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America: Whitman, Edison and Me
It all began, fittingly, in Brooklyn. First, my trusty old Bolex jammed. Frustrated, I took a moment, and that’s when I stumbled upon an Edi
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Locos Lindos | Life in the street of Buenos Aires.
In the 8mm footage I’m sharing, a handful of the most familiar characters from those first urban safaris stand out.
Oct 12, 20242 min read


A Masterfully Portrayal of Enduring Significance
Twenty years ago, as a young sculptor working in the Bronx, I was introduced to the remarkable story of the Piccirilli brothers.
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Eduardo, Attilio, The Leonardo and me.
“The Leonardo” is the familiar shorthand for the Leonardo DaVinci School of Art in NYC.
Oct 9, 20243 min read


The Piccirilli Factor: How Does Eduardo Montes-Bradley Do What He Does?
Eduardo recently shared with me a nearly-complete version of The Piccirilli Factor. It is extraordinary.
Oct 3, 20243 min read


The Piccirilli Factor: Carving a Legacy of Art and Identity in America
Seeing this film was also a stark reminder of how few documentaries there are on skilled craftspeople and artists and more importantly, few
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Art, Controversy, and Compromise: The Piccirilli Studio and George Grey Barnard at the Pennsylvania State Capitol
An important sequence in The Piccirilli Project explores the collaboration between the Piccirilli and George Grey Barnard.
Sep 28, 20241 min read


Lucy Ann Sutton and the Threads of Serendipity
Lucy Ann Sutton had a long line of descendants, and my children stand at the very end of that line.
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Dave Matthews Evokes Edward Thomas
Edward was a disciple of Richard Crozier, another artist I deeply admire. Edward and Dave were very close friends, and when you visit Dave,
Sep 15, 20241 min read


A Memorable Day with Joseph D'Oronzio
After nearly a year of working together, Joseph D'Oronzio and I finally sat down, quietly, with a camera between us to record his memories o
Sep 4, 20241 min read


September Brings New Beginnings and Exciting Progress
Dave Matthews joins the film on Joy Brown and Academy Nominee Paul Raci will narrate The Piccirilli Factor.
Aug 31, 20243 min read


A Look Through The Lens of Julio Cortázar by Montes-Bradley
As part of the Year of Cortázar celebrations, organized by the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, the Centro Cultural...
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Dave Matthews Joins Documentary on Sculptor Joy Brown
Dave Mathews, a longtime admirer of Brown’s work, recorded an insightful and heartfelt conversation with Montes-Bradley.
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Edward E. Boccia: An American Painter on Sight
Edward Boccia at Work Twenty-five years ago, I embarked on a journey to rediscover artists whose voices had been lost over time. This isn't about placing blame or uncovering conspiracies; it's simply that their work has slipped through the cracks in our fast-paced world. My curiosity was piqued by connections to figures like Robert Frost and Sherwood Anderson, leading me to seek out Julius John Lankes in vaults across the country, Ernesto Deira in Paris and Buenos Aires, Calz
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Rosario: Urbanismo y Escultura
En noviembre de 1938, Montes i Bradley titula su articulo de tapa “Urbanismo y Escultura”...
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Interview Insights with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo
Back in Charlottesville, I eagerly began editing the footage captured last week in New York with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo.
Jul 27, 20241 min read


Heritage Film Project Partners with NETA to Broadcast Films Nationwide
Three films by Montes-Bradley with national exposure through NETA
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Filming for The Piccirilli Factor in San Diego.
Nearly thirty years after its construction, the California Building was featured in the opening scene of "Citizen Kane".
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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