Movie Poster Remakes vs. Originals, Explained | Vanity Fair

James Verdesoto, the movie poster artist behind iconic posters such as Pulp Fiction, Girl, Interrupted, and Training Day, breaks down the poster designs between movie remakes and their originals. Take an in-depth look at the movie posters for Ocean's 11, Godzilla, A Star Is Born, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, and Suspiria.
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[@NextToToddliness]

The style that inspired the latest Susperia poster is called Trash Polka, a Polish movement popularized in underground and international tattoo exhibits. I love his breakdown in styles and how design is an art of impact and visual storytelling. I think most of the people commentary forget this is a Vanity Fair video and not a Skillshare on poster design.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

TIL. Thank you!

[@jimmyboyle3543]

I can’t believe how upset everyone is getting over the guy marking the posters lol. They’re copies, people! Don’t worry you too can download a wonderful unmarked pdf of every poster and recover the original looks!

[@ReinBelmont]

They're just tabloid prints, it's not that big of a deal 😝

[@blackham7]

Am i the only one just seeing people complaining about people complaining about the guy marking posters. Im not seeing the original complaints lmao

[@rade-blunner7824]

I only just started watching this video and I'm already annoyed by it. Not because he's tarnishing the posters, but because it serves so little purpose. It's just busywork for his hands when he could simply point at the things he's talking about, going on to draw boxes around them is pointless.

[@chechema1010]

The sound of the felt tip dragging across, i assume is, not matte paper is irritating and distracting to hear :(

[@cutthecamera]

I love it! If it helps him guide his ability to teach, it'll in turn help us understand and keep us engaged!

[@tymn5164]

they need a "Best Graphic Design" category at the Academy Awards for movie posters, so much intricate detail goes into these movie posters and they need to be recognized. Saul Bass would've definitely won the award.

[@luckyDancer100]

I wish we still had hand-drawn movie posters

[@trypstn]

we do, just not for blockbusters

[@sangremexicana0996]

Aaaaalot of movie poster still are

[@TheNationalRealEstatePost]

@@trypstn yes we do ?

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Except in most hand drawn animated movies.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

It's still pretty much alive, you've been looking at the wrong place then.

[@tchaugn]

these mini posters were printed for him to draw on, y'all are doing the most complaining about it

[@Moodboard39]

Many Karen's

[@mikan1998ful]

So apparently I'm the only one who learned something and actually enjoyed it

[@weasley2o13]

Then what am I a frozen chicken? Being humble makes you a better student. And no, you're definitely not the only person in here that had learned something. Sorry to disappoint you.

[@mikan1998ful]

@@weasley2o13 I agree. You are a frozen chicken.

[@weasley2o13]

@@mikan1998ful actually I'm a vegen so, you got the wrong dinner brother.

[@mikan1998ful]

@@weasley2o13 nope you're still a frozen chicken

[@orls9068]

You're not the only one, sorry to disappoint you, you're still special don't worry haha

[@karlacastillo6838]

Why everybody is so upset about him drawing on the posters? My college professors used to do this to my designs(and every student design) all the time, its just a few posters not like wasting too much paper

[@gage7575]

Everyone's complaining that he's taking the designs so literally and talking about them so practically, but that's how actual design critique works. You talk about what everyone can see but through the lens of design. It's not like we see some magical dimension or something.

[@Ajourneyofknowing]

Maybe they see him using the marker as defacing the poster itself. Weren’t they expecting him to just computer draw over a poster image online

[@Moodboard39]

​@@gage7575people are brainless idiots who not even in the design business bunch of kids !!!

[@carolineiscoolest]

i thought this video was informative, i dunno what every one in the comments is talking about. yall are just haters

[@RebeccaBane]

I've never seen that Ocean's 11(2001) poster. I only ever see the one that was on the dvd box.

[@DA-bm2mj]

exactly what I was going to comment too. besides, he seems to be proud to have drawn that poster which we never saw lol

[@Clay3613]

Same, kind of a bummer...the black and orange photo poster sucks.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I guess the studio company thought it wasn't commercial enough.

[@organos63]

The suspiria remake poster is pretty good

[@worrywirt]

So... basically just copy Saul Bass and you’re on the right track 😂

[@danes2777]

0:56 those are hexagons, not octagons

[@LegoLogicalWithJosh]

Dan Es I was just going to comment this

[@thehorsesnamewasfriday8695]

ikr smh

[@olinapeters2108]

You would hope an artist would know.😂

[@Moodboard39]

​@@thehorsesnamewasfriday8695people forget sometimes stupid

[@Housewarmin]

Take a shot every time he says REMINISCENT

[@paulfarnsworth5268]

or AESTHETIC

[@AlexaOleksa]

Poster analysis is the best "series" here! Things that i knew intuitively, now will have background! It really inspires to study the poster history!!!

[@Moodboard39]

All subjective

[@toebeee5168]

Everyone is complaining about people complaining about this guy drawing on the posters but I can’t find a single comment that’s complaining about it

[@seergioalvareez]

Vanity Fair: "Here's a marker. Go crazy on the posters, it will look smart"

[@edabakb]

Him constantly drawing circles and lines on the beautiful posters gives me serious anxiety.

[@Nolanthegardener]

I think of it like a famous person signing a photo, it makes the image better :) I hope you feel better!

[@meganzhao8221]

I like it-- its like asmr

[@tiawilliams5690]

They’re small enough that they’re probably digital printouts rather than originals. I hope.

[@yeahiagree1070]

get a grip.

[@dylanmaes98]

Calm down it’s not like he’s drawing on the original prints

[@LegoLogicalWithJosh]

He’s only reiterating the obvious. Not very insightful unfortunately, wish there was more critique and analysis than telling us what is right there

[@benzaiten933]

I was disappointed as well "here you see something so I'll circle around it". I'd have liked to hear stuff like why they used a specific font, why this collage style was popular, why they went for the minimalistic approach etc.

[@LegoLogicalWithJosh]

Benzaiten exactly. His overused the word ‘aesthetic’ as well. It’s not very introspective.

[@greekgodofsynths]

I was just thinking the same... surely he'll get to some more insightful comments soon. Nope.

[@carissalarin9871]

After the marvel video I was hoping this would be better but nope

[@LegoLogicalWithJosh]

Thank you all you sensible people!

[@nervlevler]

Omfg y'all need to get over the guy drawing on these posters. They're copies not the original or expensive versions

[@chrislong6309]

In summary: "Aesthetic"

[@Frisenette]

?

[@Winduct]

Can you please lower the music next time? It's too loud and becomes annoying.

[@worrywirt]

Did he do the new Suspiria poster? If so, mad props. Wanted to buy one for my dorm, it looks amazing

[@flipyu9271]

Those are Katakana, not Kanji! heh

[@AngelQuiroz]

This was such a cool series! More please!!

[@sebasculin3739]

2:27 thank you for helping me realise the direct inspiration for the 'Fiasco' RPG cover.

[@chrismlone]

People will actually complain about ANYTHING! It's hilarious to read.

[@sadcoreprince]

being good ad designing posters ≠ being good at explaining posters

[@J.5.M.]

I felt like he was making things up on the fly and pulling them out of thin air a lot of the time.

[@syd5380]

this video is 100% what art school critiques sound like, it's so hard to explain what things are communicating visually

[@chuppchupps9352]

This is reminiscent of-

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

Suggest a better word?

[@paulinatopor7856]

When he popped out with the Polish posters I was shook.

[@orange-thing]

yeah, how are those two similar in any way ?

[@levmyshkin8366]

CAQ Vevo They are both examples of the poster being it’s own piece of art more than a typical visual advertisement. Visually they are fairly different but they both are unconventional.

[@goth_fraggle]

I really want to say that I LOVE the poster for Emmerich's GODZILLA. It's stylish and to the point. Also I remember when I was like 5 or something that this poster was in a McDonald's my parents took me a few times when this movie was released. I couldn't yet read or whatever but for some odd reason this image stuck with me

[@doctorwhofan82]

Anyone else love him drawing on the posters? I love these videos! I need more of these! Although more focussed like the Marvel one. Maybe comparing similarities and differences of genre?

[@paulfarnsworth5268]

"...aesthetic......aesthetic.....here you have....aesthetic.....ok moving on....aesthetic...."

[@linusfotograf]

The music is killing my ears

[@NOOLEm_]

Polish school of poster is superior

[@birdeynamnam]

7:15 he's not gonna comment on the obvious innuendo?

[@sign543]

This is more of just describing what’s there. “Here you see purple. And this is a rectangle.” I was expecting more explanation than simply telling me what I already see.

[@MrParkerman6]

That's what posters are, why woukd you want him to talk about stuff that isn't there? Dumbass!

[@sign543]

MrParkerman6 🙄 😆

[@levmyshkin8366]

This was a great video on some styles I didn’t know, shame to see so many people typing ‘I could’ve done that, it’s just shapes.’

[@poppop-oj6by]

The background beat drives me nuts

[@korneliaroszczypaa4982]

To the last minute I was waiting for polish posters to be mentioned! :D

[@HannahC0lleen]

Would love to see something like this but with album art maybe featuring different designers

[@MikeClarke85]

5:18 I think that's Joanna Lumley? The model on the left? Holy Crap!

[@karolinak7140]

It’s really cool to see the psychology behind posters

[@karolinak7140]

And I’m Polish so that’s cool, I didn’t know that

[@TheBurritoMan1000]

Karols Ksbb what does you being polish even have to do with poster psychology

[@adityavardhanjain]

@@TheBurritoMan1000 posters, psychology and polish all start with P!??

[@MondayNightFriend]

@@TheBurritoMan1000 probably just referring to the fact that there was a specifically Polish style of poster design that was talked about in the video.

[@jimmyboyle3543]

I can’t believe there has been 4 versions of A Star is Born

[@yinoveryang4246]

And the best poster? Again it's the the original. The modern version (of the poster and the movie) completely misses what'll attract people to a movie like this, the inner psychology and wonder of those who've chosen to take a role in life playing in front of 1000's. Big mistake to assume that the audience is so sophisticated that they won't care.

[@grandexandi]

love these vids and mad respect for the guy, but thats a hexagon, not an octagon!

[@carlosvelazquez3369]

"exaggerated blood" on the suspiria poster? ok u watch suspiria and tell me it was exaggerated

[@Misfit_Minded]

Carlos Velazquez good point. Lol

[@TheElefanteBranco]

yeah, exaggerated in regard to normal standards, not the movie itself. lol

[@maxredstar9043]

Take a shot everytime he says aesthetics

[@iamchristian1129]

I never noticed that there are 4 versions of A Star is Born

[@leisurelyurs]

where have u been ........

[@WhistleMeThis]

Christian Salgado Four official versions, but some argue that there’s six versions if you count the 2013 Bollywood version “Aashiqui” and the 1932 movie “What Price Hollywood?” of which the story is somewhat based on. It’s a timeless story.

[@bebecranney8740]

The actress of the first movie didn't have the same cultural impact as Judy Garland and Barbara Streisand so it ends up being forgotten

[@juanalbertomaringomez349]

One year later and all the comments are about the other comments of complaning James drawing on the posters

[@LordWout]

And I don't see any of those comments lol

[@whatchahowsya8688]

Didn't really learn anything. Also it wasn't Kanji, Godzilla was written in Katakana.

[@LTMM_]

I can't for the 2055 remake of A Star Is Born.

[@halliehurst4847]

He has such an interesting job but he sounds so bored by it

[@al_chem_i_cal]

He made multiple videos. I imagine he did them all on the same day. Likely had a bit of a wait time between videos and that there were reshoots if something went wrong, fumbled a word. You can see cuts even withing segments.He was probably tired.

[@uptown3636]

I love movie posters, but his voice made me very sleepy.

[@DA-bm2mj]

I actually did fall asleep lol

[@uptown3636]

@@DA-bm2mj lol, good morning! hope you had a good nap

[@poopycarrot]

it seems to be a trend with a lot of graphic designers. chip kidd makes me fall asleep every time we watch something about him in class but he’s brilliant

[@Moodboard39]

​@@poopycarrotdepend what they talking about and sound ...talk , slow and dull, and just blabbing of course u fall sleep

[@fantim]

Oceans 11: Lets look at the original poster, so we decided to make the remake's poster based off a completely different movie poster.

[@jjcallmejj8953]

1:23 good rap 🤣

[@oolivegreen]

I like him!! Stop being so mean. He tried. >.

[@stevehunnell3651]

If it hasn't been mentioned yet, in the second Godzilla Poster, those are not missiles, but are in fact HALO parachutists.

[@yuliasytnik2408]

You are explaining the poster's story that I am running to watch that film !! I enjoyed listening, thank you!

[@bossman408]

These breakdowns need to be a book!

[@vealchop2490]

Octagons very reminiscent of the spiral - nah The running man very reminiscent of the walking group - nah The typeface very reminiscent of the 50s - nah

[@kubolor1234]

I could rationalize the creative choices better.

[@nohandle227]

0:56 ......I am no expert....but OCTAgon= 8 sides......HEXAgon= 6 sides.........

[@thejunkface]

It’s katakana, not kanji.☺️

[@GarbageDayProductions]

He shouldve looked at the shin godzilla poster smh

[@acrophobe]

So let me get this straight....Saul Bass Saul Bass? And Saul Bass's Saul Saul Bass? And finally, Saul Bass.

[@naomi-so5sr]

Summary: Aesthetic

[@tomsouzas]

Muito bom... This video is a design class!!!

[@ujjwalreal]

That 8 1/2 poster is gorgeous

[@stardusty]

He talks like a college professor. Saying a lot without actually saying a lot.

[@leisurelyurs]

i like the old ocean's 11 poster better.

[@leisurelyurs]

that "walk the line" poster was TERRIBLE

[@halfsurreal]

The new Suspiria poster is gorgeous

[@HugoGojibiter]

Those aren’t missiles on the Godzilla poster

[@j_lu0]

Wow this video gives me inspiration to make some poster art now ♥️

[@thecrazyandthewild]

They are not missiles, they are men falling over Godzilla! Thanks! Great presentation!!!!

[@Moodboard39]

😂

[@RmSeven5]

Thank you for your tutorial, James Berta Soto's design is very amazing.

[@garvinthemartian4323]

Those are hexagons.

[@hellisotherpeople17]

Can you do a video on how to say same things again and again without using a marker?

[@FernandaCassel]

His voice is so similar to Julien Solomita's!

[@isabellastewart1577]

I'm doing a movie poster for a project and this very helpful thank you!

[@JoshLange3D]

THANK YOU JAMES!

[@GrowingStrength]

Still waiting for the Pulp Fiction poster review.....

[@michelle6127]

What kind of marker is he using...it goes on dark over white surfaces and white on dark?

[@SshhDontTellErin]

I think it’s metallic silver so the light shows it over the dark

[@MaRyaYTOfficial]

Why did he say missile like that? Missile? Nah its missile

[@zelsaa1]

Helppp, @ 5:19 , who is the photographer of the left picture???

[@willt.9654]

I love the concept here, but the Sharpie is distracting. Wouldn't hand gestures have sufficed?

[@Moodboard39]

He likes markers lol

[@thankyou3849]

I really love the new Suspiria poster 😍

[@JuiiceBoxxx93]

Take a shot every time he says "aesthetic"

[@sarakristianar.1786]

I really love the remake of suspiria and the design itself

[@CompactRisk]

That Godzilla “fanart” was officially released. None of those are fan art

[@jjonestowne]

They should give them away to us, the loyal viewers, all marked up is fine.

[@Sam-fx8ok]

literally what was the point of using that marker

[@kitkat8842]

Sam A no idea. Who could’ve just pointed.

[@fa2521]

Sometimes i forget how much of crybabies KZbin comments were.

[@LaLaLaAllDayLong]

Fabulous examples of design and meaning

[@WingedWolfLarana]

Lol anyone else annoyed he said the HALO jumpers were missiles in the G'14 poster

[@adrianghandtchi1562]

Take a shot every time he says aesthetic.

[@jma.v7873]

And 'reminiscent'

[@MrManUnicorn]

bro those aren’t octagons 😂

[@Erpty05]

The use of negative space

[@carok.2847]

At first I thought it was Marc Maron

[@Dissection39]

I enjoyed this, and I will watch more when I see them, I find poster art fascinating.

[@Moodboard39]

Yea, is art ..better cuz it tides to movies etc ...tells a story is best ...

[@vans4menu]

Is this guy just saying words that sound nice?

[@luigigallo3140]

Name of music 3:17?