These Illustrations Bring a Satirical Perspective to Classic Hollywood Movies
Ady Floyd — September 16, 2015 — Pop Culture
References: dazeddigital & designtaxi
These pun-inspired film posters by director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon present a satirical view of classic Hollywood movies. Each of the images was actually created for Gomez-Rejon's new movie called 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.'
Within this particular movie, the main characters create classic Hollywood movies into humorously phrased posters. The characters in the movie are actually very big film buffs, but they prefer to create their own movies, so they can make fun of others.
One particularly humorous poster is a remixed version of the iconic film Citizen Kane. The recreated poster is a watercolor, handmade piece of art featuring and an old man. The title of the poster reads "Senior Citizen Cane." Each poster has its own quirky aspects that poke lighthearted fun at timeless films.
Within this particular movie, the main characters create classic Hollywood movies into humorously phrased posters. The characters in the movie are actually very big film buffs, but they prefer to create their own movies, so they can make fun of others.
One particularly humorous poster is a remixed version of the iconic film Citizen Kane. The recreated poster is a watercolor, handmade piece of art featuring and an old man. The title of the poster reads "Senior Citizen Cane." Each poster has its own quirky aspects that poke lighthearted fun at timeless films.
Trend Themes
1. Punny Film Posters - Opportunity for artists and designers to create satirical and pun-inspired film posters that add a humorous twist to classic Hollywood movies.
2. Satirical Perspectives - Potential for creators to offer satirical commentary on popular culture through illustrations and artwork, providing an alternative and humorous perspective.
3. Humorous Remixed Art - Emerging trend of artists recreating iconic movie posters with humorous twists, utilizing various artistic styles and techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to incorporate satire and humor into promotional materials, enhancing audience engagement and brand identity.
2. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and satirical artwork that appeals to movie enthusiasts, collectors, and art galleries.
3. Film Marketing - Disruptive innovation potential for film marketers to utilize punny film posters as a creative and engaging marketing strategy, attracting attention and generating buzz for movies.
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