Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Landmark Billboard?

Iran is threatening something "big" will happen on Feb. 11, maybe this is what they're referring to:

From NBCLosAngeles.com:

Trust For Public Lands, a nature conservation group, said it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land above the Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury homes....

As part of its initiative to save land near the sign from development, Trust for Public Lands wants to cover the sign with a shroud that reads, "Save the Peak."

The LAPD sent out a community alert to Hollywood residents -- possibly because it might alarm people to find one of LA's most recognized 450-foot-long landmark wrapped in a giant blanket. Tim Ahern, a spokesman for the Trust, said the group is still waiting for permission from the city and the Hollywood Sign Trust....

Er, ok. That will make for an interesting photo if it goes through. Imagine being a tourist for one day in LA - the day the sign is covered. I'd be ticked.

Monday, February 08, 2010

At Home: Holmby Hills, CA






Saturday, January 30, 2010

A Yankee Doodle Dandy



(Right) Mr. and Mrs. James Cagney (Left) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery attend the World Premier of Warner Bros. new musical film YANKEE DOODLE DANDY. The move, which depicts the life of George W. Cohan, played to a full house representing a ticket sale of $5,750,000 in War Bonds.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Citizen Stills

I love James Lileks' writing style, topics and read his stuff daily. He blogged the other day on a topic that piqued my film still interests: photos from Citizen Kane (you may have heard of it) in the Minneapolis Star Tribune archives. They're of my favorite scene and shots I've never seen before. Do check it out.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

President as a Pro

I've featured Life magazine's photos on Robert Montgomery before, but now full Life issues are available on Google.

This first finding is from Life's April 19, 1954 issue. This particular article talks about Bob's coaching of President Eisenhower for television. Life after Hollywood, that's for sure.