years ago filmmaker Kevin Burke interviewed me for...
Mar 12, 2016
"Leading Ladies" at Forest Lawn; Nancy Reagan's legacy.
With all the press coverage of the late Nancy Reagan, so much debate has surrounded her undeniably checkered legacy. Even Hillary...
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