One of the earliest interviews I filmed for the documentary was with artist BOB SCHULENBERG, who was also good friends with Richard Amsel and David Byrd. David had put me in touch with Bob at the project’s inception, so when he told me he’d be making a brief visit to Los Angeles, I jumped at the chance to film him. As today is Bob’s birthday, I decided to reconnect with him, only to find that he sadly passed away in the spring of last year. I was surprised by the news, as I

Sad to hear of the passing of director MARK RYDELL, who died today at the age of 97. He made such films as THE FOX, THE REIVERS, THE COWBOYS, THE RIVER, and ON GOLDEN POND. Rydell did two films with Bette Midler, FOR THE BOYS and THE ROSE -- both of which earned Midler Oscar nominations. The latter film remains especially powerful, particularly due to the gravitas and personality Midler poured into the role. The superstar seemed to understand the character's heartbreak and de

In late March, Robert Risko told me about an old documentary short film about Bette Midler that was posted on social media. Astonishingly, it included a short interview with Richard Amsel. The film is Bette Midler: Divine Intervention. The Amsel clip is only 30 seconds long, but I was flabbergasted when I saw it. Amsel briefly shares his experience in meeting Midler through Barry Manilow at the Continental Baths, and comments on how her stage persona was akin to the Hollywo

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The Album Cover Hall of Fame website has included mention of our recent Richard Amsel and Bette Midler video, as well as the documentary:...

As February comes to a close, I wanted to give you a little sneak peek of a clip from the film, focusing on Richard Amsel’s association...

I’ve previously shared a few posts highlighting some of Richard Amsel's unused and rarely seen works. I wanted to share just a small...

Yesterday I received an email from Mike Goldstein, the Curator/Editor of AlbumCoverHallofFame.com: I'm writing to you today to inform...

I've updated the BOOKS & PRINT page to include the following: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture. Wendy Wick Reaves' book features Amsel's...

The National Portrait Gallery pulled three images from its vast collection last month and asked the Internet to pick the one to hang in a...