Sadly, our friend and collaborating writer died in his home in April, 2021. Here is a lovely tribute from Ellen Easton.
Richard Lertzman was a film historian and award-winning publisher and editor of Film World Magazine (1977-1988) that looked at classic films and the great directors, writers, and editors who created them.
Rich received his Masters at the USC School of Film, before it was the George Lucas School. His essays and books on cinema have been published worldwide. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Lindsey.