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Movie Poster Archives a treasure trove for movie buffs
Movie Poster Archives a treasure trove for movie buffs Store has more than 1.5 million posters, lobby cards and photos BY LESLIE CARDÉ Contributing writer In what can only be described as a treasure trove for movie buffs everywhere, December…
Linda Thurman and Ed Poole Talk About the ‘Power of Posters’
12/13/2022 by Rich Collins This week’s podcast features Linda Thurman and Ed Poole of Movie Poster Archives, a nonprofit that operates a brand-new gallery and store at 605 Lapalco Boulevard in Gretna. Their new venture features an exhibition space, research center,…
To Bring Joy
My heart is full of gratitude for your messages during our end-of-year appeal. Yes, I’m grateful for your donations and would welcome more. However, your messages took me by surprise. First, to those who wish they could donate more: Know…
MPA Auction Story – and it’s a good one!
For those who know who we are and know about our auctions, the next auction is scheduled for January 26 – February 2, 2022. It will go online on the night of January 25 at Movie Poster Archives Auction (you…
Fifty Shades of Louisiana Exhibit
“Fifty Shades of Louisiana: A Filmmaker’s Paradise” Movie Poster Archives features films made all over the state. It opened January 8, 2022, during “The Art of the Film: Louisiana Film Industry Expo” presented by the Northshore Cultural Economy Coalition and the…
Movie Poster Archives Fifth Anniversary
We survived! Every year since 2016, the Secretary of State’s Office sends a reminder that Movie Poster Archives is a year older. The notice to file an annual report has special meaning this year. Forbes, the business magazine, says that…
