The Original Movie Posters Blog - Art of the Movies

A few of the great movie poster artists (amongst them Bill Gold, Drew Struzan, Saul Bass, John Alvin, Frank McCarthy and Robert McGinnis) have their careers documented in print, but, when you look at any poster fan’s book-shelf, there has always been one name missing, Richard Amsel.

Thankfully, that is about to change…

In an earlier blog post we talked about Drew Struzan's phenomenal movie poster for 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' and the travesty that prevented him completing the movie series.

Speaking to a few movie poster artists, we get the impression that it happens more than you may think. Here is another example...

How many of us remember the adventures of brave Nelwyn dwarf, Willow Ufgood?

George Lucas and Ron Howard's 1988 fantasy adventure "Willow" introduced us to a magical world where biblical stories intertwined with western mythology to lead an unlikely hero on a difficult and dangerous quest.

Disney had some exciting Willow related news to share recently...

Monday nights are one of our favourites. Dinner in front of the TV watching quizzes on BBC 2!

A few weeks ago, I nearly spilled my meat and two veg over the sofa as the varsity quiz took a really interesting turn... a round on movie posters!

Let's see how you do against the finest minds in the U.K....

Each year, the Society of Illustrators adds a small creme-de-la-creme group of illustrators to its Hall of Fame for "their distinguished achievement in the art of illustration".

2020's elite group included movie poster legend Drew Struzan!

You can watch the wonderful tribute film here...

Back in May we updated on the corona impacted release dates for the 2020 blockbusters. A lot has happened since then and it has taken its toll on UK cinemas and movie theatres world-wide.

Here are the latest published release dates for films originally due for release in 2020...

Two months have passed since the reopening of cinemas and the latest UK Cinema Association's attendance figures show that attendance has only grown to 15% of the pre-virus level.

Let's take a look at what we have been watching instead, safe within our homes, with the Top 10 films streamed in the U.K. in September, with help from our friends at JustWatch...

Last week's blog post provided a fun quiz based on the unique Polish take on twentieth century movie posters. (If you haven't found it, do take a look before you open this poster!)

This week, we give you the answers!

How many did you get right?

In last week's blog post we provided a brief introduction to Polish movie posters and we also promised you a Polish movie poster quiz, so, here you go!

You will know ALL of the films but some of the posters are easier to identify than others.

How many can you identify? (No cheating!)

Prior to the virus, we spent a bit of time in Krakow, Poland. It is a beautiful and welcoming city, a destination that we would recommend.

Amongst the amazing architecture, music and art we learned a lot more about Polish posters and in particular, the distinct form that is the Polish Movie Poster...

With over 12 million copies sold Frank Herbert's 'Dune' is the best-selling science-fiction novel of all time.

Despite being a cult favourite, David Lynch's 1984 adaptation disappointed many fans and movie goers.

It would take a brave director to step up to the plate and give the book a 21st Century movie. Luckily, Denis Villeneuve is some director.

Due out in December 2020, a new trailer has just been released for 'DUNE' - watch it here!