Posterocalypse

Heads Up: Mondo’s Texas Frightmare Weekend Movie Posters

Remember when Mondo didn’t release a new print every week, let alone three posters in a single day? It was a simpler time. A time when three nickels got you a gallon of gas, a dollar in change, and a liter of milk. Granted, I may be misremembering a few things here or there, but the gist of my recollection remains true, which is to say: things be changing, yo. Fresh off their most recent trip to Texas Frightmare Weekend (AKA a horror hound’s paradise), the folks at Mondo have gathered up the remaining Frightmare stock and will soon be releasing some damn impressive artwork.

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Review: Mondo’s Evil Dead 2 & Army of Darkness Movie Posters

It’s happened again, people. Just when I got comfortable with the knowledge that, huzzah for me, I’ve made it through an entire week and only bought one poster, Mondo goes ahead and releases two must-have prints. In a Sophie’s Choice-like conundrum, I have to decide between Randy Ortiz’s Army of Darkness and Jason Edmiston’s Evil Dead 2. To those who say, “just get both!” I respond, “easier said than done.” Two great prints, two amazing artists, and two incredible films. Damn you, Mondo! Also, thanks for the posters.

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Review: Mondo’s Iron Man 3 Movie Posters

You may not have heard, but there’s this little indie called Iron Man 3 that really needs your support this weekend. I vaguely remember reading an article that stated part of its budget was funded on Kickstarter and I’m almost positive that all of the above-the-line crew agreed to make the film gratis, which I thought was really big of them. Long story short, the good folks at Mondo have thrown their weight behind this Mumblecore darling and have announced three new posters inspired by its release, all of which will be going on sale sometime tomorrow (5/3).

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Heads Up: Mondo’s Robocop and Mud Movie Posters

It’s that time of the week again, meaning we’ve got some excellent Mondo posters to share with you. One for a film you know, love (and can probably quote), another for a gritty drama that hasn’t even been released yet, why, there’s something for everyone! Check’ em out below.

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Review: Jay Shaw’s Graceland and Pieta Movie Posters

I know you’ve already heard this from me about a hundred times by now, but I’m going to say it again anyway. I’m a huge, ginormous, slobbering fan of Jay Shaw’s art. His work, often residing on the more surreal side of things, always manages to be interesting and evocative. Maybe it’s because his posters are capable of bridging the divide between your erudite friends who claim to live in a television-free household and those acquaintances of yours who have a DVR in every room? Or maybe it’s the subliminal messages he subtly places in every print that can only be understood when played backwards on a record player? (That second one is just a working theory.) Whatever the case may be, here’s the important (and factual) takeaway: everyone enjoys a good Shaw print. It’s also been extremely fascinating watching somebody go from a vocal commenter on Expresso Beans and OMG Posters to a bona fide Mondo artist. Without sounding like an old man, it’s pretty nifty. Also, get off my lawn.

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Heads Up: Mondo’s “Game of Thrones” Art Prints Part 2

It’s time for some more Game of Thrones inspired artwork, this time by Toronto-based studio Phantom City Creative and artist Vania Zouravliov. All four posters seem to suggest the interconnectedness of the series’ characters as the figures are literally fused into one another. Additionally, both sets of prints seem to mostly depict the animals that represent each house, which makes this dual release all the more appropriate. If I had to choose a favorite between the two designs, I’d probably go with Zouravliov’s prints for their sheer complexity alone, but it goes without saying that anyone who’s lucky enough to get their hands on what Mondo’s putting out tomorrow should consider themselves blessed. With all that said, I’m nearing Game of Thrones artwork fatigue and am definitely looking forward to seeing Mondo release something non-Thrones related.

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Heads Up: Mondo’s Game of Thrones Art Prints

I bid thee, Game of Thrones fans, unite! For Mondo and HBO have seen fit to emancipate not one or two, but three beautiful screen prints to us, the art collecting masses! Let us assemble and make dance! Okay. Okay. I would officially like to apologize for everything that preceded this sentence. I was going for a sort of old-timey fantasy setting lingo, but I think we can all agree that it’s far better left in the hands of someone like George R. R. Martin. Now onto the art!

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Heads Up: Tyler Stout’s “Reservoir Dogs” Movie Poster

No surprise here, Tyler Stout has created yet another Stout masterpiece. The man’s already done two stunning posters for Inglourious Basterds and Kill Bill, and has now completed the Tarantino hat-trick with his latest release. Per usual, the detail is utterly mind-boggling and fully deserving of our undying love and respect.

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FOLLOW UP: Jay Shaw’s “Don’t Go Out Tonight” Art Show

If you’ve never heard of Blue Underground, then there’s a good chance you’ve never experienced some of cinema’s most shocking, action-packed, exploitative, gory, and hilarious guilty pleasures in existence. Founded by William Lustig (the same mad man who brought us Maniac, Vigilante, and Maniac Cop 1, 2, and 3), Blue Underground has become a cineaste’s dream thanks in large part to their exhaustive film restoration and unceasing dedication to sharing the beautiful, strange, and disturbing with us all. Mix in some Jay Shaw, an artist the poster community has come to love over the last year and a half, and who’s been entrusted with creating a show inspired by the titles in Blue Underground’s library, and you’ve got yourself one truly twisted art collection.

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Mondo is celebrating a very Gremlins Christmas tomorrow (12/22) and will be releasing the following posters at a random time:

Gremlins Poster (Regular)
Ken Taylor
24″ x 36″ - Numbered
Limited to an Edition of 370

Gremlins Poster (Variant)
Ken Taylor
24″ x 36″ - Numbered 
Limited to an Edition of 115

Gremlins 2 Poster
Phantom City Creative
24″ x 36″ - Numbered
Limited to an edition of 320 

These will all be available through Mondo’s store tomorrow (12/22)