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The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters

1994 · 60 min

A gentle, affectionate look at mid-century poster art, more interesting than exciting, best for design and film-history buffs.

Directed by
Mel Bucklin
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Eli Wallach, Roger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff
Overview
This documentary celebrates the work of illustrator Reynold Brown, whose colorful and compelling art graced over 300 movie posters during the 1950s and '60s, ranging from star-studded westerns and studio epics to sensational creature features and low-budget B-movies. Art historians, writers, and movie producers discuss Brown's art within the context of the post-war social climate and an ever-changing movie industry.

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Directed by
Mel Bucklin
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Eli Wallach, Roger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Mel Bucklin
    Starring
    Eli Wallach, Roger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Stephen Rebello, Karal Ann Marling, Michele Bogart, Mary Louis Brown
    Runtime
    60 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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