“Creature from the Black Lagoon” by Reynold Brown.He never really got the credit he should have gotten for his amazing artwork.” – Mike Orlando, Owner of Hollywood Canteen, Toronto They have become some of the most sought-after pieces from that time period. Probably the most famous non-acclaimed artists was Reynold Brown who did most of the fantastic horror sci-fi stuff from the 50s. “Prior to about 1965 they never really gave the artists credit for their work. “House on Haunted Hill” by Reynold Brown.Click here to watch “24X36: A Movie About Movie Posters,” now streaming exclusively on Tribeca Shortlist. Check out some of the key poster art through the years in this gallery, alongside quotes from the documentary that contextualize these brilliant artists.Įditor’s Note: This article is presented in partnership with Tribeca Shortlist, the streaming movie service that offers a curated collection of Hollywood and indie films. Be it daring original work from some of film history’s most sought-after artists, or bold new voices reenvisioning films for Mondo, these dynamic images leap off the page.
The new documentary “24X36: A Movie About Movie Posters” explores some of the world’s best visual art, and IndieWire is exploring this craft by presenting some of the film’s finest posters. Image Credit: Courtesy of '24X36: A Movie About Movie Posters'
