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Movie Posters: Man of Steel

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Via IMP Awards

Gatsby-inspired illustration from Anja Kroencke

Click here to see Anja Kroencke's portfolio.

The MTV Airbus, illustrated by Andy Ward

 

Illustrator Andy Ward created the design for this Vueling Airlines Airbus. The client was MTV.

Click here to see more of Andy Ward's work.

Stunning old movie poster from behind the Iron Curtain

One of my other blogs, Found in Mom's Basement, is devoted to old advertising. By old, I mean everything from late 19th century to the turn of the last century. 

I find old advertising by looking through old magazines and googling. Sometimes find advertising that truly blows me away.

This is one of those times.

 

It's a 1957 movie poster from Poland. The movie it's promoting, Height/Vysota, was made in the Soviet Union.

The designer of the poster was Waldemar Swierzy, a noted Polish designer. Learn more about him and his work in this wonderful post by Adrian Curry.

Keith Richards handwrites thank you notes

According to Keith Richards' Facebook page, the rock legend had been invited and planned to attend George Jones farewell concert scheduled for November 22. Sadly, George Jones passed away last week.

 

Let this be a lesson to you young'uns. If you go on to be famous, no one is going to publish or be thrilled to read your thank you emails. 

Movie Poster: The Congress, French language version

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World War Z movie trailer

Tonight I start the book World War Z — the Z stands for Zombie — by Max Brooks. Not a moment too soon because trailers for the movie of the same name are already coming out and I don't want any spoilers ruining my fun.

I don't think this movie trailer gives too much away. The 'anthills' of zombies (see middle screen grab below) look very promising. 

Click here to watch the movie trailer for World War Z.

The book World War Z came very highly recommended by my zombie-obsessed brother (it runs in the family). I'll let you know what I think after I finish it.

Movie Poster: The Bling Ring

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"Want to write something good for the cinema?"

This poster for the New York Film Academy is called 'Popcorn.'

Created by Red Cell, Milan.

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Movie Poster: The Great Gatsby

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Thumbs don't kill people

Thumbs & Ammo is the blog that believes, "Real tough guys don't need guns, they just need a positive, can-do attitude."

The blog uses Photoshop to turn guns into thumbs up. Often with hysterical results.

 

Movie Poster: Grow Up, Tony Phillips

Click here to see the movie poster for Jonah.

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Hey, ad people, Louis C.K. mocks our work

The trailer for Louis C.K.'s new HBO special makes fun of traditional ads for comic specials.

It's kind of lame.

I could have done better.

Just saying.

Click here to watch the trailer to the HBO special: Louis C.K., Oh My God.

Click here to see Matt Damon in a much funnier spot.