Films tagged with: "Machiavellianism"

The poster features intense, dramatic reviews surrounding a lone drummer, illuminated in a stark spotlight as he performs. Praise-filled quotes like “Exhilarating,” “Astounding,” and “Electrifying” dominate the black and blue-toned background. The film stars Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons, whose names appear above the bold red title “Whiplash.” The layout and color scheme evoke tension and pressure, reflecting the film’s themes of ambition and sacrifice.
Whiplash (2014)
A stark black-and-white poster with a wire fence background shows Jack Nicholson gazing upward with a slight grin. The bold title “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” appears above in stylized black lettering, with a red drawing of a lock hanging below the word “Cuckoo’s.”
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Poster for Inglourious Basterds featuring Brad Pitt front and center flanked by his fellow soldiers, with a blood-red backdrop showing key characters and Nazi imagery. The bold white title, overlaid with a Nazi eagle insignia shattered by a bullet hole, hints at the film’s violent alternate-history revenge narrative.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Poster for Fight Club featuring Brad Pitt holding a bright pink bar of soap labeled “FIGHT CLUB” in bold letters, with Edward Norton smirking in the background. The tagline at the bottom reads “Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.” The gritty, high-contrast style reflects the film’s rebellious and psychological themes.
Fight Club (1999)
Poster for Red Dragon, featuring a massive, ominous close-up of Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter, his face half-lit in fiery tones. Below, Edward Norton walks down a shadowy corridor of brick archways. The tagline reads: “To understand the origin of evil, you must go back to the beginning.” Subtext describes it as “The first and most terrifying chapter in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy.”
Red Dragon (2002)
Poster for American Psycho showing a sharply dressed man in a suit and tie—Christian Bale—holding a large, gleaming knife that reflects his intense expression. The tagline “Killer looks.” appears above the blade, hinting at the film’s blend of charm, vanity, and violence.
American Psycho (2000)
Poster for Joker, featuring Joaquin Phoenix in full clown makeup and a bright red suit, dancing triumphantly on a staircase between two brick buildings. The sky is pale and the mood is dramatic, with the film title JOKER in bold white letters below. Release date: October 4.
Joker (2019)