Anomalisa is an upcoming stop-motion film directed by Charlie Kaufman — the writer behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation, and Being John Malkovich. The plot revolves around Michael Stone, a respected author in the midst of an existential crisis. One night, while on a business trip, he meets a stranger who changes his world view. I'm really excited for this one because this is Kaufman's first film in seven years. Anomalisa successfully raised funds on Kickstarter and will be out on December 30.
In the 70s and 80s movie theaters in Manila were usually standalone buildings with nice seats and red curtains. To sell tickets, cinemas needed to advertise their offerings. But they did not have the original posters, or the means to print alternatives. So they made their own, commissioning local artists to hand-paint them. I really miss those hand-painted posters and billboards, which conveyed an artistry that was a form of visual hyperbole. But hand-made objects always have a way of returning. In this digital age, people will always look for things made by hand. I recently stumbled across the work of Tony Stella, whose genuinely cool movie posters have caught the eye of film enthusiasts and art lovers worldwide. He likes to work in watercolor and ink wash but sometimes he will make an oil painting, depending on the film. Tony's very active on social media, and his Tumblr blog contains a massive collection of illustrated movie posters that are often better than the original. ...
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