Films tagged with: "Developmental Psychology"

Poster for Kinsey featuring a man (played by Liam Neeson) in a brown suit standing on a large printed sex survey. The words “Let’s talk about sex” appear above him, and the ground is covered with large, bold questions about sexual behavior, hinting at the groundbreaking nature of Alfred Kinsey’s research. The tagline and typography highlight the film’s focus on sexology and scientific inquiry into human sexuality.
Kinsey (2004)
Poster for But I’m a Cheerleader, featuring Natasha Lyonne front and center in a bright pink dress and long pink gloves, looking uncertain and expressionless against a surreal blue-sky background. Around her, multiple cheerleaders in red uniforms float or tumble mid-air in exaggerated poses. The title is in bold green letters, tilted playfully: “But I’m a Cheerleader.” A tagline at the bottom reads: “A Comedy of Sexual Disorientation.” The poster also notes the film’s selection at Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals.
But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
Poster for Project X featuring a large smiling portrait of Matthew Broderick. On the right side, text reads, “When the Air Force assigned Jimmy Garrett to a top secret project, he didn’t know what he was in for. Neither did they.” Below, the title Project X is in bold red, with the tagline: “Following orders isn’t the only way to become a hero.” A glowing silhouette at the bottom shows a man in uniform holding the hand of a chimpanzee, suggesting a partnership central to the film.
Project X (1987)
Poster for What About Bob? featuring cartoonish, oversized silhouettes of Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss playfully tugging at each other. Below the silhouettes, the live-action characters shake hands awkwardly—Bill Murray in casual blue athletic wear and Richard Dreyfuss in a suit. The tagline reads: “Bob’s a special kind of friend. The kind that drives you crazy.” The film’s title is displayed in bold red letters, emphasizing the comedic and offbeat tone.
What About Bob? (1991)
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 Hours featuring three women: Meryl Streep with glasses and a shawl holding a bouquet of roses, Julianne Moore with curled red hair and a green dress, and Nicole Kidman with a somber expression, wearing muted colors and a delicate necklace. Their portraits are tightly framed, visually linked yet emotionally distinct, hinting at different time periods. The tagline and credits are minimal, emphasizing the actors’ names and the film’s contemplative tone.
The Hours (2002)
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 Still Alice featuring Julianne Moore seated and gazing pensively, with her hand raised slightly as if lost in thought. The warm, muted background and subdued color palette reflect the film’s introspective tone. The title appears in minimalist white text above her, emphasizing the personal nature of the story.
Still Alice (2014)
Poster for Pleasantville featuring a vibrant rainbow cutting across a white background, ending at a colorized couple kissing inside the otherwise black-and-white letters of the title. The tagline reads: “Nothing is as simple as Black and White,” referencing the film’s transformation from 1950s-style monochrome to modern color.
Pleasantville (1998)
Poster for Rain Man featuring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise walking down a tree-lined road. Hoffman wears a beige jacket and looks contemplative, while Cruise, in sunglasses and a black blazer, carries a leather bag. The image captures the film’s journey motif and emotional tone of connection and discovery.
Rain Man (1988)
Poster for X-Men featuring a large metallic “X” with a glowing slit at the center, revealing silhouettes of the mutant team, led by Wolverine with claws extended. The tagline above reads, “Trust a few. Fear the rest,” capturing the film’s themes of secrecy, power, and prejudice.
X-Men (2000)
Poster for The Shining featuring a stark yellow background with black block text spelling the title. The word “THE” is stylized with a halftone image of a frightened face emerging from within the letters. Above it reads the tagline: “A masterpiece of modern horror.” The design evokes a sense of dread with minimalist boldness.
The Shining (1980)