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Rare Vintage Movie Posters Discovered in Pennsylvania

In 2015 a collection of movie posters were discovered under a linoleum floor in southern Pennsylvania, United States. The find of 17 classic and incredibly rare posters holds lost pieces of Hollywood history which includes never-before-seen posters such as Sporting Blood from 1931, which was Clark Gable’s first starring role and the Style D one […]

JFK | 1991 | Final | UK Quad

JFK is a 1991 film directed by Oliver Stone who co-produced the film with A. Kitman Ho. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Zachary Sklar who adapted the film based on the books On the Trail of the Assassins by Jim Garrison and Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy by Jim Marrs. Oliver Stone described […]

Skyfall | 2012 | Final | UK Quad

Skyfall was released in 2012 and is the 23rd film in the James Bond series. It was directed by Sam Mendes and co-produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The screenplay was co-written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan. Skyfall stars Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Bérénice […]

Bridge Too Far | 1977 | Style B | UK Quad

A Bridge Too Far is a 1977 film directed by Richard Attenborough. It was co-produced by Joseph E. Levine and Richard P. Levine. The screenplay was written by William Goldman based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Cornelius Ryan. A Bridge Too Far features an all-star cast of Dirk Bogarde, James Caan, […]

Memorable And Iconic James Bond Villains

In this article, we will discover the best James Bond Villains. With twenty-four James Bond movies released through five decades, Bond has met his fair share of villains. Who are the most memorable and iconic villains of the series, here are my favourite, who are yours let us know in the comments below. Le Chiffre […]

James Bond Anthology

Commander James Bond is a Senior Operational Officer with British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). He is the most valuable member of the ultra-covert elite force within Her Majesty’s Secret Service known as the Double O branch. Known by his code number OO7, the members of which are literally licensed to kill in the performance of […]

Drew Struzan: The Man Behind The Posters

Drew Struzan was born on 14th May 1947 and is an artist known for his movie poster artwork, which includes all the films in the Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and Star Wars series. He also completed work on others such as Big Trouble in Little China, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Blade […]

Tom Jung: The Man Behind The Posters

Thomas Jung (known as Tom Jung) was born on 13th February 1942 and is an advertising art director, graphic designer and illustrator who is best known for his movie poster artwork and his work as a motion picture storyboard artist. Tom has worked on movie poster artwork for films such as Doctor Zhivago, Grand Prix, […]

Inside the World of Mondo Poster Art

Who are Mondo and how did it all start? In 1997, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain was founded and opened its first cinema in Austin, Texas. The building was located in the warehouse district and at the time was being used as a parking garage. To distinguished itself from all the other cinemas they offered a food […]

Rare and Vintage Movie Poster Discoveries

In this article we will cover the documented movie poster discoveries that have been made in recent years. We have seen some major discoveries, featuring never before seen images from some of the world most notable actors. Through the article we will cover how they were found and what happened to them once discovered. Early […]

Collectors Guide to Movie Poster Books

Books are a great way to learn about the fascinating world of movie poster collecting and represent an inexpensive way to enjoy hundreds of movie posters of your favourite films at home. However, not all books are created equal, so I have compiled a list of some of the best movie poster books ever published based on […]

Now That’s What I Call A Movie Poster!

What is a movie without its poster? More than just a bit of marketing, posters have evolved into an art form in their own right, showcasing the blistering work of the world’s greatest illustrators and designers with clever concepts, elegant artwork, and bold original ideas. In celebration of my personal appreciation of movie poster design […]

How Has The Evolution Of Film Impacted Movie Poster Design

As movies transitioned from simple moving pictures to a storytelling medium, their popularity drastically increased throughout the U.S. and Europe. As a result, they soon required advertising to alert people when and where they would be shown. The movie poster was born and has been used as a medium to promote films ever since with the […]

Vintage Circus Posters from The Jaap Best Collection

A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, unicyclists, as well as other object manipulation and stunt-oriented artists. The term ‘circus’ also describes the performance which has followed various formats through its 250-year modern history. […]

Robert McGinnis – The Man Behind The Movie Posters

Robert McGinnis, at age 91, may not be a household name, but his book covers, movie posters, and “McGinnis Girl” femme fatales sure are. Meet the man behind some of history’s most iconic movie posters, From Breakfast at Tiffany’s to James Bond.

Bill Gold: Movie Posters That Missed The Final Cut

A gallery that should bring comfort to any struggling young graphic artist is revealed; the movie posters that missed the final cut. We have curated a collection of the ones that got away, the rejected original draft versions of movie posters for some of the most famous film titles of recent decades, including Batman, Pulp […]