Heads Up: Fernando Fro Reza's Fan Theory Movie Posters

Hey folks! Hope everyone is having a great week. As you may have noticed, I've been a bit slow on updating the site recently. The reason: I done got married and have officially started the honeymoon / film festival process. This means that until I get back to LA (where I'll then be preparing for a move to the Bay Area), there's likely to be a brief period of Posterocalypse radio silence. I double-pinky promise I'll get everything up and running again once I'm back. But before I leave, I wanted to highlight some awesome fan theory movie posters by artist Fernando Fro Reza.

Not sure what a "fan theory poster" is? Here's the short version: a few months back there was a thread on Reddit titled, "What 'fan theories' have blown your mind with their devastating logic?" As Reddit threads are often wont to do, it became incredibly popular, and was quickly inundated with theories / conspiracies relating to film and television. So what did Fro do with this information? The only sane thing a man could / should do - create movie posters inspired by his favorite theories. Duh! Without further ado, I've included images of the prints below along with a brief description of the theory in question. Enjoy!

My Neighbor Totoro Movie Poster (The Death God)
Fernando Fro Reza
18" x 24" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
$35 - Limited to 100

The Theory (as explained by Tophat Duck in the Reddit thread):

"The rumor says that Totoro is the God of Death, so the persons that can see Totoro are actually close to death, or already dead. What that means for the story is that when Mei goes missing and a sandal is found in the pond, Mei actually drowned. When Satsuki is asked about the sandal she cannot face the truth and lies about it not being Mei's sandal. So Satsuki goes on a desperate search for Totoro, calling for him and actually opens up the door to the realm of the dead herself."

This is by far my favorite of the bunch, because not only does it feature Totoro of My Neighbor Totoro fame, it's also got a little bit of Bergman's The Seventh Seal thrown in for good measure. Fro Reza created something that's both elegant and fun as hell. The poster measures 18" x 24" and is currently available through frodesignco.com. Fernando's My Neighbor Totoro print costs $35 and is limited to an edition of 100.

The Shining Movie Poster (Le Voyage Dans La Lune)
Fernando Fro Reza
24" x 36" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
$50 - Limited to 100

The Theory (as explained by Fernando Fro Reza):

"Stanley Kubrick is notorious for obsessing over the minutiae of filmmaking. He would research every detail of every shot and his compositions were works of art. The Shining works beautifully as a straight horror movie but Kubrick packed a lot into his films and it's only natural for audiences to want to peel back the layers and look for what's there. There's been a lot of theories about The Shining (e.g, it's about the plight of Native Americans, it's about Kubrick's struggle to make a film about the Holocaust). But I think the most interesting theory, and coincidentally the most misguided, claims that The Shining is a thinly veiled admission that Stanley Kubrick faked the Apollo 11 moon landing."

It's a pretty bonkers theory, but I love that Fernando took all that crazy and created something absurd, beautiful, but ultimately playful. Making the bar into a rocket and using the creepy twins in each corner of the wallpaper pattern-like border were inspired touches and make this a worthy entry in the annals of Shining inspired art. Fro Reza's Le Voyage Dans La Lune print is now available through his site. The poster measures 24" x 36", is limited to an edition of 100 and costs $50.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off Movie Poster (Fight Club)
Fernando Fro Reza
18" x 24" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
$35 - Limited to 100

The Theory (as explained by Cool Papa Bell on Metatalk):

"My favorite thought-piece about Ferris Bueller is the Fight Club theory, in which Ferris Bueller, the person, is just a figment of Cameron’s imagination, like Tyler Durden, and Sloane is the girl Cameron secretly loves.

One day while he’s lying sick in bed, Cameron lets “Ferris” steal his father’s car and take the day off, and as Cameron wanders around the city, all of his interactions with Ferris and Sloane, and all the impossible hijinks, are all just played out in his head. This is part of the reason why the “three” characters can see so much of Chicago in less than one day — Cameron is alone, just imagining it all.

It isn’t until he destroys the front of the car in a fugue state that he finally gets a grip and decide to confront his father, after which he imagines a final, impossible escape for Ferris and a storybook happy ending for Sloane ('He’s gonna marry me!'), the girl that Cameron knows he can never have."

I love all the thought that goes into these theories! Who even has the time to think up stuff like this? Fro Reza's Ferris Bueller meets Fight Club print is simple and straight to the point, yet captures a memorable moment from the film (minus the phantom Bueller, of course) in a stylishly minimalistic manner. Fro's Ferris Durden inspired print is available through frodesignco.com for a cool $35. The poster measures 18" x 24" and is limited to an edition of 100.

Should you wish to acquire all three prints, you can get the entire set for only $100 (that's a $20 savings!)

Also a quick heads up, Fernando just started selling a pretty awesome Lebowski / Street Fighter mashup titled, "This Is What Happens When You Find A Stranger In The Alps." You can purchase the prints (there's a regular and variant) through his storefront at frodesignco.com.

Thanks, everyone! I'll be back real soon!

Heads Up: Christopher Cox's "Nosferatu" Movie Posters

When people think of vampires, they immediately go to Dracula. And why not? Stoker's book kicked the vampire genre into overdrive, but in my estimation Count Dracula is much less terrifying than the angular Orlok. It's kind of funny, because while F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram's bestseller, it's actually way creepier than Hollywood's authorized take on tale. Alright, so it's not hah hah funny. Christopher Cox, the artist behind these prints, brings the film's expressionistic use of shadow to life and really captures Orlok's rat-like face in all its grotesque grandeur. Also, I'm a sucker for a decent foreign language poster and the German Nosferatu print is a beaut!

Nosferatu Movie Poster (GID Regular)
Christopher Cox (Changethethought Studios)
24" x 36" (3 Color Screen Print) - Numbered
$40 - Limited to 170

Nosferatu Movie Poster (GID German Variant)
Christopher Cox (Changethethought Studios)
24" x 36" (3 Color Screen Print) - Numbered
$60 - Limited to 70

Both of these posters are somehow still available for purchase through the Changethethought Studios storefront. The regular print costs $40 and is limited to 170, while the German variant is limited to 70 and costs $60. I'm not too familiar with Changethethought Studios or artist Christopher Cox, but I can tell you that I'm now a huge fan of the guy and can't wait to see what he does next! To learn more about the man behind these great looking posters, head over to changethethought.com and follow @changethought on Twitter.

Best Of: Bottleneck Gallery's "More Than You Imagined" Art Show

Bottleneck Gallery's first big show, "More Than You Imagined," opened last Friday and appears to have been a smashing success. So much so, in fact, that when the prints went online the influx of folks visiting thebottleneckgallery.com crashed the site and forced Bottleneck to move to a bigger server. Well, good news, the site and storefront are now very stable and there is a ton of great artwork currently available for purchase. Today's "Best Of" post will be a little different than my usual, but I'll get to that in a second. First, I wanted to talk a little more about the show itself, starting with its premise (taken from Bottleneck Gallery's website):

"Television plays a crucial role in our lives, influencing our opinions, actions, and daily routine. It is only natural that the small screen would also influence art, linking the two through memorable stories and images. Bottle Neck Gallery has decided to embrace this connection and commission an incredible group of artists for 'More Than You Imagined: Art Inspired by Premium Cable.' This exciting and entertaining exhibit will feature work influenced by some of the most popular HBO, Showtime, and Starz programs, giving you a reason to get off of the couch."

Now that's something I can get behind. Premium cable's original programming was a turning poing in the movie vs. television argument, with shows like The Sopranos and The Wire forever changing our entertainment landscape. Below, I've included my favorite pieces from the "More Than You Imagined" exhibit that are still on sale and have broken up its contents by show and network. Have at it and let me know what you think!

Band of Brothers (HBO)

"Band of Brothers" Art Print
Paul Shipper
16" x 24" (Giclée) - Numbered
$60 - Limited to 20
Inspired By: Band of Brothers

Note: This paragraph should be read with the "Star Spangled Banner" playing softly in the background. Band of Brothers is so good, it deserves to be watched on a yearly basis (preferably sometime around the 4th of July.) Brothers makes you want to be a better person. Paul Shipper's print masterfully captures that sense of heroism and would likely make for a great gift to the war buff in your life. Shipper's Band of Brothers inspired print is available through Bottleneck Gallery for $60. To learn more about the New Zealand-based artist, head over to paulshipper.com and follow @paulshipper on Twitter.

Boardwalk Empire (HBO)

"Half A Gangster" Art Print Kevin Justin Ang 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Numbered $30 - Limited to 50 Inspired By: Boardwalk Empire

"The Tin Man" Art Print N.E. (New Flesh Prints) 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - S / N $35 - Limited to 65 Inspired By: Boardwalk Empire

Now, I'm a bit behind in my Boardwalk Empire viewing, but I've finished the first season and can attest that the Scorsese-produced series has all the visual elements necessary to inspire some fantastic Prohibition Era artwork. Sure enough, Kevin Ang and the guys at New Flesh Prints were up to the task. Both prints beautifully highlight the show's often morally-nebulous characters with a monochromatic, but by no means nostalgic, aesthetic. "Half A Gangster" and "The Tin Man" prints are now available for $30 and $35 respectively. To learn more about Kevin, visit his deviantART page. And to learn more about New Flesh prints, I'd recommend heading over to newfleshprints.com, and following @newfleshprints and @NEnewflesh.

Carnivale (HBO)

"A Dark Heart Dwells Where Branches Meet" Art Print
Brandon Schaefer
12" x 18" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$25 - Limited to 50
Inspired By: Carnavale

I freaking loved Carnivale and was devastated when it was cancelled after only two seasons. Part period piece, part Russian nesting doll made out of mystery and enigma, Carnivale was a blast to experience and, as he's wont to do, Brandon Schaefer created a compelling and appropriately mysterious poster. "A Dark Heart Dwells Where Branches Meet" is currently available through Bottleneck Gallery's website for $25. To see more of Brandon's work, visit seekandspeak.com and follow him on Twitter @seekandspeak.

Dexter (Showtime)

"Dexter's Secret" Art Print
Tony Bui
16" x 20" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
$50 - Limited to 10
Note: Dexter

Tony Bui, an artist I wasn't familiar with until today, has created a fairly terrifying (and awesome) print inspired by everyone's favorite serial killer. And as a huge fan of creative typography, it doesn't get much better than a title comprised entirely out of the tools necessary for murder and / or body disposal. "Dexter's Secret" is ready to be purchased for $50. The print is limited to an edition of 10 and measures 16" x 20". I'm not 100% sure if this is the correct Tony Bui, but it may be worth checking out tonybuifanclub.com.

Eastbound & Down (HBO)

"Kenny Powers" Art Print
Zeb Love
20" x 16" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$25 - Limited to 45
Inspired By: Eastbound & Down

All I've got to say to this is, "F**k yes!" Zeb Love's Eastbound & Down inspired print is the pitch perfect (get it?) representation of Kenny Power's philosophy (and his profanity-laden audiobook.) This great looking print is still available for $25, which is a pretty unbelievable price for something this intricate. For more Zeb-related insanity, head over to zeblove.com and follow @zeb_love on Twitter.

Flight of the Conchords (HBO)

"Flock of the Conchords" Art Print
Jesse Riggle
8" x 10" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
$30 - Limited to 20
Inspired By: Flight of the Conchords

Conchord's "The Most Beautiful Girl [in the Room]" still gets constant play in my household. In fact, with all this recent wedding planning nonsense, I've found that the Brett and Jemaine composed opus has been chosen as the first dance song by a decent amount of people. Believe you me, I was tempted. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed and we decided on Tim and Eric's sublime "I Sit Down When I Pee." (Apologies for that terrible joke, folks.) Brooklyn-based artist Jesse Riggle channeled his inner Kiwi and created a gorgeous looking portrait of the two musicians in their natural habit (i.e., sheep bodies), that's a must own for any fan of the show. Riggle's "Flock of the Conchords" print is now available for only $30 through the Bottleneck website. To learn more about the artist, visit jesseriggle.com and follow @jesseAlso.

Game of Thrones (HBO)

"Winter is Coming" Art Print
Marie Bergeron
27.25" x 11.25" (Giclée) - Signed and Numbered
$80 - Limited to 20
Inspired By: Game of Thrones

"Game of Musical Chairs" Art Print Isaac Bidwell 12" x 18" (Giclée) - Numbered $30 - Limited to 50 Inspired By: Game of Thrones

"Born to Run" Art Print Campbell Whyte 11.75" x 16.5" (Giclée) - Numbered $30 - Limited to 10 Inspired By: Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones seems to be the show that everyone wanted to create artwork for. And why not? It's an epic sword and (minimal) sorcery tale that feels far more realistic than you would ever think possible. In other words: there's a lot of inspiration to be had what with all the skulduggery present in the Seven Kingdoms. The three prints above ("Winter is Coming," "Game of Musical Chairs," and "Born to Run") represent a vast spectrum, with one being hilarious, another a beautiful (if barren) vista, and a third falling somewhere in between. It's that diverse creativity, which goes to show you how affecting the series can be and how brilliantly conceived the show is to warrant such dedication. "Winter is Coming," "Game of Musical Chairs," and "Born to Run" are all available through the Bottleneck Gallery storefront. To see more of about the artists, visit mariebergeron.com, isaacbidwell.com, and campbellwhyte.com.

Homeland (Showtime)

"Hero or Threat?" Art Print
Chris Garofalo
12.5" x 19" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$20 - Limited to 40
Inspired By: Homeland

Truth time: I haven't seen a single episode of Homeland ever. Don't get me wrong, I plan on changing that, but I've got a few shows higher on the priority list right now. With that said, while I may not have seen the series, I'm familiar enough with the synopsis to appreciate Chris Garofalo's inspired print. Garofalo's art often has a grimy sort of sheen over it, which lends his work a lived-in and slightly dangerous look. This approach worked for his Hellraiser poster and it works here too. The "Hero or Threat?" screen print is available through Bottleneck for only $20. For more info on the artist, please visit his Tumblr and follow @QFSChris on Twitter.

Weeds (Showtime)

"Agrestic Burning" Art Print
Joshua Budich
12" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$30 - Limited to 100
Inspired By: Weeds

I think I enjoyed Weeds more at the beginning than I did in later episodes, but I always thought the premise was great. Posterocalypse favorite Joshua Budich, with his usual skill and aplomb, has chosen to depict the community of Agrestic in all its uniform glory under the weight of a fiery and destructive ganja-related force. Overseeing all of this devastation is the Botwin family and their accountant friend Doug Wilson. Budich's "Agrestic Burning" is available through Bottleneck Gallery for $30 and is limited to an edition of 100. To see more of the artist's work, be sure to visit joshuabudich.com and follow @jbudich on Twitter.

The Wire (HBO)

"King of Baltimore" Art Print Tim Doyle 16" x 20" (Screen Print) - Numbered $40 - Limited to 150 Inspired By: The Wire

"The Saint of West Baltimore" Samuel Ho 11" x 19" (Giclée) - S / N $35 - Limited to 10 Inspired By: The Wire

"You come at the king, you best not miss..." Words to live by, no? Tim Doyle's and Samuel Ho's prints celebrate the strange and ghostlike Omar Little, both choosing to treat the character as an almost god-like presence. Truth be told, I'm shocked these haven't already sold out, because not only does the entirety of the Internet worships The Wire (myself included), but for a show so universally loved, there's a surprising lack of decent artwork available for it anywhere. Do yourself a favor and pick up one or both of these before they're all gone. You won't be sorry. The "King of Baltimore" and "The Saint of West Baltimore" prints are currently available for purchase. To learn more about Tim Doyle, be sure to visit nakatomiinc.com and follow @nakatomitim. Visit samuelho.com and follow @samuelho to see more of Samuel Ho's work.

And that's it! What were some of your favorite pieces?

Best Of: Spoke Art's "Mucho Machismo" Art Show

First things first, apologies for the lack of updates everyone. It's been a busy, busy, week or two for me recently. I not only left my job of several years last Friday, I'm getting married this weekend. Separately, those two things would probably be enough to throw me off my game or, at the very least, interrupt my regularly scheduled posting. But together, they've created the perfect storm that has made publishing anything on Posterocalypse all but impossible these past few days. So, here goes nothing.

I heard about "Mucho Machismo" a few weeks ago and was instantly intrigued. For those of you with your head cocked sideways and a quizzically raised eyebrow, "Mucho Machismo" is a poster show put on by Spoke Art and curated by artist Jon Smith. Here's Jon's mission statement (taken from his blog):

"Violence is cool. So are guns and explosions. When it’s fake. It’s okay to be tough and flex your muscles as long as you’re a good guy and you say your prayers and take your vitamins like a real American. Pain don’thurt.

These are just some of the truths prescribed from the hyper violent media that saturated the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The golden age of the action movie, professional wrestling and the dawn of arcade fighting games and the first person shooter provided endless yet completely ridiculous entertainment to generations.

'Mucho Machismo' embraces the spirit of this era as modern action movies are now PG-13 and video games are hyper realistic and less cartoony in their violence."

I, like many of you, reveled in the over-the-top violence of yesteryear, when the kicks and punches were often as badass as they were hilariously ridiculous. And I can assure you that "Mucho Machismo" sports some of the most unapologetically testosterone-filled artwork I've seen all year...and it's a beautiful, beautiful thing. Jon has assembled an A-list group of folks and put something together that should speak to the heart of anyone who fondly remembers when high fives were without irony and puns were an integral part of the enemy murdering process. Below, I've selected a few of my favorite pieces from the show that still happen to be available for purchase, but in all honesty, there's not a bad apple in the bunch.

"They Live" Art Print
Smithe
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$50 - Limited to 100
Inspired By: They Live

"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and I'm all out of bubblegum." These are the words that changed a generation! Okay, hmm, maybe it wasn't that big a deal, but I think we can all agree that They Live is a great snapshot of 80s sci-fi action, features some amazing ideas, and boasts one of the most ridiculous fight scenes ever filmed. I don't know much about Smithe, but I love this print's execution and am really digging his line work. Smithe's "They Live" print is currently available through Spoke Art's storefront for $50. To see more of the artist's work, be sure to check out his Tumblr. Consume. Obey.

"Commando" Art Print Grzegorz Domaradzki (AKA Gabz) 18" x 24" (Giclée) - Numbered & COA $50 - Limited to 50 Inspired By: Commando

"Rambo" Art Print Grzegorz Domaradzki (AKA Gabz) 18" x 24" (Giclée) - Numbered & COA $50 - Limited to 50 Inspired By: Rambo

If it's Gabz, I'm in. It's that simple. Does it help that these prints celebrate the kings of 80s manliness? Well, yeah, of course it does! But it's Grzegorz's consistently gorgeous work and obvious passion for film that really take his art to the next level. I'm telling you, this guy is going to be making some big waves this year and next. I can feel it. (Note: I'm cheating a little bit by including both prints in just one section, but I'm having a hard time thinking about these posters apart from one another for too long, and I think we all know about Rambo's well documented separation anxiety and kennel cough.) The "Commando" and "Rambo" giclée are now available for $50 each. For more about info on Gabz, head over to iamgabz.com.

"Wez" Art Print
Kraken
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$50 - Limited to 100
Inspired By: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Kraken's Mad Max 2 inspired print is straight up terrifying. The artist took what was already a great character and somehow made Wez even more primal and predatory looking. Just a quick aside, this show has really exposed me to some great new artists. Case in point: I had absolutely no familiarity with Kraken initially, but thanks to "Mucho Machismo" will now be closely following. The "Wez" poster is available for purchase at $50. To see more of Kraken's work, be sure to visit krakenkhan.com and follow @krakenkhan on Twitter.

"All Hail the New Flesh" Art Print
Godmachine
18" x 24" (Giclée) - Numbered
$50 - Limited to 50
Inspired By: Videodrome

This may be the most cerebral piece of this bunch and I'm completely okay with that, because not only was the print inspired by David Cronenberg's best film (just my opinion - hold the hate mail, please), the poster was also conceived and created by artist / mastermind Godmachine. Beyond illustrating the film's grotesque / amazing flesh-gun, the artist has his boob tube for the 21st century set. It took me a while to figure it out, but there's an iPhone button on the right side of the set. It's little details like that that make this print stand out and show how clever an artist Godmachine is. "All Hail the New Flesh" is now available for $50 and is limited to an edition of 50. You can learn more about the artist by visiting his blog and following him on Twitter @godmachineuk.

"It's Always Sunny on Mars" Art Print Tim Doyle 16" x 20" (Screen Print) - S / N $40 - Limited to 80 Inspired By: Too Many Things to Count

"Murphy Delivers the Law" Art Print Tim Doyle 18" x 24" (Screen Print) - S / N $40 - Limited to 80 Inspired By: Robocop and Terminator

What's not to love here? While a few of the artists featured in "Mucho Machismo" may have played their prints a little more straight and narrow, Tim Doyle aimed right for the funny bone. For example, "It's Always Sunny on Mars" cleverly references It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Total Recall, and motherf-ing Twins (and possibly even Junior!) Say, what?! The artistic and logical contortions necessary to make these posters work is incredibly impressive and speaks volumes about Tim's delightfully twisted imagination. "It's Always Sunny on Mars" and "Murphy Deliver's the Law" are available through Spoke Art for $40 each, which makes these the most affordable prints in my post. To learn more about Tim Doyle, head over to nakatomiinc.com and follow @NakatomiTim on Twitter.

"Up Up, Down Down..." Art Print
Oliver Barrett
18" x 24" (Giclée) - Numbered
$60 - Limited to 50

Last, but definitely not least, we arrive at Oliver Barrett's Contra meets Aliens meets Commando / Predator meets Rambo mishmash. Can I just ask, why wasn't this a real game? What gives? While Konami may have failed us on that front, it's clear that Barrett came to the party guns loaded (with pixelated ammunition) and delivered something that's a true pleasure to behold. Now I'm getting a little misty-eyed thinking about my complete inability to beat that game without using +30 lives cheat code. Time to download an emulator! Barrett's "Up Up, Down Down..." is now available for $60. For more info on the artist, visit ohbarrett.com and follow him @oliverbarrett.

That's all folks! Have a great morning and I'll return later today with a "Best Of" on Bottleneck Gallery's latest exhibit!

Kickstart This Art - September Edition

The Internet can be a dark cave overflowing with trolls spouting hateful bile under the mask of anonymity, but it can also be a wonderful place filled with (sometimes) hilarious cat videos, inventive remixes (and remixes of remixes), and Tumblr accounts rife with the animated gifs of yesteryear. My "Kickstart This Art" column is meant to celebrate one of the cooler things the Internet has to offer those of us who want to not only discover, but ultimately be a part of something innovative and deserving. That's right, I'm talking about Kickstarter. This feature will highlight some of the awesome, at least in my opinion, art-related Kickstarter campaigns that are currently running and competing for your money.

Charlie Kaufman's Anomalisa ($200,000 Goal)


The Pitch: Charlie Kaufman, the genius behind films like Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine, and one of my all time favorites, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, wants to make a movie. But not just any movie. The guy wants to create a stop-motion animated film about, "a man crippled by the mundanity of his life." What does that mean? I have no idea, but I'm sure it will be equal parts challenging and entertaining.

Why I Love The Idea: Dan Harmon (creator of Community) is producing, Kaufman is overseeing the film's creation and wrote the play Anomalisa is based on. Hmm...I feel like I'm forgetting something. Oh yeah, and it's freaking stop-motion animation! I'm not sure if you've already watched the above video, but the whole thing is narrated via an animated puppet. How cool is that? The answer is "None. None more cool." If this isn't worth your hard-earned mula, I don't know what is.

Bottom Line: I'm going to throw out a few words at you: Kaufman. Harmon. Animated. Stop-Motion. Kaufman. 'Nuff said.

Strange Kids Comix Magazine - Issue #3 ($2,500 Goal)


The Pitch: Picture just about everything you loved from the 80s. Can you visualize that for me? Okay. Now imagine all of those things forced to inhabit the same universe and drawn by artists like Jason Edmiston and Brent Engstrom and then finally printed on paper and made into a magazine. Sounds pretty good, right?

Why I Love The Idea: If the pitch or video didn't grab you, then Strange Kids Comix may not be for you. However, if, like me, you saw the above illustrated Videodrome-esqe fever dream and immediately fell in love, then congratulations, you're one of the good guys. In all seriousness, this is a great opportunity to support something that's made by nerds for nerds and it's being independently published to boot (you don't even need to live in Portland or some other hipster-y town to contribute!)

Bottom Line: Oh. And did I mention there's still a few hirsute Teen Wolf posters by Ze Burnay left for those donating $35 or more? Go ahead and click the "Back This Project" button below. Issue #3 is so close to actually reaching its goal. Make it happen!

Garry Brown's DIE HARD Poster ($1,200 Goal)


The Pitch: Do you like the movie Die Hard? I mean, really like the movie Die Hard? Well, so do the folks behind the Die Hard poster campaign and they'd love it if the National Film Registry felt the same way.

Why I Love The Idea: Not only is this a really great idea (who wouldn't want Die Hard to be in the National Film Registry?), but as a reward for supporting the campaign you can pick up a pretty sweet Die Hard print by Garry Brown. Not sure who Garry Brown is? Well, if you're a fan of Brian Wood's The Massive, you may recognize the man's work, as he's the regular interior artist. If you're not a fan of or have never hard of The Massive, then just know that he's a kickass artist.

Bottom Line: What could be better than supporting the preservation of great film and getting an awesome poster to beautify your wall? Not much! Although, it would be cool if Nakatomi Inc was doing the printing.

Poster Per Diem: Eric Bonhomme's "Throne of Blood" Movie Poster

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

Throne of Blood Movie Posters
Eric Bonhomme
Multiple Sizes (Giclée) - Multiple Prices

This poster is a must own for any fan of Akira Kurosawa or Macbeth (since Kurosawa's Throne of Blood is an adaptation of The Bard's beloved tale.) Add to that Bonhomme's exceptional work, and you've got yourself something that beautifully skirts the line between amazing art and a wonderfully rendered tribute to a cinematic masterpiece. Eric Bonhomme's Throne of the Blood print is currently available through Society6. For more Bonhomme goodness, check out Eric's blog, Tumblr and deviantART page.

Heads Up: Simon C Page's "Neighbor Totoro" and "Porco Rosso" Movie Posters

Hopefully everyone knows how much I love Miyazaki's filmography at this point. If, however, this is news to you, then please let me assure you: I love Miyazaki's work. His films represent the gold standard in animation with respect to aesthetics, storytelling and just being plain fun. And wouldn't you know it, it seems I'm not alone. Case in point: artist Simon C. Page, who I last wrote about in July, has created two beautiful looking prints in tribute to My Neighbor Totoro and Porco Rosso.

My Neighbor Totoro Movie Poster (Regular)
Simon Page - 24" x 36" - Signed and Numbered

Neighbor Totoro Close-up

Neighbor Totoro Close-up

My Neighbor Totoro Movie Poster (Japanese Variant)
Simon Page - 24" x 36" - Signed and Numbered

The artist nailed the ebullient whimsy that became such an integral part of Hayao's tales. These are the kind of designs that make you want to be a kid again, running up, down, and around grass-covered hills under the light of a summer sun. Also, it's such a treat seeing a Porco Rosso poster. Don't get me wrong, I love me some Totoro, and the titular forest spirit is so wonderfully realized by Miyazaki it's nigh impossible to not want to illustrate the fellow, but I think we can all agree that Porco deserves some love too, right?!

Porco Rosso Movie Poster (Regular)
Simon Page - 24" x 36" - Signed and Numbered

Porco Rosso Movie Poster (Japanese Variant)
Simon Page - 24" x 36" - Signed and Numbered

While I don't have any specifics on price and / or edition size, you can find out more about purchasing one by directly emailing Simon at hello@excites.co.uk. To learn more about the artist be sure to visit excites.co.uk and follow him on Twitter @simoncpage. And if you haven't seen all of Miyazaki's films, well, change that!

Poster Per Diem: Bill Presing's "Peeping Totoro" Art Print

If you visit this site with any regularity, you already know I tend to write reviews for film and television inspired prints that are either currently on sale or are about to go on sale. And while I'll still be pouring the majority of my efforts into those sorts of posts, my daily "Poster Per Diem" feature will focus on awesome prints that have since sold out, never existed in the first place (AKA concept posters) or just bear mentioning. In other words: this is my chance to say, "I never got a chance, for whatever reason, to write about you on this here website, but I think you're really purty and I want to let the world know." Or something like that. Oh, and Per diem is latin for "per day" or "each day."

"Peeping Totoro" Art Print
Bill Presing
13" x 16.5" (Giclée) - Signed
$30 - Edition Size TBD (May be an open edition)
Inspired By: My Neighbor Totoro

Happy Labor Day / Monday folks! I felt the need for a bit of the ole funny stuff today and found this inspired take on what Totoro (of My Neighbor Totoro fame) does when he isn't helping little Japanese kids get through tough times. It turns out he's a bit of perv. This hilarious and great looking print is currently available through the Nucleus Gallery website for $30. "Peeping Totoro" is part of the Totoro Forest Project, which means a portion of the proceeds will be going to Hayao Miyazaki's Totoro No Furusato National Fund. To learn more about artist Bill Presing, be sure to visit billpresing.blogspot.com and his deviantART profile.