27 августа 2008 kingday kingday

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THE 100
GREATEST MOVIE POSTERS

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The Sin of Nora Moran American Beauty Pulp Fiction

If I had to pick one poster as the

greatest of all time, it would have to be this gorgeous “Varga

Girl” image from an obscure 1934 film. This is a perfect

example of poster art.

Perhaps the simplest and best

poster of the past decade, this delicate image combines innuendo

and beauty — “Look Closer” is also one of the best taglines ever.

Perhaps this could be considered

the best poster of all time. The classic film noir femme

fatale image. The 10¢ label adds a great touch. The

bold colors. Perfect!

#4

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#6

The Gold Rush Die Another Day Lord of War
Gorgeously rendered, this 1925

Chaplin image is instantly recognizable. There aren’t too

many posters one would rather have as wall art.

This is one of the coolest teaser

images ever. The red hot smoking barrel of James Bond’s gun

melting the ice. Superb shot!

It may be hard to see in this

smaller version, but the bullets that make up the image of Nic

Cage are a sublime touch. This is a very inventive design.

#7

#8

#9

Secretary Jaws
One of the best teaser posters of

all time, this image smacks of kinky office sex. This is one

spectacularly sexy pose.

This may be the most famous poster

of all time… and it isn’t even a shot from the film itself.

This hand-drawn design is simply brilliant.

The shattered glasses. The

emotionless stare. This image really conveys the

psychological trauma of the film’s most infamous scenes.

#10

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#12

Hard Candy The Cooler Casablanca
The inherent tension in this image

makes the film a must see! The reference to Little Red

Riding Hood in the clutches of sharp teeth makes this poster jump

off the page.

It is quite amazing that neon

hadn’t been used more often in movie posters over the years. Look

how magnificently the image pops!

How can this poster not be included

on any list like this? The tantalizing red font splashed

across the black and white image of Rick, Ilsa and the legendary

supporting cast.

#13

#14

#15

Lost in Translation Shawshank Redemption Romance & Cigarettes
Does it get any more bedraggled

than that? The iconic image of Bill Murray’s hotel room

ennui makes this a poster gem.

The iconic image of Tim Robbins

after emerging from his cell, coupled with one of the greatest

taglines ever, makes this a perfect movie poster.

Kate Winslet makes any poster more

beautiful, and this image is about as sexy as you will

ever see. I also love the way the font is written, almost

like it was scribbled in lipstick.

#16

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#18

Reservoir Dogs Metropolis Irreversible
There are dozens of Reservoir Dogs

poster out there. However, this one stands out because it

combines the classic black and white shot with the blood red

exterior.

The gold poster with its sharp

angles and ominous sense of impending doom makes this a classic

pick. A cornerstone of cinema, this film deserves such a

distinctive design.

The reversal of the letters

combined with the haunting image of Monica Bellucci alone in the

dark makes this a very disturbing poster.

#19

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#21

The Seven Year Itch Chinatown Rear Window
Maybe the most infamous image in

pop-culture history is the one of Marilyn Monroe’s dress blown

by the subway vent.

The vivid colors make this poster such a

classic. It is beautifully designed. Frame this and

hang it in a museum.

I love the red brick color and the

cinema screen shaped windows. This poster virtually demands that

you see the film.

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Gilda City Lights Titanic
Silver-screen siren, Rita Hayworth

smoking in a slinky silk dress… it doesn’t get more elegant than

this French version of the 1946 classic

A gorgeous and romantic work of art

that truly captures the dreamy mood of this epic love story.

I love the film… I love the poster. Both are perfect.

Without question, this poster must

be considered one of the most instantly recognizable in history.

Two gorgeous stars and the bow of the tragic ship.

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#27

Unfaithful 2001: A Space Odyssey The End of the Affair
Combine the title and the

sexy-as-hell image of Diane Lane strewn across her lover’s torso,

and you have sublime poster.

Chilling — an embryonic fetus with

wide eyes yearning for discovery. The ultimate trip is

certainly an accurate tag line.

I love the faded silhouette of Big

Ben in the rain and the lonely man walking away in the background.

I want this poster framed and hung in my house.

#28

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#30

Identity King Kong Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Creepy and informative, this

handprint poster with five life-like fingers and a chilling

centerpiece is quite a visual.

The 1933 poster bursts with color

and energy so very prevalent in film art back then. This

is one of the era’s finest examples.

There is a certain elegance and

stylish charm that exudes from this poster. I love the

modern use of color and framing.

#31

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#33

Vertigo Angel-A Taxi Driver
There is something disturbing about

this off-balance poster. It gives the viewer’s eyes a sense

of supreme awkwardness.

Black and white is always a bold

choice. When coupled with fog and back-lighting, this image

of a towering Rie Rasmussen with extended shadows is a truly

memorable design.

There is something very lonely

about this image. I love the colors and the mood here.

One gets the sense of foreboding and pain from this simple shot.

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Sullivan’s Travels Papillon Hunt for Red October
The utter simplicity of this

eye-catching poster is its greatest strength. Veronica

Lake is clearly defined by unmistakable hair and striking

features.

The two grizzled faces of McQueen

and Hoffman, visible through the prison door, make this an

alarming image.

There may be no better face to put

on a poster than that of Sean Connery. His classic mug along

with the simple and bold color scheme makes this instantly

recognizable.

#37

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#39

Dogville The Thin Red Line Anatomy of a Murder
Brown is a difficult color to work

with. Not many are willing to try it. But this bold color

scheme is a great choice here.

Keeping with the tone of the film,

this poster foregoes its many stars and bravely focuses on the

aesthetic of war instead.

Instantly recognizable, this poster

was Premiere Magazine’s choice as the #1 poster of all time.

#40

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#42

The English Patient Barry Lyndon Office Space
As romantic a kiss as you are ever

likely to see! This shot is a heavenly peek at this great

film.

Again… Simplicity rules the day.

It is quite amazing how this basic design is so memorable.

A man engulfed in post-it notes and

one of the most truthful taglines in history. This is a brilliant

poster that really conveys the tone of the film.

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#45

Last Tango in Paris La Dolce Vita The Descent
The steamy / blurry image conveys

the sexy and dreamlike quality of the legendarily erotic film.

Glamorous Italian cool seeps

through every pore of this grand poster. The mystery… The

elegance.

A very clever nod to the hidden

image on the moth in the “Silence of the Lambs” poster - The skull

is made up of the six girls.

#46

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#48

Attack of the 50ft Woman Magnolia 42nd Street
One of the silliest films deserves

one of the silliest posters. However, despite that, this is one of

the iconic poster images ever.

The subtle blend of the images in

and among the petals of the golden flower makes this a delicate

and haunting poster. Classic!

The cascading image of legs has

been paid homage is tons of posters and films over the years.

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#51

Gerry Walk the Line The Graduate
The simple blocking references

cubism and the nature of the film itself. It also

foreshadows the schizophrenic nature of the title character(s).

This is an instant classic. I

have never seen a poster that looks remotely like this one.

Superb.

The colors may be a bit dull and

faded, but

the image may be the most famous one in film history. Anyone

with the foresight to add that shot to a poster deserves some

credit.

#52

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#54

Collateral Perfume Brotherhood of the Wolf
The intensity of Tom Cruise’s

heavily stubbled face is very memorable.

Simultaneously romantic and

horrific. The woman’s blood red hair spills out to create a

visceral and haunting image. Superb!

Mystery and intrigue lie waiting

for you when you see this glorious image.

#55

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#57

A Clockwork Orange Boogie Nights Rosemary’s Baby
Another Kubrick film with a simple

and powerful poster design. That shape is instantly

recognizable.

The star. The colors.

The fonts. All unique! You could remove all the text

and still know the film.

A nightmare waiting to happen.

There has always been something eerie about the silhouette of a

baby carriage.

#58

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#60

Nosferatu the Vampire 1000 Convicts and a

Woman

Paris, je t’aime
Perhaps not an original poster, but

still wonderful. This is definitely a work of art.

You’ve got to love that tag line!

Wouldn’t you love to see posters like that in theatres.

A bright red heart bursting with

Eiffel Towers… a special design for a special film.

#61

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#63

Le Mepris The Rules of the Game Lolita
An beautiful depiction of the

seductive Brigitte Bardot in Jean-Luc Godard’s “Contempt”.

There is a warmth to that red glow

in this poster. One of the great films with one of the great

poster.

The taunting image captures the

taboo nature of the film’s subject. A real Kubrick gem.

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#66

The Last Detail Duets The Truman Show
A hilarious and bold photo of the

main star… This is a great example of letting the picture do all

the work.

Elegance and simplicity. This

is the definition of the phrase “Less is More”. Love this

one!

It is hard to see all the little

photos that make up the big one. This is a nice visual pun

for the film.

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#69

About Schmidt A Good Woman The 40 Year Old Virgin
Nicholson appears on yet another

poster in this list… Here looking as bedraggled as it gets.

There is something very elegant

about this poster. It really conveys the 1930’s feel with

wonderful artwork.

It’s that ridiculous look on Steve

Carell’s face that makes this a classic poster image.

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#72

Tristana Artificial Intelligence Gangs of New York
Catherine Deneuve graces another

entry in this list with this startling profile shot.

Mesmerizing.

I love the quiet way in which it

appears that the little boy has stepped out from the A.

This poster would be higher on the

list if they hadn’t resorted to floating heads above the skyline.

#73

Breathless
Along with one of the most famous

images in the history of film, this quad poster gorgeously uses

two distinct colors and bold simplicity to create a title banner

that is virtually impossible to forget. This should be a

lesson to all the insanely busy posters out there that try to cram

in as much information as possible.

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#76

Lawrence of Arabia Crash Minority Report
This is an iconic hand-drawn

rendition of the legendary character. This is a stunning

poster.

The emotion on that face is

powerful enough to make you want to see the film.

It was such a nice touch to have

the eye, not only be visible, but to be in color rather than the

tinted blue.

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#79

Munich Captivity Silence of the Lambs
This is a somber image that carries

an emotional weight with such simplicity. Brilliant!

Being buried alive is one of my

worst nightmares… This shot is a desperate visualisation of my

fear.

I’ll admit it… the poster makes

me uncomfortable. It is not pleasant to look at, but it is

effective.

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#82

Requiem for a Dream The Exorcist M.A.S.H.
This is an oddly designed poster…

very rare to see such different images split by a title banner.

I love the iconic image of Jennifer Connelly on a pier, also used

in “Dark City”.

You can just about hear that

infamous music merely by looking at the poster. A desperate

and moody image, a great use of light and B&W.

A surreal image that has been

copied many times. I find the blend of hand and legs very

unsettling. Is it just me?

#83

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#85

Fargo Showgirls Premonition
The textured knitting motif is used

brilliantly in this off-beat poster for a classically off-beat

film.

A dreadful film… A classic poster

design. That silhouette is instantly recognizable to all.

Fabulously inventive and creepy, a

face made from branches and birds makes this the best of 2007 so

far.

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#88

Eternal Sunshine… Adaptation Manhattan
Joel & Clementine break the ice in

this memorable shot from the film.

The trippy and eccentric nature of

the film is evident in the poster art.

Woody Allen boils down this NYC

relationship film to a sublime B&W still.

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Alien Star Wars: Episode 1 All About Eve
The image is recognizable, but it

is the fabulous tagline that makes this poster so great. “In

Space, No One Can Hear You Scream!”

The foreshadowing teaser image is

just about the only good thing to come from this truly

disappointing George Lucas sequel/prequel.

There is something energetic and

vibrant about the inertia of this design. It feels very

tied to the decade.

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#94

Belle de Jour Notorious Bettie Page Stalker
This poster hints at the

wonderfully erotic nature of Bunuel’s masterpiece with Catherine

Deneuve. What a perfect tease!

Bold and distinctive colors frame

the iconic image of Gretchen Mol as Bettie Page. This is a

great example of simplicity.

Thanks to Stanley M. for this

wonderful suggestion. This obscure Tarkovski film poster is eerie

beyond belief. Love the colors!

#95

The Rocketeer
The only real reason to see the

film is to catch a glimpse of Jennifer Connelly in one of her

most resplendent roles. However, the UK Quad poster has a

spectacular art-deco with tremendous kinetic power. It is

simply gorgeous.

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#98

Jules et Jim Gun Crazy Le Divorce
This immortal image of JeanneMoreau has been paid homage in Cameron Crowe’s “Vanilla Sky”.

More humorous than anything else,

this is a perfect example of pulp art poster design.

At first, you may not notice the

silhouette of the Eiffel Tower in the cleavage. Nice touch!

#99

L’Ammaliatrice (The Flame of New Orleans)
Marlene Dietrich extended in her

full glory in a sensual artistic rendition. This is the kind

of classy quad-poster that you could hang as art in your home.

This reader suggestion definitely flew under my radar.

Thanks to Jim S. for the tip!

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