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Alternative Movie Posters Ii: More Film Art from the Underground Pdf, Epub, Ebook ALTERNATIVE MOVIE POSTERS II: MORE FILM ART FROM THE UNDERGROUND PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Matthew Chojnacki | 208 pages | 28 Nov 2015 | Schiffer Publishing Ltd | 9780764349867 | English | Atglen, United States Alternative Movie Posters II: More Film Art from the Underground PDF Book They made posters—unique works of art, really—with chalk and paint for each new film. The cops raid the house to find the "innocent" Esther sitting at the top of the stairs. Keira is already a beautiful woman who has modelled for some of the biggest names in fashion and is a pin-up girl for many. This poster for Hit by Lightning is considered by some to be the worst of all time. Lady of Burlesque , , was based on the novel G-String Murders , written by that smart burley-que queen of all time, Gypsy Rose Lee. The story follows Evan Ashton Kutcher , who returns to the moment he first met his childhood friend and future lover, Kayleigh Amy Smart. Image 3 of 8. In the theatrical ending we all know, Mia survives and walks through the woods as the sun rises. When drilling triggers a cave-in, however, panic starts to set in. Image 7 of 8. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending which way you look at it, she's not alone as Sandra Bullock has received the same treatment too. Jurgen Fauth, Ph. LiveAbout uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Each film has a strong protagonist that we illustrated by using design assets that reflect a specific artistic style or movement, elevating each character to the realm of fine art. Some of these poster fails you have to take two glances at or more to see what's wrong. In the final scene, Lee's character Hai defeats the enemies and goes down a staircase to leave the pagoda, where a valuable item awaits. Van Orton - "Indiana Jones". But not all are make-believe. Wince-inducing photo catches the eye pun intended. David Moscati - "Dead Man" regular. Brandon Schaefer - "Godfather II". Audiences are taken on an exciting ride to the bitter end. By Alia Hoyt. The finale was already thrilling with radio reports of massive bird attacks across the country and a sky full of birds. We like this error because it shows that even the streaming generation can be treated to poor Photoshop jobs. By Julia Layton. But is it worth digging up? Joshua Budich - "City of Lost Children". Wisely highlights the gruesome werewolf transformation scene, since the rest of the movie is not nearly as outrageous. We don't even feel the need to say what's wrong with this poster for Trespass, as it should be obvious. Logan was an absolute marvel of a film and provided a fitting farewell for Hugh Jackman as our favourite clawed-crusader. Based on the classic board game, Clue is a murder mystery flick with three special finales. It's crazy what people do in the name of love. The makers of Clue came up with a brilliant plan: provide different movie theaters with alternate endings. There are several things wrong with this image, the most obvious of which is probably fitting a horse in a Mini Cooper. We're not entirely sure what's going on in this poster for Virgin Territory. Design You see salad but think fries: Why this new lettuce branding looks like fast food Co. It may seem like there are no secrets left about the Princess of Wales, but we've uncovered some little-known facts. By Bryan Young. Firstly, Nicolas Cage is standing in a weird pose with arms that don't look quite right. The Lion King Disney is known to have hidden details in its movies, including some disturbing elements at times. As expected in a teen romance film, everything comes together perfectly at the prom. The weird, creepy guy with the absurdly massive hands in the middle was the first thing that struck us as being wrong with this poster, but things get worse. Alternative Movie Posters II: More Film Art from the Underground Writer Make sure to get the version without Georgio Moroder's 80s soundtrack. Take a look at Exhibit A: the action comedy Scott Pilgrim vs. Thankfully, alternate endings are filmed every once in a while, allowing some fans to see a unique angle. It was no doubt done quickly and on a budget, but how it got signed off and used as the official poster, we'll never know. To make matters worse, she teams up with the new bad boy, Jason, to go on a crime spree. Keira is already a beautiful woman who has modelled for some of the biggest names in fashion and is a pin-up girl for many. Anthony Mackie's body meanwhile goes from tough, big chest to a tiny little waist and slim legs. Test your knowledge to see if you're the one that we want. Bruce Yan - "My Neighbor Totoro". Sounds hopeful, right? Photo Courtesy: Warner Bros. Fact: it and she also appears in Leprechaun 5: Leprechaun in The Hood. The theatrical finale gives audiences a positive outcome with Deckard and Rachael Mary Sean Young disappearing into the mountains and living happily ever after. The questions go on and on. The remake of Evil Dead was packed with horror and gore. The Greatest Movies Ever. The internet quickly realised the sharks in the background had been copied in from Getty images and they set about making their own versions. Wes Craven lumped for the same trick Hitchcock used some 36 years earlier in Psycho , by putting his most famous star front-and-centre, only to kill her character off early in the film. Design You see salad but think fries: Why this new lettuce branding looks like fast food Co. Ignore the fact that Robert De Niro receives top billing over Ray Liotta , the actual lead of the movie which may have contributed to De Niro earning a Best Actor nomination at the Oscars, but nothing for Liotta. It's as if he's been crafted with computer graphics rather than snapped with a camera. Incidentally, her extraordinary life is also the subject of a fascinating documentary. Image 5 of 8. Alternative Movie Posters II: More Film Art from the Underground Reviews Colorful, cartoonish artwork resembles a vintage pulp magazine from the '30s or '40s. When environmental lawyer Samantha Kelly Noonan returns to her childhood home to celebrate her coal-mining father George's Jeff Fahey retirement, some gentle ribbing by his coworkers prods her into volunteering to work with him in the mine on his last day. Funny, twisted send-up of the white collar lifestyle. Joshua Budich - "Kiki's Delivery Service". Grimly playful reflection of its B-movie status. The Best Movies Of Firstly, Nicolas Cage is standing in a weird pose with arms that don't look quite right. Watch Now: 10 of the Scariest Horror Movies. Why you can trust Pocket-lint. By Yves Jeffcoat. There are several things wrong with this image, the most obvious of which is probably fitting a horse in a Mini Cooper. Scientist Sebastian Alvarado talks about his new book exploring the scientific underpinnings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There's zero chemistry between Jessica Alba and Dane Cook, the positioning is just completely awkward and if it weren't for Dane's arm going under Jessica's hair, we'd say he was superimposed. But there's a whole lot more to Bruce Lee than just an unusual death and kung fu magic. How many of these films have you seen? Sam, George and the members of the team who make it out of the rubble lock themselves in a manmade rescue chamber stocked with food, water, and oxygen tanks, but when they hear noises outside, they go to investigate, thinking other miners might be trapped. Offbeat and goofy, yet unnerving—just like the movie. By Mark Mancini. Have a look at more of these images in the slides above. Grudge Match tells the story of two retired boxers stepping into the ring with each other for one last fight and stars two of Hollywood's greatest actors in Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro. A great example of colour scheme that extends from a film to its marketing. Simple yet effective with striking color contrast. George phones for help, but he's told it will take 72 hours for aid to arrive. Image 4 of 8. Support women Co. That's right, the stock photography company is celebrating this year's Best Picture nominees as part of its seventh annual Oscar Pop! Get the skinny on the rules of Academy voting and on the famous gold guy himself. Sure, he's aghast at his situation, but we've looked in the mirror while pulling a similar expression and we can see teeth. A bold and iconic representation of the German movie's heavy content. The cast delivers believable performances throughout, anchoring a film that relies on them in particular because of its villainous entities—if they exist—are invisible. Alternative Movie Posters II: More Film Art from the Underground Read Online By using LiveAbout, you accept our. Anthony Mackie's body meanwhile goes from tough, big chest to a tiny little waist and slim legs. There's nothing wrong with her body, Hollywood, leave it alone. Wisely highlights the gruesome werewolf transformation scene, since the rest of the movie is not nearly as outrageous. But there's a whole lot more to Bruce Lee than just an unusual death and kung fu magic.
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