I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Drew Struzan this morning. His posters adorn the walls of my apartment, and his artwork has entered the collective consciousness of movie buffs and casual fans of cinema alike. For the uninitiated, Drew Struzan is the legendary artist behind the iconic movie posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and countless other classics. He passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of images that touched billions of people. A master visual storyteller favored by directors like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, Struzan had an unparalleled ability to capture the entire spirit of a film in a single, hand-painted image. Struzan was known for his distinctive style, which blended photo realism and fantasy, and became a seal of quality that promised audiences adventure and wonder if they headed to the theater to see one of these movies.Struzan's work is a constant reminder of a time when movie posters were not just advertisements, but pieces of art in their own right. Today, I want to go over my ten favorite Struzan movie posters and talk about what makes them special.Let's dive in. 1. Star WarsThis is one of the many posters Struzan created for the Star Wars saga, but I think the first one is always the best. It perfectly captures the adventure and iconic characters of the original trilogy and the wonder and excitement. 2. Indiana Jones and The Last CrusadeStruzan's poster for the third Indiana Jones...
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