This is still my favorite Universal Opening – The Burbs (1989): A Brief History of Universals Founding In 1906 Carl Laemmle started one of the first motion picture studios, aka nickelodeons in Chicago. In 1908, Thomas Edison’s film company backed the “Motion Picture Trust” with the intent to monopolize the film industry. Laemmle and his… Continue reading Universal Monsters
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Beautiful Horrific Images: The Art of Basil Gogos
Basil Gogos (1929 – 2017) was born in Egypt to Greek parents. His family emigrated to America when he was 16. Not long after arriving in America; Gogos pursued a career in art, attending multiple art schools in New York City. In 1959 he won a Pocket Books competition to illustrate the cover for Pursuit, a… Continue reading Beautiful Horrific Images: The Art of Basil Gogos