Cinema is Dope

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Incredibly rare Japanese poster artwork for the mega-fantastic Richard Rush film, Freebie and the Bean. Within 70’s Japanese poster artwork, this particular design and footprint is recognizable across many different posters done for various films. I’m not 100% if there was just one prolific designer that was knocking all these out or not, but regardless certainly in the case here they do a rocking realization of the movie in capturing the overall fun and crazy euphoria of the film.

I dedicate this posting of this poster artwork to Weird Wednesday which is screening one of my personal favorite Umberto Lenzi’s with PARANOIA (more info) this upcoming Wednesday. Note that Mr. Lenzi will be making an appearance Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival this year.

Eiga Chirashi = mini poster/flyer’s from Japan

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Producer-Director Richard Rush (left) together with his stars Peter O’Toole (upper right) and Steve Railsback on the set of “The Stunt Man,” both an entertaining look at movie-making and a drama about the conflict between reality and illusion.

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Director Richard Rush sets up a shot for an action sequence requiring a speeding Duesenberg to plummet off a bridge in “The Stunt Man,” both an entertaining look at movie-making and a drama about the conflict between reality and illusion.

One of the highlights of 2006 was getting a chance to chat with director Richard Rush on his classic opening sequence of, “Psych-Out” (1968). I am head over heels in cinema love with that sequence. So I can’t tell you what an honor it was talking to him about it. As for “The Stunt Man” I consider it hands down one of the best films I’ve ever seen. Pure timeless cinema magic!

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