- 'Mr. Movie Poster' is an entertaining look at the 40 year career of Paul Crifo, an art school trained craftsmen who designed over 140 movie posters and illustrated 50 of them himself. The posters Crifo illustrated include 'In The Heat Of The Night', 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', 'The Producers' and 'Play It Again, Sam'. Mr. Crifo, who turned 91 in January 2013, still draws in his studio daily. 'Mr. Movie Poster' includes interviews with industry colleagues and studio executives shot on opening night at Mr. Crifo's exhibit at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The film features an original jazz score by pianist and composer Daniel Morgan West.
- Paul Crifo designed over 140 movie posters between 1950 and 1980 and is one of the most prolific and talented designers of the genre. Crifo was devoted to the art of design and illustration, but his humble nature diminished the recognition he deserved and a vigorous work ethic separated him from family, causing personal regret. Now 93, his compelling story is finally told in "Mr. Movie Poster," a comprehensive look at years of breathtaking theatrical and personal artwork from Crifo's vast archive.—Pete Handelman
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