![]() The city was not a major media market or tourist destination, and a previous film festival in town had died a somewhat painful death. When we started the Maryland Film Festival, there were plenty of doubters-Baltimore was in decline as an industrial center and losing population. After a pause, John said, “Then get out.” THE BOLD AND THE BRILLIANT: SIX BALTIMOREANS WHO CHANGED EVERYTHING ![]() He’s no softie-I remember his reply to a filmmaker who complained about all the money-grubbing he had to do to make movies. ![]() His attendance at their screenings makes filmmakers nervous his approval means everything. He’s fascinated by artists and many visiting filmmakers have had the honor of spending a long night with John, touring “mutant bars” and other special Baltimore spots. He’s written unusual and important books-his essay about Leslie Van Houten in Role Models could’ve been written by a legal scholar, except, of course, it’s more entertaining and personal. He’s a talented performer and has been a fashion-world influencer long before social media. I’ve seen him advise contemporary artists who were awed by how much he knew about the inner workings of their field. Beyond his seminal work in film, he’s contributed to the art world as a collector, critic, and practitioner. ![]()
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