Last year I interviewed Clark Silva, a museum curator and art historian who has a special love of movie posters. He's been developing an upcoming show for The MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim, "Painted for the Pictures: The Illustrative Art of Classic Movie Posters."
The exhibition will showcase classic Hollywood film posters from the silent film era to the blockbusters and genre films of the 1980s, and tell some of the stories behind the artists that created them -- including Drew Struzan and Richard Amsel.
“Painted for the Pictures” celebrates the vibrant artistry behind some of cinema’s most iconic visuals, tracing the evolution of film posters from the early years of the silent film era to the end of artist-driven poster art in the 1980s. More than promotional materials, these posters are cultural artifacts that encapsulate the essence of a film, sparking the imagination of audiences and immortalizing moments in Hollywood cinematic history.
I'm proud to share some works from my personal collection for this event, including Amsel's original art for THE BIG SLEEP remake, as well as a rerelease poster for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, and a comp by Bob Peak for THE DARK CRYSTAL.
"Painted for the Pictures" opens February 8, with a free reception from 4pm to 6pm. You can register for the free event on MUZEO’s website.
241 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-765-6450
To coincide with this event, The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana will also be screening some classic films inspired by the posters on display in “Painted for the Pictures” -- including RAIDERS on March 13th. A discussion will follow each screening.
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Now, on a much more personal note, I must address the recent tragedy in Southern California.
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating fires -- especially those who have endured unspeakable losses. Five friends of mine had their homes destroyed.
We were on high alert two weeks ago due to the Eaton fires, which ravaged nearby areas of Altadena, my former town of Sierra Madre, and my current neighborhood in Monrovia.
Since buying our house 6 years ago, my family has faced two great fires that threatened us. The Baldwin fires in late 2020 were considerably closer, just a half mile away from our house, but the Eaton fires were especially terrifying, as winds spread them much more quickly and they've caused so much more damage.
This marks the second time that firefighters' efforts have likely saved my home from destruction. I am forever grateful for their courage and service.
(Note: photo is from a news report, and is not by me, as I'm not stupid enough to interfere with firefighters for a photo-op.)
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