The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters (1994)

Cast

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

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.