The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters
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.
Cast
Eli Wallach
Self - Narrator (voice)
Roger Corman
Self
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Self
Stephen Rebello
Self
Karal Ann Marling
Self
Michele Bogart
Self
Mary Louis Brown
Self
Storyline
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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