Superman (1978)

"Really, Lois, supposing that man had shot you? Is it worth risking your life over ten dollars, two credit cards, a hairbrush, and a lipstick?"

Hi World,

  Simplicity. It is something that I have touched on before. Of the other movie posters that I have already written about, this poster best exemplifies the use of simplicity.  There are no characters clearly present in the poster design. It is implied that the primary colors of Superman's suit and cape are moving faster than the eye can see leaving us with only a blur flying through the clouds. This poster leaves us with little to no knowledge about the film itself...other than the statement that "you'll believe a man can fly."

  Looking at this poster, I can see many similarities between its design and that of the Art Deco movement. Typically, this style creates an image that's sole purpose is to provide viewers with something interesting to look at. At first glance, this is a piece of art without purpose, but when viewers read "you'll believe a man can fly," there is clearly a deeper meaning to the poster. It leaves viewers with a sense of mystery and something definitely larger than life. Something is flying through the clouds, is it a bird? a plane? it's Superman. My favorite trademark from this movement is the way light is depicted in a stylized ray, much like the ray created by Superman flying through the clouds.

  Here are a few images to help show my connection between this poster and the Art Deco movement. (I have also included a remake of a movie poster for Superman 1978 that is directly created in the Art Deco style).

Until Next Time,

P