Comments on: 30 amazing vintage movie posters

By: Luke Sheppard

Luke Sheppard — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:47:28 +0000

@Evie – I understand what you’re saying but I don’t think that excludes it from being a great poster.

A LOT of the films in that era were “Blaxploitation” films and I don’t think it makes sense to paper over that fact, quite the opposite in fact, I think that we should celebrate how much has changed and look back at such titles (and there are many a LOT worse than that one) to see how far we have progressed as moral human beings.

I presume this list was made on artistic merit, rather than any ethical grounds and I think that’s a good thing.

Great list and thanks for sharing it. I’ve done something similar on my blog, but I’ve focussed on the names of the films (only done films starting with “a” so far) because I think that, along with the stunning artwork, it was the actual names of many of these b-movies and horror films that makes them so amusing and attractive!

By: Tara

Tara — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:37:14 +0000

The typography on the Ex-Lady poster is amazing, every bit as stunning as the image of Bette Davis. The use of the three or four different font styles gives the poster a whimsical, mercurial feeling. The mix of straight, bold lettering with soft, curving font exudes as much personality as the woman. This poster is an excellent example of the power of typography in graphic design.

By: Evie

Evie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:01:43 +0000

Nice list with the exception of “The Jazz Singer.” I was disappointed to see such a racist poster on here.

By: Businsky

Businsky — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:19:36 +0000

I have to play devils advocate and say that these aren’t really amazing to me. Are they amazing because of the vintage nature, or the iconic movies they represent? However, there are a few that I do feel are amazing. #17 “The Wall” is amazing. If you’ve seen the movie then you will totally connect with the poster. You feel the movie when you look at it. Choosing watercolor as the medium is also an amazing choice. Something that just wouldn’t have been captured with modern digital renderings.

#4 and #7 are also pretty great. The use of color and space really makes them special. Agree/Disagree?

By: Callum Chapman

Callum Chapman — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:13:19 +0000

Great collection! I love vintage posters, especially vintage movie posters! Thanks!

By: Girlpaint

Girlpaint — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:07:26 +0000

Inspirational. I particularly enjoy the one for the sci-fi and horror films…Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas is classic.

By: Vintage Movie Posters « Day and Age

Vintage Movie Posters « Day and Age — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:04:16 +0000

[...] All of these are great, but some of them, like the one for Vertigo, are exquisite. [...]

By: lhb

lhb — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:31:52 +0000

Awesome.. It’s like a little treasure

By: Enrim Design

Enrim Design — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:57 +0000

Some really iconic images in this list. Also love the Polish Planet of the Apes poster!

By: Selvam

Selvam — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:04 +0000

old is gold