Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 9hCover gig for Tom Weaver for reissue of GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN book. Essentially a colorization job starting with me separating elements in individual layers in Photoshop. Had to draw in left side of Lon’s face via reference pics. Plus extend background. An enjoyable gig & Tom was pretty thrilled. 070
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The new issue of CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN (#44) is out, with my followup piece to my Weird Western episodes of Rawhide article. This one, covering other sagebrush scariness from TV’s Golden Age. As I am wont to do… 042
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If it’s on a blackboard you can bet it’s real science stuff. 1102
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Yesterday’s random sketch of a random thing, randomly sketched by a random human. 1140
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I have two whole books of these things… and there ain’t nuthin’ you can do about it… heh heh heh… www.lulu.com/spotlight/bl... 081
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Sometimes I'm compelled to write something really stupid. If no one else, I suppose it amuses me—a fun writing exercise. These goofy Colt Durango things tend to just flow. Like when a bad guy empties your canteen in the sand & makes you watch. Chapter 2 free on my Ko-fi page. ko-fi.com/larryblamire 070
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Maureen O’Hara shows her adeptness at handling a sword, as pirate “Spitfire” Stevens in AGAINST ALL FLAGS (1952). These later Errol Flynn swashbucklers, like this one, MASTER OF BALLANTRAE and THE WARRIORS, seem to get a bad rap, but I like them a lot. 1103
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 18/09/2026One of my favorite moments from THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW—a confused Steven Geray’s great line delivery to Godfrey Cambridge as he’s about to call the police… “Already here?… How?” From the episode, “The Man from My Uncle.” 060
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A brand new feature, this continuing western tale, free on my Ko-fi page… ko-fi.com/larryblamire 082
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 16/09/2026My latest commission, “Quiet Lane,” Golden Open acrylic on 12” X 16” canvas panel, finished a couple weeks ago. This is a reworking of one of my “Wouldlands” series from some years back. Happy to say it marks painting #14 bought or commissioned by my number one patron. 092
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Been wanting to paint a portrait of everyone’s favorite walking tree for a while. “Tabanga” is acrylic on 16X20 canvas, dedicated to the late Bob Burns. FROM HELL IT CAME monster originally designed by the great Paul Blaisdell but reworked by Don Post Studios who built the suit. Painting is for sale 4356
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra blogs about FIEND WITHOUT A FACE. Free to read on my Ko-fi page. ko-fi.com/larryblamire 3198
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Orson Welles as villain in HOUSE OF CARDS (1968). Watched multiple times on TV years ago. Surprised to find it not well-regarded. Seeing it again on @kinolorber.com's Blu, still like it. George Peppard, Inger Stevens. Director John Guillermin keeps it brisk. Gorgeous locations & Francis Lai score. 1130
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 08/09/20262 best actors in HAWAII FIVE-0 local stock company Kwan Hi Lim & Tommy Fujiwara share scene in “6000 Deadly Tickets” fine episode involving stolen airline tix. Their bantering one-upmanship is a highlight of the show & feels genuine, Kwan's relished villainy meshing w/ Fujiwara's amusing slickness. 020
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Got my contributor copy in mail. It's positively dense with good stuff. Now available... 190
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The new blog on my Ko-fi page, free for all to read, is an excerpt from Dr. Paul Armstrong's journal, as he tracks the tracks like no one else can... ko-fi.com/larryblamire 172
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Currently reading... Check it out, free, on my Ko-fi page. ko-fi.com/larryblamire 040
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Con men Frank Gorshin & Cameron Mitchell execute ingenious extortion scheme using meticulous reproduction of 5-0 office & less then scrupulous lookalikes in "Welcome to Our Branch Office" HAWAII FIVE-0. I applaud them for not having cast simply play their own doubles (except MacArthur). Fun episode. 160
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 30/08/2026My recent painting “Off the Beaten Path” is the cover of the new issue of Black Cat Weekly, out today. blackcatweekly.com/b/vobSi 1131
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 27/08/2026This morning I found myself thinking of this illustration I did in 89 for “The District Domino Championship” by Russian author Kir Bulychev in Aboriginal Science Fiction satirizing complacency in the face of impending disaster, carrying indifference to absurd levels. Just how absurd is up for debate 081
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Remember when kite writing was a fad? Well, of course you don't. It was back in the Victorian age. Apparently entire books were written... "Let the wind be your author." 071
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Still have some original promotional postcards made for release of THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA. I have several 5X7 black-and-white cards on left & smaller 4X6 on the right, but only one color 5X7 in the center so 1st come 1st served on that. Message me if interested in purchasing a signed card or 2 0125
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Good name for chicken detective series… BUCK-BUCK BcGARK. Am I the only person who knocks before going outdoors? #RespectNature. I watch Charlie’s Angels for the articles. Halloween is the one time of the year we have the planet terrorformed. 062
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Remember when our moms used to put our name on our appetite in case we lost it? First drafts are so terrible from now on I’m starting with the second. Been doing curls with thirty-pound dumbbells. I have no idea who these guys are but my hair looks no different. 181
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Random reminder: Wax lips sink ships. Someone told me to try using the power of suggestion so I told them to take a hike. I hate when I let my iced coffee go cold. If your jaw is constantly open are you a slacker? Also, what are slacks? New restaurant catchphrase: “Savor it, don’t flavor it!” 040
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Random thoughts: I can crush walnuts with my fingers once they’re out of the shell. New diner name: As the Crow Fries. There are so many music awards shows now I am likely to win one. I know actors on a movie are sent to heron makeup, but who needs to watch a large wading bird get ready? 050
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 21/08/2026My most recent paintings for sale. All 12”X16”. Make an offer. I need the space. I’m THAT crazy. How do we do it? VOLUME! Message me. 152
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Pro criminal Laughlin (Ron Hayes) heads robbery team in brilliant stocks/bonds theft conceived by amateur mastermind Murdock (Richard Basehart) gripping HAWAII FIVE-0 “The Odd Lot Caper.” Laughlin & Murdock don’t get along, especially when latter discovers ruthless Laughlin is not shy about killing. 050
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Dr. Paul Armstrong addresses some science issues that need addressing, and… ultimately… a dressing. Perhaps a nice vinaigrette. And yes, it partially involves outsized poultry. Free to read on my Ko-fi page. ko-fi.com/larryblamire 0111
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Sometimes… you just gotta paint a monster... And sometimes… a woman warrior... “Off the Beaten Path,” Golden Open acrylic on 12” X 16” canvas panel. If you’re interested in this one message me. 1333
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Gralmanopidon suit in progress, built by Frank Ippolito and his team at the Chiodo Brothers studio for THE LOST SKELETON RETURNS AGAIN. 0210
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Mark Rydell has passed at 97. Among many other things he directed "The Mission" my favorite episode of GUNSMOKE. Gritty, uncompromising w/ complex script by Richard Carr. Jim Davis, Warren Oates, Steve Ihnat head great cast. Rydell stages the action like he’s shooting a movie, which he later would. 0342
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The great Ossie Davis in “Hara-Kiri: Murder” HAWAII FIVE-0 entry. One of their episodes where respected expert in a certain field uses expertise to commit perfect crime. Davis is brilliant financial expert who engineers complex international banking scam. He is quite good. H5-0 at its cerebral best. 031
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 13/08/2026It has to be Foreground Miniature Day SOMEWHERE… So please enjoy uber-talented Anton Tremblay putting finishing touches on his Cantaloupe Temple for THE LOST SKELETON RETURNS AGAIN. 0132
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 12/08/2026One of the photos that Robert Deveau took, that I haven’t posted — a color shot of the star himself in his Skelly transpo at the Bronson location, going over lines in his head. At this angle you can see he’s had some work done. 0180
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The new issue of bare•bones (#27) contains my account of some of the things that could go unexpectedly wrong for the working Boston actor. Amusing to look back on, not so amusing at the time… Plus lots of swell stuff from Stephen Bissette, David J. Schow and more. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HDP9KVT... 061
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Dr. Paul's at it again... Free for all to read, right now, on my Ko-fi page. Much thanks to my monthly supporters. ko-fi.com/larryblamire 052
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Don’t think I’ve posted this pic by Robert Deveau of the battle of the century. Or at least decade. 0132
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The hallowed ground at Bronson Caves, first day of shooting THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA. Excellent photo by Robert Deveau, aka the Doomed Farmer. 1225
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Okay, well not really… These four fine character actors were actually pretty distinct despite similar characteristics (I’ve occasionally confused Watson and Fletcher over the years). They mostly played heavies and always delivered. 191
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 01/08/2026New issue, dropping any minute now... I'm in here, along with Schow, Bissette, Winter, Zahler and... not sure who else yet. But, do you need more? 195
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Dr. Paul Armstrong has a new blog up on my Ko-fi page, free for subscribers. ko-fi.com/larryblamire 042
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Wow, that time already? Seems like no sooner does International Clog Day roll around than here it is, rolling around again. What say we take a tip from Andy Clog & when we find out what that tip is, what say we let each other know. What say we stop saying "what say." Happy International Clog Day! 062
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I painted this a couple of weeks ago, right after my first painting in this new series “Hallow Grounds,” sort of a Halloween-all-year-round thing. This one’s called “Anybody Home?,” acrylic on 12X16 canvas panel. Feel free to message me an offer. Having fun with these. 081
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Danny Goldman is excellent as the nerdy serial killer in HAWAII FIVE-0 episode “I’ll Kill Them Again.” The understated/mundane manner he goes about his business is more genuine/creepier than the comic-book villainy of latter-day of movie/TV serial killers. Plus that pulp title is irresistible. 4240
Larry Blamire @larryblamire.bsky.social · 27/07/2026This is a refreshing examination of that repeating “movies are dead” cycle over the years, not just because it’s hopeful, but because its hope is grounded in logic. It also happens to be infectiously entertaining. If you love movies watch the whole thing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbA4...youtube.comThe Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall and Rise of HollywoodYouTube video by Covert Film 030