Films tagged with: "cognitive dissonance"

A vintage illustrated poster features Ingrid Bergman looking anxiously over her shoulder, with Charles Boyer’s character looming closely behind her, his expression unreadable. Another man, in shadow and top hat, watches intently. The title Gaslight burns bright in red and yellow beneath the tagline: “Strange drama of a captive sweetheart!”
Gaslight (1944)
A dramatic poster shows James Stewart peering through binoculars, with Grace Kelly beside him, set against the backdrop of a red-brick apartment complex. The windows reveal glimpses of neighbors’ lives, hinting at voyeurism and mystery. Alfred Hitchcock’s name dominates the design, evoking suspense and psychological tension.
Rear Window (1954)
The poster for Equilibrium shows Christian Bale and Taye Diggs standing side by side in sleek black trench coats, each holding pistols by their sides. The background features a stark futuristic setting with sharp lighting and metallic architecture. Between them, the tagline reads: “In a future where freedom is outlawed, outlaws will become heroes.” The atmosphere is intense and dystopian, emphasizing the film’s themes of control, emotion suppression, and rebellion.
Equilibrium (2002)
The poster for Boy Erased features a soft, warm-toned composition with three characters: Lucas Hedges centered and facing forward, framed by Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe turned away in emotional poses. The background shows a lit cross-shaped pattern, suggesting a religious setting. The tagline reads: “Based On The Unforgettable True Story.” Praise and star ratings are quoted above. The title is in a classic serif font, and below are credits for cast and crew including Joel Edgerton as writer and director.
Boy Erased (2018)
A minimalist poster featuring split close-up portraits of Emma Watson (top) and Tom Hanks (bottom) facing opposite directions, set against a stark white and red background with a tech-inspired circular pattern. The tagline reads: “Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.” The film title “THE CIRCLE” is bold in red between the two faces, with the release date “4.28.17” in the corner.
The Circle (2017)
Poster features a man in a suit with a cigarette for a head, pointing a lighter at the viewer. A button on his lapel reads “A Smoking Who’s Who Dinner Guest.” The title “THANK YOU FOR SMOKING” is bold and red, with the “O” stylized as a no-smoking symbol.
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Poster for The Stanford Prison Experiment featuring a chaotic and violent scene where several young men, dressed as prisoners and guards, are engaged in a struggle. One guard appears to punch a prisoner against a wall while others crowd around. The tagline at the bottom reads: “They were given 2 weeks. It lasted 6 days.” The film title is printed boldly in red on a crumpled paper-textured background, and the subtitle notes it is “based on true events.” A quote above the title praises the film’s disturbing realism.
The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)
Poster for The Shawshank Redemption showing a man (Andy Dufresne) standing in the pouring rain, arms stretched wide and face turned upward in a moment of emotional release and liberation. Warm, dramatic lighting cuts through the storm. Above him is the tagline: “Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.” The title and cast names (Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman) appear at the bottom.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Poster for The Truman Show showing a massive curved digital billboard on a skyscraper with a close-up of Jim Carrey’s character, Truman, smiling in his sleep. Above him, the word “LIVE” glows in red, and below, the day count reads “DAY 10,909.” A huge crowd fills the city square beneath, suggesting that Truman’s life is being broadcast 24/7. The tagline reads: “On the air. Unaware.”
The Truman Show (1998)
Poster for Disney’s Zootopia featuring a bustling city street filled with anthropomorphic animals of all kinds—rabbits, foxes, giraffes, buffalo, sloths, and more—engaged in daily urban life. Prominently in the foreground are Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, a bunny cop and a sly fox. A street sign styled for animal pedestrians and a green “Zootopia” sign anchor the scene.
Zootopia (2016)
Poster for Mean Girls featuring Lindsay Lohan standing on the left in casual clothes, facing three fashionable girls in pink on the right—Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert—posing confidently. The tagline “Watch Your Back” is boldly displayed, hinting at high school drama and social rivalry.
Mean Girls (2004)