For Magnum On Set I wrote about Dennis Stock’s photographs of Grace Kelly and the filming of High Society:
Dennis Stock Grace Kelly in her dressing room trailer during the making of the film ” High Society” directed by Charles Walters. Hollywood. USA. 1956. © Dennis Stock | Magnum Photos
I had the great pleasure of interviewing the iconic photographer Elliott Landy for Magnum Photos: (click to read!)
Elliott Landy Janis Joplin, Big Brother and The Holding Company. Joshua Light Show, Anderson Theater. New York City. USA. 1968. © Elliott Landy | Magnum Photos
August was hot. Work was slow. I took a week mid-month and devoured book after book. Six in two weeks, sometimes one per day, which is a record for me. Here is what I read, mostly music-oriented books; if you know me and my interests, you’ll understand.
Three years ago, we lost a screaming angel.
He had that voice, a voice that could tear you apart while comforting you at the same time.
Seeing Linkin Park for the first time, on MTV in 2000, it was impossible not to be floored by the gentle-looking blonde boy infusing his lyrics with all the pain he had endured, and would continue to endure throughout his life. A talented, young, brilliant musician. A tragic, heart-wrenching death.
RIP Chester, you are so very missed.
Currently listening:
”I have a lot of regrets, but I’m not going to think of them as regrets.”
Happy Birthday, Debbie Harry.
Cinemas may be closed but drive-ins are booming. In May, I wrote about the magic of drive-in cinemas for Magnum Photos:
Marilyn Silverstone An attendant handing out a loudspeaker to customers of the drive-in. Near Rome. Italy. 1956. © Marilyn Silverstone | Magnum Photos
In March I wrote about Dennis Stock’s behind the scenes photos of American Graffiti (one of my favourite movies) for Magnum Photos‘ ‘Magnum on Set’ series. It was such a joy writing this piece:
Dennis Stock Actor Charles Martin Smith on the set of “American Graffiti,” filmed in and around the Bay Area. California. USA. 1972. © Dennis Stock | Magnum Photos
I reviewed the lovely illustrated book Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo, by Lucy Brownridge (writer), Sandra Dieckmann (Illustrator) from Quarto Books over at Women Write About Comics.
I wrote about ‘Detroit Rock City’, a movie that I have watched more times than I recall, for Crooked Marquee!
