There is a great article about the use of handguns in films at the Guns & Ammo Magazine website. This is one of the few pieces I’ve seen that discusses the degree to which firearms are modified for use in film, employing blank fire loads, as well as the care and expertise that goes into not only the selection of weapons but how they are modified and used on set. [Read more…]
“Guns Magazine” Stembridge Gun Rentals Article – Circa 1998
Thanks to Brandon Alinger for sending me this article some time ago. Unfortunately, I forgot I even had it before the Little John’s Stembridge Auction, as it featured some pieces actually auctioned off back in June (notice the grips on the Payback and Titanic pistols match one of each auctioned off). This is an excellent article about Stembridge Gun Rentals written by John Fasano with incredible photos by Ichiro Nagata.
I did recently contact the writer of the article, and interestingly enough, Stembridge closed before the article was published, so it seems it must have been done right toward the end.
Here is a link to the full article: SHOOT FOR EFFECT [Read more…]
Set Decorators, SDSA, Set Decor Magazine
Many thanks to Simon of Die Hard Props for the link to this resourceful website: SetDecorators.org
I think set decoration is one of those vital contributions to film and television that serves both art and function. [Read more…]
Tom Spina Featured in Latest Issue of Star Wars Insider
The incredible Snaggletooth costume display Tom Spina and I discussed in his interview (see article “Featured Interview: Tom Spina, Tom Spina Designs“) is featured in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider (issue 95, on newsstands now). [Read more…]
Extreme Collecting: Mariah Carey’s Legs and “In Touch” Magazine
Article Summary: An entertaining anecdotal story about a collector and his acquisition of 16 foot replica Mariah Carey legs. [Read more…]