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Original TV & Movie Prop “Red Flags”: Detrimental Trends in the Marketplace

I’ve noticed a number of trends on the rise of late, in the marketing and sale of original movie and television props and costumes in the marketplace, that are to the detriment of consumer hobbyists.  [Read more…]

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Book Review – Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace (007)

Book Review - Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace (007) | bond on set filming quantum of solace 007 book review x380

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…]

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Book Review: Dressed, A Century of Hollywood Costume Design

Book Review: Dressed, A Century of Hollywood Costume Design | dressed a century of hollywood costume design intro x380

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…]

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Screen-Match Examples Series: Rush Hour LAPD Credentials

Screen-Match Examples Series: Rush Hour LAPD Credentials | rush hour close up lapd cap x380

Back in April 2007, I published an article titled “Screen-Match Examples“, which presented photos of props which “match” stills from movie and television featuring that same original prop or wardrobe piece.  Given that this is a popular topic in the hobby, I thought I would develop this into a series of articles feautring additional examples.  This update presents a match from the film, Rush Hour. [Read more…]