Godmachine's "Leon" Movie Poster

It's been quite a while since we've seen anything new come from TommyGood, but we can all rest a little easier now because it seems they're back in action and have a brand new goody for us in the form of Godmachine's incredible Leon print. I think a communal 'Huzzah' is in order, don't you? (Huzzah!) And while it goes without saying that artist Godmachine has become an unstoppable force, consistently releasing some of the most face-melting, brain-liquefying art out there (his "Tetsuo Wins" print, anyone?), I'm going to say it anyway: the dude's a talent that just won't quit. (Huzzah!)

Leon Movie Poster
Godmachine
24" x 18" (Screen Print) - Numbered
$35 - Limited to 200

Godmachine's Leon print will be going on sale at about 2 PM PT today through tommygood.com. The poster measures 24" x 18" and is limited to an edition of 200. For more info on the exact release time I highly recommend following @thisistommygood on Twitter and signing up for their newsletter. To learn more about the artist, be sure to check out godmachine.co.uk, his Facebook page, and Twitter account. (Huzzah!)

Rhys Cooper's "Mad Max" Double Bill Posters

The planets must have aligned, as Tommy Good, the same folks who brought us posters for Once Upon a Time in the West, A Clockwork Orange and Apocalypse Now, are set to unleash a Mad Max and Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior double bill print by artist Rhys Cooper. Here's a fun tidbit that everyone reading this probably already knows: both Tommy Good (the company) and Rhys Cooper (the artist) are based out of Australia. Why is this important, you ask? Well, technically it's not. Good art is good art no matter where it comes from, but Mad Max is probably the most celebrated Ozploitation film ever put to celluloid, which in my mind makes these prints all the more authentic. I think Lord Humungus would agree, don't you?

Mad Max Double Bill (Regular Version) Rhys Cooper 12" x 36" - Signed and Numbered $33 - Limited to 170

Mad Max Double Bill (Hand Embellished Variant) Rhys Cooper 12" x 36" - Signed and Numbered $53 - Limited to 60

Rhys is the master of the 12" x 36" print. He just is. He's done similarly-sized work for Skuzzles, Mondo, and more recently, his self-commissioned Drive print. I can't exactly say why he tends to favor more lean and lofty poster proportions, but he does, and I've always appreciated the lankier layouts that can so elegantly break up a wall covered exclusively in 18" x 24" and 24" x 36" works of art. But enough about that, let's get into the real meat and beans of this post apocalyptic poster.

Mad Max Double Bill - Close-up

I honestly think these may be my favorite prints from Rhys Cooper yet. Now, hear me out: sure, I've got a shotgun shell-sized soft spot in my heart for all things Mad Max (who doesn't), but I think, maybe more so than any movie he's ever done a poster for, the Mad Max series is the perfect fit for Cooper's controlled-but-chaotic aesthetic. I picture two long-lost siblings, finally reunited, both of whom really like to blow shit up. As I'm sure you can guess (even if you haven't seen the movies), there's no shortage of insanity or violence in the first two Mad Max films, and these posters nail the burnt-out, brutal, dystopian landscape, which is wonderfully conveyed by the sun-baked yellows and reds and, oh yeah, the blood splatter. Finally, there's absolutely no way to ignore the inherent coolness "Mad" Max Rockatansky embodies just by standing there and looking badass, and Rhys has done a great job reproducing Mel Gibson's imposing figure and icy stare circa 1979. Also, there's a freaking skull superimposed over his face! There's a lot to like here, and way, way, way more to talk about, but the bottom line is this: if you're of the male persuasion, or a fan of some seriously over-the-top Ozploitative films, or you just like badass things, then these are the posters for you.

Mad Max Double Bill - Close-up

Both versions of Rhys Cooper's Mad Max / Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior movie poster will be available through tommygood.com tomorrow (3/7) in the US, which will actually be Thursday (3/8) in Australia. The regular version measures 12" x 36", is limited to 170 and will cost $33, while the hand-embellished variant, AKA the "DEATH ON WHEELS: Driver of the Apocalypse" variant, will be limited to 60 and will cost $53. A quick note on the hand embellishments: the painting by Rhys on the variants was created with gouche in a combination of brushstrokes and splatter techniques, meaning no two will be the same. Be sure to follow @ThisIsTommyGood for the exact release info, and for additional Rhys Cooper artwork, head over to his Studio Seppuku store.

Oliver Barrett's "Once Upon a Time in the West" Movie Posters

UPDATE (11/19): These are available! Head over to tommygood.com to pick one (or two) up now! The post has been updated accordingly. Now go, go, go!

UPDATE (11/14): Updated post with release date. The prints will be released this Wednesday (11/16) in the afternoon. I'd recommend paying close attention to Tommy Good's Twitter feed around 12 PM PST.

Are you a fan of impossibly detailed prints? Do you love all things Sergio Leone? Is my introduction getting annoying? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you'll be pleased to know that tonight's post will focus on Oliver Barrett's gorgeous Once Upon a Time in the West movie posters recently commissioned by Posterocalypse favorite Tommy Good.

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Movie Poster (Regular)
Oliver Barrett
16" x 26" - Numbered
5 Color Screen Print - Limited to 170

If you've ever seen an Oliver Barrett print (I've written about a few on this site), you'll know just how insanely complex his creations can be. Whether he's drawing the face of Jeffrey Lebowski from the Coen brothers classic or Frank's (Henry Fonda) grimacing mug from Once Upon a Time in the West, there's a rugged and jaw-dropping topography to his subjects' features. This cross-hatching style couldn't be more appropriate considering the film's unrefined desert setting and the weathered faces of Leone's cast. And by making those intricate portraits such a significant part of the design, Oliver has, knowingly or not, made a nice nod to the beautiful cinematography in Sergio Leone's films, which often favored a tightly framed close-up of a time ravaged and unkempt face followed by a lengthy long shot.

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Close-up

Once Upon a Time in the West Movie Poster (Variant)
Oliver Barrett
16" x 26" - Numbered
5 Color Screen Print - Limited to 60

In addition to the individual character portraits, there's a far deadlier force rearing its macabre visage in Barrett's design. I'm of course talking about the skull, a symbol of death, that's formed by the poster's seemingly disparate elements. Artist Oliver Barrett briefly spoke about this grim theme with Tommy Good in a fantastic interview that's currently up on their website, and which I've partially duplicated below.

"Well, to me, the film is about the end, or death of things. One being the old, wild west and the advent of the industrial revolution. There’s also the element of revenge, which only brings about sorrow and in this film’s case, more death. That being said, I was focused on bringing that theme of death into the poster. Obviously, I wanted to do some portraits in the poster, but I wanted it to be a part of the concept. After a series of rough sketches I arrived at the concept of creating a skull out of imagery from the film. The key portions being portraits of the film's protagonist and antagonist and the film's epic opening shootout scene."

As you can probably tell, the interview is great read and is super informative. I recommend checking it out.

Oliver Barrett's Once Upon a Time in the West posters is currently available through tommygood.com. There's a regular and variant - or as I like to think of them, dawn and dusk - edition of the poster, both measuring 16" x 26". The regular version is limited to 170 and the variant is limited to a much smaller edition of 60. To keep up with Tommy Good's future releases, I highly recommend following them Twitter @thisistommygood and signing up for their mailing list. To learn more about Oliver Barrett you've got a few options, including his website at ohbarrett.com, his Tumblr blog, his storefront, and his Twitter handle @oliverbarrett. There you have it.

Phantom City Creative's "Scarface" Movie Posters

UPDATE 2 (6/22): These posters are officially sold out.

UPDATE 1 (6/20): The Phantom City Creative Scarface posters will be available through Tommy Good on Wednesday (6/22) after 4 PM PST according to Inside the Rock Poster Frame. Happy hunting!

Posterocalypse favorite, Phantom City Creative, has crafted yet another wonderful movie poster. This time for the Astor Theatre’s art partner (artner?) Tommy Good. The film in question? The Pacino starring, mountain of cocaine friendly Scarface. Yeah, this one's going to be popular.

Scarface - Regular Edition

Scarface - Variant Edition

I’m really excited to see that Phantom City Creative has started having their work screen printed, and I can't even imagine how insanely gorgeous these posters are going to look up close. What I really love about these images is that the artwork can be enjoyed on two distinct levels, the first being the indignant and fatigued expression on the face of everyone’s favorite drug kingpin Tony Montana, and the second being the supporting cast of seedy characters that make up Tony’s facial scar (I tried to think of some sort of Scarface pun, but I got nothing). To repeat myself ad nauseam, this print is going to look amazing in person! And if one bloody Scarface poster wasn’t enough, how about two? Phantom City Creative has made both a regular (light) version and a dark variant of their already viral Scarface design.

These posters will be available through Tommy Good sometime next week, so as usual, if you want to get the exact drop time I'd recommend subscribing to their mailing list and following @ThisIsTommyGood. Although both posters will measure 18" x 24", the regular version is limited to an edition of 200 and is going to cost $33, while the variant is limited to an edition of 60 and will cost $53. If you at all dig this artwork, be sure to head over to the Phantom City Creative's website and store to see what other goodness they've cooked up. If you happen to miss the release at Tommy Good, there's still a chance that the artist may have a few APs for sale, so be sure to follow @PhantomCityCrtv and sign up for their mailing list to get the scoop on future Phantom City Creative releases.

Rhys Cooper's "From Dusk Till Dawn" Movie Posters

Tommy Good is at it again with another fun poster release, this time for the cult classic From Dusk Till Dawn. With only a quick glimpse of the artwork below you can immediately tell that Rhys was the right man for the job with his trademark splatter aesthetic in full effect.

From Dusk Till Dawn - Regular Edition

From Dusk Till Dawn - Bloodbath Variant Edition

I haven't seen this film in ages, but it's always interesting to go back to From Dusk because we get to see George Clooney in a ridiculous action romp before his name became synomynous with meaningful, thought provoking and important films, oh yeah, and we also got to witness Tarantino chewing up the scenery for a bit too. While this film is probably the least important in Tommy Good's growing film poster collection, at least in terms of From Dusk's place in film history (bet I made a few enemies just now), it's certainly one of their most playful. You've especially got to appreciate the pure ballsy-ness of the over-the-top bloodbath variant - I'm not sure I could think of a better poster for this film.

Rhys Cooper's From Dusk Till Dawn poster will be available through Tommy Good tomorrow (5/25) at a random time. Be sure to follow @ThisIsTommyGood for the exact release info.  Both posters measure 18" x 24" and are six-color screen prints. The regular edition is limited to 200, while the bloodbath variant is limited to 50. For additional Rhys Cooper artwork head over to his Studio Seppuku store. I have a feeling these will sell out quick so act fast and good luck!

Rhys Cooper's "A Clockwork Orange" Movie Posters

Alright, alright, so I guess I lied when I said no more Kubrick posters this week, but this is kind of a big deal and I just found out about it today. Tommy Good, the fine folks who handle all of the poster releases for Melbourne's Astor Theatre, have just announced their next release - A Clockwork Orange print by Rhys Cooper. Is your heart racing yet? I've already briefly (very briefly) explained my love for Kubrick's dystopian tour de force, so I won't delve to deeply into that this time around, but I did want to comment on the astonishing level of detail and complexity present in these prints. This design is just dripping with Cooper's trademark bloodletting splatter style artwork and can be a bit frightening to take in, but then again so can A Clockwork Orange.

A Clockwork Orange - Regular Edition

A Clockwork Orange - Variant Edition (Printed on Gold Foil Stock)

Is that Beethoven with a rather phallic looking mask? Yep. In case you couldn't tell just by looking at these posters, A Clockwork Orange is kind of a strange / brilliant / amazing movie. And as is often the case with his art, Rhys has packed a ton of stuff into this striking image, including a snake, a glass of milk laced with narcotics (no doubt from the Karova Milk Bar), a silhouette of the gang, and of course the aforementioned Beethoven bust, all set against a colorful page of sheet music. These posters seem to really capture the manic "ultra-violence" that is Alex's primary drug of choice. I'm really not sure which version I like better, the regular or the variant printed on gold foil stock. On the one hand, I tend to go with the less showy (and always cheaper) edition, but on the other hand, the garishness of the gold variant perfectly reflects Alex's bombastic personality. I'm also loving the title work Rhys did here. I especially appreciate the cog-within-a-cog transition he used to connect the "K" and the "O."

I highly recommend visiting Tommy Good, where you can find an excellent interview with the artist, but I wanted to excerpt the bit of the conversation that focused on his inspiration.

"[I've] always been a fan of Clockwork and one of the parts that fascinated me was Alex's relationship with his parents and how they had no idea what he was really like. How could you not be suss of a kid who has a combination lock on his bedroom door? He has a record player, images of Beethoven and his python under his bed, it is the real Alex who lives in there and kinda like his trophy room so that is the approach I took with the poster. Like a bedroom shelf."

Both 18" x 24" Clockwork Orange posters will be available for purchase at some point next week through the Tommy Good website / storefront. The gold foil variant is limited to an edition of 50, while the regular edition will be limited to 200, and both posters are signed and numbered. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter as well as follow @ThisIsTommyGood to get the exact date and time of the drop. Since these posters were printed by Tim Doyle's Nakatomi Inc. there's a good chance that they'll be available at some point down the road through Nakatomi, but you probably don't want to risk losing out. For additional Rhys Cooper artwork head over to his Studio Seppuku store. Finally, the only way I could properly end this post is with a quote from the film.

"There was me, that is Alex, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, and we sat in the Korova Milk Bar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening. The Korova Milk Bar sold milk-plus, milk plus vellocet or synthemesc or drencrom, which is what we were drinking. This would sharpen you up and make you ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence." - Alex

Tim Doyle's "Apocalypse Now" Movie Posters

I'm a tad under the weather and in a bit of a haze right now thanks to a cocktail made up of Theraflu, Ricola Throat lozenges and just general discomfort, so now seemed like the perfect time to express my undying love for Tom Doyle's new Apocalypse Now posters; a movie which is a cinematic fever dream in its own right. The fine folks at Tommy Good and Astor Theatre have teamed up with Mr. Doyle to celebrate, many would say, the finest film about the Vietnam War and an unflinching look at a man's journey into madness.

Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now - "Night on the River" Variant

What a beautiful design, pure and simple. This poster features so many iconic moments from the 1979 classic, including Duvall's Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore, Kurtz's silhouette in the temple doorway, the helicopters blasting Vietnamese away to "The Ride of the Valkyries," and of course Dennis Hopper's crazed photo journalist - it's mind boggling that he could fit so much into such a compact area! And I love that this time the variant actually adds something to the art. So often you'll see a variant poster with a slight change of color for no other reason than to jack up the price. With the regular and "Night on the River" variant, the change in color palette actually serves a purpose. The regular red and orange version evoke a scorching heat in an unforgiving sun, while the blue and green seem to represent a more lonely, quiet and introspective excursion (a major theme in the film).

These are wonderful posters and I doubt they'll be available for very long when they go up for sale sometime later this week. Head over to Tommy Good and make sure to sign up for their newsletter if you want the heads up on the drop. The regular measures 16" x 26", is signed and numbered, and comes in an edition of 250. The "Night on the River" variant comes in a much more limited edition of 65. In addition to the Tommy Good site, be sure to check out Doyle's Nakatomi Inc. and his portfolio, where he has a great writeup of the process of this particular design.

As a brief aside, I wanted to talk a little bit about the film Apocalypse Now, or rather the making of Apocalypse Now. If you have any interest in the film and you haven't seen the documentary shot by Coppola's wife, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, you're really doing yourself a disservice; it's an amazing look at how the film in many ways broke Francis Ford Coppola mentally, spiritually and physically. Also, Tommy Good still has their amazing Easy Rider and Taxi Driver posters by Methane Studios available for purchase.