Anecdotes

Awarded a Chevalier(Knight) of Order of Arts and Letters by France's Minister of Culture on February 23, 2004 for his work releasing, promoting, and screening classic French Cinema.

Once owned a PR firm called Falco & Goldstein, his imaginary partner was a sly reference to Sidney Falco, the sleazy young publicity agent played by Tony Curtis in Sweet Smell of Success.

Has done presentations for all of TCM's festivals and cruises. His annual quiz "So You Think You Know Movies" is a festival highlight.

He has programmed over 500 influential film festivals for New York's Film Forum and championed scores of film rediscoveries and restorations.

Known for his gimmick movie screenings, especially his interactive version of William Castle's The Tingler, which he has presented across the U.S. and around the world (Dublin, Glasgow, Munich, Paris, Neuchatel (Switzerland), Ljubjana (Switzerland).

Founder of award-winning Rialto Pictures. Has re-released over 75 international classics.

Re-created the missing soundtrack for Frank Capra's The Donovan Affair (1929), using sound effects, live music, and 10 actors (including himself) at TCM Classic Film Festival (Egyptian Theatre), San Francisco Silent Film Festival (Castro Theatre), and Film Forum.