The Original Movie Posters Blog - Art of the Movies

The earliest days of cinema were a time of pure experimentation and wonder, a period when moving images first flickered to life before astonished audiences.

Over one hundred years later, cinema has evolved into a global art form that blends storytelling, technology and culture on an unprecedented scale.

The Vintage Tribute's 100 Years of Cinema is a fantastic reminder of the power of cinema.

A few weeks ago, we reported on the passing of movie poster legend Drew Struzan. Within the film fan world there has been an out-pouring of love for the man who created some of the most incredible movie posters of the twentieth century.

If you have any interest in the artistic process, settle down for three minutes and watch as the master uses pencil, paint and air brush to create Star Wars magic.

Just as the artwork of Uma Thurman smoking on a bed was one of the most iconic movie posters of the ‘90s, the eclectic selection of tunes that Tarantino assembled for the soundtrack was one of the must-have CDs of the decade.

Let’s take a look at that track list and the story behind the songs.

As the evenings draw in and we approach the scariest night of the year, Lee Adams takes a look back at what terrified us the most in the 1970s.

No, it wasn't The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it was the small horrors of the British Public Information Film!

It is with a very heavy heart that we share news of the passing of the master, movie poster artist extraordinaire, Drew Struzan.

As one of England’s loudest and most punctual bands make their glorious return to the big screen in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, we head back four decades to the “Smell the Glove” tour and take a look at Rob Reiner’s original cult classic.

Let’s boogie!

With Alien: Earth taking plaudits and wowing audiences on Netflix, we conclude our retrospective of the original Alien quartet with a look back at the divisive Alien Resurrection.

Let’s get freaky!

Did you know that Kurt Russell landed his role in 1994's Stargate as the producers ran a global poll and found he had zero unlikeability?

This week we take a look at the sixty year career of the great everyman actor.

As magician, novelist, stand-up comedian, essayist, banjo player, producer, film star and all-round entertainer Steve Martin turns 80, Lee Adams takes a look at the ten funniest films of one of Hollywood’s true renaissance men. 

As we gear up for the return of clueless cop Frank Drebin (well, his son, anyway) in The Naked Gun, let’s take a look back at how the ZAZ team perfected the art of big-screen buffoonery in the ‘70s and ‘80s…

When browsing our collection of original movie stills, you may come across the term Press Book, or Press Kit.

But, what is a Press Book and what role does it play in film distribution and promotion?

As Denis Villeneuve is announced as the director of Bond 26, we take a look back at arguably the best film of Daniel Craig's tenure, Casino Royale.

It is still widely regarded as one of the best movies in the entire James Bond franchise. Yet Ian Fleming’s first 007 adventure took a few unusual detours before it landed in the capable hands of Daniel Craig.