# Sci-Fi Film Noir Posters Dean Reeves Gives the Star Wars Universe a Vintage Makeover By Wes Walcott | Published 2012-09-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-reeves References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5946099/if-star-wars-had-been-made-in-the-1950s-alec-guinness-could-have-been-a-dashing-han-solo) & [deansportfolio.blogspot](http://deansportfolio.blogspot.ca/) Canadian artist Dean Reeves created these vintage-looking re-imaginings of George Lucas’ first three [Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) moives. They are a tribute to the film noir era and exhibit the gritty look and feel of a pulp fiction novel. According to a post on his website, Reeves really liked the artwork featured on an old movie poster for the Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall picture The Big Sleep. As such, he used the same design for one of his posters and swapped the image of Bogart and Bacall with a picture of Han and Leia (Solo and Organa as their names appear on the poster). There are a total of four posters in the series and each has been made into a [limited edition print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn) currently available now available on Reeves's [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotandreading) store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Film Posters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating new designs that tap into nostalgia and the appeal of vintage aesthetics. - **Re-imagined Sci-fi Artwork:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining different artistic styles to give popular franchises a fresh and unique look. - **Pulp Fiction-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merging different genres to create visually striking and intriguing artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging creativity and unique concepts to attract art enthusiasts and collectors. - **Film Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the nostalgic appeal of vintage film posters to create new collectibles for movie fans. - **Online Marketplaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing a platform for artists to sell limited edition prints and reach a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Exclusive Sci-Fi Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fragrances.md)