The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters

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Overview

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, Roger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Stephen Rebello, Karal Ann Marling, more

Director: Mel Bucklin

Genres: Documentary

Cast

Eli Wallach

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Roger Corman

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Samuel Z. Arkoff

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Stephen Rebello

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Karal Ann Marling

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Michele Bogart

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Mary Louis Brown

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