Remembering John Gilmore on what would have been his 86th birthday
July 5, 2021 marks what would have been the 86th birthday of the iconic true crime author John Gilmore. Known for his vivid and hard-hittingly honest Hollywood memoirs, John was also a talented actor...
View ArticleAn Interview with the Owner of The Hotel Paisano, Joe Duncan
The Hotel Paisano at dawn. With construction beginning in 1930 El Paisano Hotel in Marfa, Texas was designed by Henry C. Trost. During the 30’s and 40’s it was frequented by tourists seeking the...
View ArticleThe Photography of Richard C. Miller and an Interview with His Daughter Peg
Richard C. Miller is best known for his work photographing celebrities such as James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. Capturing Norma Jeane in 1946, he showed a softer side to the actress who would become...
View ArticleMemories of Marfa 1955, Part 1 with Marcos Pena
Courtesy of Richard C. Miller/Donaldson Collection/Getty Images. Marcos Pena, a native to Marfa, Texas, born August 3, 1936 worked at The Hotel Paisano until he retired later in life. In 1955 he was...
View ArticleAn Interview with Jerry Payne on James Dean & Fairmount
Dave & Jerry Payne at the Shell Service Station. Jerry Payne is a well-known and beloved native of Fairmount, Indiana. He is, of course, the inspiration behind Jerry Payne Days which features a...
View ArticleAmok Books Announces New Edition of “Severed: The True Story of the Black...
Author John Gilmore in front of residential hotel where Black Dahlia suspect died in fire. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On January 15, 1947, the Black Dahlia murder hit Los Angeles like...
View ArticleAnother Interview with Shane Stanley
Matthew Lawrence, Shane Stanley, Danielle C. Ryan. Shane Stanley has a long line of creative ancestry from his Great-Grandfather who was a stage actor in New England to his grandfather, the artist...
View ArticlePremiere of “Dream Girl: The Making of Marilyn Monroe (Directed by Ian Ayres)...
UPDATE: 2022 Marilyn Monroe Memorial Week FestivitiesWe are thrilled to announce that, as part of our memorial week festivities, a new documentary will premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Saturday,...
View ArticleAn Interview with John Lehr, Linda Morel, & Mark Bracero of Triple Threat Media
With the launch of the Triple Threat Media we find actor/show writer John Lehr (Quick Draw, 10 Items or Less, Jailbait, Jesse, and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!) working on the creative aspect,...
View ArticleAn Interview with Bassist/Singer/Guitarist Norman Voss
Virginia native Norman Voss is best known as the bassist for The Bret Michaels Band and as vocalist and frontman for Stormin’ Norman Band. For those who might not be familiar with you and your work,...
View ArticleAn Interview with the Writers and Artist of Night Owl Comics Ben Tinsley,...
Ben Tinsley and his son Jake, 57 and 29, are writing partners. They helm the Tinsley Boys Shared Universe, a line of comic books published by Jason Dube’s Scattered Comics. The TBSU’s most notable...
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