So, what might the posters for this year’s biggest films look like if they were made with an indie sensibility? NextMovie decided to answer that question, and the results were really interesting. Some of the posters are beautiful, some not so much. But more importantly, many of them capture perfectly the indie poster style.
Below are two examples, but you really should go see the whole thing.
Maybe I’m just a lot more aware of it these days because of the site, but it seems like the special poster for a screening/limited run for sale thing has exploded over the last couple of years. Not that I’m complaining, plenty of great stuff being created, some of which I have even bought for myself.
To celebrate some of that “stuff”, here are a few Halloween appropriate posters.
First, from the guys over at Skuzzles, here are two posters by Rhys Cooper for two Troma cult classics:
These will be sold separately AND in a two-for-one combined print. The sale starts some random time tomorrow (November 1st) . If you are interested, go here.
Next, from Derek Gabryszak, here is a red hot one for Suspiria, which went on sale today over here.
And since we are talking about Derek, here is another one he made for Fargo:
Ok, that one isn’t so Halloween, buy it is cool, so…
Just a quick note to let you all know that I haven’t abandoned the blog. Unfortunately I have been dealing with some family issues which have kept me from giving the blog any time at all. Hopefully everything will be back to normal soon and I will resume posting early next year.
Also, if you have sent me an e-mail in the past month and a half I probably haven’t read it. Sorry. I’ll make an effort to read everything and answer as soon as I can.
So here is the story: as part of the promotion for it’s “Summer Under the Stars” marathon of films TCM created a bunch of new, modern posters for some of the movies that will be showcased. And the posters are really good.
You can see two of my favorites in this post, but be sure to check them all out over at RopeOfSillicon or at the official site. Worthy of your time.
I think comparing this sort of tribute posters to posters for new movies is unfair for two reasons. First, these are classic movies that have left strong images and ideas in our culture. Images and ideas that can be used in the composition of the poster. Second, since everybody knows about the movies there is no need to introduce them to the public, or even much need to really sell them. This allows a level of freedom to come up with interesting and creative concepts that is never afforded to the people coming up with poster for new movies.
But still, the set is a nice reminder of how beautiful and evocative good movie posters can be.
(thanks go to James for calling my attention to these)
But this play on the classic Bass poster for Anatomy of a Murder amused me, so maybe it will amuse you too.
(Via)
Turkish posters! And some more! And some more! And some more!
(Thanks go to Kurt for the tip)
IGN released a few days ago this very entertaining list written by Jay Hainsworth of what they deem to be The Top 25 Comic Book Movie Posters. Some of the longtime readers might notice that many posters from this old post make an appearance. Which probably tells you more about the scarcity of great comic book posters than it tells about mine or Jay’s taste.
They do go with different choices for number one (seen above), although it is sort of a variation on the choice I made. But I have to admit that looking back I probably agree with them.
However, you know what I really don’t like about this list? Two. Freaking. Posters. Per. Page. For a total of 13 pages. 13! I understand the urge to increase the page views, but this is just ridiculous guys.
A Girl Called Trouble from worldwentdown on Vimeo.
There really should be more poster inspired music videos.
If you are interested in learning more about the band go here.
For no particular reason today I feel like posting a bunch of posters somewhat related to politics. Hope that you are, for some unknown reason, in a political mood too.
Probably my favorite of the bunch.
In case you don’t remember or haven’t seen it (blasphemy!) a political campaign is one of the ways Brewster finds to waste the money.
Ok, ok, not a real movie poster. But i couldn’t help myself.
And finnally…
If loved the W. posters and want to get an autographed version of them you can join this charitable auction.
If, on the other hand, you are a cheap bastard you can just enter this contest over at The Moving Picture.
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