2008 update
Too much to go into, and am sorry I’ve not posted in a while. Lots of things going on and lots to catch up on…and not enough time to get it all in right now. I will try to update… Read More »2008 update
Ben Model’s blog
Tom Nazziola, Buster Keaton and the BQE Project
Tonight I saw Tom Nazziola’s BQE Project perform his brand new original score to Buster Keaton’s Battling Butler at the Walter Reade Theater. I’ve known Tom for a number of years, and while he’s come to a few of my… Read More »Tom Nazziola, Buster Keaton and the BQE Project
Dec/Jan/Feb show bookings
Have just finished recording theatre organ scores for a release by Unknown Video of William S. Hart in Sand. Also on the disc is an Art Acord 2-reel oater and a surprise comedy short (you’ll just have to buy it… Read More »Dec/Jan/Feb show bookings
Wings, with special guest Budd Schulberg
Our Silent Clowns show on Nov 11 featured the 1927 “Wings”, and I accompanied on the Miditzer virtual theatre organ. We had a real nice 16mm print, originally owned by Walter Kerr and donated to us a few years ago… Read More »Wings, with special guest Budd Schulberg
recovering from Halloween, workin’ on an orch score…
The week or so before Halloween was busier than usual for me. Five shows, two of which were out of town overnighters, left me a little winded but with a greater appreciation of Lon Chaney’s talents. Three of the shows… Read More »recovering from Halloween, workin’ on an orch score…
mid-October report
Here’s a new videoblog report about what’s goin’ on right now: News in brief: just been booked as a speaker for a show of City Lights in Feb ’08 for the Greenwich Classic Film Series newly donated Steinway at MoMA… Read More »mid-October report
Fall Cinesation in Ohio, Sept 27-30
Much, much to report. Have been meaning to post a videoblog, but there still hasn’t been enough time to deal with that. Still trying to get the dust from Sept to settle (24 performances)… Played for 5 Sessue Hayakawa films… Read More »Fall Cinesation in Ohio, Sept 27-30
Tromsø, Norway – day 4 and final wrap-up
Here’s my final report on Stumfilm Dagere in Tromsø Norway: See you soon!
Tromsø, Norway – day 3
Here is a report on day 3 from Tromsø Norway:
Tromsø, Norway – day 2
Here’s a report on day 2 (and a little of day 3…): I accompanied a program of comedy shorts for kids (including The Sea Nymphs with Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, a real rarity), a program of polar expedition films, saw Madame… Read More »Tromsø, Norway – day 2