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The Sin of Nora Moran
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American Beauty
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Pulp Fiction
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Magnolia
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Die Another Day
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Lord of War
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The subtle blend of the images in and among the petals of the golden
flower makes this a delicate and haunting poster. Classic!
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This is one of the coolest teaser images ever. The red hot
smoking barrel of James Bond's gun melting the ice. Superb shot!
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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.
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Secretary
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Jaws
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Straw Dogs
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One of the best teaser posters of all time, this image smacks of
kinky office sex. This is one spectacularly sexy pose.
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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.
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The shattered glasses. The emotionless stare. This image
really conveys the psychological trauma of the film's most infamous scenes.
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Office Space
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The Cooler
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The End of the Affair
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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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It is quite amazing that neon hadn't been used more often in movie
posters over the years. Look how magnificently the image pops!
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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.
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Hard Candy
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Shawshank Redemption
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Romance & Cigarettes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reservoir Dogs
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Lost in Translation
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Irreversible
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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.
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Does it get any more bedraggled than that? The iconic image of
Bill Murray's hotel room ennui makes this a poster gem.
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The reversal of the letters combined with the haunting image of
Monica Bellucci alone in the dark makes 15415u2012p this a very disturbing poster.
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The Last Detail
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Chinatown
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Le Divorce
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A hilarious and bold photo of the main star... This is a great
example of letting the picture do all the work.
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The vivid colors make this poster such a classic. It is beautifully designed.
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At first, you may not notice the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower in
the cleavage. Nice touch!
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Gilda
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City Lights
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Titanic
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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
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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.
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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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Unfaithful
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Where the Truth Lies
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Requiem for a Dream
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Combine the title and the sexy-as-hell image of Diane Lane strewn
across her lover's torso, and you have sublime poster.
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With a nod to an older breed of posters, this gorgeous image of
Alison Lohman's sublime back is truly unique. It is amazing that this
type of shot hasn't been used more.
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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".
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Identity
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Notorious Bettie Page
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Swimming Pool
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Creepy and informative, this handprint poster with five life-like
fingers and a chilling centerpiece is quite a visual.
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Bold and distinctive colors frame the iconic image of Gretchen Mol
as Bettie Page. This is a great example of simplicity.
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The ominous shadow looming over the sexually charged body of
Ludivine Saignier makes this poster both sexy & scary.
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Vertigo
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Angel-A
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Taxi Driver
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There is something disturbing about this off-balance poster.
It gives the viewer's eyes a sense of supreme awkwardness.
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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.
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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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Secretary
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Papillon
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Hunt for Red October
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In stark contrast to the simple teaser, this poster feels very much
alike a comic book image. I love the use of that very original
greenish color.
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The two grizzled faces of McQueen and Hoffman, visible through the
prison door, make this an alarming image.
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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.
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Dogville
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The Thin Red Line
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Anatomy of a Murder
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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.
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Keeping with the tone of the film, this poster foregoes its many
stars and bravely focuses on the aesthetic of war instead.
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Instantly recognizable, this poster was Premiere Magazine's choice
as the #1 poster of all time.
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The English Patient
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Barry Lyndon
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Swingers
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As romantic a kiss as you are ever likely to see! This shot is
a heavenly peek at this great film.
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Again... Simplicity rules the day. It is quite amazing how
this basic design is so memorable.
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Vince Vaughn's Trent raising a martini with the toast
"Cocktails first. Questions later." -- It is an iconic image for
a cult hit.
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Last Tango in Paris
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La Dolce Vita
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Far From Heaven
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The steamy / blurry image conveys the sexy and dreamlike quality of
the legendarily erotic film.
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Glamorous Italian cool seeps through every pore of this grand
poster. The
mystery... The elegance.
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The heartbreaking shot of Julianne Moore coupled with the intense
red makes this a bold design.
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Spartan
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Sliding Doors
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Under the Tuscan Sun
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Simplicity. The banner substitutes for a blindfold over the
blurred but beautiful face of Kristin Bell. This is a confident poster with good
effect.
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What this poster lacks in artistic beauty, it makes up for in
relevance to the story and originality. Two Gwyneth's are never a bad
thing in my book.
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This poster is as pretty a poster as you will see. The colors
are vibrant. And Diane Lane looks ultimately kissable.
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Gerry
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The Harmonists
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The Graduate
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The simple blocking references cubism and the nature of the film
itself. It also foreshadows the schizophrenic nature of the title
character(s).
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This image is elegant and classy. The girl is reminiscent of
Kate Beckinsale, which can't hurt. And the red, white and black
design is usually a winning choice.
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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.
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Collateral
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Casablanca
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Brotherhood of the Wolf
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The intensity of Tom Cruise's heavily stubbled face is very
memorable.
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You what does it for me about this poster? The font used in
the title.
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Mystery and intrigue lie waiting for you when you see this glorious
image.
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A Clockwork Orange
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Boogie Nights
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The Last Kiss
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Another Kubrick film with a simple and powerful poster design.
That shape is instantly recognizable.
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The star. The colors. The fonts. All unique!
You could remove all the text and still know the film.
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I love it when poster uses a simple b/w still photo. It
doesn't hurt when it is of Giovanna Mezzogiorno.
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Nosferatu the Vampire
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1000 Convicts and a
Woman
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As You Like lt
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Perhaps not an original poster, but still wonderful. This is
definitely a work of art.
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You've got to love that tag line! Wouldn't you love to see
posters like that in theatres.
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The gorgeous gold and burgundy color mix frames the mesmerizing gaze
of Bryce Dallas Howard.
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Le Mepris
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The Rules of the Game
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Guernesey
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An beautiful depiction of the seductive Brigitte Bardot in Jean-Luc
Godard's "Contempt".
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There is a warmth to that red glow in this poster. One of the
great films with one of the great poster.
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I've never even heard of this film, but I love the audacity of
sticking that perky little ass in full view.
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The Beauty of Jane
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The Descent
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Perfume
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Now that's an erotic image, beautifully shot and conveying a true
sense of desire. A
very sexy poster!
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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.
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Simultaneously romantic and horrific. The woman's blood red
hair spills out to create a visceral and haunting image. Superb!
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About Schmidt
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A Good Woman
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The 40 Year Old Virgin
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Nicholson
appears on yet another poster in this list... Here looking as bedraggled as
it gets.
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There
is something very elegant about this poster. It really conveys the
1930's feel with wonderful artwork.
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It's
that ridiculous look on Steve Carell's face that makes this a classic
poster image.
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L'Ivresse du Pouvoir
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Artificial Intelligence
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Gangs of New York
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Isabelle
Huppert dripping of 'French cool' with the wonderful and subtle touch of
red gloves.
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I
love the quiet way in which it appears that the little boy has stepped out
from the A.
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This
poster would be higher on the list if they hadn't resorted to floating
heads above the skyline.
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Lawrence of Arabia
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Crash
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Minority Report
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This
is an iconic hand-drawn rendition of the legendary character. This is
a stunning poster.
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The
emotion on that face is powerful enough to make you want to see the film.
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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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Munich
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Little Manhattan
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Silence of the Lambs
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This
is a somber image that carries an emotional weight with such
simplicity. Brilliant!
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That
is a perfect capture of a powerful moment. It reminds me of a great
scene in "Solaris" (2002)
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I'll
admit it... the poster makes me uncomfortable. It is not pleasant to
look at, but it is effective.
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Walk the Line
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The Truman Show
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Duets
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This
is an instant classic. I have never seen a poster that looks remotely
like this one. Superb.
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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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Elegance
and simplicity. This is the definition of the phrase "Less is
More". Love this one!
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Fargo
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Showgirls
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Naked Gun 33 1/3
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The
textured knitting motif is used brilliantly in this off-beat poster for a
classically off-beat film.
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A
dreadful film... A classic poster design. That silhouette is
instantly recognizable to all.
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The
spoofing movie uses this great teaser poster to spoof the infamous Demi
Moore Vanity Fair cover.
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Eternal Sunshine...
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Adaptation
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Manhattan
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Joel & Clementine break the ice in this memorable shot from the
film.
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The trippy and eccentric nature of the film is evident in the poster
art.
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Woody Allen boils down this NYC relationship film to a sublime
B&W still.
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Alien
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Star Wars: Episode 1
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The image is recognizable, but it is the fabulous tagline that makes
this poster so great. "In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream!"
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The foreshadowing teaser image is just about the only good thing to
come from this truly disappointing George Lucas sequel/prequel.
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