This is a quick YouTube video first look at Mario Kirner’s new book about his Friday the 13th movie prop and costume collection, Friday the 13th Props Museum. [Read more…]
Review: “PROP CATALOGS Entertainment Film Memorabilia Database”
Two years ago, I published a favorable review of the website, www.propcatalogs.com (see Website Review: PropCatalogs.com). Since, the curator of the database has closed down the online service, and made the same material available for purchase on DVD-ROM. This is therefore an update to the original review, keeping these changes in mind. [Read more…]
Digital Screen Capture Software: “Aviary Screen Capture”
As a follow-up to an article published a year ago (see Digital Screen Capture Software: “SnagIt”, “ScreenHunter”), software company Aviary has released their own screencapture software which is very competitive with SnagIt and ScreenHunter, only it is either web-based or built-into the browser and is also free to use, which is in contrast to the previously reviewed alternatives which must be installed and stand alone at a cost. [Read more…]
Book Reviews – “Watchmen: The Film Companion”, “Watchmen: Art of the Film”, & “Watchmen: Portraits”
This is a review of the three new books released by Titan Books in promotion of the film, Watchmen. The three volumes are Watchmen: The Film Companion, Watchmen: The Art of the Film, and Watchmen: Portraits.
Book Review – Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace (007)
This is a review of Bond on Set – Filming Quantum of Solace (published October 20, 2008). As was the case with the Filming of Casino Royale book that was published two years ago (see Book Review), it is a great example of what it has set out to be – a (nearly) all photographic coffee table book. [Read more…]
Book Review: Dressed, A Century of Hollywood Costume Design
This is a review of Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. This is hands down one of the most impressive books in my library of works related to original props and costumes. [Read more…]
Book Review: Hollywood and History, Costume Design in Film
This is a review of Hollywood and History, Costume Design in Film. This book is an excellent resource made up of a series of essays and photos outlining the comprehensive history of wardrobe design in film. [Read more…]
Website Review: HeroComm (HeroComm.com)
HeroComm is an excellent website dedicated to providing fans of Star Trek with a tremendous library and resource dedicated to the study, authentication, and celebration of the classic communicator prop from the Original Series. [Read more…]