Photography: Film posters

Posted on July 2, 2015 by alexraphael

As my ever-increasing Film Reviews and other Film Stuff page shows, I really do have a huge passion for the creativity, imagination and impact films generate. It’s no surprise then that I have a few film posters on my wall. These were specially designed by an artist contact I used to know and I wanted to share them with you. Is there one that stands out to you? Do you have any film posters on your wall or one you wish you had?

51 thoughts on “Photography: Film posters”

table9mutant on July 2, 2015 at 8:23 pm said:

I voted! Totoro! I love it! I want it!!!!!! 🙂

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- alexraphael on July 2, 2015 at 9:06 pm said:
  
  I thought that might be yours! What do you have up on your wall?
  
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  - table9mutant on July 4, 2015 at 9:33 am said:
    
    No movie posters. 😦 I’d love a “cinema room” – I’d hang loads of posters up in it! 🙂
  - alexraphael on July 4, 2015 at 4:41 pm said:
    
    Can I come! 🙂
  - table9mutant on July 7, 2015 at 7:49 am said:
    
    Sure! Come on over to my mansion with massive cinema room! 🙂
Cathy746books on July 2, 2015 at 9:11 pm said:

Vertigo for me! I have a framed Cinema Paradiso poster and a poster for La Belle et La Bete.

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- alexraphael on July 2, 2015 at 9:46 pm said:
  
  Cinema Paradiso is lovely. Gloriously sentimental. I haven’t seen the other one. Did you buy them at the same time/place?
  
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  - Cathy746books on July 2, 2015 at 9:52 pm said:
    
    La Belle et La Bete is an old silent movie, I saw it once with Philip Glass performing the score live and loved it. You would like it I think.
  - alexraphael on July 2, 2015 at 9:53 pm said:
    
    I’ve seen about 7 or 8 different silent movies. Always so many hidden gems around left to see though 🙂
Tom on July 2, 2015 at 9:15 pm said:

That Vertigo one is awesome. I’m particular proud of a Matrix poster. My only complaint is that it isn’t big enough.

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- alexraphael on July 2, 2015 at 9:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks. It looks a lot more striking without the slight reflection. It’s not even in my top 5 Hitchcock films, but it really is a wonderful image. If you have a link/photo to your poster feel free to share your Matrix one.
  
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derrickjknight on July 2, 2015 at 9:37 pm said:

Vertigo. I don’t have any myself, but I wouldn’t mind that one

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- alexraphael on July 2, 2015 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  That will probably win it 🙂 How has the hot weather affected your garden?
  
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  - derrickjknight on July 2, 2015 at 10:18 pm said:
    
    Much growth and loads of watering, thanks, Alex
Wendell on July 3, 2015 at 2:30 am said:

They are all awesome, but I voted for Vertigo. That’s an amazing image. Don’t have any movie posters of my own.

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- alexraphael on July 3, 2015 at 12:24 pm said:
  
  I see the Vertigo one as striking, the My Neighbour Totoro as calming and Rocky as stylish.
  
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SusanElizabeth on July 3, 2015 at 2:33 am said:

I have a lot of posters that have been up forevvver and I probably need a major refresh. Plus mine aren’t framed nicely like your artwork is!

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- alexraphael on July 3, 2015 at 12:29 pm said:
  
  What kind of posters do you have? They do look nicer framed but it did make it trickier to photograph.
  
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  - SusanElizabeth on July 5, 2015 at 3:46 am said:
    
    Swingers (“Walking in Vegas”), Cry-Baby, The Innkeepers, Grindhouse Deathproof/Planet Terror, and some non-movie stuff.
  - alexraphael on July 5, 2015 at 11:04 am said:
    
    Nice 🙂 I have a Banksy style print and a George Bellows New York small poster but doubt I will put them up.
  - SusanElizabeth on July 7, 2015 at 1:52 am said:
    
    I need to refresh and change them and get rid of old posters. Maybe your post will inspire that!
David on July 3, 2015 at 11:35 am said:

Vertigo a la The Dark Knight Rises. Awesome. Great works of art.

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- alexraphael on July 3, 2015 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  I think The Dark Knight has the best posters of any film I’ve seen. They were all just superb.
  
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  - David on July 3, 2015 at 12:40 pm said:
    
    I like how the Vertigo poster really resembles the Sark Knight Rises poster. I agree about the Batman posters. and even the character posters. Good posts!
  - alexraphael on July 3, 2015 at 12:45 pm said:
    
    Glad you like them. Have a great weekend dude.
  - David on July 3, 2015 at 12:46 pm said:
    
    Will do!
Cindy Bruchman on July 3, 2015 at 3:46 pm said:

AAAAAAAhhh! Don’t hate me, Alex. After you mentioned book cover favorites yesterday, I started a post on movie posters. It should be posted later today. Great minds think alike!

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- alexraphael on July 3, 2015 at 7:37 pm said:
  
  Nothing like that Cindy. I look forward to your post 🙂 How did you vote btw?
  
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  - Cindy Bruchman on July 3, 2015 at 8:34 pm said:
    
    I voted for Vertigo. It’s on my favorite list. 🙂
Jordan Dodd on July 4, 2015 at 2:29 am said:

Wow they really look great framed. Did that cost you much? Cos I have posters all over the damn place but not being framed, they are just stuck to the walls, always falling off.

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- alexraphael on July 4, 2015 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  As the posters are an unusual size meant I had to get them especially made. I got all three done at the same place and was able to work out a discount Apprentice-style. It depends how many you would want done.
  
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  - Jordan Dodd on July 4, 2015 at 4:56 pm said:
    
    Hmm I’ll do some research. I remember I used to make awesome frames in grade 11 woodwork… if only I still had those skills!!!
    
    BTW – how are the posters attached the the back of the frame? I have tried spray glue, like an aerosol can, once before but bubbles popped up everywhere
  - alexraphael on July 4, 2015 at 5:00 pm said:
    
    It was attached as part of the frame. It has a white rope chord that goes behind the frame and you put it on the nail so it hangs. You have to get it dead middle though or it tilts.
    
    And good for you with woodwork. I was useless. Just glad I have all my fingers left.
  - Jordan Dodd on July 4, 2015 at 5:06 pm said:
    
    What I mean is, how is the poster itself attached to the frame? before hanging it up
  - alexraphael on July 4, 2015 at 5:12 pm said:
    
    Oh ok. I wasn’t there when he did it, but looks like a specialist glue.
  - Jordan Dodd on July 4, 2015 at 5:20 pm said:
    
    ahh figures, yeah I tried to use spray glue to put a bill hicks poster on cardboard or thin wood, whatever it was. Ended up with bubbles everywhere, which sucked cos I loved the poster!!
    
    Sounds like it cost you to get those done. Well worth it though, they look fantastic framed. I’m gonna search around locally for a similar place =)
    
    BTW I voted for Vertigo, that poster just flat out kicks arse
Anna (Film Grimoire) on July 4, 2015 at 12:01 pm said:

Love the Totoro one! These are all beautifully designed.

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- alexraphael on July 4, 2015 at 4:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks. You can’t just buy these anywhere so got them as soon as I saw them.
  
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Consumed by Film on July 4, 2015 at 3:18 pm said:

These are brilliant. I really like the simplicity of the Rocky one. Great stuff.

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- alexraphael on July 4, 2015 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks. I just had to get it. I’ve been to Philadelphia and done the Rocky stairs. Philadelphia really does have some great art. Some cool films made there too.
  
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  - Consumed by Film on July 4, 2015 at 6:01 pm said:
    
    Me too! I was knackered, Sly would’ve been ashamed.
abbiosbiston on July 5, 2015 at 9:03 pm said:

I love the Tortoro one. We don’t have any film posters, which is actually surprising as our decor is quite eclectic. We have a couple of music ones, some maps and some vintage adverts. Maybe we need to add a movie one or two.

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- alexraphael on July 5, 2015 at 9:24 pm said:
  
  I think the Totoro one helps if you’ve seen it or know what the film is about. Sounds like you have a pretty neatly decorated place. I have this one in a frame by my bed https://alexraphael.wordpress.com/2014/03/28/travel-snapshot-name-meanings/
  
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Leyla on July 6, 2015 at 8:39 pm said:

Rocky 😀

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- alexraphael on October 5, 2015 at 3:04 pm said:
  
  I can hear the music 🙂
  
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Mél@nie on July 9, 2015 at 8:03 pm said:

Totoro forever! 🙂 been to Japan 4 times…

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- alexraphael on July 9, 2015 at 9:34 pm said:
  
  Wow. Which parts? I’ve never been close.
  
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Charlotte Hoather on October 24, 2020 at 9:45 am said:

No film posters but I do love them. Talking of film have you seen The Wrong Missy if you’re feeling glum watch it, so funny.

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- alexraphael on October 24, 2020 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  That’s great 🙂 And I’ll keep an eye out for it.
  
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