Movie posters need to be immediately appealing to lure the potential
customer into the cinema. Some though go way beyond appealing and are
really artistic. I will share some of my favourites in this blog, aiming
for a grouping of twelve around a certain theme. The theme for today's
post is movie posters putting an actress in the center of attention. The image above is
made via Photofunia and is free from copyright restrictions.
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
Kill Bill: Volume 1 is an American martial arts film directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah, and David Carradine. The poster features Ms. Thurman in a characteristic pose, and is visually stunning in the choice of yellow as dominant colour.
Gothika (2003)
Gothika is an American supernatural psychological thriller film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, starring Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., and Penélope Cruz. The poster is quite effective, especially by using limited colours.
Birth (2004)
Birth is an American drama film directed by Jonathan Glazer, starring Nicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall, Danny Huston, and Anne Heche. One of my favourite Kidman movies.
Les Misérables (2012)
Les Misérables is an epic period musical film directed by Tom Hooper, starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway. The latter is featured on the selected poster, which is a real eye catcher.
Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)
Blue Is the Warmest Colour (French: La Vie d'Adèle – Chapitres 1 & 2) is a romance film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and starring Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos. The poster makes the most of the beauty of one of the stars (la Seydoux) with excellent choice of font as well.
Maleficent (2014)
Maleficent is an American fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg, starring Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, and Elle Fanning. Neither Angelina Jolie nor Disney are likely to attract my attention when it comes to movies, but this poster about the villain from Sleeping Beauty does pack a punch.
The Neon Demon (2016)
The Neon Demon is a psychological horror film, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Elle Fanning, Karl Glusman, and Jena Malone.The movie itself got mixed reviews, but the poster featuring Ms. Fanning is excellent. Sheer class.
Un beau soleil intérieur (2017)
Let the Sunshine In (French: Un beau soleil intérieur), or Bright Sunshine In, is a French romantic drama film directed by Claire Denis, starring Juliette Binoche, Xavier Beauvois, and Philippe Katerine. Of course, any poster with la Binoche as the main point of attention is worthwhile, but this is one of the best.
Hotel Artemis (2018)
Hotel Artemis is an American film directed by Drew Pearce, starring Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown, Sofia Boutella, Jeff Goldblum and others. As usual these days, a series of posters were released to draw attention to it. I particularly like this one featuring Ms. Boutella.
Colette (2018)
Colette is a biographical drama film directed by Wash Westmoreland, based upon the life of the French novelist Colette. It stars Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Eleanor Tomlinson, and Denise Gough. For the poster, one could argue that the designer has an easy job, being able to work with shots of a beautiful actress like Keira Knightley, dressed up in vintage costumes. Still, the result is excellent.
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (2020)
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears is an Australian mystery adventure film directed by Tony Tilse and starring Essie Davis, Nathan Page and Miriam Margolyes. The poster shows Ms. Davis in a characteristic pose and great outfit.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is a fantasy film directed by David Yates. Its cast includes Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston, and Mads Mikkelsen. Ms. Waterston features in the poster I selected - evoking the magical atmosphere quite effectively.
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