Drew Struzan might not have been a household name, certainly in comparison with Robert Redford and Diane Keaton, most recently featured here... but even if you don't recognise the name, I can guarantee you will know his work.
Struzan was surely the leading movie poster artist of his generation, and many of his designs are arguably even more famous than the films they promoted. In fact, Steven Spielberg once remarked (about his "favourite movie artist") that “I had to almost live up to the art that we later were going to ask Drew to create for the poster.” It could probably be argued that certain film-makers were unable to live up to that promise, and the best thing about some of those flicks was the poster promoting it.
Below is the one I had on my bedroom wall. Why the poster for the sequel, rather than the original movie? Because I wanted both Marty and the Doc done by Mr. Struzan, not just Michael J. Fox on his own.
Rest in peace, Drew. Your art will live forever.
Steely Dan - Everyone's Gone To The Movies
Wreckless Eric - Let's Got To The Pictures
Guided By Voices - Short On Posters
Andy Roberts - I've Seen The Movie
Echo & The Bunnymen - The Pictures On My Wall
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